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9. Review of Archived Charge Cycle Data for the
Last 1000 Charge cycles.
- Battery ID
- Amp hours returned during charge cycle
- Total time on charge
- 80% point to end of charge time
- Battery open circuit voltage
- Start current
- Start voltage (volts/cell)
- Finish current
- Finish voltage (volts/cell)
- Charge termination code
- Equalize time
- Start time
- End time
- Battery I.D.
- Battery I.D. start temperature
- Battery I.D. end temperature
- Cycle battery voltage
- Curve Type
- Month
- Date
10. Automatic start operation
11. Manual or Automatic Equalize Operation
12. Refresh Charge
13. Back-up Timer Shutdowns
14. Failure Mode Diagnostics
- High Battery Reject
- Low Battery Reject
- Module Temperature Warnings (IGBT / DIODE)
- Battery Over-temperature
- Low Voltage Shut Down
- Charge Curve Error
- Low Current Shut Down
- Backup Timer
- Manual Stop
- Over Maximum Amp Hour Returned Shut Down
- Charger Overtemperature Shutdown
- DIDT Shut Down
- Phase warning
-Arcless Subsystem fault
-Warning/Error Count
15. Programmed Features and Archive Data maintained for a mini-
mum of 10 Years
16. Charge Cycle Data and Time-of-Day/Date maintained for a mini-
mum of 10 Years
17. 5 Programmable Start Modes
- Automatic Start
- Delayed Start
- Time-of-Day Start
- Time-of-Day Blockout
- Timer Mode
18. Programmable Manual Override of Start Modes
19. Password Protection
20. Automatic Equalize by Number of Charges or BID Cycles, Day of
Week
21. Programmable Cool Down Time
22. Staggered Start on A/C Fail Recovery
Description of Features
Multi-Voltage Charging — The PowerForce provides the capa-
bility to charge batteries of different voltage sizes. With the Multi-
volt Mode ON, the charger automatically selects the proper charge
curve based on battery voltage. A 48V PowerForce will safely
charge 48V, 36V, and 24V cell batteries. An 36V PowerForce will
safely charge 36V and 24V batteries.
Fixed mode operation can be selected by programming Multi-volt
mode to OFF. In this mode the charger will charge only batteries
of the volt setting programmed into the Fixed-volt setting.
If the battery is equipped with BID Module, the Multi-volt ON or
OFF function will be overridden and the charger will charge the
battery if it is within the charger output rating.
Temperature Compensation — The PowerForce Control is ca-
pable of modifying the output voltage to compensate for ranges
of battery electrolyte temperatures from 32 to 150 degrees F.
Because the 80% percent point is based on reaching a point on
the charge curve rather than a single voltage, it is automatically
adjusted with the output voltage.
CAUTION:
Consult your batteries manufacturer for the recom-
mended maximum battery temperature for your battery.
When the battery is equipped with a PowerForce BID module, the
charger automatically reads the battery temperature throughout
the charge cycle and adjusts the output voltage to match the bat-
tery temperature.
Manual adjustment of the charger output voltage to match the
temperature of the battery is performed by programming the
proper battery electrolyte temperature into the Fixed Battery
Temperature function (BID readings automatically override the
Fixed Battery Temperature setting).
Max Battery Temperature—The PowerForce Control mon-
itors the battery temperature throughout the charge cycle.
Programming the MAX BATT TEMP setting of the control to the
desired maximum battery temperature will cause the charger to
shut down if the battery on charge is equipped with a BID and the
temperature exceeds the set point. It will wait until the battery
temperature has decreased to 5 degrees F below the set point
before restarting the charge cycle.
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battery charger not shutting off when charged and boils water out. Mod # 750H3-12C S/N 217CS582884
The Ametek Deka PowerForce battery charger may not be shutting off when charged and is boiling water out due to one or more of the following reasons:
1. Equalize Mode Active – The charger may be in Equalize Mode, which applies a prolonged charge to balance the battery cells. This mode extends charging time and increases voltage, which can cause excessive gassing and water loss.
2. No Gas Inhibit Not Active – If the No Gas Inhibit function is not enabled, the charger may continue charging at a higher rate, leading to excessive electrolyte boiling.
3. Improper Battery Maintenance – If the battery has been stored for 30 days or a large volume of water was added recently, the charger may be compensating, leading to overcharging.
4. Faulty Charger Settings – The charger may not be set up correctly, and its Auto Equalize by Cycle function may be triggering frequent equalization cycles, causing overcharging.
5. Defective Charger or Battery – A failure in the charger’s voltage regulation or a faulty battery with imbalanced cells could cause continuous charging beyond the required level.
To resolve this, check the charger settings, verify if Equalize Mode is needed, and ensure the battery is properly maintained. If the issue persists, inspect the charger and battery for faults.
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