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Model: EXE3 ® Express EnCore Battery Charger ™ Owner’s Manual To automatically be connected to your closest Service Center, call us toll-free at: 1-800-ENERSYS (1-800-363-7797) I.B. 1660 Rev AB 7/17 IMPORTANT Read and understand your user’s manual before installing, operating or servicing this product.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..... 2 Main Menu Display ........16 Technical Information ......... 3 Main Menu ..........16 Part Number ..........3 Logs .............. 17 Output Power Letter Codes ....4 Memorizations Display Screen ....
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THE SHIPPING PALLET MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION. 1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Before using the battery charger, read all instructions, cautions and warnings on the battery charger, the battery and the product using the battery.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express TECHNICAL INFORMATION The nameplate, located on the outside of the charger, should be used to check this application before installation. Part Number This is the charger part number and specifies the characteristics of this particular charger and for this reason it is required in any discussion or correspondence regarding this unit.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Output Power Letter Codes The following table describes the letter codes to be used in charger part numbers to indicate the Output Power of the charger. Letter Output Power Number Module Power Code...
EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express AC Line Voltage Letter Codes The following table describes the letter codes to be used in charger part numbers to indicate the AC line voltage(s) and AC line frequency at which the charger can be operated.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Battery Type The chemical content construction of the battery this unit is designed to charge is given in this part of the nameplate. (L-A = Lead Acid) Max AH This is the maximum amp-hours capacity of this cabinet.
EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Config DC Amps This is the output DC Amps this charger is configured for to deliver to a battery. This logo is applied to chargers that are certified with the California Energy Commission in...
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express INSTALLATION WARNING: THE SHIPPING PALLET MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION. Location For maximum safe operation, choose a location which is free of excess moisture, dust, combustible material and corrosive fumes. Also, avoid locations where temperatures are high or where liquids will drip on the charger.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express AC Disconnect The user must provide suitable branch circuit protection and a disconnect method from the AC power supply to the charger to allow for safe servicing. Plug Polarity The charging cable is connected to the DC output of the charger with the positive lead marked RED.
Express EnCore chargers adapt to the battery’s capacity and its discharge level. Express EnCore chargers can easily be set to charge flooded batteries used in Cold or freezer storage applications, IONIC™, Fast or Opportunity profiles. This battery charger is also designed to charge flooded lead acid storage batteries within the range of the cell and ampere-hour rating as marked on the nameplate.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express GLOSSARY ® Wi-iQ Device This unit, permanently mounted on the battery, ensures that certain battery parameters can be sent to the charger for the purposes of optimizing the charge and monitoring the charging and discharging characteristics.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Daily Charge When using the Opportunity Profile, the Daily Charge option can be set to add additional charging time every day if the work schedule allows. This option should be considered only when the daily work demand requires additional capacity.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Absorbed Glass Mat Auto Guided Vehicle Amp-Hour American Wire Gauge AVAIL Available California Energy Commission Termination Code Decibel-milliwatts Fault Number Depth of Discharge Ground Kilowatt Lead Acid Media Access Control...
Wi-iQ device is an advanced battery module that measures, tracks, and stores important battery parameters such as temperature, electrolyte level, voltage and AH. This data is wirelessly transmitted to the Express EnCore to optimize charging, alerts the operator to battery issues, and safeguard the battery from being permanently damaged.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express MENU ACCESS Main Menu Display When the charger is idle, press and hold <ESC>, the Main Menu is then displayed. The main menu is automatically exited after 60 seconds of inactivity or can be exited voluntarily by pressing the <ESC>...
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express LOGS Memorizations Display Screen The charger can display the details of the last 300 charge cycles. The display here shows 3 charges have been stored in memory. MEMO 1 is the latest charge memorized.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express STATUS This menu displays the status of the charger’s internal counters (number of normal and partial charges, fault code, etc.). Status Screen Status Description Total number of charges - corresponds to the total of normally...
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express CHARGER This menu displays information on the chargers configuration and output current of the charger and the power modules. Information This screen displays the following information on the charger’s configuration. Charger Information Display...
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express This menu provides access to the USB function to update software. Update Software ® Updates charger’s internal software. The software is provided by EnerSys SETTINGS Parameters: Date/Time Sets date and time of the charger. The clock has a battery backup which will preserve the time when power to the charger is off.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Themes Themes A and B are two different ways that information is displayed throughout the charge cycle as seen in table below. Theme A is selected by default and will be used in this manual.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express AVAIL Screen EQUALIZATION Screen Daylight Saving Enables or disables automatic clock adjustment for daylight savings time. When enabled, time will move ahead one hour at 02:00 on the second Sunday in March and will move back one hour at 02:00 on the first Sunday of November.
EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express CHARGING THE BATTERY At this point, the charger should have been set up by a qualified service person. Charging can only begin when a battery of the proper type, capacity and voltage is connected to the charger.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Starting a Charge Cycle The charger will start automatically when a battery is connected or if Stop/Start button is pushed if the battery is already connected. Delayed Start If the charger was programmed for delayed start, charging will begin following that delay. When the battery is plugged in to the charger, the display shows the time remaining before the programmed charging starts.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Charger Display A few moments into the effective charge, the display will begin alternating between the following charging information: Description Charge Voltage (total V and V/c) Charge Current ® Battery S/N from Wi-iQ...
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express End of Charge Display End of Charge without Equalization The green complete LED comes on after proper end of charge. The green complete LED is on and the display shows AVAIL. The display alternates between: ...
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express 2. The start of the equalization charge is indicated by the symbol . During the equalization charge, the charger displays the output current and alternates: the battery voltage, voltage per cell and remaining time.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express FAULT CODES Fault Display In case of a fault, one of the corresponding fault codes listed below will appear on the display. If it is a critical fault, charging will stop and the red Fault LED will be illuminated.
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® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express Fault Critical Cause Solution Check that fans are working. Verify that ambient temperature is not Charger overheating too high – above 113° F (45° C). TH-Amb Inspect to see if charger ventilation is obstructed or impaired.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1660 Express MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE WARNING: THERE ARE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES WITHIN THE BATTERY CHARGER CABINET. ONLY A QULIFIED PERSON SHOULD ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR SERVICE THIS BATTERY CHARGER. The charger requires minimal maintenance. Connections and terminals should be kept clean and tight.
® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1634 Express TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.5 kW Standard Technical Specifications AC Input DC Output Max 8 Hour Charger Capacity (Ah) Cable Voltage Max Amps Phase NEMA Cells Part Number Cord Plug Current EXE3-GN-4YF L16-20 12/18/24 80/80/60...
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® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1634 Express AC Input DC Output Max 8 Hour Charger Capacity (Ah) Cable Voltage Max Amps Phase NEMA Cells Part Number Cord Plug Current 14.0 320/320/240 800/800/600 EXE3JJR-4YF 38.4 HW** 12/18/24 14.0 320/320/240 800/800/600 EXE3-GN-5YF...
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® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1634 Express AC Input DC Output Max 8 Hour Charger Capacity (Ah) Cable Voltage Max Amps Phase NEMA Cells Part Number Cord Plug Current EXE3-IP-4CF 11.4 L17-30 12/18/24 10.5 240/240/180 600/600/450 EXE3-JP-4CF 15.2 L17-30 12/18/24...
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® EnCore™ Owner’s Manual I.B. 1634 Express AC Input DC Output Max 8 Hour Charger Capacity (Ah) Cable Voltage Max Amps Phase NEMA Cells Part Number Cord Plug Current EXE3-MR-5CF 26.6 3765C* 36/40 24.5 280/252 700/630 EXE3-NR-5CF 30.4 3765C* 36/40...
EnCore™ ® Owner’s Manual I.B. 1634 Express MAINTENANCE LOG 1. Modifications to Factory Settings Date Variable Change Service Technician 2. Service Date Description Service Technician...
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