Manson Engineering Industrial SBC-8138 User Manual

Multi-stage smart battery chargers

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This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the
manual and pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and equipment connected to the
Failure to heed this warning may cause injury to persons and damage to Equipment.
Failure to observe this warning may result in damage to equipment and improper functioning of the Charger.
WARNING:
● The charger is designed for in-door use. Protect the charger from ingress of water.
● This charger is made to charge only properly sized lead acid batteries.
● Don't recharging non-rechargeable batteries.
● Charging other types of battery or under-sized lead acid batteries may cause fire or explosion.
● Install the charger in accordance with all local codes
● Do not use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
● Do not remove casing of the charger, there is no user-serviceable parts inside.
● Do not charge the battery on boats. Remove the battery and charge on shore.
● Never attempt to charge a frozen battery
● Never attempt to charge a damaged battery.
● Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting the battery.
● Never place the charger on top of a battery.
● Never smoke, use an open flame, or create sparks near battery or charger during normal charging operation as
batteries may give out explosive gas.
● Do not charge batteries in an enclosure (box- in) due to possible explosion of entrapped explosive gas.
● Use of accessory not recommended may cause risk of fire, electric shock.
● Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the links to the battery.
● If the charger does not work properly or if it has been damaged, unplug its AC and DC connection.
CAUTIONS:
● Refer to battery manufacturer's specific recommended values for battery type settings and float voltage setting.
● Fix the charger to a solid support via three grooves at the flange of chassis, with three screws or nuts.
● Ensure all ventilation ports are not obstructed for efficient fan cooling, keep loose soft material or paper off at the vent
holes of the charger.
● During charging, the battery must be placed in a well ventilated area.
● If longer output charging cord is required, make sure the diameter is adequate for the current in given cable length.
SBC-8138 / 8238
Multi- Stage Smart Battery Chargers
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Summary of Contents for Manson Engineering Industrial SBC-8138

  • Page 1: User Manual

    SBC-8138 / 8238 Multi- Stage Smart Battery Chargers User Manual Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times. This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the manual and pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and equipment connected to the battery system.
  • Page 2: Control And Indicators

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing our new Multi-Stage (IU0U) Switching Mode Smart Battery Charger. This software based MCU control 7 stage smart charger is designed with user friendly features and software plus hardware protection. It is a set, connect and forget charger that ensures complete recharge of your battery. Your battery can be connected indefinitely to the charger which will enter into energy conservation mode to prevent over charging and save electricity bills.
  • Page 3: Battery Type Selection

    The following minimum AH capacities are a generalized suggestion, some batteries can take higher charge current, check with battery manufacturers for charging batteries with smaller capacity. Charger Model SBC-8138 , 12V/25A SBC-8238 , 24V/13A Battery Capacity 20 AH - 250 AH 10 AH - 125 AH C.
  • Page 4: Charging Profile

    Before connecting or disconnecting the charging cable, unplug AC cord from the mains. First connect the Red battery clamp to the battery Positive + Pole. Then connect the Black battery clamp to the Negative – Pole of the battery. Make sure all the connections are secured, double check on the correct polarity. Double check again for correct selection of Battery Selection Switch (4) for battery type (default at GEL) and Charging Current Selection Switch (5) for output current setting (default at 100%) When install in caravans and similar vehicles, the connection to the supply mains is to be in accordance with national...
  • Page 5 Stage 4. ABSORPTION CHARGE - The constant voltage charging Battery Type Selection: Wet: 14.4V, AGM: 14.3V, Gel: 14.1V, Calcium: 15.1V When the battery voltage rises to the selected Absorption voltage level, the charging will switch to Constant voltage charging. Absorption LED is ON.
  • Page 6: Temperature Sensor

    (factory pre-mounted) The reference temperature of this sensor is 25°C and compensation voltage is -20mV/C for SBC-8138 and -40mV/C for SBC-8238, the higher the battery temperature, the lower the charging voltage. When battery temperature reaches 60°C, the charger will shutdown, Fault and OTP indicator will light up.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting PROBLEM INDICATIONS POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED SOLUTION Charger does not Indicator lights not No AC power Check AC connections are correct work turn on AC input socket fuse blown Replace with correct AC fuse by qualified electrician No DC output Charger –...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    J. Specifications Model SBC-8138 SBC-8238 AC Input Voltage 200-240VAC, 50Hz~ AC Input Current at Full Load (at 230VAC) 2.9A Output (Charge) Voltage Selections Absorption Float Absorption Float 14.4V 13.5V 28.8V 27.0V 14.3V 13.2V 28.6V 26.4V 14.1V 13.7V 28.2V 27.4V CALCIUM 15.1V...

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