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Lamarche MXHF Installation And Operation Manual

Manual is about: Motive Power Battery Charger

Summary of MXHF

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    106 bradrock dr. Des plaines, il 60018-19671 cpn 128964 instruction drawing number: p25-lmxhf tel: 847 299 1188 fax: 847 299 3061 revision a00 rev. Date: 03/14 ecn: 20355 la marche manufacturing company www.Lamarchemfg.Com mxhf mxhf mxhf mxhf motive power battery charger installation and operation m...

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    2 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 w...

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    3 unit location • allow at least 6 inches of free air on all vented surfaces for proper cooling • allow sufficient clearance to open the front panel for servicing. • 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...

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    4 table of contents important safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 2 electrical safety ......................................................................................................................

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    5 3.5.2 lcd view in the charging state .............................................................................................17 3.5.3 lcd view in the charge complete state .................................................................................18 3.6 mxhf status indication .............

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    6 model scope/general description the la marche model mxhf is a high frequency battery charger designed for use in industrial applications. The mxhf is offered with dc output voltages of 24, 36 and 48vdc with output currents of 60, 120 and 180adc. These chargers may be powered with 208-240vac single...

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    7 1 equipment handling 1.1 storing the mxhf if the mxhf 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 -20°c to +70°c with a non-condensing relative humidity of 5 t...

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    8 2 installing the mxhf 2.1 mounting the mxhf there is an optional universal mounting bracket that can be fixed to the base, side and rear panels of the mxhf charger. The bracket enables the charger to be screwed or bolted to the bench, wall or floor surface and helps to protect the charger against ...

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    9 2.2 making the ac input connections ac input configuration is done at the factory prior to delivery once a customer’s ac main has been verified. The available inputs are listed in the table below. The process has been simplified using the ac filter board which is mounted inside of the mxhf. Simply...

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    10 2.2.2 auxiliary power supply voltage selection the auxiliary plug provides ac for the auxiliary dc power supply that powers the mpc35 control pcb and its associated display and indicators. Connect the plug to the appropriate header, refer to the table below. Ac input voltage aux. Power voltage se...

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    11 2.3 relay configuration all relay contacts are located on the mpc35 controller module. To access relay connections, simply remove the right side cover of the mxhf. Always be cautious when opening up the mxhf, make sure the power is not coming into the unit. Relay function contacts state (factory ...

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    12 2.4 alarms the mxhf includes comprehensive protection and alarm monitoring. The alarms are graded into urgent and non-urgent alarms. Urgent alarms indicate a dangerous condition that immediately stops the charge cycle. Non-urgent alarms are indicated on the lcd and are logged in the alarm log but...

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    13 2.4.2 battery related alarms over discharged battery the battery is still under 1.9 v/c after 30 seconds of charge and indicates a faulty battery that needs investigation. Deeply discharge battery the battery initially is under 1.9 v/c but recovers within 30 seconds of the charge cycle start, thi...

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    14 3 operation of the mxhf 3.1 front view of the mxhf 1. Lcd – displays charger parameters 2. Leds – for status of the charger: red, amber and green 3. Pushbuttons – up, enter and down pushbuttons for setting manual equalize and self-test 4. Qr code – scanning the qr code brings up the mxhf product ...

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    15 3.2 charger modules the charger modules are installed through the front of the housing and slide between steel guides. To access the modules simply remove the inlet filter by removing to thumb screws holding the grill to the mxhf. Each module is forced-cooled by two high-speed axial fans that are...

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    16 3.4.2 stop/start rocker switch connect the battery to the charger using the supplied cable and set the toggle switch to start, make sure the big red led lamp illuminates on the charger. 3.4.3 charge complete a completed charge cycle is indicated by the big green led lamp on the charger being illu...

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    17 3.5 lcd display 3.5.1 lcd view in the resting state during the resting state of the mxhf, either waiting for the battery to be connected or the rocker switch to be set to start position the lcd will display the settings of the charger. As show in figure 8, the lcd will display the following setti...

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    18 3.5.3 lcd view in the charge complete state when the charge cycle is completed the lcd will display the following parameters with the screens scrolling through for about 3 seconds: 3.6 mxhf status indication green ok led is illuminated at all times whenever ac or dc power is present. Charger cond...

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    19 3.7 mpc35 controller module the mpc35 controller module provides the overall intelligence of the mxhf. It is the job of the controller to tell the charger modules how to correctly charge a battery. The controller must be configured to match a certain battery before the charger can be used. To und...

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    20 charger tabs battery module tabs charger status – view recent charge cycles for insight into the health and usage of the battery. If the charger is used to charge multiple batteries, the battery id can be selected. Also available on this is the ten most recent alarms recorded. Battery module moni...

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    21 charge profile name: gel charge profile type: iui stage 1 current: 16a / 100ah (100%) stage 2 voltage: 2.35 v/c stage 3 current: 0.96a / 100ah (6%) stage 3 min dv/dt: 3mv/15min/cell stage 3 max cell voltage: 2.6 v/c stage 1 timeout: 360 minutes stage 2 timeout: 270 minutes stage 3 timeout: 180 mi...

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    22 3.8.6 alarm factory settings charger related alarms main switch non-urgent module fail configuration error apc communication fail inlet filter urgent module fail output fuse apc voltage imbalance low mains module fan fail no output current apc electrolyte low mains fail module over temperature co...

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    23 4 service all work inside the mxhf should be performed by a qualified technician. La marche is not responsible for any damages caused by an unqualified technician. 4.1 maintenance the charger, provided it’s installed correctly in an appropriate location and is not abused, will require little main...

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    24 4.2 troubleshooting problem possible cause remedy main switch alarm front panel switch in the stop position charge will start when the switch is set to start inlet filter alarm air inlet filter blocked clean the filter low mains alarm ac mains supply is low or charger modules may be overloaded re...

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    25 deeply discharged battery battery is still under 1.9 v/c after 30 seconds of charge check battery for faults incorrect battery battery is not the correct voltage for the charger check the configuration matches the battery, check the operator is not trying to plug an incorrect battery to the charg...

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    26 appendix a: 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 two (2) years from ...

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    27 appendix b: mxhf specifications electrical ac input single or three phase voltage range 175-300vac, or 340-530vac (three phase only) frequency range 45-65hz ± 5% dc output 60, 120, 150, or 180 adc 24, 36, or 48vdc output filtering regulation ± 0.05% from no load to full load over the specified in...

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    28 appendix c: ac current draw ac amps @ 480vac 3-phase ac amps @ 230vac 3-phase ac amps @ 208vac 3-phase ac amps @ 240vac 1-phase ac amps @ 208vac 1-phase dc amps output 48v 36v 24v 48v 36v 24v 48v 36v 24v 48v 36v 24v 48v 36v 24v 50 3.7 2.9 2.2 7.2 5.6 3.9 8.3 6.3 4.6 11.8 9.1 6.4 13.7 10.4 7.3 60 ...

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    29 appendix d: glossary adc analog to digital converter, internal controller hardware to convert measurements into digital signals for processing. Agm battery that the electrolyte is held in separators between the plates, fitted with a pressure relief value so it only vents under unusual circumstanc...

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    30 net framework microsoft library of pre coded solutions required for the mmpc interface software to run. Sb350 350a anderson power connector type sb. Temp comp temperature compensation where the charging voltage is adjusted for the ambient temperature operating conditions. Termination when the cha...

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    31 appendix e: document control and revision history part number: 128964 instruction number: p25-lmxhf issue ecn: 20355 – 03/14.