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Battery Watering
This setting is used to indicate to the user when to water the bat-
teries.
Programming Settings
SETTINGS APP
The Settings app has eight icons that grant the user access to
different programming parameters. Each icon is selected using
the touch screen and each will open a series of screens that set-
tings can be inputted.
General
The first screen in the General Settings menu contains the
following parameters. The interface uses the touchscreen to
navigate and input boxes, dropdown menus, and toggle switches
are used to program parameters.
Fixed Temperature – This is the setting for the average battery
temperature. If no BID's or WBID's are present, this is the value
the charger will use to compensate gassing voltage. This setting
does not affect BID's.
Max Battery Temperature – The maximum battery temperature
for the battery while charging is in progress. If BID or WBID mod-
ules reach this temperature, the charger will wait for the battery
to cool 5 degrees Fahrenheit below this threshold to continue
charging.
Fixed Volts – This is the programmed voltage size for the char-
ger. Multi-volt mode and BID/WBID modules will override this
setting.
NOTE: A charger will not be able to output a higher voltage or
current than what it is rated. It will electronically protect itself from
overheating by pulling the output back or ending the charge cycle.
Display Backlight – The backlight of the control board can be set
to three levels of light intensity. Low, medium, and high.
Control SN – The Control SN is the number designation for the
charger. This is how the charger will be identified on IntelliFleet or
the Insight Cloud.
Cool Down Hours – The charger can be set to display cool down
hours after a charge cycle. This indicates to the user that the
battery needs to cool before use. It can be set from 0 hours to 24.
The default is 0.
Display Temperature Compensated Voltage - Select to display
voltages after temperature compensation. Values reported on the
Dashboard will show actual voltage of the battery when you ad-
just for it's temperature.
Password – Select to enable password protection. A lock icon
will be shown in the bottom right corner. If it is red, click the icon
to input the password in order to modify control settings. If it is
green, it is not locked.
Multi-Volt Mode - Select to enable the automatic cell selection
mode of operation for the charger. When multi-cell mode is
selected, the charger cannot automatically recognize the
difference between 72 and 80 volt sizes. Therefore, in Multi-
Volt Mode, the charger must be programmed to 72 or 80 volts.
Regardless of this setting 72 or 80 volt batteries with properly
programmed PowerForce BID modules will be charged correctly.
Power Saver – Display will go blank after 3 minutes in order to
save power. Touch the display to wake the control.
NETWORK SETTINGS
EPID – Extended PAN ID. This is the network ID utilized in
IntelliFleet downloads and Insight Cloud communications. The de-
fault is network 00.
Wireless Access – Enable or disable wireless connectivity
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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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