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Technical Specifications:
AC Input:
100 to 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.5 Amps
DC Output:
Up to 14.9 VDC Digitally & Temperature Controlled
Charge Mode:
Up to 12 Amps (Clamps), Up to 4 Amps (Aux.)
Maintain Mode:
Up to 4 Amp (Clamps & Aux.)
DC USB Output:
5.0 VDC, Up to 1 Amp
Battery Types:
AGM and Flooded (Lead Acid) Batteries
- 12V Auto / Marine
- 12V Motorcycle / Power Sports
12V OPTIMA and High Performance AGM Batteries
- Starting AGMs include OPTIMA RedTop & BlueTop
- Dual Purpose AGMs include OPTIMA YellowTop & BlueTop
Cables:
6' AC and DC Cable, 6' Maintainer Cable
Size:
10" x 7.5" x 6.5"
Weight:
4.8 lbs.
Digital1200
Digital1200
12V Performance Charger
and Battery Maintainer
For use with 110 Volt 60 Hz AC power consistent with U.S. and Canadian standards
The Digital 1200 user guide contains important safety and operating instructions. In addition, important
safety warnings are often found on batteries and in vehicle owner's manuals. Please read and follow all
of the warnings, the battery and vehicle manufacturer's instructions and cautionary markings for the battery
you are charging before applying AC power and operating the Digital 1200 Charger.
WARNING - Failure to follow instructions may cause explosion, blindness or other serious injury.
Always shield eyes. Safety glasses should be worn when working with or near a battery.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
User Guide
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Summary of Contents for Optima Digital 1200
- Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The Digital 1200 user guide contains important safety and operating instructions. In addition, important safety warnings are often found on batteries and in vehicle owner’s manuals. Please read and follow all of the warnings, the battery and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and cautionary markings for the battery...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Do not expose to rain or snow. LCD display for charging, maintaining and fault mode indication. If cords or wires/cables become damaged return complete unit to OPTIMA for service/repair immediatel y . USB port for convenient charging and powering of USB supported devices and accessories. - Page 3 12.Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, direct hit of force, been dropped or Metal screw ® otherwise damaged in any way. Return the charger for service and repair to OPTIMA immediately. 13.Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
- Page 4 Digital1200 Digital1200 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 17. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 18. PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY CAUTION CAUTION a. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your a. When it is necessary to remove a battery from a vehicle to charge, make sure the engine aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
- Page 5 Digital1200 Digital1200 Charger Location & DC Connection In Vehicle Battery Charging Safety Precautions 19. CHARGER LOCATION 21.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK CAUTION NEAR A BATTERY: a.Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
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Page 6: Handling Batteries
Digital1200 Digital1200 Out of Vehicle Battery Charging Safety Precautions Handling Batteries 22.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR WHEN HANDLING BATTERIES ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS A BATTERY: DANGER OF EXPLODING BATTERIES... -
Page 7: Product Overview
The OPTIMA Digital 1200 Performance Charger employs the latest in digital, multi-stage charging. With up to 6 fully automatic modes your Digital 1200 Performance Charger will sequence through stages 1 through 6 below: Stage 1: Analyze your battery for the state of charge and quality of connections before charging. -
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Charger
Function ® functions and operation of your OPTIMA Digital 1200 12 Volt Performance Charger and Maintainer. 1. LCD Battery Charging Gauge LCD display for charging, maintaining, and fault mode indication. Gauge displays battery charging (fill) rate with charger mode and fault messages. - Page 9 ® ® 25. OPTIMA Starting Charge Profile For quick set automatic selection of OPTIMA RedTop and BlueTop AGM STARTING batteries or other High Performance starting AGM's. 16. AC Power Illuminates blue when AC power is applied and unit is on.
- Page 10 Easy Set up - Charging w/ DC Clamps out of a Vehicle The OPTIMA ® Digital 1200 12 Volt Performance Charger and Maintainer is designed specifically WARNING - FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPLOSION, ALWAYS SHIELD EYES WITH SAFETY GLASSES.
- Page 11 Digital1200 Digital1200 Easy Set up - Auxiliary Side Port Maintainer Setup Easy Set up - Charging w/ DC Clamps in a Vehicle WARNING - FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, WARNING - FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPLOSION, ALWAYS SHIELD EYES WITH SAFETY GLASSES.
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Page 12: Quick Set Operations
® With your OPTIMA Digital 1200 12 Volt Performance Charger set up as outlined in pages 17-19, you From the LEFT SIDE “Charging Quick Set Selector,” choose the BATTERY TYPE that matches can now make quick and easy selections. With the charger plugged into a GFCI protected 110 VAC the battery type descriptions as outlined on page 17 titled: “Charging Battery Types &... -
Page 13: Fault Screens And Trouble Shooting
A fault message will be displayed in the LCD center display Below are the OPTIMA ® Digital 1200 LCD fault screens in addition to basic trouble shooting steps. Page 19: Easy Set Up - “Charging with DC Clamps in a Vehicle” Reverse Polarity - Wiring Fault Page 20: Easy Set Up - “Auxiliary Side Port Maintainer Setup”... - Page 14 Storage, Care and Technical Specifications ® Store your OPTIMA Digital 1200 12 Volt Performance Charger and Battery Maintainer in a Unable to Charge - Check Battery dry safe location, and inspect all cables before use. Should the AC power cord, plug or the DC cables be damaged in any way do not attempt to service and follow the return instructions in the customer service and warranty section of this manual.