Setting Charging Characteristics - LEAB CPC 1260 User Manual

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U phase: Main charging with constant voltage
1
In the main charging phase, the voltage is kept at a constant value. As the bat-
tery increasingly charges, the current decreases continuously and approaches
a lower limit.
Battery
Gel battery
Wet cell battery
Gel battery
Wet cell battery
U phase: Trickle charge with reduced voltage
2
In this phase, the charging voltage is reduced in order to maintain the battery
charge for an unlimited period and counteract self-discharge. Additionally
connected consumers are supplied via the charger in this phase without load-
ing the battery.
Battery
Gel battery
Wet cell battery
Gel battery
Wet cell battery

6 Setting charging characteristics

Notice
Battery defect due to incorrect charging
To protect the battery from damage due to incorrect charging, set
a suitable charging characteristic before installation. Follow the
battery manufacturer's instructions.
To set a charging characteristic, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the potentiometer to the desired position (see characteristics sheet in
Appendix).
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Type
12 V
12 V
24 V
24 V
Type
12 V
12 V
24 V
24 V
Thorshammer 6
6 Setting charging characteristics
Main charge voltage
14.4 V
14.2 V
28.8 V
28.2 V
Main charge voltage
13.8 V
13.6V
27.6 V
27.2 V
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