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BatteryMINDer E12248-AA-S2 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Aviation Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator-Conditioner

Summary of E12248-AA-S2

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    Rev. A-021210 page 1 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 instruction manual rev. A-021210 p/n vdc e12248aa-s2-mnl vdc electronics, inc. 147 d woodbury rd. Huntington, ny 11743 u.S.A. Www.Batteryminders.Com techsupport@vdcelectronics.Com *for use with aviation type 12-v batteries only....

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    Rev. A-021210 page 2 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 table of contents safety instructions............................................................3 preparing to charge...........................................................5 charger location....................................

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    Rev. A-021210 page p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 required safety instructions warning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, observe the following: 1. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. It is designed to oper- ate only indoors. 2. Use of any attachm...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 4 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 to reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufactur- er of any equipment you plan to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 5 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 never charge a frozen battery or one at a temperature above 123° f. Preparing to charge a. Turn off all accessories in the aircraft, so as not to cause an arc. If battery manufacturer requires battery to be removed from aircraft...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 6 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 dc connection precautions note: steps to be done in a well-ventilated area away from aircraft. A. Connect and disconnect dc output clips from battery only after removing charger power cord from outlet. B. Attach clips to battery...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 7 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 a spark near the battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: a. Check polarity of battery posts. Positive (pos,p,+) usually has a large diameter than negative (neg, n, -) battery post. B. Connect...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 8 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 qualifying your battery: preliminary requirements note: the batteryminder has no electrical output unless it is connected to a healthy battery. Testing the batteryminder with a volt or an amp meter without the unit being connect...

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    Rev. A-021210 page p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 . Refill each cell with distilled water only to the liquid level indicator found in each cell. Before proceeding further you must be thoroughly familiar with the safety and operating instructions. 4. Recharge the battery with the ...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 10 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 testing with a hot/cold calibrated hydrometer tester read the tester instructions carefully for most accurate readings. 1. When using the tester the first time or after a long period of non-use, fill the tester with the battery...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 11 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 failure to test a “rested” (see pg. 9) battery will cause false read- ings. Be certain to read and understand all safety related instruc- tions (pages to 7) before proceeding further. 2. Measure battery’s voltage, without any l...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 12 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 1) batter y clip cordset w/ qwik connect plug (pgs.13, 16) 2) ring terminal cordset w/ qwik connect plug (pgs. 13, 16) 3) mounting tabs 4) input power cordset (pg. 13, 18) 5) output cord w/ qwik connect plug (pg. 13, 16) 6) tem...

  • Page 13: E12248-Aa-S2

    Rev. A-021210 page 1 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 simplified operating instructions (read and thoroughly understand all safety instructions on pages (3-7) and qualifying your battery pages 8-11, before proceeding further. 1. Attach a battery connector assembly (supplied) to out...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 14 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 battery condition indication battery connected before full charge: vb yellow vb>11v green if stop/restart button in pressed during charging mode stops charging. Press again to restart. Battery sulfation check (after full charge...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 15 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 green aviation on led indicator functions led indicators refer to charger label at below green 8a on table 5 table 6.

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    Rev. A-021210 page 16 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 detailed operation instructions model e12248-aa-s2 after carefully reading and understanding the safety instructions contained in this manual (pages to 7) and having evaluated your battery as described in qualifying your batter...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 17 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 correct polarity and a good connection will be your reward. Attach the bca to the proper battery posts, clamps or screw terminals, depending on type of battery. Note : temperature compensation sensor assembly (part# abs-248). S...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 18 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 notes:.

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    Rev. A-021210 page 1 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 note : if the battery does not have a minimum no load ocv (open circuit voltage) of 6 volts, the error led will light red and charger will reject battery. No further effort should be made to charge this battery with this charger...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 20 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 if battery is not defective it should be able to be fully charged after being restarted. After sufficient time has lapsed the green charge led indicator will blink confirming when / if battery is now fully charged. Note: if att...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 21 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 instructions: temperature sensor type: abs-248 (at-the-battery sensor) mandatory when charger is used with sealed or maintenance-type aviation batteries, regardless of construction (agm, free-electrolyte = filler caps) congratu...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 22 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 finally, if placing the sensor on the battery in not practical, place it where the ambient temperature the battery is exposed to (surrounded by) can be sensed. Installed properly, your charger is set to provide your battery wit...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 2 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 the chart below shows the need to regulate the output voltage of the charger to ensure against over or under charging your battery over a wide range of temperatures. Using your at-the- battery sensor will accomplish this better ...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 24 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 notes:.

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    Rev. A-021210 page 25 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 maintaining multiple batteries batteryminder e12248-aa-s2 maintenance charger desulfators can be used to maintain up to six (6) 12-volt batteries at a time, providing each battery is fully operational (no dead-dying cells), fre...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 26 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 always test each individual battery to be certain it is healthy and free of sulfate before attempting to charge or maintain them, either as a single battery or in sets. Never connect multiple batteries together for charging pur...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 27 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 troubleshooting - model e12248-aa-s2 we use the word “indicator” to mean the various leds (light emitting diodes) showing the various faults, modes, and conditions of the battery and / or charger. The words “unit”, “charger” or...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 28 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 repeat recharge by pressing and holding stop/restart for 5 sec. Until all leds light. Press stop/restart button to begin full recharge. . If recharging multiple batteries, 2 or more complete recharge cycles may be needed. Repea...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 2 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 detailed specifications - vdc model no. E12248-aa-s2 14.1v --- 8a mcu controlled h.F. Battery charger note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of ...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 0 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 detailed specifications - vdc model no. E12248-aa-s2 (con’t.) • charging output control characteristics • charging flow : battery condition detect>soft start charge>bulk charge>absorption charge>sulfate check>float charge • soft...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 1 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 detailed specifications - vdc model no. E12248-aa-s2 (con’t.) absorption mode transitions to float mode conditions in agm setting: mode: 1) charging current 2) 5 hours time-out: after 5 hours unit switches to float charge mode a...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 2 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 led indicator functions tables 5 & 6 green aviation on table 5 table 6 detailed specifications - vdc model no. E12248-aa-s2 (con’t.) battery sulphation check period (after absorption charge is finished): 10 minutes unloaded outp...

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    Rev. A-021210 page p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 detailed specifications - vdc model no. 12248-aa-s2 (con’t.) transformer transformer type: ferrite core transformer rising temperature of transformer: 80ºc max. Insulation primary to secondary insulation test: 1240 vac 50hz/60hz w...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 4 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 3-v ol t star t 10.5-v ol t so ft st ar t (2 a) (6 h ou rs tim e- ou t lim ite d) bulk charge (8a [20 hours] timer limited) av ia tio n m od e: 1 4. 1- vo lt @ 2 4º c (w ith t em pe ra tu re c om pe ns at io n) absorption charge...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 5 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 for repair or replacement in the event that you believe your product may be defective, you must contact a vdc electronics technician at techsupport@vdcelectronics.Com . We will advise you on the best way to proceed. Please do no...

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    Rev. A-021210 page 6 p/n vdc e12248-s2-mnl batteryminder ® e12248-aa-s2 warranty.