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TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner Power Anytime, Anywhere HARDWIRED TI15014-120 & TI15014-240 (12V) TI15028-120 & TI15028-240 (24V) User Manual Built Smart...Proven Tough Tesla Industries, Inc. 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 324-8910 Phone (302) 324-8912 Fax www.teslaind.com www.tesla1.com...
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Conditioners, manufactured by Tesla™ Industries, Inc., are able to safely and effectively charge any AGM, Lead Acid battery. The Tesla™ GPU’s and chargers are voltage and current regulated to 0.01% (dual loop). The charging voltage is calibrated, by Tesla™, to 28.6 volts and is pure dc (no power line ripple).
3.5 – Charge Level Indicator 3.6 – Integrated Heatsinks 3.7 – Mounting Base 10-11 Section 4 – Pre-Operation Procedures 4.1 – Installing the Charger 4.2 – Attaching AC Power Section 5 – Operating Procedures 5.1 – Unit Care TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
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Section 8 – Troubleshooting 20-21 Section 9 – Performance Data 22-23 9.1 – Purpose 9.2 – Explanation of Data 9.3 – Definition of Abbreviations 9.4 – Performance Graph 9.5 – Temperature Conversion Chart Glossary Repair Request Form TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
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Minimum Micro Power Unit NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association Ω power factor power factor correction root-mean-square Total Harmonic Distortion TMDE Test, Measurement, & Diagnostic Equipment Unmanned aerial vehicle Volts, Alternating Current Volts, Direct Current watts TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
The following symbols will appear within the warning triangles to alert the user to the specifi c type of danger or hazard. General Warning Electrical Hazard Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Battery Warning Guard from Moisture Figure 1.2.1 – Different types of hazard and caution symbols TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
Severe injury or death from fire or explosion can occur if electrical sparks are produced near fuel vapors. Make sure the TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner is at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the nearest fueling source before connecting either the ac or dc power cables. TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
Section 2 – Product Overview 2.1 – Introduction Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner. This manual contains the complete operating instructions and procedures for the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner models: TI15014-120 and TI15028-120. The TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner has been designed to rapidly recharge any 12 or 24 volt battery, depending on the model.
2.3 - Front and Top Panel Overview Integrated Heatsinks – Provide additional cooling under heavy loading conditions. Mounting Base – Allows mounting of the TI150 series Battery Charger/Conditioner via four mounting holes. AC Input Receptacle – Connects to standard ac cable. Charge Level Indicator –...
Storage temperature: -85°F to +140°F (-65°C to +60°C) Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 7.49” L (190.2 mm) x 5.68” W (144.3 mm) x 2.87” H (72.9 mm) • Weight: 6.00 lbs (2.72 kg) Warranty • 2 Years (3 Year Optional) TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
5°F. In more extreme temperatures (greater than 90°F) the exhaust air will not exceed the ambient temperature by more than 10°F. Figure 2.6.1 – Air intake and exhaust ports and the internal air circulation TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
Please refer to Section 5.2 for proper grounding techniques. The TI150 series battery charger/conditioner comes with a quick disconnect ac receptacle (see Figure 3.1.1) and is designed to plug into either a standard 120 or 240 Vac outlet with the supplied line cord (see Figure 3.1.2.
In the event the breaker trips, verify that all connections are correct (polarity, line voltage, etc.) and reset the breaker by pushing the switch to the “ON” position. The unit should provide dc power automatically. If the breaker continues to trips, see Section 8 under Troubleshooting. TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
The Mounting Base allows for easy mounting of the unit to any vehicle or other hard surface. Four (4) mounting holes have been strategically placed to properly secure the TI150. See Figure 3.7.1 for Mounting Base dimensions and hole locations. The actual size PDF can be found on our website. TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
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5.683 [144.3] 5.183 [131.6] Measurements are in inches and millimeters TI150 Series Battery Charger/ Conditioner Mounting Base Template with Hole Locations Tesla™ Industries, Inc. • 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 / (302) 324-8910 • 9475 Double R Blvd. Suite 2, Reno, NV 89521 / (775) 622-8801 •...
Section 4 – Pre-Operation Procedures 4.1 – Installing the Charger The TI150 Series Battery/Charger is designed to be permanently integrated into vehicles and other equipment. Mounting is accomplished by using the four holes in the base of the unit. The holes are 0.190”...
Section 5- Operating Procedures 5.1 – Unit Care The TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner is engineered to provide continuous output power. Thus, the charger can be left connected to a battery until it is ready for use. This is due to the intelligent recharging system that prevents the TI150 from overcharging the battery.
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If the TI150 Battery Charger is not hard mounted to the vehicle: Turn both Circuit Breakers to the OFF position Unplug the ac line cord from AC Source. Disconnect the Negative (Black) lead from the Battery. Disconnect the Positive (Red) lead from the Battery. TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
Protect Cables from Damage Do not cut, crush, or drag the input or output power cables when handling the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner. Always inspect cables prior to use. If damage is evident (as shown in Figure 6.1.1), contact Tesla™ Customer Service. Do not attempt to use any other type of power cables other than the Tesla™...
6.2 – Normal Function Test Procedure This section involves “normal function” test proce dures. It includes steps necessary to ensure that the TI150 Series Battery Charger/ Conditioner is operating within spe cified para meters prior to use. A digital multimeter (an example is shown in Figure 6.2.1) capable of measuring dc voltage and resis tance will be required to perform some of the tests.
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12.0 and 14.25 Vdc for the TI15014 series charger (see Figure 6.2.4) and between 24.0 and 28.5 Vdc for the TI15028 series charger (see Figure 6.2.5). If the unit is not providing any output voltage refer to Section 8 under Troubleshooting. Otherwise, contact the Tesla™ Customer Service at (302) 324-8910.
Instead, wrap the unit tightly in foam or other dense material until it fits snugly in the box. Seal the box on all sides and return it to Tesla™. Please contact Tesla™ Customer Service at (302) 324-8910 with any questions or concerns.
2. How much dc power will the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner provide? The TI15014-120-240 Battery Charger/Conditioner will provide up to 20 conti nuous amps @ 14.25 Vdc.
It will tick when no load is present. If the fan is not on when the Battery Charger is under load, this may indicate that the Cooling Fan has failed. Disconnect power imme diately and contact Tesla™ for further instructions. TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
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4. Can I make repairs to the unit? No. The TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner is a maintenance-free, sealed unit. No repairs outside of Tesla™ are authorized. Warranty will be voided if unit is tampered with in any way, including any damage to the WARRANTY VOID stickers located on the case.
Section 9- Performance Data 9.1 – Introduction This chapter provides performance data for the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner. This information will allow the user to obtain maximum performance and life from the unit. Regular referral to this chapter is recommended to: A) Gain knowledge of the unit’s performance characteristics to anticipate unexpected conditions or...
A one-piece battery that is hermetically sealed and designed for maintenance-free operation. NiCd Battery The NiCd, or nickel-cadmium battery, is a type of rechargeable battery that uses nickelic hydroxide and cadmium as electrodes (e.g. rechargeable power tools). TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
Model #: ____________________________________ Serial #: ________________________________________ Shipping method to Tesla™: ______________________________________________________________________ Description of shipping package: ________________________________________________________________ Description of problem: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Return to Tesla™ 101 Centerpoint Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720 Attention: Repair Department TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner...
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Tesla™ 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 USA Tel: 302-324-8910 Fax: 302-324-8912 9475 Double R Blvd., Suite 2 Reno, NV 89521 Tel: 775-622-8801 Fax: 775-622-8810 www.teslaind.com ♦ www.tesla1.com...
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