R.P.S. Corporation 200 Operator's Manual - Page 14
General information and warnings
Electronic automatic battery charger with microprocessor suitable for any battery type.
Fully automatic charging cycle with electronic setting protected against overload, short-circuit at clamps and reversed
polarity.
Never disconnect the battery while charging: this could cause sparks.
Never use the equipment in the rain, in areas used for washing or damp areas.
Before starting to charge, make sure the voltage of the equipment suits the voltage of the battery, that the charging current
suits the capacity of the battery and the selected charging curve(for lead-acid batteries or airtight gel batteries) is correct for
the type of battery to be charged. In addition, make sure the rated input voltage of the charger suits the available supply
voltage and the system is quipped with grounding.
If necessary, replace the fuse with another of the same type and value as indicated on the rating plate.
Use battery chargers only in well ventilated areas.
Pay attention to any remarks on the battery manufacturer.
For lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte:
Control the water level after each charging process.
Refill with distilled water only.
Caution! The gasses generated during charging are explosive. Do not smoke in the vicinity of the batteries. When working with
cables and electrical equipment, avoid open flames and sparks.
Attention: Use protective glasses and gloves during battery maintenance. Battery acid causes injuries. In case of contact with
battery acid, wash the affected parts with a lot of fresh water and consult a doctor if necessary.
Controls
1.
Three-digit display + symbol (1), to view A = the charging current, U = the battery voltage, h = the charging time, C = the
charging ampere-hours [Ah], e = the energy used [KWh].
2.
Button for the selection of the display mode (2): A, U, h, C, E. After about 10 seconds the display returns to the visualization of
the charging current.
3.
Red control indicator (3): when it is on, the charging cycle has started.
4.
Yellow control indicator (4): when it is on, the final phase of the charging cycle as started.
5.
Green control indicator (5): when it is on, the charging cycle has finished.
Operation
Plug the cord into a socket.
Connect the battery, checking the polarity.
Now, the battery chargers display will show a sequence of details on the chargers internal programming: after the name “SPE”,
it will show the software release installed in the equipment, then in sequence, the following parameters: battery voltage,
charging current, charging curve number and, finally, the words “
GEL
” or “
ACD
” depending on the set up charging curve
being suitable for airtight gel batteries or lead acid batteries.
Make sure the type of batteries to be charged (gel or lead-acid
batteries) matches the displayed details (“GEL” or “ACD”, respectively). If it doesn't, contact our dealer
. Now a test is run on the
battery voltage to decide if the charging process should be started or not. If the battery is not connected to the battery
charger, the display will show the word “
BAT
”. The word will stay on, even if the test is failed (for instance, reversed polarities or
incorrect battery connection). If the test is passed, the display will show the battery voltage for approximately 5 seconds and
the battery will begin to be charged. The charging cycle progress will be shown by red (3), yellow (4) and green (5) LED
indicators. At the end of the charge, when the green indicator (5) is on, unplug the cord from the socket and operate the
machine.
Onboard battery charger display
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Problems
Solutions and checks
The battery charger does not sw itch on.
Check that the pug is connected to the supply mains and
that the fuse is effcient
The charging cycle does not start and the message
"bat " is displayed.
Check the connection to the battery and the polarity.
The yellow indicator (4) w ill not light up even 15 hours
from the starting of the charging cycle, and the display
Check the battery for possible faulty components.
The message E01 is displayed
This means that the maximum voltage admissible by the
battery has been exceeded. The charging is interupted.
If the battery charger is provided w ith a safety
thermostat and the message E02 is displayed.
This means that the maximum temperature has been
exceeded. The charging is interrupted.
The message E03 is displayed
This means that the maximum time for the charging
phase has been exceeded. The charging is interrupted.
The message SCt is displayed
This means that the total safety timer has interrupted the
The message Srt is displayed
This signals a possible internal chart circuit.