Interacter professional series Owner's Manual

6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, and 48 volt

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PROFESSIONAL, LINEAGE, EX and INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL SERIES
Interacter
offers a range of high performance Battery Chargers fo ruse in demanding applications, featuring a
patented microprocessor system that out-performs all industry standard chargers in the same price range.
THREE STAGE
The
models provides fast charging and optimal timing over a wide range of battery sizes and depths of discharge.
STANDARD FEATURES OF ALL INTERACTER CHARGERS:
LINEAGE SERIES (LS) MODELS are the most cost effective series and are available for 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 volt batteries
rated at up to 6 amps.
EX SERIES (EX) Utilizes the LS controls in a more compact and wall mountable package.
PROFESSIONAL SERIES (PS) MODELS are available for 12 and 24 volt batteries, rated at up to 10 Amps. In addition to the
above features, they include Temperature Compensation, an LED Ladder Amp Meter, an 80% charging indicator and an
internal preset "Battery Type" switch allowing the unit to be easily configured for use with Gel Cell, Sealed Lead Acid or
Liquid Electrolyte batteries.
INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL SERIES (ICS) MODELS are heavy duty chargers available for 12,24,36, or 48 volt batteries
ratedat up to 25 Amps. The ICS models provide all the same features as the PS models together with higher current ratings.
BATTERY CHARGER
OWNER'S MANUAL
INTERACTER II
6, 8, 12, 16, 24,36 and 48 Volt
---- CAUTION ----
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FOR
RULES OF SAFE OPERATION AND
PROPER USE OF THE CHARGER
*** SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ***
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Constant Current, Constant Voltage, Proportionally timed system used in all Interacter
HIGH ENERGY RETURN, FAST CHARGING
CONSTANT CURRENT FIRST STAGE
DUAL VOLTAGE LIMIT (CYCLIC/ STANDBY)
PROPORTIONAL TIMED CYCLIC CHARGE STAGE
CONSTANT VOLTAGE FLOAT STANDBY
AUTOMATIC SAFETY OVERRIDE TIMER
START DELAY ON BATTERY CONNECT
SHORT AND REVERSE CONNECTION SHUTDOWN
RUGGED SCR PHASE CONTROL
MAINS ZERO-CROSSING BATTERY SENSING
MODELS

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  • Page 1 EX SERIES (EX) Utilizes the LS controls in a more compact and wall mountable package. PROFESSIONAL SERIES (PS) MODELS are available for 12 and 24 volt batteries, rated at up to 10 Amps. In addition to the above features, they include Temperature Compensation, an LED Ladder Amp Meter, an 80% charging indicator and an internal preset “Battery Type”...
  • Page 2 INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL SERIES PROFESSIONAL SERIES 12,24,36,& 48 VOLT 12 & 24 VOLT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ICS 12/25A MODEL PS 12/5 INPUT: 117 Volts AC 60Hz, 480 VA INPUT: 117 Volts AC 60Hz, 110 VA OUTPUT: 12 Volts DC, 25 Amps...
  • Page 3 LS 24/5, LS 36/3, LS 48/5, EX 24/3 manual contains important safety and operating Full Wave Phase Controlled Rectification instructions for all INTERACTER battery chargers. 2. Before using this battery charger, read all CONTROL: instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the battery charger, (2) the battery, (3) product using the battery.
  • Page 4: Personal Precautions

    c. That the wire size is large enough for the A/C ampere rating of the charger as specified in the table below: PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS LENGTH OF CORD (feet) AWG Wire Size 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work 9.
  • Page 5: Preparing To Charge

    DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS PREPARING TO CHARGE If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to 1. Connect and disconnect DC output only after charge, always remove grounded terminal from removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow battery first. Make sure all accessories in vehicle clips to touch each other.
  • Page 6 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTING INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL AND Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electrical PROFESSIONAL SERIES shock. Charger is equipped with an electrical cord OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding pin. This plug must be plugged into an outlet...
  • Page 7 "LINEAGE and EX SERIES" NOTE: THIS CHARGER IS PROTECTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AGAINST REVERSE CONNECTION. CHARGING WILL NOT COMMENCE IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. This charger is suitable for use with all types of 3. Connect the charger to AC power supply. lead acid batteries, including the new types of NOTE: THE CHARGER WILL NOW SWITCH ON Maintenance-Free and Gelled Electrolyte batteries.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide

    NOTE: The length of time the charger remains in the Yellow charging mode depends on the size and SERIES AND PARALLEL CHARGING "State of Charge" of the battery. This function is controlled by the solid State Circuitry of the charger which provides the correct charge profile automatically.
  • Page 9 24 VOLT CHARGER SERVICE 1. Two 12 volt batteries may be charged with a 24 This charger is a solid state device and should not volt charger if they are connected in SERIES as require service under normal operating conditions shown below.
  • Page 10 LES FIAT D'UTILISER LE CHARGEUR POUR CHARGER DES PILES SECHES POURRAIT l. SUIVRE LES ETAPES SUIVANTES LORSQUE ENTRAINER L'ECATEMENT DES PILES ET LA BATTERIE SE TROUVE DANS LE VEHICULE. CAUSER DES PILES SECHES POURRAIT UNE ETINCELLE PRES DE LA BATTERIE ENTRAINER L'ECATEMENT DES PILES ET POURAIT PROVOQUER L'EXPLOSION DE CAUSER DES BLESSURES OU DES...
  • Page 11 ————————————————————— battery, and may cause the battery to gas and All 117 AC volt Interacter Professional and void any Warranty on the Battery. If Battery Type Lineage Series chargers have an AC input fuse...
  • Page 12 Interacter, Inc. warrants the accompanying Interacter battery charger (the "UNIT") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. In addition, Interacter, Inc. warrants the transformer for a period of two years. This warranty applies to normal and non-commercial use and is subject to the terms and conditions given below.

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