Battery charger with wireless communications (39 pages)
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Model: LTM1 tech™ LIFE MOD1 Battery Charger Owner’s Manual For local parts, sales, and service, call toll-free 1-800-251-6560. AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 Model: S/N: AC Input Voltage Installed by Date IMPORTANT Read and understand your user’s manual before installing, operating, or servicing this product.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Language ........14 AC Line Voltage Letter Codes ..... 2 Region..........14 DC Voltage Number Codes ....2 Display ..........14 Cabinet Letter Codes ......2 Password ........15 Output Power Letter Codes ....
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THE SHIPPING PALLET MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION. 1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Before using the battery charger, read all instructions, CAUTIONs and WARNINGs on the battery charger, the battery, and the product using the battery.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual TECHNICAL INFORMATION The nameplate, located on the outside of the charger, should be used to check this application before installation. Part Number This number specifies in general the characteristics of this particular charger and for this reason it is required in any discussion or correspondence regarding this unit.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Specialty Charger Options List Suffix Description 6 Ft of #12 AWG AC Cord 10 Ft of #12 AWG AC Cord 12 Ft of #12 AWG AC Cord 10 Ft of DC cable...
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Hertz This charger must be connected to a branch circuit protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA70 and local codes. (AC fuse values can be found on the decal outside the charger).
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual INSTALLATION WARNING: THE SHIPPING PALLET MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION. Location For maximum trouble-free service, choose a location which is free of excess moisture, dust and corrosive fumes. Also, avoid locations where temperatures are high or where liquids will drip on the charger.
LIFEtech™MOD1 chargers adapt to the battery’s capacity and its discharge level. LIFEtech™MOD1 chargers can easily be set to charge flooded batteries used in cold or freezer storage applications, IEI or opportunity profiles. This battery charger is also designed to charge flooded and sealed lead-acid storage batteries within the range of the cell and ampere-hour rating as marked on the nameplate.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual GLOSSARY Charging Profile The charging profile defines the rate of current charge over time. The charger adapts to the battery’s age and level of discharge. Controlling the overcharge coefficient, whatever the battery’s discharge level, reduces the amount of electricity consumed.
LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The LIFEtech™MOD1 series of chargers are compatible with batteries at 12, 24, and 36/48 volts (depending on the version supplied). Battery recognition (voltage, capacity and state of charge) is accomplished automatically by the microprocessor. Several charging profiles are available (Cold Storage, IEI, Opportunity, ENVIROLINK™) based on the configuration chosen by the operator.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual MENU ACCESS When the charger is idle, press and hold the <ESC> button, the Main Menu is then displayed. The main menu is automatically exited after 60 seconds of inactivity or can be exited voluntarily by pressing the <ESC>...
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Memorization Data Memo Description Memo Description Time of the charge Profile Selected profile Chg Time cycle (minutes) Amp-hours returned Capacity Rated battery capacity (AH) during charge cycle Start of charge date and...
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Record Memo This function enables the storage of charge Memorizations and the Status data. The file, in CSV format, will be stored in the USB stick under the name: MDDDHHMM.CSV with M: for Memorization, DDD: Day of the year, HH: Hour of file creation,...
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual PASSWORD This is where the password is entered to gain access to service level menus by authorized ® Hawker service personnel. The default password is 0099. CONFIGURATION This menu allows for configuration of the charger. Password is required to view this menu.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual CHARGE Profile For selecting the right charging profile for the application: STDFLD, GELBLC, ENVLK, OPP COLD, XFCBLC. Auto Start On- Charge will automatically start when battery is plugged in. Off- User must push start button for charge to start.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual The charger will only commence the charge if the battery has reached the limit of depth of discharge (DoD) of more than x%. For example if the user wants to charge the battery only if it is discharged more than 30%, the parameter 30 has to be entered in the conditional charge.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual EQUALIZATION Current This defines the equalization or desulphation current for a manual start. Manual Equalization is disabled during Opportunity cycles. Time Sets the equalization time from 1 to 48 hrs Delayed start (delay) Sets the delay between the normal charge and the equalization charge from 0 hr to 23 hrs.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual CHARGING THE BATTERY At this point, the charger should have been set up by a qualified service person. Charging can only begin with a battery of the proper type, capacity and voltage connected to the charger.
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AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Charge Display Description Charge Profile Pending Equalize Symbol (if selected) Charge Current Charge AH Charge Voltage (total V) Charge Time Charge Voltage (V/c) Percent of charge Estimated Remaining Charge Time...
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual End of charge without equalization The green complete LED comes on after proper end of charge. The green complete LED is on and the display shows AVAIL. The display alternates between: • Total charging time.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual FAULT CODES In case of a fault, one of the corresponding fault codes listed below will appear on the display. If it is a critical fault, charging will stop and the red Fault LED will be illuminated.
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AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Fault Critical Cause Solution Alternating with charge parameters – one or more Check power modules. If all modules module in DF1 fault – the MOD DFC charge process continues – in DF1 fault a DF1 error will follow.
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CAUTION: THERE ARE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES WITHIN THE BATTERY CHARGER CABINET. ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR SERVICE THIS BATTERY CHARGER. The charger requires a minimum of maintenance. Connections and terminals should be kept clean and tight.
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AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Display Board CAUTION: USE AN ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP WHEN REMOVING AND REPLACING CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES. REMOVAL Please follow these steps to remove a Display board. 1. Touch your finger to a ground to remove any static charge.
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AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual 1 kW POWER MODULE Heat Sinks...
AM-HLTM1-OM LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual Rev AA December 2017 1 kW 6 BAY CABINET MOUNTING DIMENSIONS Dimensions shown are in inches.
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AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AC Input DC Output Part Number Max 8 hour Capacity (Ah) Charger Cable AWG Max Current Voltage Max Amps Phase Wire AWG NEMA Plug Cells LTM1-12A-35A 5-15 6 mm / 10 AWG...
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AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual 70 mm / 2/0 AWG LTM1-12F-35G 70 mm / 2/0 AWG LTM1-12F-70G 6-15 70 mm / 2/0 AWG LTM1-12F-105G 70 mm / 2/0 AWG LTM1-12F-140G 70 mm / 2/0 AWG LTM1-12F-175G 6-30...
AM-HLTM1-OM Rev AA December 2017 LIFEtech™MOD1 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE LOG 1. Modifications to Factory Settings Date Variable Change Service Technician 2. Service Date Description Service Technician...
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