Introduction - Xenotronix Optimizer SX100-1 User Manual

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OPTIMIZER SX100-1 User's Manual

INTRODUCTION

The OPTIMIZER has the best interests of
your battery in mind. It is a high quality
charger designed with efficient and reliable
switching technology for recharging Sealed
Lead-Acid (SLA) batteries. It is a true
constant current charger with precision
constant voltage regulation.
With a custom programmed microcontroller,
the charger is fully automatic with an
adaptive charge algorithm that will prevent
overcharging or undercharging your
batteries. The most widely recommended
charge algorithm by battery manufactures is
the 3-stage charge algorithm. This algorithm
has two-stage constant voltage and the
current is limited to the maximum specified. The OPTIMIZER uses an adaptive 3-stage
algorithm that scales the time spent in the absorption stage to the time spent in the bulk
stage. This helps prevent the battery from being undercharged or overcharged. A major
benefit of the 3-stage charging algorithm is that you don't have to worry about
undercharging your battery if the application switches from stand by to cyclic; nor do you
have to worry about overcharging your battery in standby applications. In standby
applications the battery will be charged, topped-off, and maintained. In cyclic
applications the absorption charge will help ensure a complete charge and prevent
chronic undercharging, a leading cause of premature battery failure. The OPTIMIZER
also implements a light conditioning charge to ensure the battery is in good condition and
is able to accept a full current charge. There is also an optional equalize charge stage,
entered after the bulk charge and absorption charge stages, that allows the battery to be
more quickly charged in heavy-cyclic applications where there may not be enough time
to complete a standard charge cycle.
Equipped with a heavy-duty extruded aluminum heat sink enclosure to ensure field
reliability, this charger is designed to withstand rugged applications. Integral mounting
holes are included in the enclosure for securely mounting to a wall. The output cable is
heavy-duty parallel cable, size 16 AWG, 2-conductor, 6-feet long and is color coded red
for positive and black for negative. It is terminated with a polarized connector for mating
to a quick connect accessory harnesses. A harness with 6mm (1/4") ring terminals for
connecting to ODYSSEY batteries is provided as standard equipment. Other harnesses
with larger rings, boots & clips, or custom connectors are available. The unit is protected
against reversed connection to a battery and shorted leads. The output is not activated
until the charger is properly attached to a battery. When the output connector is detached
from a battery, it may be live for 1 or 2 seconds until the output is deactivated. If the
charger is accidentally connected to a battery in a reversed condition, the charger will not
turn on and will not be damaged.
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