ECO Charge FS3 Operator/installer Manual - Battery Alarms
Finishing Charge Timeout. Non-Urgent Alarm, the battery has exceeded the
maximum time allowed for the finishing part of the charge cycle. Generally
not a major problem and indicates the battery did not quite perform as
expected. Not uncommon with new batteries that are still cycling up to full
capacity (allow 10 cycles) however if the alarm is a regular occurrence it
needs investigation and possible adjustment of the charger or service of the
battery.
Battery Disconnected. Urgent Alarm, the battery has been unplugged
before charge cycle has complete. This can damage the battery connector
and increase risks of battery explosions as sparks around batteries at their
top of charge whilst gassing can be very dangerous. If the battery needs to
be disconnected mid cycle, the toggle switch must be first set to STOP. This
will stop the charge and log a partial cycle in the charge log but allows safe
disconnection of the battery.
Reversed Battery. Urgent Alarm, a battery with it plus and minus cables
reversed has been connected to the charger. Generally this will also cause
an output fuse alarm and the need to replace the chargers DC output fuse(s).
Such a situation is not covered by warranty as new batteries should always
first be checked for correct polarity BEFORE plugging onto the lift truck or a
charger.
Minimum dV/dt. Non-Urgent Alarm, details the change in battery voltage
over time. The alarm occurs when the change in voltage exceeds the value
set in profile settings. This alarm also indicates the termination of a successful
charge.