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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for ECOTEC Access Battery Charger Access OL 0714.docx...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Safety ..............3 Installation ................4 Operation ................9 Configuration & Programming ........... 11 Maintenance &Trouble Shooting ........19 Appendix A - Charger Curve Setting ........23 Appendix B - Best Battery Choice Setup ......25 Appendix C –...

  • Page 3: General Safety

    General Safety The charger may only be used for the specified battery types This battery charger is supplied with pre-set charging curves that are adapted for the battery types listed in figure 1. Always contact the battery manufacturer to verify that the charging curve is appropriate.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Due to the painted panel the outline of the knockouts may be hard to see in low light conditions. Access 16/XX & Access 20/XX Access 8/XX & Access 10/XX Page 4...
  • Page 5 On units with model numbers Access 8/XX and Access 10/XX input connections are made to the fuse block and ground stud above the power entry knockouts. On units with Model numbers Access 16/XX and 20/XX input connections are made to the terminal block and ground stud above the power entry knockout.
  • Page 6 Install the battery charger so that gasses from charging battery do not get sucked in by the battery charger fan. The battery charger must be mounted vertically suspended on a wall, post, struts or available shelf mount bracket. When mounted on a wall the charger should be placed vertically to provide the most efficient cooling.
  • Page 7 uni-strut can be used to mount several chargers side by side. Always be sure to allow 12” between chargers. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, KEEP THE CHARGER DRY. DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO RAIN, CONDENSATION OR STANDING WATER. STORE IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION.
  • Page 8 Part 15 of the FCC rules and is licensed as listed below: FCC ID: B7WACCESS Canada IC: 10687A-ACCESS WARNING! Changes/modifications not approved by the responsible party could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This transmitter must not be relocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Charger Control Panel The charger control panel and display is used to configure the charger to match the battery type, AH size, Voltage and application. Details regarding configuration of the charger can be found in the “Programming” section of this manual. WARNING: IN THE EVENT OF DANGER, SWITCH OFF THE AC INPUT POWER BY SHUTTING THE INPUT BRANCH CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF, TURNING THE BRANCH CIRCUIT DISCONNECT TO THE OFF...
  • Page 10 Note: The green battery symbol might not show up immediately if a fully charged battery is connected. The delay time could be lengthy, depending on charger programming. Disconnecting a battery DANGER: EXPLOSIVE GASES ARE PRODUCED BY THE BATTERY. DO NOT SMOKE, USE OPEN FLAME OR CAUSE SPARKING NEAR BATTERY WARNING: THE CHARGING PROCESS MUST BE HALTED BY PRESSING THE STOP BUTTON ON THE CHARGER WHEN...

  • Page 11: Configuration & Programming

    Configuration & Programming The charger front panel can be used to program charger functions and charging parameters. The charger display and programming buttons are shown in Fig. 1 below. Figure 1 The programming menus are selected and navigated using the “OK”, “ESC”...
  • Page 12 on the right will appear. Press OK again and the cursor will move over the left hand digit location. Press the up arrow until the number 2 is visible. Press the right arrow once and the cursor will be on the second digit.
  • Page 13 Curve Selects the charging curve (CFLA-01, CIMX-01, OP25- 01, OP30-01, OP35-01, OP40-01) see appendix A Capacity Battery Capacity rating in AH Cells Number of Battery Cells Cable Ri Cable drop compensation level Base Load Level of minimum vehicle current draw in a system with the vehicle “hard wired”...
  • Page 14 Extra Charge The Extra Charge function can provide a “topping off” charge period to full charge the battery if there is a regularly scheduled weekly idle period of greater than 24 hours. Enabling this function and selecting the day of week and time of day that the “topping off” cycle will cause the charger to restart and charge like the battery had been disconnected and reconnected (to full charge).
  • Page 15 The Equalize function enables equalize charging based on two different criteria, Cyclic Weekday. Weekday equalizing will cause the charger to initiate a 3-Hour Equalize charge anytime when the battery is connected to the charger and the charge cycle has finished on the programmed weekday. The charge cycle could for example have ended on the prior day, but if the battery is still connected to the charger on the selected day the 3-Hour equalize period will begin at 00:01 (one minute after midnight) on the...
  • Page 16 Date and time parameters can be programmed in this screen using the arrow, OK and ESC buttons. Formats include USA, ISO/JIS and Euro. Display Display Contrast and Backlight intensity can be adjusted from the Display menu screen. Radio Radio functions are programmed and displayed in this menu screen. Function Enables and disables radio functions...
  • Page 17 Network Info Displays Network Information Start/Leave Network Starts a new Network or leaves current network. This function is not available in standard charger software. Calibration Calibration of charger output voltage and current readings. To be adjusted by qualified service personnel only. Contact factory. Factory Settings Configuration of charger settings.
  • Page 18 Force Start Forces charger start, to be used by qualified service personnel only. Instant Log Instant view of logged data Power Group Assign Power Group number and power levels Page 18...

  • Page 19: Maintenance &Trouble Shooting

    Maintenance &Trouble Shooting CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE CHARGER:  If a battery is being charged, stop the charge cycle by pressing the STOP Button  Disconnect the battery from the charger  Remove AC power from the charger WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGES EXIST WITH THE CHARGER, WICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OF DEATH.
  • Page 20  Check that all fans rotate freely. Trouble Shooting Trouble shooting may only be carried out by authorized service personnel. WARNING: DO NOT USE THE BATTERY CHARGER IF IT IS DAMAGED. DO NOT TOUCHDAMAGED COMPONENTS. TURN OFF THE INPUT AC POWER SUPPLY IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT SERVICE.
  • Page 21  The battery is disconnected without the charger being turned off. Charging is temporarily reduced when:  The battery charger internal temperature exceeds charger limits  The battery charger is not in a near vertical position. Checking Error Messages When the battery charger’s built-in self-testing function detects a fault, this is indicated by the alarm indicator being lit on the charger control panel.
  • Page 22 Heat sink temperature is above high derating output limit. Charger output is reduced to lower heatsink temperature. High charger temp Hardware temperature protection is power unit shut off active. For service assistance and parts ordering, contact: Ecotec Ltd. Phone: 937-606-2793 Fax: 937-606-2026 http://www.ecotecbatcharger.com Page 22...

  • Page 23: Appendix A - Charger Curve Setting

    Appendix A - Charger Curve Setting The charger curve (or algorithm) can be set from the Charging Parameter menu of the first page of the Service Menu. There are 6 curve types available in this menu. Conventional Flooded Lead Acid, CFLA-01 – This curve is designed to recharge a 100% discharged battery in 8 hours, and is intended for use in single shift medium to light duty applications where the battery typically lasts through the full shift and is charged during the off shift...
  • Page 24 Opportunity 30A/100AH, OP30-01 – This curve is designed to opportunity charge a battery in the vehicle during break, lunch and shift change periods for 2 shift applications where the level of discharge is typically at or below about 1.37 times the 80% rating of the battery (1.37 EBU) per day.
  • Page 25 Appendix B - Best Battery Choice Setup The Best Battery Choice (BBC) feature allows the implementation of a “first-in-first-out” (FIFO) battery system without the addition of any hardware or software. This allows chargers to be set up in groups by battery type so they can signal to the battery room operator which battery has been off charge the longest and should be used next.
  • Page 26 Assign the same group ID (0-255) to all chargers for each battery type. Each battery type must be assigned to a unique group. When the BBC functions are set, all chargers set to the same group, will communicate with each other and only the charger that has been fully charged the longest will light the green charge finished light.
  • Page 27 Appendix C – Joining Charger to Existing Charger Network If the charger is connected to a different network, first leave the existing network. Before programming disconnect the battery from the charger. Press OK Scroll to Login and login in using password 2451 Select Service and press OK Scroll to Radio menu Scroll to Leave network and press OK...
  • Page 28 Scroll to Backlight and press OK Using arrow keys set Backlight to 60 and press OK Press ESC Scroll to Radio menu Scroll to Join Enable and press OK As quickly as possible go to the new charger and follow below. If not still in Radio menu, navigate menus as described above to get to the Radio menu.

  • Page 29: Appendix D – Joining Bmu To Existing Charger Network

    Appendix D – Joining BMU to Existing Charger Network These instructions assume that the BMU has been installed on the battery and is properly set. It also assumes that a network has been started and set up on the charger. Confirm that the Charger has been set to BMU or Dual “Source”.
  • Page 30 1) The Ecotec charger is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Ecotec printed installation and operating instructions. 2) The Ecotec charger is used under normal conditions for the purposes for which it was designed. 3) The Ecotec charger is not subject to misuse, negligence, accident or unauthorized modification.
  • Page 31 (90) days, whichever is greater. Ecotec shall not be liable for direct or indirect, special or consequential damages in excess of such repair or replacement. In no event shall the purchaser be entitled to...
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