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NAVIGATING THE
POWERFORCE CONTROL
HOME SCREEN
The PowerForce control Home screen is the default screen. From
this interface, the user can select four different applications in the
control.
To return to the Home screen at any time, press the Home icon in
the top left of each screen. This can be done while the charger is
idle or while charging a battery.
Dashboard
The Dashboard app screen is active during a charge cycle. This
screen displays real time information to the user. This and the
Home screen are the most commonly used in normal operation.
Statistics
This app gives the user access to the charge data from the
current charge cycle. To use this during a charge cycle, click
the Home button on the top left of the Dashboard, and click
Statistics.
These records are the same as the archive records, but they
are updating in real time
Archive
The Archive app is where the control saves the charging records.
It tracks many parameters in the charger and the connected bat-
tery.
If BID or WBID modules are on the batteries, the records will save
those battery ID’s with the corresponding charge cycle.
Archive data can be aggregated into the IntelliFleet software to
get a detailed view of an entire facilities fleet of batteries and
chargers.
Settings
The Settings app is used for customizing the charger output to fit
the needs of a specific battery or fleet of batteries.
Each of these Apps will be explained in
further detail in this chapter.
Automatic Equalize — The PowerForce control can be pro-
grammed for 3 different types of automatic equalize. Controls are
shipped from the factory programmed to automatically provide an
equalize charge to every fifth complete charger cycle. The number
of cycles between equalize requests can be varied from 0 to 30.
If the PowerForce control is programmed to automatically provide
an equalize cycle every five cycles, then an equalize charge can-
not be requested manually. The second type of automatic equalize
mode is when an equalize charge is desired on a particular day
of the week. When programmed for automatic equalize by day
of week, the PowerForce will provide an equalize charge to any
battery which is connected to the charger on the programmed
equalize day. Additionally, any battery which is connected to the
charger previous to the day of week equalize day will be given an
equalize charge provided that it is at a charge complete status
when the PowerForce’s clock calendar switches to the equalize
day. The automatic equalize features allow for the consistent
application of equalize charges without constant attention by
the operators. The third type of equalize is by BID count. When
programmed for this mode, the current complete cycle count is
read from the BID at connect and compared to that of the equalize
cycle counter. An equalize will be requested when the BID count
equals the equalize cycle count programmed into the control.
For further information on programming and reviewing the
PowerForce control features, refer to the Programming Settings
chapter.
Programmable Cool Down Time — A programmable cool down
feature allows the battery to cool down for 0 to 8 hours before the
charger signals charge complete. During the cool down period the
display reads “Cool Down”. This feature allows the battery to cool
down before being returned to use and can be used to minimize
the battery maximum temperature during operation.
No Gassing Time– A programmable time that effects how long
from the start of a charge cycle before the gassing portion can
begin. If the battery on charge reaches the finish portion of the
curve and the gassing time has not elapsed, the charger will shut-
off and display “No Gassing”. This minimizes any battery gassing
that may occur during an opportunity charge cycle. Once the start
gassing time has passed, the charger will restart at the standard
finish current and complete the charge cycle.
WARNING: Enabling the Finish Cell forming feature will cause
the charger to continue to run for a period of time if the battery
has been disconnected before Charge Complete or pressing the
Manual Stop button. This condition will continue until the pro-
grammed number of cycles have been completed. The should
never be disconnected while charge is in progress.
Maximum Battery Temperature — The PowerForce Control
can be programmed to interrupt the charge cycle if the battery
temperature exceeds the limit programmed into function. The
temperature may be programmed from 80°F to 150°F. Once the
battery cools down past the trip temperature the charge cycle will
be resumed. The display will show “Battery Cooling” if the charge
has been interrupted and the cooling period is taking place. A BID
must be in use to utilize this function.
Password — The user can turn on a 4 number password for use
in keeping programming functions protected. Any time the user
tries to access the settings, they will be prevented from doing so
until the password is entered. The user will have to enter the pass-
word on the dashboard screen to enable settings modifications.
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