Setec BCE4 User Manual

Summary of BCE4

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    Setec model bce4 & bce5 user’s manual document no 010812 issue d page 1 of 13.

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    Manufactured by: setec pty ltd 19 henderson road knoxfield 3180 australia phone: +61 3 9763 0962 fax: +61 3 9763 8789 email: sales@setec.Com.Au warning: this product contains hazardous voltages which can cause death. It should only be serviced by properly qualified personnel. The product contains no...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents introduction......................................................................................................... 4 operation ............................................................................................................... 5 safety ...........................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction the setec models bce4 and bce5 (battery charger/eliminator) provide a power output of 140 watt at 13.6 and 27.2v respectively. The nominal input mains may be 200v to 240v and 50hz or 60hz (a 100 to 120v version is available, consult the factory for details). The bce4 and bce5 have been ...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation safety correct installation is the most critical factor in ensuring the safe use of the power supply. If every consideration in the installation section of this manual has been satisfied the power supply will be safe to operate. Operating modes the bce4 and bce5 have three main operating m...

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    • accurate current limit protection is provided for both load and battery. Automatic recovery from short circuit is provided with no current tailing in short circuit operation. • over voltage protection provides shutdown of power supply. • inrush surge limiting at turn on. Battery lvd operation a lo...

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    When adjusting the output voltage, measure the voltage at the output connector with the battery disconnected. Failure to disconnect the battery can result in incorrect output voltage setting, and over charging of the battery may result. The output voltage is factory set to 13.65v (27.20v for bce5) i...

  • Page 8: Specification

    Specification the following table lists the specifications of the bce4 and bce5 specification input voltage: 200-240v nominal, ±10%, 50/60hz. A 5 minute, +15% surge will not damage the power supply. Input surge: holdup time: >20ms, over the nominal input range bce4 bce5 output voltage: 12.0 –14.0v a...

  • Page 9: Mechanical

    Mechanical 111.0 224.0 59.0 figure 1 – overall dimensions 63.0 186.5 15.3 81.6 47.8 13.0 5.5 10.0 figure 2 – mounting points turn clockwise to increase output voltage figure 3 – voltage adjustment issue d page 9 of 13.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Mounting maximum protrusion of m3 screw into chassis is 4mm m3 screw front panel figure 3 – front panel mounting rubber feet flat washer m3 x 8mm screw figure 5 – bench mounting m3 screw maximum protrusion of m3 screw into chassis is 4mm mounting panel figure 6 – panel mounting issue d page 10 of 13.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation personnel installation should only be conducted and/or closely supervised by appropriately qualified personnel. Mounting options the unit is supplied with 4 rubber feet for bench use. However, a number of mounting options have been provided to suit various installations. Mounting option...

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    • excessively long cable connections are not good practice. Try to keep these lines to a minimum to reduce system voltage drop. Battery, 0v these 2 connections are to be connected to the battery. • ensure that the battery is connected with the right polarity. Although reverse polarity will not harm ...

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    Cooling the bce5 power supply has been design for convection cooling. It is, therefore, very important that its natural airflow is unimpeded. For maximum output power at maximum ambient temperature it is recommended that the following spaces above and below the power supply are provided. Horizontal ...