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Page 1: User Manual
TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner Power Anytime, Anywhere TI15014-120-240 (12V) TI15028-120-240 (24V) User Manual Built Smart...Proven Tough Tesla Industries, Inc. 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 324-8910 Phone (302) 324-8912 Fax www.teslaind.com... - Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from Tesla™ Industries, Inc. Copyright © 2014 by Tesla™ Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. 06-05-14...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 – Safety Review 1.1 – Safety Notices 1.2 – Symbols 1.3 – Water Hazards 1.4 – Important Safety Precautions Section 2 – Product Overview 2.1 – Introduction 2.2 – Indication of Terms: Shall, Should, and May 2.3 –... - Page 4 Section 5 – Operating Procedures 5.1 – Unit Care 5.2 – Connecting the Battery Charger 5.3 – After Operation 15-16 Section 6 – Unit Care and Maintenance 6.1 – Unit Care 6.2 – Normal Function Test Procedures 18-19 6.3 – Unit Servicing 6.4 –...
- Page 5 Abbreviations and Symbols Abbreviations that may be used within the text, headings and titles of this manual. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Defi nition Alternating Current Airfl ow Technology American Wire Gauge amp or A Ampere cont Continuous °C Degree Celsius °F Degree Fahrenheit Direct Current...
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Page 6: Section 1 - Safety Review
Section 1 – Safety Review 1.1 - Safety Notices Safety notices appear throughout this manual to alert the user to important information regarding proper installation, operation, maintenance and storage of the unit. These notices, as illustrated below, contain a key word that indicates the level of hazard and a triangular icon that indicates the specifi c type of hazard. Indicates a condition, operating procedure or practice, which if not WARNING adhered to could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 7: Water Hazards
Safety Review 1.3 – Hazards WARNING Shock Hazard Potential Severe injury or death from electrical shock will occur if either the user or the TI150 Battery Charger/ Conditioner is wet while operating the unit with the 120 or 240 Vac plug attached. Be sure to discon nect ac power from the ac outlet if the TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner has come into contact with water. -
Page 8: Section 2 - Product Overview
See Figure 2.1.1). Each model’s capabilities and requirements are listed below: • Model TI15014-120-240 accepts both 120 Vac or 240 Vac and charges 12V batteries • Model TI15028-120-240 accepts both 120 Vac or 240 Vac and charges 24V batteries Figure 2.1.1 –... -
Page 9: Front And Top Panel Overview
Quick Disconnect Connector – TI2010-095 12/24 V Cable Assembly with female connector. DC Output Cable – Provides 14.25 Vdc @ 20 A max (TI15014-120-240) or 28.5 Vdc @ 10 A max (TI15028-120-240). AC Input Circuit Breaker – Protects the internal electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. -
Page 10: Physical Dimensions
Product Overview 2.4 – Physical Dimensions 9.03 [229.3] 12.37 [314.3] 4.68 [119.0] 5.68 [144.3] Measurements are in inches and millimeters Figure 2.4.1 – TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner Physical Dimensions TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner... -
Page 11: General Specifications
4.7 amps @ 120 Vac 60 Hz • 2.35 amps @ 240 Vac 60 Hz Output • Models TI15014-120-240 (12 Vdc Output) • - 20 amps continuous @ 14.25 Vdc (when plugged into ac power) • Models TI15028-120-240 (24 Vdc Output) •... -
Page 12: Airflow Ports
Product Overview 2.6 – Airflow Ports Damage may occur if the TI150's air intake or outlet ports are CAUTION obstructed. Ensure that both ports are clear at all times When the TI150 Charger/Conditioner is plugged into ac power, the internal cooling system will efficiently regulate unit temperature regardless of load. -
Page 13: Section 3 - Features Overview
Section 3 – Features Overview 3.1 – AC Input Receptacle Failure to use proper grounding can create a shock hazard. WARNING Please refer to Section 5.2 for proper grounding techniques. The TI150 series battery charger/conditioner comes with a quick disconnect ac receptacle (see Figure 3.1.1) and is designed to plug into either a standard 120 or 240 Vac outlet with the supplied line cord (see Figure 3.1.2. -
Page 14: Ac Input Circuit Breaker
Features Overview 3.3 – AC Input Circuit Breaker The AC Input Circuit Breaker located above the AC Input Receptacle(shown in Figure 3.3.1) protects the internal electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. The AC Input Circuit Breaker also acts as an “On/Off” switch for the Battery Charger/Conditioner. -
Page 15: Charge Level Indicator
Features Overview 3.6 – Charge Level Indicator The Charge Level Indicator is located on the top of the TI150 to the left of the Cooling Fan. When attached to a battery and ac line voltage, the Charge Level Indicator shows the power cells’ charge state (See Figures 3.6.1 and 3.6.2). - Page 16 Measurements are in inches and millimeters TI150 Series Battery Charger/ Conditioner Mounting Base Template with Hole Locations Tesla™ Industries, Inc. • 101 Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720 / (302) 324-8910 • 9475 Double R Blvd. Suite 2, Reno, NV 89521 / (775) 622-8801 •...
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Page 17: Section 4 - Pre-Operation Procedures
Section 4 – Pre-Operation Procedures 4.1 – Installing the Charger The TI150 Series Battery/Charger is designed to be permanently integrated into vehicles and other equipment, or can be used as a free standing unit. Mounting is accomplished by using the four holes in the base of the unit. -
Page 18: Attaching The Dc Power Cable
This is the terminal marked with the - symbol. Red- Positive Black - Negative - Figure 4.3.1 – Quick Disconnect Connectors and color coding TI15014-120-240 14.25 Vdc @ 20 A TI15028-120-240 28.5 Vdc @ 10 A Figure 4.3.2–... - Page 19 Pre-Operation Procedures Connecting and Disconnecting the Quick Disconnect DC Cable The TI2010-095 12/24 V Cable Assembly is equipped with a female Quick Disconnect connector. The TI2010-095 12/24 V Quick Disconnect Cable Assembly with Ring Terminals and the TI2010-096 12/24 V Quick Disconnect Cable Assembly with Alligator Clips are equipped with the male side of the connector.
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Page 20: Section 5- Operating Procedures
Section 5- Operating Procedures 5.1 – Unit Care The TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner is engineered to provide continuous output power. Thus, the charger can be left connected to a battery until it is ready for use. This is due to the intelligent recharging system that prevents the TI150 from overcharging the battery. - Page 21 Operating Procedures Connecting the TI150 Battery Charger. If the TI150 Battery Charger is already connected to the battery and hard mounted to the vehicle: Plug the ac line cord into the appropriate AC Source. Check to see that the LED shows that status of the charge. Check to see that the fan is running when the Battery Status LED is below 100%.
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Page 22: Section 6- Unit Care And Maintenance
Charger/Conditioner. Always inspect cables prior to use. If damage is evident (as shown in Figure 6.1.1), contact Tesla™ Customer Service. Do not attempt to use any other type of power cables other than the Tesla™ cables included with the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner. Do not use the input or output cables as a carrying handle, damage to the cables and/or internal circuitry can occur. -
Page 23: Normal Function Test Procedures
Check Unit for Evidence of Damage Figure 6.2.1 - Digital Meter Check for dents, punctures, case distortion or misalignment, and cracked or loose connec tors. If any damage is evident, contact the Tesla™ Customer Service. Severe injury or death from electrical shock can occur. WARNING Ensure that both the AC Input Cable and DC Output Cable are disconnected before performing any tests. - Page 24 12.0 and 14.25 Vdc for the TI15014 series charger (see Figure 6.2.4) and between 24.0 and 28.5 Vdc for the TI15028 series charger (see Figure 6.2.5). If the unit is not providing any output voltage refer to Section 8 under Troubleshooting. Otherwise, contact the Tesla™ Customer Service at (302) 324-8910.
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Page 25: Unit Servicing
Instead, wrap the unit tightly in foam or other dense material until it fits snugly in the box. Seal the box on all sides and return it to Tesla™. Please contact Tesla™ Customer Service at (302) 324-8910 with any questions or concerns. -
Page 26: Section 7 - Frequently Asked Questions
2. How much dc power will the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner provide? The TI15014-120-240 Battery Charger/Conditioner will provide up to 20 conti nuous amps @ 14.25 Vdc. The TI15028-120-240 Battery Charger/Conditioner will provide up to 10 continuous amps @ 28.5 Vdc. -
Page 27: Section 8 - Troubleshooting
It will tick when no load is present. If the fan is not on when the Battery Charger is under load, this may indicate that the Cooling Fan has failed. Disconnect power imme diately and contact Tesla™ for further instructions. TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner... -
Page 28: Section 8 – Troubleshooting
4. Can I make repairs to the unit? No. The TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner is a maintenance-free, sealed unit. No repairs outside of Tesla™ are authorized. Warranty will be voided if unit is tampered with in any way, including any damage to the WARRANTY VOID stickers located on the case. -
Page 29: Section 9 - Optional Accessories
Section 9 – Optional Accessories 9.1 – TI2007-013 Mini NATO Quick Disconnect Cable Assembly The Tesla™ TI2007-013 Mini NATO Quick Disconnect Cable Assembly connects to the TI150 IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) cord 12/24V Battery Charger/ Conditioner. The NATO plug will withstand the harshest battlefield conditions and other extreme environments. -
Page 30: Section 10- Performance Data
Section 10- Performance Data 10.1 – Introduction This chapter provides performance data for the TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner. This information will allow the user to obtain maximum performance and life from the unit. Regular referral to this chapter is recommended to: A) Gain knowledge of the unit’s performance characteristics to anticipate unexpected conditions or extreme operational requirements. -
Page 31: Temperature Conversion Chart
Performance Data 12.6 – Temperature Conversion Chart 10.5 - Temperature Conversion Chart °C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F -60.0 -76.0 -27.0 -16.6 42.8 39.0 102.2 -59.0 -74.2 -26.0 -14.8 44.6 40.0 104.0 -58.0 -72.4 -25.0 -13.0 46.4 41.0 105.8 -57.0 -70.6... -
Page 32: Glossary
Glossary Amp-Hour (Ah) The technical term for how much electrical charge a particular battery will hold. This number can also be used to determine charge and discharge rates. Digital Multimeter A digital multimeter, also known as a volt/ ohm meter or VOM, is an electronic mea- surement device that combines sev- eral functions into one unit. -
Page 33: Repair Request Form
Model #: ____________________________________ Serial #: ________________________________________ Shipping method to Tesla™: ______________________________________________________________________ Description of shipping package: ________________________________________________________________ Description of problem: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Return to Tesla™ Industries, Inc. 101 Centerpoint Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720 Attention: Repair Department TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner...
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