Summary of SCR Series
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601 international ave. Washington, missouri 63090 (636)239-2772 (636)239-5652 (fax) m14486 - 0010 rev c.
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Table of contents page 1. Features 3 2. Introduction 3 3. Installation 3-5 4. Pre-operating procedure 5-6 5. Theory of operation 6-7 6. Normal operation 7-9 7. Full charge sentry 9-10 8. Troubleshooting 10-17 9. Charge profile 18 change procedure 10. Wiring diagrams 19-20 throughout this manual look...
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Mac battery chargers 1 features microprocessor based control lightning/surge protection auto start/stop reverse polarity protection led charge mode indicators ac protection scr output control dc protection battery type select current limiting ul, cul, ce available full charge sentry (domestic) dual ...
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Do not operate this charger with an extension cord. Locate cord so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not operate this charger if it has been subject to abuse, damage or improper maintenance. Provide adequate ventilation for the batteries and...
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! Caution - the dual ac input charger may be equipped with an ac voltage select switch located on the front of the unit which will allow you to connect the charger to one of two ac supply voltages. You must be absolutely sure that the switch matches the supply voltage to which the charger will be co...
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1. The dc charging receptacle does not grip the dc output plug tightly, is loose or does not make a good electrical connection. 2. The dc output plug and/or charging receptacle feel hotter than normal. 3. The dc output plug pins or receptacle contacts are bent, corroded or are dark or bluish in appe...
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3] constant finish current - to fully charge the batteries while avoiding damage to the batteries, a lower constant current is delivered to the batteries. Charge is terminated when battery is fully charged. During the charging process, the rate of voltage rise over time is constantly monitored. As l...
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! Caution : improper profile setting may damage the batteries. To change setting remove cover and follow instructions in charger. 7. When batteries are fully charged, only the green led "charge complete" should be illuminated. ! Warning - do not disconnect the dc output cord from the battery recepta...
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2- if shorted battery cells are detected during a charge cycle, the red led "abnormal cycle" will flash in a pattern of being on for 2 seconds and off for 1 second. 3- if batteries are disconnected from the charger during a charge cycle, the yellow led "charger on" will turn off. The charger will al...
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To verify that your charger has the fcs feature, simply connect the dc output to the battery without plugging in the ac. The led’s on the front of the charger will flash through the self- diagnostic sequence if the unit has fcs. 8 . Troubleshooting to be able to use the trouble shooting guide safely...
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General service procedures refer to quick check guide first before working on charger or removing cover. The obvious is often missed. If unable to diagnose from quick check, unplug ac and dc connectors, and remove cover. Carefully inspect for damaged, discolored components and loose or discolored wi...
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Problem this means you should charger will not turn on: no ac power check charger no led self test or all circuit breaker leds keep flashing and supply voltage wall breaker poor dc connection check connection from charger to battery battery voltage less check battery than 1.25 vpc voltage charger wi...
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Dc circuit checkout procedure ! Caution: no ac power should be applied to charger during dc circuit checkout procedure. Charger needs battery voltage to turn on. Set meter to read dc voltage. Action measure if then step 1 – attach positive and negative test leads of meter to appropriate battery syst...
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Action measure if then step 9 - keep negative test lead as located in step 3. Place positive test lead on #6 pin of the white 17-pin j1 connector on circuit board. Note that #1 pin of j1 connector starts on the other end of the circuit board across from the green led. Step 10 - plug dc connector int...
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Ac circuit checkout procedure for single input voltage chargers check for proper input voltage to primary of transformer. Set meter to read ac voltage. Action measure if then step 1 – place ac voltage test leads of meter at wall receptacle. Measure voltage 100-130 volts ac no check wall breaker or f...
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Ac circuit checkout procedure for dual input voltage chargers check for proper input voltage to primary of transformer. Set meter to read ac voltage. Action measure if then step 1 - set ac voltage selection switch to proper position. Step 2 - place ac voltage test leads of meter at wall receptacle. ...
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Action measure if then step 10 – move the meter test lead to the other terminal of the first circuit breaker. Leave the other meter test lead as located in step 6. Step 11 – plug ac cord into wall receptacle. Measure voltage and unplug. Measure voltage 100-130 volts ac or 200-260 volts ac no check w...
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9 charge profile change procedure ! Warning: this charger may be provided with a manual selectable charge profile feature that allows for the proper charging of: (w) = wet gassing lead acid batteries or (s) = sealed valve regulated (svr), gelled/agm type lead acid batteries verify charge profile set...
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Wiring diagrams for single input voltage chargers note: when ordering parts, give information off the charger data nameplate..
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Wiring diagrams for dual ac input chargers note: when ordering parts, give information off the charger data nameplate..
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Limited warranty motor appliance corporation (hereafter called mac) warrants that each new and unused mac commercial battery charger manufactured is of good workmanship and is free from any known mechanical or electrical defect(s). This warranty is contingent upon that (1) the product is installed a...