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Turbo M Series onboard charger
Operation Manual
Model
Turbo M106
Turbo M108
Turbo M208
Turbo M212
Turbo M220
Turbo M230
Turbo M320
Turbo M330
Turbo M430
# Output Bank
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
Max. Output
6 Amps
8 Amps
8 Amps
12 Amps
20 Amps
30 Amps
20 Amps
30 Amps
30 Amps
Battery System (DC)
12V
24V
36V
48V

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  • Page 1  Turbo M Series onboard charger Operation Manual Battery System (DC) Model # Output Bank Max. Output Turbo M106 6 Amps Turbo M108 8 Amps Turbo M208 8 Amps Turbo M212 12 Amps Turbo M220 20 Amps Turbo M230 30 Amps...
  • Page 2 Important Notice This manual contains important safety, operation, and installation instructions. Please read the entire instructions before using your Powermania Turbo M onboard battery charger. WARNING: CHECK BATTERY TYPE. This charger should be used to charge only Lead Acid type of 12V DC batteries; Flooded Lead- Acid, AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), and GEL (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-Acid).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................3 Personal safety precautions ..................3 Precautions prior to charge battery................3 Box contents ........................4 Specifications ......................5 Special features: ......................8 Adaptive Loading ....................8 3-Stage Smart Charge ..................8 Battery Check Warning ..................9 Battery Type Selector ................... 10 Connection Check Warning ................. 10 Safety features: ......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations on your new purchase of the Powermania Turbo M series onboard battery charger. This charger is waterproof, corrosion-resistant and shock-resistant—ideal for recharging and maintaining 12V DC batteries in marine applications and other harsh environments.

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Make sure the AC power outlet you are connecting the charger to is GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) protected. BOX CONTENTS • Turbo M series charger prewired with one AC power cord and DC output cable(s) • Operation manual •...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS M106 M108 M208 M212 Max. Input 0.9 Amp 1.2 Amps 1.2 Amps 1.8 Amps Current (@120V AC) Maximum 6 Amps 8 Amps 8 Amps 12 Amps Output # Output Bank (Prewired) Output Voltage 12V DC 12V DC 12/24V DC 12/24V DC Configuration Weight...
  • Page 7 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS M220 M230 M320 M330 M430 2.9 Amps 4.3 Amps 2.9 Amps 4.3 Amps 4.3 Amps 20 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amp 30 Amps 30 Amps 12/24/36 12/24V DC 12/24V DC 12/24/36V DC 12/24/36V DC 48V DC 9.2 lb. 15.6 lb.
  • Page 8 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS (All models) Nominal input voltage: 100V~240V AC Nominal input frequency: 50~60Hz Nominal output voltage/bank: 12V DC Power factor: 0.99 Efficiency: Battery type setting: 1. Flooded (Lead-Acid) / AGM 2. GEL 3. AGM+ Max. Bulk time: 15 hours Max. Absorption time: 4 hours Operational temperature: -4°F ~ 122°F...

  • Page 9: Special Features

    Special features SPECIAL FEATURE: Adaptive Loading (not applicable to M106/M108) USER Fully charges all connected batteries in the BENEFIT: shortest time. 10 A 10 A 18 A The Adaptive Loading feature dynamically adjusts the charger’s output level on each output bank. More charging power is allocated to battery that is low in charge, and less charging power to battery that is closer to being fully charged.

  • Page 10: Battery Check Warning

    Special features discharge. At the first stage (Bulk), the charger provides its maximum constant current to fast charge the battery. The battery’s voltage rises as it absorbs the charge. When the battery voltage reaches 14.5V (Flooded mode*), it is about 80% recharged. The charger then moves to the second stage. At the second stage (Absorption), the charger continues to charge the battery at 14.5V (Flooded mode).

  • Page 11: Battery Type Selector

    Special / Safety features SPECIAL FEATURE: Battery Type Selector Compatible with various types of 12V batteries USER (Flooded Lead-Acid, AGM, High Power AGM, BENEFIT: and GEL). The Battery Selector feature allows users to select different types of 12V batteries to charge. The initial factory setting is at “Flooded Lead Acid/AGM”...

  • Page 12: Over-Current Protection

    Safety features The charger automatically shuts itself off if the ambient temperature rises above a safety threshold. This feature helps prevent damage to the charger from overheating. The charger will automatically turn itself on again once the ambient temperature drops to a safe level. SAFETY FEATURE: Over-Current Protection USER...

  • Page 13: Installing The Charger

    Installation INSTALLING THE CHARGER The Powermania Turbo M series charger is designed to be mounted onboard. The chart below shows the proper orientation of the mounting position. The LED lights line up horizontally at the top and the output cables at the bottom.

  • Page 14: Select Battery Type

    Installation SELECT BATTERY TYPE The Battery Selector’s tip point can be switched among three positions as follows. From left to right, the first position (factory default) is for charging Flooded Lead-Acid type and AGM type battery. The middle position is for charging GEL (Gel Cell) type battery, and the right position is for charging High Power AGM type battery.

  • Page 15: Making Dc Connection

    The following pages (p.15 - p.45) demonstrate proper DC wiring configurations for Powermania Turbo M series chargers. When making DC connections, make sure each set of output cables (one positive and one negative) is connected to the same battery set of terminals. The red wires are positive (shown as grey color on the charts) and the black ones are negative.

  • Page 16: Dc Wiring Connection Charts

    DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 1A: Connecting 1-bank charger (M106/M108) to one independent 12V battery. www.powermaniausa.com...

  • Page 17: 2-Bank Charger (M208/M212/M220/M230)

    DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 2A: Connecting 2-bank charger (M208/M212/M220/M230) to one independent 12V battery. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 18 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 2B: Connecting 2-bank charger (M208/M212/M220/M230) to two independent 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 19 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 2C: Connecting 2-bank charger (M208/M212/M220/M230) to two serial-connected 12V batteries (24V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 20 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 2D: Connecting 2-bank charger (M208/M212/M220/M230) to two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...

  • Page 21: 3-Bank Charger (M320/M330)

    DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3A: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to one independent 12V battery. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 22 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3B: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to two independent 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 23 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3C: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to two serial-connected 12V batteries (24V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 24 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3D: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 25 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3E: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to three independent 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 26 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3F: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to one independent and two serial-connected 12V batteries (24V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 27 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3G: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to one independent and two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 28 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3H: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to three serial-connected 12V batteries (36V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 29 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 3I: Connecting 3-bank charger (M320/M330) to three parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...

  • Page 30: 4-Bank Charger (M430)

    DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4A: Connection 4A: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to one independent 12V battery. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 31 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4B: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to two independent 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 32 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4C: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to two serial-connected 12V batteries (24V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 33 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4D: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 34 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4E: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to three independent 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 35 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4F: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to one independent and two serial-connected 12V batteries (24V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 36 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4G: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to three serial-connected 12V batteries (36V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 37 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4H: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to one independent and two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 38 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4I: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to three parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 39 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4J: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to four independent 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 40 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4K: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to two independent and two serial-connected 12V batteries (24V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 41 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4L: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to one independent and three serial-connected 12V batteries (36V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 42 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4M: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to two serial-connected (24V) and two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 43 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4N: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to four serial-connected 12V batteries (48V). www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 44 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4O: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to two independent and two parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 45 DC wiring connections CONNECT EVERY DC OUTPUT CABLE TO BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION CHECK WARNING. Connection 4P: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to one independent and three parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...
  • Page 46 DC wiring connections CONNECT ALL DC OUTPUT CABLES TO BATTERY TERMINALS TO AVOID SETTING OFF CONNECTION WARNING Connection 4Q: Connecting 4-bank charger (M430) to four parallel-connected 12V batteries. www.powermaniausa.com...

  • Page 47: Operating The Charger

    Operating instructions OPERATING THE CHARGER Install the charger and make appropriate DC wiring connections. Choose appropriate setting on the Battery Selector. Plug in AC power cord to properly grounded outlet. The Power indicator LED will display green, indicating the presence of AC power. The charger will automatically start a new charge cycle.

  • Page 48: Led Indicator Descriptions

    Operating instructions Charge Status Description LED Display Battery is fully charged. The charger is maintaining battery from self- discharge in the third stage (Float). At this stage, the charging voltage is reduced to a lower level set by the charge mode. The charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely Solid Green to maintain the battery’s full charge.
  • Page 49 Operating instructions LED INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Icon Indicator Description SOLID RED: Bulk stage BLINKING RED: Absorption stage CHARGE STATUS: GREEN: Float stage OVER-VOLTAGE / BLINKING YELLOW: Voltage exceeds range OVERHEAT INDICATOR SOLID YELLOW: Temperature exceeds range CONNECTION CHECK / BLINKING YELLOW: Check fuse / DC BATTERY CHECK connections INDICATOR...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ALWAYS DISCONNECT AC POWER CORD PRIOR DANGER: TO MAKING ANY DC WIRING CONNECTION CHANGE OR CHECKING FUSE. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Check AC input connection. Make sure AC No AC input. power is present. Power indicator GREEN LED is not Check and correct battery wiring connection Short circuit at DC (Refer to wiring connection charts).

  • Page 51: Maintaining The Charger

    * When replacing blown fuses, please replace with spare fuses provided with the charger or use fuses of the same rating and size. Please contact Powermania for more information on the replacement fuses. ** The operational ambient temperate range is -4°F~122°F (-20°C~50°C). When the ambient temperature rises outside the range during operation, the charger’s Overheat LED will display solid...

  • Page 52: Warranty And Service Information

    Other information WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Powermania, at its discretion, provides 2-year limited warranty on Turbo M chargers against defects in material or workmanship under normal use. The warranty coverage period is calculated as follows: • If customer provides a valid purchase receipt, the 2-year period is calculated from the date of purchase.

  • Page 53: Memo

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