Jaycar MB3623 User Manual

DIGITAL SMART 6/12/24V, 15A DC
AUTO-DETECTION BATTERY CHARGER
Suitable for Regular (Wet/ Flooded/ Sealed/ Maintenance Free) Lead Acid, Gel / SLA and Deep Cycle
Batteries between 20-200Ah

Jaycar MB3623 Specifications

General

Brand	Jaycar
Model	MB3623
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Gases and Ventilation

Safety precautions regarding flammable gases released during battery charging.

Battery Type Suitability

Specifies the types of batteries compatible with the charger.

Repair and User Modification

Instructions regarding servicing and the prohibition of user repairs.

Working with Batteries: Dangers and Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for handling batteries and preventing injury.

FEATURES

5-Stage Charging Curve Overview

Explains the automatic 5-stage charging process for optimal battery performance.

Charging Characteristics at 6V

Charging Characteristics at 12V

Charging Characteristics at 24V

LED Display and Indicators

LED Indicators and Main Display Explanation

Details the function of LED status lights and the main digital display.

FUNCTIONAL ADVANTAGES

Memory Functionality

Describes the charger's ability to resume charging after power interruption.

Temperature Compensation

Explains how charging voltage adjusts based on ambient temperature.

Voltage Compensation

Details how output voltage is adjusted for cable voltage drops.

Reverse-Polarity Protection

Explains the safety feature that prevents charging with reversed connections.

Protection and Additional Features

Short-Circuit Protection

Details the charger's protection against accidental short-circuiting.

Temperature Control Fan

Explains the internal fan for heat dissipation and its control.

Buzzer Warning

Describes the audible alerts for specific conditions or errors.

Cable Management

Highlights the design feature for storing AC and DC cables.

Cut-Off Protection

Explains how the charger behaves when DC clamps are disconnected during operation.

Anti-Spark Protection

Mentions the feature designed to prevent sparking during connections.

OPERATION

Charging Your Battery

Instructions for safely connecting and charging the battery.

Preparing the Battery

Steps for checking and preparing the battery before charging.

Connection Procedure

Detailed steps for connecting the charger clamps to the battery terminals.

Control Panel

Charge Rate Button

Explanation of the button used to select the charging current.

Battery Selection Button

Details on the button for choosing the battery type.

Display Mode Button

Describes the button to cycle through display readings.

LED Indicators

LED Indicator Functions

Explains the meaning of the REVERSE, FAULT, CHARGING, and FULL LEDs.

Charging Operation

Auto-Detection Mode

Describes the automatic process of detecting battery voltage and type.

Manual Pre-set Operation

Explains how to manually select parameters before starting charging.

Protection

Reverse Polarity Protection

How the charger handles and indicates reverse polarity connection.

Over-Heat Protection

Mechanism to protect the charger from overheating.

Over-Current Protection

How the charger responds to excessive output current.

Short-Circuited Protection

Protection against short circuits between clamps or low battery voltage.

High Voltage Detection (>28V)

Response to battery voltages exceeding 28V.

Detection Failure

Handling of cases where battery type cannot be detected.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Faulty Cell Diagnosis

Method to identify a faulty cell within a battery using a hydrometer.

Care and Battery Checking

Checking Battery Condition

Guidance on using a hydrometer to check battery electrolyte specific gravity.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION