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VDC Electronics BatteryMINDer 12248-AA-S1 Instruction manual

Manual is about: Charger / Maintainer / Desulphator-Conditioner

Summary of BatteryMINDer 12248-AA-S1

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    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 1 instruction manual batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 * charger / maintainer / desulphator-conditioner rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl vdc electronics, inc. 147 d woodbury rd. Huntington, ny 11743 www.Vdcelectronics.Com ...

  • Page 2

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 2 table of contents safety instructions...................................................................................................................... 3 preparing to charge.................................................

  • Page 3: Warning

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 3 underwriters laboratories (ul) required safety instructions warning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, observe the following: 1. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. It is designed to operate...

  • Page 4

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 4 to reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equip- ment you plan to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markin...

  • Page 5

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 5 never charge a frozen battery or one at a temperature above 123° f. Preparing to charge a. If necessary to remove battery from equipment to charge. Always remove ground terminal first. Turn off all accessories in the vehicl...

  • Page 6

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 6 dc connection precautions note: steps to be done in a well-ventilated area away from aircraft. A. Connect and disconnect dc output clips from battery only after removing charger power cord from outlet. B. Attach clips to ba...

  • Page 7

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 7 do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of frame or engine. H. When disconnecting charger, disconnect char- ger from ac outlet, then remove clips from vehi...

  • Page 8

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 8 qualifying your battery: preliminary requirements note: the batteryminder has no electrical output unless it is connected to a healthy battery. Testing the batteryminder with a volt or an amp meter without the unit being co...

  • Page 9

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 9 3. Refill each cell with distilled water only to the liquid level indicator found in each cell. Before proceeding further you must be thoroughly familiar with the safety and operating instruc- tions. 4. Recharge the battery...

  • Page 10

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 10 testing with a hot/cold calibrated hydrometer tester read the tester instructions carefully for most accurate readings. 1. When using the tester the first time or after a long period of non-use, fill the tester with the ba...

  • Page 11

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 11 failure to test a “rested” (see pg. 9) battery will cause false readings. Be certain to read and understand all safety related instructions (pages 3 to 7) before proceeding further. 2. Measure battery’s voltage, without an...

  • Page 12

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 12 1 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 3 2 11 12 1)batteryclipcordsetw/qwikconnectplug(pgs.13,16) 2)ringterminalcordsetw/qwikconnectplug(pgs.13,16) 3)mountingtabs 4)inputpowercordset(pg.13,18) 5)outputcordw/qwikconnectplug(pg.13,16) 6)temperatu...

  • Page 13

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 13 simplified operating instructions (read and thoroughly understand all safety instructions on pages (3-7) and qualifying your battery pages 8-11, before proceeding further. 1. Attach a battery connector assembly (supplied) ...

  • Page 14

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 14 battery condition indication battery connected before charge:vb yellow vb>11v green if pressing reset button in the charging stage stops charging and allows reset of all selections battery sulphation checked: vb vb>11v gre...

  • Page 15

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 15 9ll=jq'#(=j ¸ charger / maintainer / full time de-sulfator - conditioner model 12248-aa-s1 12-volt @ 8 amp 8 a until 8a lit until aviation lit charge - float green (solid) = charging green (blinking) = float (maintenance) ...

  • Page 16

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 16 detailed operation instructions model 12248-aa-s1 after carefully reading and understanding the safety instructions contained in this manual (pages 3 to 7) and having evaluated your battery as described in qualifying your ...

  • Page 17

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 17 correct polarity and a good connection will be your reward. Attach the bca to the proper bat- tery posts, clamps or screw terminals, depending on type of battery. Always connect the negative ( black ) clip to a metal groun...

  • Page 18

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 18 6. Press the start / reset /stop button. The charge – float led indicator will light green . The charger will now begin charging by first checking the battery to determine its voltage and ability to accept a charge. Should...

  • Page 19

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 19 note : if the battery does not have a mini- mum no load ocv (open circuit voltage) of 3 volts, the error led will light red and charger will reject battery. No further effort should be made to charge this bat- tery with th...

  • Page 20

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 20 if battery is not defective it should be able to be fully charged after being restarted. After sufficient time has lapsed the green charge led indicator will blink confirming when / if battery is now fully charged. Note: i...

  • Page 21

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 21 instructions: temperature sensor type: abs-248 (at-the-battery sensor) mandatory when charger is used with sealed or maintenance-type aviation batteries, regardless of construction (gel, agm, free- electrolyte = filler cap...

  • Page 22

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 22 finally, if placing the sensor on the battery in not practical, place it where the ambient temperature the battery is exposed to (surrounded by) can be sensed. Installed properly, your charger is set to provide your batter...

  • Page 23

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 23 the chart below shows the need to regulate the output voltage of the charger to ensure against over or under charging your battery over a wide range of temperatures. Using your at-the-battery sensor will accomplish this be...

  • Page 24

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 24 notes:.

  • Page 25

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 25 maintaining multiple batteries batteryminder 12248-aa-s1 maintenance char- ger desulphators can be used to maintain up to six (6) 12-volt batteries at a time, providing each battery is fully operational (no dead-dying cell...

  • Page 26

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 26 always test each individual battery to be certain it is healthy and free of sulphate before attempting to charge or maintain them, either as a single bat- tery or in sets. Never connect multiple batter- ies together for ch...

  • Page 27

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 27 troubleshooting - model 12248-aa-s1 we use the word “indicator” to mean the various leds (light emitting diodes) showing the various faults, modes, and conditions of the battery and / or charger. The words “unit”, “charger...

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    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 28 3. If recharging multiple batteries, 2 or more complete recharge cycles may be needed. Repeat full recharge by pressing start but- ton again. If still red -blinking, you may need to charge each battery separately. Problem:...

  • Page 29

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 29 detailed specifications - vdc model no. 12248-aa-s1 14.1v --- 8a mcu controlled h.F. Battery charger note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 1...

  • Page 30

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 30 detailed specifications - vdc model no. 12248-aa-s1 (con’t.) • charging output control characteristics • charging flow : battery condition detect>soft start charge>bulk charge>absorption charge>sulfate check>float charge •...

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    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 31 detailed specifications - vdc model no. 12248-aa-s1 (con’t.) absorption mode transitions to float mode conditions in agm setting: mode: 1) charging current 2) 5 hours time-out: after 5 hours unit switches to float charge m...

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    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 32 detailed specifications - vdc model no. 12248-aa-s1 (con’t.) battery sulphation check period (after absorption charge is finished): 10 minutes unloaded output voltage when battery is disconnected: 0.5 vdc (max.) output sho...

  • Page 33

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 33 detailed specifications - vdc model no. 12248-aa-s1 (con’t.) transformer transformer type: ferrite core transformer rising temperature of transformer: 80ºc max. Insulation primary to secondary insulation test: 1240 vac 60h...

  • Page 34

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 34 3-volt start 10.5-volt soft start (2a) (6 hours time-out limited) bulk charge (8a [20 hours] timer limited) aviation mode: 14.1-volt @ 24ºc (with temperature compensation) absorption charge (5 hours-timer limited) sulphate...

  • Page 35

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 35 for repair or replacement in the event that you believe your product may be defective, you must speak to a vdc electronics tech- nician at 1-800-379-5579 x206 (et) before proceeding further. If after speaking with our tech...

  • Page 36

    Rev. F-103007 p/n vdc12248aa-s1-mnl batteryminder ® model 12248-aa-s1 page 36 guarantee and warranty note: all returns must be authorized by vdc electronics after speaking to a vdc electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x206 et. Please see page 35 for details..