Battery Charger RX
User's Manual
CHARGE CYCLE
The current of charge follows the Wa curve, as described in the DIN 41774 norm, while the LED
“CHARGE ON” continuously flashes.
After some hours, depending by the conditions of the battery, when the battery’s voltage reaches the
value of “gassing” (2,4 Volt per cell), the LED “FINAL CHARGE” starts to flash and the charge
continues.
After three hours the charge is completed, and the LED “STOP” is turned on. At this point the
equalization cycle starts.
If the charge is not normally completed within 12 hours, the electronic control stops the charger, the LED
“EMERGENCY STOP” is turned on and the equalization cycle is excluded. If this happens it’s
necessary to check the conditions of charger and battery before starting another charge cycle.
EQUALIZATION
When a battery is new, all the cells are virtually in the same condition. After the first cycle of charge-
discharge, it's possible to measure small differences of voltage between the cells. These little
differences between cells, in the next charge-discharge cycles, are more and more emphasized. This
process reduces the performance of the battery and its life.
The EQUALIZATION function, performed by ENERGIC Plus RX chargers, has been developed to keep
all the cells of the battery at the same level, even after years of continuous work.
Equalization is performed by giving extra charge cycles of 30 minutes every 15,5 hours.
During extra charge cycles the LEDs “ FINAL CHARGE” and “STOP” flash alternately.
The equalization function starts with a pause of 15,5 hours, it is then performed when the battery
remains connected to the charger for more than about 24 hours (example: week-ends).
The electronic control of the charger measures only the time of effective charge so, even after one or
more main supply black-outs, the charge cycle re-starts from the point of interruption.
The electronic control is reset only when the battery is disconnected.
END OF CHARGE
When the battery is completely charged the charger is turned off and the LED “STOP” is turned on.
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WARNING !
Before disconnecting the battery, check it is not being charged. If it is charging
turn off the charger using the main switch, to avoid sparks between connectors.
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