Electro BC-1205 User Manual

3 stage switch mode battery charger

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BC-1205 3 Stage Switch Mode Battery Charger

Introduction

This compact portable battery charger gives complete charge to Sealed or Wet type battery within the capacity
range of 25AH to 50AH.
Bulk – Absorption – Float Charge
The Bulk stage charges the battery at a full constant current (5A) until the battery voltage reaches Absorption Stage
at which the battery is kept at Absorption voltage while charging current decreases to a low value.
When the battery is fully charged, it switches to Float voltage where it can be maintained indefinitely.

Safety Precautions

1.
Operate this charger from 240VAC mains.
2.
Connect the charger to battery first. Then to AC mains.
3.
Make sure all connections between the charger and the battery are secured before connecting to AC mains.
4.
Check for correct polarity connection between charger and battery.
5.
Always unplug the charger before disconnecting the battery .
6.
Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on battery or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery. When
removing battery cables, remove ground cable first.
7.
Lead Acid Battery contains highly corrosive sulphuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing while
working with battery.
8.
Working in vicinity of a Lead Acid Battery is dangerous. Batteries generate EXPLOSIVE gases during normal
operation.
9.
Do not expose charger to wet conditions.
10. Do not attempt to repair the battery charger.

Control and Indicators

1.
Cable connection to battery
2.
Battery Type Switch for selection charged battery : SEALED or WET type.
3.
Charging Status LED :
When charger is connected to a battery Green - Charger is ON / Battery is charged
When charger is connected to a battery Red – Charging is in progress
When charger is not connected to a battery Green means charger is powered on .
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  • Page 1 BC-1205 3 Stage Switch Mode Battery Charger USER MANUAL Introduction This compact portable battery charger gives complete charge to Sealed or Wet type battery within the capacity range of 25AH to 50AH. Bulk – Absorption – Float Charge The Bulk stage charges the battery at a full constant current (5A) until the battery voltage reaches Absorption Stage at which the battery is kept at Absorption voltage while charging current decreases to a low value.
  • Page 2 Installation Procedures Use Switch (2 ) to select the correct type of battery for charging. Connect the positive charger terminal to the positive battery terminal. Connect the negative charger terminal to the negative battery terminal. Double check for correct polarity and all the connecting joints are secured. Turn on the charger and take note of the green LED.

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