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- Page 1 12V Triple Input Battery Charger (Solar, DC-to-DC, Mains) DCTRIPLE series INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Overview This Photonic Universe triple input battery charger 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. The charger operates using an adjustable three-stage charging programme and is suitable for lead acid, AGM, GEL, LiFePO4, and custom battery types.
- Page 3 Installation Install the battery charger as close to the target (OUT) battery as possible and keep the surrounding area clean, tidy, and well ventilated. This space should be moisture-proof, water- proof, and corrosion proof. Leave at least 20 cm of space around the charger to allow for proper airflow.
- Page 4 The fuses need to be located within 15cm from the terminals of the batteries. Choose the rating of the fuses according to the maximum charging current. Install an additional switch or a circuit breaker between the charger and the solar array rated up to the maximum power, voltage, and amperage of the solar panels.
- Page 5 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 6 If these cables are not connected or the connection is interrupted, the charger will measure the voltage across the target battery terminals using the regular heavy duty charging cables connected to “+” and “-” terminals of the charger. If multiple batteries are being used in parallel, connect Ss- to the negative terminal of the first battery, and connect Ss+ to the positive terminal of the last battery.
- Page 7 The AES signal will turn off in the following conditions: 1. Within the following voltage range, the AES signal will turn off after 30 minutes of operation: Target battery type Target battery voltage range AES turns off after working Lead-acid, GEL, and AGM 12.3V ≤...
- Page 8 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 charging. When the source battery voltage is > 13.2V, DC-DC 2: ON charging will start automatically. When the source battery voltage <...
- Page 9 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 14.4V 5: ON Custom...
- Page 10 LED indicators Name Colour LED status Details The charger is working in the DC-DC mode or there is no solar connected. Slow flashing Solar voltage is < target battery voltage. (1 flash / 5 seconds) Solar Green Fast flashing Solar voltage is > 50V (1 flash / 2 seconds) Solar voltage is normal No D+ signal, no DC-DC charging.
- Page 11 Slow flashing Target battery voltage is normal (1 flash / 5 seconds) Fast flashing Target battery over-voltage, high voltage Target (1 flash / 1 second) disconnect (HVD) Target battery low-voltage, low voltage disconnect (LVD) AES output ON Green AES output OFF Charging modes The charger can operate in different charging modes: mains (AC), DC-DC and solar charging.
- Page 12 Trickle charge from Conditions target battery When all the conditions below are met: 1. The source battery voltage is between 7V-12V. 2. The target battery voltage is > 12.3V. 3. The AES signal is off. If any of the conditions below are met: 1.
- Page 13 Equalisation: for selected battery types, the charger will perform equalisation charging by timer once a month with a higher charging voltage, in order to bring all battery cells to the same level. Equalisation charging will last for 2 hours. Please refer to the battery types table for more information.
- Page 14 The charger will not be damaged if the solar panels are Solar reverse polarity connected with a reverse polarity, but solar charging will remain off until the solar input is re-connected correctly. If the internal temperature is > 80°C, the charging will stop. Charging will resume once the temperature drops to 60°C.
- Page 15 The charger operates in the voltage control mode (DIP switch 2 is ON). Source Charge current Charge current Recovery battery voltage voltage DCTRIPLE-30 DCTRIPLE-60 DCTRIPLE-30 DCTRIPLE-60 > 13.2V < 12.6V > 13V < 12.4V > 12.9V < 12.2V > 12.8V <...
- Page 16 Solar charging Maximum input 250W 430W solar power Maximum input solar current Maximum solar 50V* open circuit voltage Maximum charging current to target battery Charging current to 0-5A source battery General parameters Temperature - 18mV/°C compensation “TR” signal 12V / 1A “AES”...
- Page 17 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 – 250A surface mounted, and 40A –...
- Page 18 Remote meter ACDC-RM (optional) An optional remote LCD meter ACDC-RM can be connected to the charger to display charging parameters such as real time battery voltage, charging current, charging Ah, charging Wh and any fault information. Bluetooth dongle ACDC-BT (optional) Using an optional Bluetooth dongle ACDC-BT, this charger can be connected to a smartphone app to allow the user to monitor charging parameters such as real time battery voltage, charging current, charging Ah, charging Wh and any fault information.
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 Photonic Universe Ltd E-mail: info@photonicuniverse.com Web: www.photonicuniverse.com Tel.: +44 (0) 203 150 11 11 Fax: +44 (0) 203 150 12 12...
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