Operation And Maintenance - Solar Pro-Logix PL2208 User Manual

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

How Your SOLAR Pro-Logix Battery Charger Works
Your SOLAR Pro-Logix battery charger uses an advanced high-frequency conversion
technology, which replaces the transformer found in most other battery chargers. This
technology enables a compact and portable form of conversion with excellent voltage
protection as well as overload and short circuit protection.
Your SOLAR Pro-Logix battery charger is designed with built-in microprocessor
control designed for use in a 120 Volt AC environment. The charger converts AC
power to DC charging currents through switch mode technologies at frequencies
between 40 kHz to 60 kHz. All SOLAR Pro-Logix battery chargers are fully automatic
through all four operating phases and feature "Push and Go" One-Touch Control, such
that once the charger is hooked up to the battery and a battery size is chosen, no
additional input is needed from the operator.
When your SOLAR Pro-Logix battery charger is first connected, the microprocessor
will automatically assess the charger/battery connection and then diagnose the
battery's condition, starting with a temperature assessment. Then, it will go through
battery-voltage diagnostics, lighting one of three warning LEDs if a specific
problematic conditions exist: if the battery voltage is below 4.5V, reflects a short
circuited connection (clamps touching, etc.), or indicates a reverse polarity connection.
If any of these conditions exist, the corresponding LED warning will blink and the
charger will not begin the charging process.
Once a 12 Volt battery is properly connected and no problematic condition exists,
your SOLAR Pro-Logix battery charger will automatically initiate its unique, Quad-
Phase charging cycle, utilizing exclusive "Active Filtering Technology" to deliver an
ideal charge.
Phase 1 – Energizing: The charger will begin with 5 minutes of low Amp charging,
during which the microprocessor will automatically diagnose various protection modes
of the battery. In this phase, the charger safeguards against high current surging
through the battery and calculates the optimal charging rate for the subsequent
charging phases. During this phase, the LED corresponding to Phase 1 will blink.
Note: During this stage of the operation, if required, the charger will attempt to
desulphate the battery plates and prepare the battery for Phase 2 – Charging (the
charger diagnoses and performs the desulphation routine automatically if
necessary – no input is needed from the operator).
Phase 2 – Charging: Upon completion of Phase 1, the charger will automatically
commence Phase 2, Charging, during which the charger will apply a fast or bulk
charging mode to the battery. Through its constant pulsing current pump, the charger
fast charges the battery according to a pre-set voltage, while avoiding over-heating.
During this phase, the LED corresponding to Phase 2 will blink.
Phase 3 – Absorption: Upon completion of Phase 2, the charger will automatically
commence Phase 3, Absorption, during which the charger will slow its charge mode
to bring the battery to full charge. This is an important stage in the Quad-Phase
process during which the charger verifies that the charging energy has been
successfully transferred to the battery before the exercising phase is initiated. During
this phase, the LED corresponding to Phase 3 will blink.
Pro-Logix Battery Charger USER'S MANUAL