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Battery Charger with Wireless Communications Owner’s Manual LIFESPEED MOD3 Models: LSM3 (Standard) LSM3C (CEC) For local parts, sales and service, call toll-free 1-800-251-6560. AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Model: S/N: AC Input Voltage Installed by Date IMPORTANT Read and understand your user’s manual before installing, operating, or servicing this product.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......3 Displayed Units ..........15 Technical Information .........4 Energy Saver ..........15 Part Number ...........4 Display Brightness ......... 15 Network ………………………………………..15 Cabinet Size/Gauge Letter Codes ..4 Reset History …………………………………...15...
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Charger Serial # ..........26 Asset # ............26 Connects ............26 Complete Equalizes ........26 Complete Charges .........26 AH Returned ..........26 Faults .............27 Modules ..............28 Module Status Display ........28 Info ................28 Module Information ……………………………28 Module LED Status ..........28...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 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.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 TECHNICAL INFORMATION There are two nameplates located on the outside of the charger and should be used to check the application before installation. The “Main” nameplate includes the UL Model number and the ratings of the cabinet at its full capacity, while the “Configured Ratings”...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Line Voltage Letter Codes The following table describes the letter codes used in the charger part number to indicate the nominal AC line voltage(s) and frequency at which the charger is designed to operate.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Hertz This is the frequency in cycles per second of the AC input voltage this charger is designed to operate on. Do not operate charger at a different frequency or from a generator with unstable frequency.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 INSTALLATION WARNING: THE SHIPPING PALLET MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION Location For maximum trouble-free service, choose a location which is free of excess moisture, dust and corrosive fumes. Also, avoid locations where temperatures are high or where liquids will drip on the charger.
Rev AB October 2019 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION General The LIFESPEED MOD3 series of chargers are compatible with batteries at 24, 36, 48 volts or 72, 80 volts, depending on model. Battery recognition (voltage, capacity, state of charge, temperature, etc.) is accomplished by wireless communication from the Battery Boss®.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 GLOSSARY Battery Boss WC (BBWC™) This is a compact wireless electronic device that is installed on the battery to provide real-time battery diagnostics. The device monitors the battery parameters such as capacity, temperature, voltage and state of charge, allowing the user to maximize battery performance and life.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Note: The user must configure the charger for the time of day that the full recharge is to take place, they must also configure the day of the week that the equalize charge will take place.
Rev AB October 2019 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The LIFESPEED MOD3 series of chargers are compatible with batteries at 24, 36, 48 and 72 or 80 volts (depending on the version supplied). Battery recognition (voltage, capacity and state of charge) is accomplished automatically by the microprocessor.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 CONTROL PANEL Ref Function Description Graphical TFT LCD Display Displays charger operation info and Menus Navigation buttons Each navigation button corresponds with the rectangle located directly above it STOP and START button...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Menu Access Idle Screen When the charger is idle, select Setup, the Main Menu is then displayed. The main menu is automatically exited after 120 seconds of inactivity or can be exited voluntarily by pressing the Close button.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Enter Password System Setup Date Sets the date of the charger (MM/DD/YY). Time Sets the time of the charger (24 Hr Clock). Daylight Savings Time 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.
This is where the password is entered to gain access to service level menus by an authorized Hawker service personnel only. Some of the items are accessible by all service personnel, others are only accessible through a higher level password controlled by the individual dealer’s service manager.
Load Control Firmware Enables the updating of the charger’s internal firmware. Firmware updates will be provided by Hawker. Load Module Firmware Enables the updating of the power modules’ internal firmware. Firmware updates will be provided by Hawker. erord Charge Profile Configuration...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Restart Temperature Without BBWC: not used. With BBWC: Defines the temperature at which the charge will restart, if the programmed limit is reached, and the charge stops. Charge Profile Select Fast, Opportunity, or Ionic. This setting will be overridden by the BBWC programming so make sure the BBWC is set to tell the charger the profile you desire the charger to run.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Start Charge Configuration Charge Delay Charge Delay Type: OFF (no delay) Charge Delay Time of Day Time After Battery Connect Charge Delay On Days: Selects day or days of the week to delay charge. One or more days may be selected, or none.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Float On/Off Turns Float ON or OFF. Float Current Used for AGV’s that have a continuous amp draw for the onboard electronics. Use this feature to avoid a battery being discharged after main charge is completed (values allowed from 3A to 20A).
Notice Regarding Cold Profile: There is not a selectable profile for Cold. This is because the LifeSpeed MOD3 charger will switch to the Cold profile automatically when using a Battery Boss WC on the battery if the temperature is below 60°F. When not using a Battery Boss WC, the user should program the actual battery temperature in the charger and it will run a Cold profile for the temperature programmed.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 CHARGING THE BATTERY Once the charger is set up by a qualified service person, charging begins when a battery of the proper type, capacity and voltage is connected to the charger. While the charger is in idle mode...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Count Down Without a BBWC™ If the BBWC™ adapter is not enabled or no BBWC™ are in range, effective charging starts after a 20 second countdown. The charger uses Profile, Capacity and Temperature settings programmed in the Configuration menu.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 CHARGING DISPLAY A few moments into the effective charge, the display will begin displaying the following charging information: REF Description Charge DC Voltage of battery, alternating with charge Time, AH, and V/C Charge DC Current into battery Battery S/N reported by BBWC™...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 End of Charge Display The display background turns green at the end of a normal charge cycle and shows “Charge Complete” at the top, followed by number of Amperes-Hours returned to battery (1) and total...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 CHARGER INFORMATION Pressing the “Charger” button in idle mode (Connect Battery screen) will display Charger Information as well as reported faults. Charger Serial No. This number indicates complete information about the specific charger and will match the charger nameplate.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 FAULTS 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.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Module Status Display This displays the status of each module installed in the charger. From main menu, press Charger button, then press Modules button. If is displayed under the module (shown as Module 1 below), this indicates the module is operating properly.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE THERE ARE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES WITHIN THE BATTERY CAUTION: CHARGER CABINET. ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR SERVICE THIS BATTERY CHARGER. The charger requires a minimum of maintenance. Connections and terminals should be kept clean and tight.
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 Technical Specifications for 208/220/240V: AC Input DC Output 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Opportunity Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity H x W x D Cable Range...
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for 440V AC Input Output 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Opportunity Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity H x W x D Cable Nominal Range...
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number H x W x D Cable Nominal Range Range Range Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity H x W x D Cable Nominal Range Range Type (lbs.) Range (AH)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number H x W x D Cable Nominal Range Range Range Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number H x W x D Cable Nominal Range Range Range Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Cable Nominal Range Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for 480V AC Input Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Cable Range Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity H x W x D Cable Nominal Range Range Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 2 Hr Fast 3 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 3 Hr Fast 2 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions H Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for 600V AC Input DC Output Opportunity 3 Hr Fast 2 Hr Fast Dimensions Charger Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity H x W x D Cable Nominal...
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 3 Hr Fast 2 Hr Fast Charger Capacity Capacity Dimensions Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity Cable Nominal Range Range H x W x D (inch) Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 3 Hr Fast 2 Hr Fast Dimension Charger Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity s H x W x Cable Nominal Range Range Type (lbs.)
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LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 AC Input DC Output Opportunity 3 Hr Fast 2 Hr Fast Dimensions Charge Capacity Capacity Cabinet Weight Model Number Capacity H x W x D r Cable Nominal Range Range Type (lbs.)
LIFESPEED MOD3 Owner’s Manual AM-HLSM3-OM Rev AB October 2019 MAINTENANCE LOG 1. Modifications to Factory Settings Date Variable Change Service Technician 2. Service Date Description Service Technician...