Voltech BC-1240P-1 User Manual

12v 40a multi-stage battery chargers

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This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the manual and
pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and equipment connected to the battery system.
Failure to heed this warning may cause injury to persons and damage to Equipment.
Failure to observe this warning may result in damage to equipment and improper functioning of the Charger.
WARNING:
The charger is designed for in-door use. Protect the charger from ingress of water.
This charger is made to charge only properly sized lead acid batteries.
Don't recharging non-rechargeable batteries.
Charging other types of battery or under-sized lead acid batteries may cause fire or explosion.
Install the charger in accordance with all local codes
Do not use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
Do not remove casing of the charger, there is no user serviceable parts inside.
Do not charge the battery on boats. Remove the battery and charge on shore.
Never attempt to charge a frozen battery
Never attempt to charge a damaged battery.
Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting the battery.
Never place the charger on top of a battery.
Never smoke, use an open flame, or create sparks near battery or charger during normal charging operation as batteries may give
out explosive gas.
Do not charge batteries in an enclosure (box- in) due to possible explosion of entrapped explosive gas.
Use of accessory not recommended may cause risk of fire, electric shock.
Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the links to the battery.
If the charger does not work properly or if it has been damaged, unplug its AC and DC connection.
CAUTIONS:
Refer to battery manufacturer's specific recommended values for battery type settings and float voltage setting.
Fix the charger to a solid support via four grooves at the flange of chassis, with four screws or nuts.
Ensure all ventilation ports are not obstructed for efficient fan cooling, keep loose soft material or paper off at the bottom of the
charger.
During charging, the battery must be placed in a well ventilated area.
If longer output charging cord is required, make sure the diameter is adequate for the current in given cable length.
BC-1240P-1
12V 40A Multi-Stage Battery Chargers
User Manual
Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times.
Pay special attention to these two types of notices used in this manual.
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  • Page 1 BC-1240P-1 12V 40A Multi-Stage Battery Chargers User Manual Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times. This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the manual and pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and equipment connected to the battery system.
  • Page 2: Control And Indicators

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing our new Multi-Stage (IU0U) Switching Mode Battery Charger. This series of advanced chargers use Micro-Processor to control the charging profiles and protective functions. The special charging programs are designed to charge both stand alone battery and battery with connected loads. Innovative charging profiles blend in with the ever changing “state of charge”...
  • Page 3: Using The Charger

    Power Switch To turn ON and OFF AC power to charger Charger status LED display Charger ON LED (Green) : Lights up when power ON Bulk LED (Red) : Bulk charging with constant max. current Absorption LED (Orange) : Absorption charging with preset constant max. voltage Float LED (Green) : Float charging with preset constant voltage Over Temp LED (Red)
  • Page 4: Battery Charger Installation And Connection

    C. Power Level adjustment End user can set the maximum output (charging) current so to make the charger can suitable for different capacity battery and loading condition. Make sure the charger is power OFF before adjust the power level. Use a small slot type screw driver to select the maximum output current through the Charging Current Selection Switch (5). The adjusted max.
  • Page 5 F. Normal 4-Stage (IUoU) Charging Operation The 4-stage IUOU charge algorithm ensures fast, complete and at the same time gentle charging of the lead acid battery. Charging Profile Stage 1. THE I-PHASE. The constant current charging, Bulk LED is ON. Normally the battery is charged at constant maximum current until it rises to the selected Absorption voltage level.
  • Page 6: Temperature Sensor

    G. STORAGE If the vehicle is in storage for an extended period of time and no solar panels are available to charge the battery, we suggest the following: • Leave the AC mains permanently connected to your vehicle. • Or disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle battery if the AC Mains is disconnected. Leaving the AC mains permanently connected to your vehicle is advisable, as the charger has an automatic Standby Charge Mode and a 21 day New Cycle charge to take care battery in storage.
  • Page 7: Fault Indications

    K. Cable Size Selection Wire Size (AWG) Area (mm Maximum one-way distance Maximum one-way distance Maximum one-way distance (feet) for 2% Voltage loss (feet) for 2% Voltage loss (feet) for 2% Voltage loss (30A) (40A) (60A) 5.26 8.37 13.3 21.2 11.2 33.6 53.5...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    M. Trouble Shooting PROBLEM INDICATIONS POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED SOLUTION Charger does not Indicator lights not No AC power Check AC connections are correct work turn on AC input socket fuse blown Replace with correct AC fuse by qualified electrician No DC output Charger - On LED is Output short circuit Check DC connections between charger...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    N. Specifications Model BC-1240P-1 Output (Charge) Voltage Selections Absorption Float 14.4V 13.5V LiFePO4 14.6V 13.6V 14.3V 13.2V GEL 1 14.1V 13.7V GEL 2 14.3V 13.8V CALCIUM 15.1V 13.8V User Define 1 12V - 16V User Define 2 12V - 16V Equalization 15.5V...
  • Page 10 Model BC-1240P-1 Safety : CE: EN 60335 SAA: AS/NZS 60335.1, AS/NZS 60335.2.29 Approvals (Include clause 21.102 : vibration Test) EMC: CE EN 55014; EMF: EN50366 Others Dimensions and Weight 200x80x260mm ; 3.2kg Remarks All values are based on the standard ambient temperature 25°C and pressure 0.1Mpa.
  • Page 11: Control And Indicator

    Remote cable through the dummy remote panel’s hole. Plug in the remote cable into the charger remote socket. Mount back the dummy remote panel on the charger panel. III. Control and Indicator 1. Output ON/OFF : To switch the charger output ON and OFF. Green LED is illuminated when output is ON. 2.
  • Page 12: Fault Indication

    IV. Programming using the optional remote Pressing Func. Button to display “Scrolling” or until any setting you want to display Pressing Set button to confirm Remote Panel “Scrolling” Menu Options 1. Charger Name Display charger model 2. Charger Status Display Bulk / Absorption / Float 3.

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