External start/
stop
The external start/stop option prevents sparking if the charging plug is disconnected dur-
ing charging. Special contacts inside the charging plug register a separation from the
charging socket. These are leading contacts in relation to the main contacts. This trig-
gers an immediate stop to charging. As a result there is no wear to the main contacts,
and this arrangement safeguards more effectively against an oxyhydrogen explosion.
Charging lights
(4)
(5)
(+)
(-)
(1)
(2)
(3)
RCS 3.0 Lights
1
2
3
4
12V
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
Temp. Sensor
Ext. Start/Stop
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Kondensator Entladezeit < 2 min.
Capacitor discharge time < 2 min.
Décharge de condensateur < 2 min.
Condensador tiempo de descarga < 2 min.
Condensatore tempo di scaricamento < 2 min.
Suitable signal lamps can be connected to the connections inside the device as illus-
trated in order to indicate the state of charge or operating status of the charger. Each sig-
nal lamp must have a working voltage of 12 V, and the total current drawn by all the
lamps must not exceed 0.5 A. Connections (1) to (5) in the Figure are assigned as
shown below. It is advisable to use the lamp colours shown below:
Connection Function Colour
(1) 12 V power supply
(2) Battery is fully charged Green
(3) On: battery is being charged
Flashing: charging has been interrupted
Yellow
(4) An error has occurred (common error) Red
(5) The battery has already cooled down and is ready for use Blue
If the RGB setting (LED strip) is set in the menu, then connection 3 (YELLOW) is not
supported. The normal setting (conventional signal lamp) or RGB (LED strip) for the
"External Lamp" function is explained under "Additional functions" in the "Display" sec-
tion.
Temperature-con-
trolled charging
The temperature-controlled charging option always adjusts the charging voltage accord-
ing to the current temperature of the battery. This results in considerably longer battery-
life, especially where batteries are used in cold stores.
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