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Magellan MCR-II SERIES User Manual

Magellan MCR-II SERIES
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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THREE PHASE
MCR-II SERIES BATTERY CHARGER
Magellan Powertronics Pty Limited
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000
68 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake, Western Australia 6163
National:
Tel: (08) 9434 6621 International: Tel: + 618 9434 6621
Fax: (08) 9434 6623 Fax: + 618 9434 6623
Email: sales@magellan-power.com.au
Web site: www.magellan-power.com.au
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Magellan MCR-II SERIES Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMagellan
ModelMCR-II SERIES
CategoryBattery Charger
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the MCRII Charger

General Description

Overview of the MCRII Series three phase battery charger/DC power supply technology.

MCRII Charger Technical Specifications

AC Input Specifications

Details AC input voltage, frequency, and current requirements for the charger.

DC Output Specifications

Details nominal, float, boost, output current, and ripple for DC output.

Load Regulation Parameters

Specifies static load regulation based on load percentage and input variations.

Operating Environment Limits

Defines maximum operating temperature, storage temperature, and humidity limits.

MCRII Charger Installation Guide

Cabling and Connection Procedures

Instructions for connecting AC input, battery, and load using specified terminals.

Installation Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and precautions during charger installation.

MCRII Charger Circuitry Explained

Power Transformer and Thyristor Bridge

Describes the AC input transformer and the half-controlled thyristor bridge for power conversion.

Control and Monitor Circuit Boards

Explains the function of interface and microcontroller boards in monitoring and control.

MCRII Charger Operating Procedures

Charger Start Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely starting the battery charger system.

Voltage and Current Display Screens

Details the parameters displayed on the front panel LCD screens.

Boost Charging Operation

Explains manual and automatic boost charging modes and termination.

Battery Test Operation

Describes two modes for testing battery performance and capacity.

Alarm Reset and Mute Controls

How to reset alarms and mute audible alerts using front panel keys.

Constant Current Charging

Instructions for setting up and performing constant current charging cycles.

Remote Communications Overview

Overview of optional communication methods like RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet.

MCRII Charger Adjustments and Settings

Programmable Set Point Descriptions

Details adjustable set points for Float, Boost, Alarms, and more.

Float and Boost Charging Settings

Configuration of charger output voltage in float and boost modes.

Alarm and Trip Settings Configuration

Setting alarm voltages, trip levels, and delay times for various fault conditions.

Diode Dropper Settings

Setting switch-in and switch-out voltages for optional diode droppers.

Battery Test Setup Parameters

Programming manual and automatic battery test functions and parameters.

Latches and Inhibit Settings

Configuring alarm latches and inhibiting specific alarm functions.

Constant Current Charging Setup

Selecting and setting parameters for constant current battery charging.

Charger and Battery Definition Setup

Matching controller settings to charger hardware, battery size, and type.

Calibration Procedures

Calibrating LCD metering functions and charger voltage control output.

Communications Setup

Setting parameters for charger communication with external systems.

Diagnostic Setup Options

Configuring the charger for self-diagnostic modes.

Current Limit Setup

Setting maximum charger and battery current limits.

MCRII Charger Commissioning and Testing

Start-Up Verification

Verifying charger factory adjustments and loading setpoints.

Checking Voltage Levels

Procedures for checking charger output voltage levels under various conditions.

Checking Float Voltage Output

How to measure and verify the charger's float voltage output.

Checking Boost Voltage Output

How to measure and verify the charger's boost voltage output.

Battery Current Limits Testing

Testing and verifying the charger's battery current limit settings.

Charger Current Limit Testing

Testing and verifying the charger's own current limit settings.

Mains Fail Alarm Test

Simulating mains failure to test the Mains Fail alarm functionality.

DC Low Alarm Test

Testing the DC Low alarm by reducing float voltage and checking system response.

DC High Alarm Test

Testing the DC High alarm by increasing float voltage and checking system response.

Low Electrolyte Alarm Test

Testing the Low Electrolyte alarm by removing the probe.

Battery Fail Alarm Test

Testing the Battery Fail alarm by initiating a battery test.

Optional Diode Voltage Droppers

Notes on the optional diode voltage droppers feature.