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La Marche MSM 10-12V Installation and operation manual

Manual is about: MSM series Marine High Frequency Battery Charger

Summary of MSM 10-12V

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    Ii important safety instructions before using this equipment read all manuals and other documents related to this unit and other equipment connected to this unit. Always have a copy of a units manual on file nearby, in a safe place; if a replacement copy of a manual is needed it can be found at the ...

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    Iii charger location allow at least 6 inches of free air on all vented surfaces for proper cooling do not operate this unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. Do not set any battery on top of this unit. Never allow battery electrolyte to drip on this unit when reading the specif...

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    Iv table of contents important safety instructions ........................................................................................................................ I table of contents ...............................................................................................................

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    1 msm general description the la marche model msm series uses proven high frequency charging technology that is developed specifically for marine applications. The msm unit incorporates power factor correction to achieve high efficiency and wide ac input range. This filtered unit is designed and bui...

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    2 1 equipment handling 1.1 storing the msm if the msm is to be stored for more than a few days after delivery, it should be stored within its shipping container. The location chosen for storage should be within an ambient temperature of -40 to 185° f (-40 to 85° c) with a non-condensing relative hum...

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    3 2 installation 2.1 mounting the msm can be wall mounted using four #10 bolts. Install the msm using appropriate hardware on the wall. Figure 1 - msm mounting dimensions for small case #201 figure 2 – msm mounting dimensions for medium case #203.

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    4 figure 3 - msm mounting dimensions for large case #205 2.2 electrical connections before beginning any work, ensure that all incoming ac supply and dc load wires are de-energized. Verify that no voltage is present by using a voltmeter at all input and output terminals. The msm is equipped with scr...

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    5 2.2.2 output connections built in charge divider/isolator circuitry allows up to three separate battery banks (five banks optional) to be connected to the charger. The charge divider uses one common negative connection for all batteries. The positive cable from each battery should be connected to ...

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    6 2.3 charger fail alarm connections the charger fail alarm is included with one set of form c contacts as a standard feature on the msm. Charger fail led will illuminate solid and charger fail contacts will de-energize when alarm is triggered. Alarm relay relay logic contact ratings charger fail de...

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    7 3 operation all equipment is shipped from the factory fully checked and adjusted to factory default settings. Before connecting the battery check with the battery manufacturer for the correct voltage settings and adjust the configuration accordingly (refer to section 3.3). Failure to match the cha...

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    8 3.2.2 led indicators/alarms lcd display – the lcd display shows the output dc voltage and output dc amperage at all times. Charger modes and different alarm conditions will be also be displayed if they should occur. Current limit (red) – the current limit led will illuminate when the rectifier is ...

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    9 3.3 configure mode to enter the configuration mode press the “set” button. Once in configure mode, use the up and down buttons to cycle through the available options and the set button to choose the highlighted option. See the chart below for the adjustable settings in the calibration mode. The co...

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    10 3.3.1 setting output mode press set with “charging mode” selected to change output mode. Float charging mode is used for all normal battery charging needs. Equalize mode is used when it is necessary to equalize (or balance) the level of charge across all cells present in the battery. Consult the ...

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    11 3.3.5 setting equalize timer while in the “equalize mode” menu, press set with “equalize timer” selected in order to change the equalize timer. The equalize timer setting changes the amount of time that the charger remains in equalize charging cycle once activated. When an equalize cycle is start...

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    12 additionally, all chargers are equipped with a thermal shutdown function; which cannot be disabled. If the ambient temperature exceeds 70°c, the dc output will shut off. Lcd will display “thermal shutdown” and “charger fail”. The charger will continue to monitor the ambient temperature, when the ...

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    13 4 service all work inside the msm should be performed by a qualified electrician. La marche is not responsible for any damages caused by an unqualified technician. Before working inside the msm ensure that the ac power is off at the main breaker box. Disconnect the battery from the charger via th...

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    14 appendix a: msm specifications electrical ac input voltage range: 102 – 264vac frequency range: 45-65hz dc output 10 – 80a @ 12vdc 10 – 65a @ 24 vdc output filtering suitable for valve-regulated batteries regulation ± 0.5% from no load to full load over the specified input voltage, frequency and ...

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    15 appendix b: msm current draw, heat loss, and case size *btu/hr assumes 85% efficiency at 100% load msm model number dc output ac input current draw @ 100% load watts in watts out watts lost btu/hr* case no. Weight (lbs) amps 120 vac 240 vac fuse size 12 v o lt s yst em s 10-12v 10 1.5 0.8 15.0 15...

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    16 appendix c: power cabling guide use the following formulas and table to determine proper wire size for minimal voltage drop. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the dc wire size should be chosen to keep the voltage difference between the units dc output terminals and the battery at less than 1/2 volt...

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    17 appendix d: manufacturer’s warranty all la marche manufacturing co. Equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition upon shipment from the factory and is warranted to be free from any defect in workmanship and material that may develop within one year from date ...

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    18 appendix e: document control and revision history part number: 136069 instruction number: p25-lmsm-3 issue ecn: 21428 21428 / 4-17 21448 / 5-17 21478 / 6-17.