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Argus Technologies Ltd. Visit www.argus.ca Burnaby, British Columbia. Telephone: 604 436 5900 Fax: 604 436 1233 Argus Technologies reserves the right to make changes to the products and information contained in this document without notice. ® Copyright 2008 Argus Technologies Ltd. Argus is a registered trademark of Argus Technologies Ltd.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES BATTERY CHARGER, 24 V / 10 A Battery Output: Voltage: Float: 24-30 VDC Equalize: Float + 2.0 V Current: 10 ADC Power: 250 Watts Continuous Regulation: < 1.0% line and load (static) < 10% deviation for 10% to 90% load step (dynamic) <2 ms to +/-1.0% of output for 10% to 90% load step...
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14 lbs (6.4 kg) Acoustic Noise: 45 dBA at three feet (one metre) Connections: Input: Standard IEC-320 AC Inlet Output: 1/4" studs Alarms: Terminal Block #24-#18 AWG Temp. Comp.: Terminal Block #24-#18 AWG Argus Technologies Ltd. 010-523-B1 Rev. A Page 2 of 3...
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Plug the unit into a different outlet so that unit and receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult dealer or an experienced radio technician for additional suggestions. :WARNING Argus Technologies Ltd. 010-523-B1 Rev. A Page 3 of 3...
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Hongli Industrial Area, Miaobian, Liaobu Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, 523400 China Argus shall not be liable to the customer or other parties for any loss of profits, loss of use, costs for Tel: +86 755 8895 3310 Fax:...
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US and Canadian markets, to the applicable US and Canadian standards. (1) Argus rectifier and power system products, bearing the aforementioned CSA marks, are certified to CSA C22.2 No. 950 and UL 1950, or CSA/UL 60950.
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MANUAL ADDENDUM Unit Description: Argus Switch Mode Battery Charger Manual P/N: 010-519-C0 Applies to Manual Revision: A Date Page# Line# Correction to be implemented 00-06-13 Insert: Connect the shield of temperature probe one to E14 and connect the shield of temperature probe two to E15.
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Change “Battery Charger” to “Battery Reverting Charger” Insert the following (under General/Introduction): The Argus Battery Reverting Charger must be used with a load that has its own internal power supply. The charger is not intended to power the load directly.
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Date Page# Line# Correction to be implemented Insert Figure (below): Figure 3–Front panel of 24V 10A Battery Reverting Charger (010-523-20) Insert (under Installation/AC Connections): Connect appropriate end of charger power cable to AC supply. The AC feeding the charger should be the same source feeding the load power supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the Argus battery charger: Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on: (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ARGUS BATTERY CHARGER Table of Contents WARRANTY DOCUMENTATION - PART NUMBER INFORMATION .................1 Introduction..........................1 ARGUS Numbering system ......................1 GENERAL ..............................2 Scope ............................2 Introduction..........................2 Features ............................2 3.3.1 Battery Transfer Circuit:....................2 3.3.1.1 Current Flowing into Battery: ..............2 3.3.1.2...
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OPERATION ............................13 Startup............................13 Shutdown ............................13 SETTINGS / ADJUSTMENTS .........................14 Factory Settings ..........................14 Adjustments..........................14 6.2.1 Adjustment Ranges.....................14 6.2.2 Voltage Adjustment.....................14 6.2.3 Voltage Adjustments With Temperature Compensation ..........14 FACTORY SERVICE INFORMATION.....................15 Moving And Storage ........................15...
CASE typeface. ARGUS Numbering system ARGUS Technologies uses a eight digit drawing number system which is broken into three blocks. The first three digits describe the category of the product ie. rectifier or fuse panel. The next three digits indicate the sequence in which the product number was allocated in a particular category.
The units are available in 12V single output, 24V single output and 12V/24V dual output models. Features The following sections (3.3.1 through 3.3.6) will cover the various features available on the Argus Battery Charger. 3.3.1...
For the dual voltage charger the 24 V output will disconnect independently from the 12 V output. If the 12 V output drops to the critical level both outputs will be disconnected from the load. 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 3 of 15 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
TEMP COMP LED will flash. The charger will reset the voltage to the nominal float voltage at +25°C (+77 °F). See 'Temperature Compensation Probe Installation' for details on probe location and installation. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 4 of 15...
Controls and Indicators: The following sections (3.4.1 through 3.4.13) will cover the various controls and indicators available on the Argus Battery Charger. 3.4.1 Power On Indicator: Green LED marked Power On. This LED is on when AC is applied to the charger.
25% of full load. They do not indicate the amount of current following from the battery to the load during a transfer. A flashing LED indicates current limit mode. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 6 of 15...
- Digital Voltmeter (DVM) with minimum 10 Mohm input impedance Inspection All Argus products are shipped in rugged, double walled boxes and suspended via solid polyure- thane foam inserts to minimize shock that may occur during transportion. Packaging assemblies and methods are tested to National Safe Transit Association standards.
For 240VAC operation TB1 must have two #20 AWG jumpers AND TB2 must have one #20 AWG jumpers as indicated on the PCB between TB1 and TB2. Refer to Figure #1b. Figure 1b - 240 VAC Operation Selection ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 8 of 15...
1/4” - 20 studs for up to #8 AWG wire. Battery current flows from these terminals to the load during a transfer condition. The transfer circuit senses the voltage at these terminals to determine when to connect the battery to the load. 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 9 of 15 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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If 2 probes are used they should be spaced apart approximately 1" (2.5 cm). When multiple batteries are used in the system the probe should be placed between the batteries so heating from the other batteries will be detected by the probes. 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 11 of 15 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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The probe is electrically isolated from it's tab so it can be connected to any battery terminal but should be connected to the common terminal of the warmest battery or battery string. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 12 of 15...
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Shutdown Unplug the AC cable from the rear of the unit. Ensure the battery is not connected to the load (the ON BATTERY LED(s) are off). Remove the battery fuse(s). 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 13 of 15 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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25°C (77°F) battery float voltage. The battery may have to be disconnected until after the voltage is set. Temperature compensation will resume 30 seconds after voltage ad- justments are completed. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 010-519-C0 Rev. A Page 14 of 15...
Technical support staff are available for answering general questions related to installation, operation Argus Technologies Ltd. ATTN: RMA Returns and maintenance of Argus products. In Canada and the USA, call Argus toll free 7:30 am to 5:00 pm 7033 Antrim Avenue Pacific Standard Time at:...
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