Endress ESE - Charging the batteries

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The device in-use
8.2 Charging the batteries
The ESE 2100 I DC connection delivers a DC current of 12V / 8A and this gives
you the option to also charge a 12V lead battery.
DANGER!
Mortal danger due to an electric shock if live parts are touched.
► Never operate the device if it is in a damaged condition.
► Never operate the electrical consumers and connecting cable (power con-
suming equipment) in a damaged condition.
► Never feed directly into existing networks that are already connected to a
power source (e.g. power supplier, solar plant, etc.).
► Never operate the device with wet hands.
DANGER!
Electric shocks cause injury or death.
► Explosive hydrogen gas may escape during the charging process. Make sure
that neither sparks nor an open flame may occur in the vicinity of the battery
and the power generator during the charging process.
► Only charge the battery at well ventilated locations.
► Battery acid may harm the eyes and clothing. Avoid any contact and proceed
with extreme caution.
Proceed as follows to connect a battery to the generator:
Conditions  The device should be fully warmed up.
 The ECOtronic switch is switched into the "OFF" position.
Connecting up the
battery
1. Connect the red positive terminal to the positive terminal of the battery.
2. Insert the 2-pin connector of the 12V charging cable into the 12V socket (Fig.
6-4 Components on the control panel- )
3. Connect the black negative terminal to the negative terminal of the battery
The battery is charging.
The 12V circuit breaker might trip out if a high capacity battery or a defective one
or a fully discharged battery is being recharged. The circuit breaker can be
switched on again by actuating the pressure head.
disconnecting the
battery
1. FIRST disconnect the black negative terminal from the negative terminal of
the battery.
2. Remove the 2-pin connector of the 12V charging cable from the power gen-
erator.
3. THEN disconnect the red positive terminal from the positive terminal of the
battery.
The battery is disconnected and charged.