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- Page 1 12V DC to DC and solar battery charger with the fridge output DC1212-3020FR series INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Overview This Photonic Universe DC-DC battery charger with the fridge output is fully automatic and ideal for leisure vehicles, commercial and special purpose vehicles, boats, and any other systems with multiple batteries or power sources with an additional solar charging source and a fridge. The charger operates using an adjustable three-stage charging programme and is suitable for lead acid, AGM, GEL, LiFePO4 and Lithium-ion (NCM) batteries.
- Page 3 temperatures below 0°C, and adjust DIP switch 3 as needed. For more information, refer to the DIP switches section in this manual. Product features Reference Description Solar positive input (+) Source battery positive input (+) Common negative (-) Target battery output (+) Green terminals DIP switches LED display...
- Page 4 Note: DIP switch 2 sets the trigger method for DC-DC charging: • If the trigger is set to D+ signal, the charger will require a D+ signal to start DC-DC charging. If there is no signal applied to the D+ terminal, DC-DC charging will be off. •...
- Page 5 Green terminals The charger features a pluggable terminal block of 6 green terminals. In a place with limited installation space, the terminal block can be unplugged for connection or disconnection of the wires and then re-inserted. The size of the cable for this terminal block is 0.75mm² and the stripping length is about 6mm.
- Page 6 TR signal Condition DC-to-DC charging is active, target battery voltage < 12.2V and source battery voltage > 12.2V Target battery voltage > 12.6V or source battery voltage < 12.2V “D+”: this is the terminal for connecting a “D+” signal (12V +) from the alternator. This terminal controls the DC-DC function of the charger if: •...
- Page 7 DIP switch 2: select the trigger method to start DC-DC charging. DIP switch position Description Voltage control mode: no need to connect “D+” for DC-DC 2: ON charging. When the source battery voltage is > 13.2V, DC-DC charging will start automatically. “D+”...
- Page 8 4: ON 5: OFF 14.7V 6: ON 4: OFF 5: ON LiFePO4 13.9V 6: OFF 4: OFF 5: OFF LiFePO4 14.2V 6: ON 4: ON 5: OFF LiFePO4 14.4V 6: OFF 4: OFF 5: OFF LiFePO4 14.6V 6: OFF 4: OFF 5: ON Li-ion 12.6V...
- Page 9 When there is no D+ signal, the fridge output is powered by the target battery. Works only with D+ When there is a D+ signal, the fridge output is (DIP switch 2: OFF) powered by the source battery as a priority. If the source battery is too low, the target battery Compressor is used to power the fridge output.
- Page 10 Fast flashing (1 flash / 1 second) Internal over temperature and buzzer sound Target battery low voltage, low voltage disconnect (LVD) Target battery charging Boost (constant current) charging stage: during this stage, the charger will charge the target battery with the maximum rated current until the target battery voltage reaches the boost voltage.
- Page 11 All of the following three conditions have to be met: Reverse 1) Source battery voltage: 7.0V – 12.0V charging 2) Target battery voltage: > 12.3V is ON 3) The source battery is not supplying power to the fridge The reverse charging turns off in any one of the following scenarios: •...
- Page 12 If fridge output current >25A for 1 second, the output will turn off. If fridge output current >24A for 3 second, the output will turn off. Fridge over-load If fridge output current >23A for 10 second, the output will turn off. protection If an overcurrent event happens, the output will remain off for 10 minutes.
- Page 13 Specifications Parameter Value Target battery Gel, Sealed, AGM rated voltage LiFePO4 rated voltage 12.8V Lithium-ion (NCM) rated voltage 11.1V Recommended battery capacity 45-280Ah Battery operating voltage range 8-16V Source battery Rated voltage Recommended min. battery capacity 70-100Ah Battery operating voltage range 10.5-16V DC-DC charging Maximum charging power...
- Page 14 Optional surface mounted (CB series) and recess mounted (CBR series) DC circuit breakers can be purchased from Photonic Universe and used instead of fuses when connecting this charger to the source and target batteries. The range of circuit breakers includes 30A, 40A, 50A, 60A and 80A circuit breakers rated for 12V / 24V systems with the product codes CB30 –...
- Page 15 Temperature sensor DCDC-TS (optional) This charger is compatible with an optional temperature sensor DCDC-TS. The sensor will measure the external temperature of the target battery and provide the real time temperature readings to the charger for voltage adjustment and protection (please see the section about “T T”...
- Page 16 If you would like to purchase any of these optional extras, please visit our online shop www.PhotonicUniverse.com or call 0203 150 1111 (international +44 203 150 1111) for a phone order. Photonic Universe Ltd E-mail: info@photonicuniverse.com Web: www.photonicuniverse.com Tel.: +44 (0) 203 150 11 11...
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