OPERATION
8 July 2010 / Mass Charger 12/60-2; 12/80-2; 24/50-2; 24/75; 24/100; 3-24/100; 48/25; 48/50 / EN
3.3.1 Bulk (LED 1 illuminates)
The battery is empty when only the first LED Bulk/ON
illuminates. In this stage the Mass Charger gives full
current (see fig. 4 phase A) and the battery voltage will
slowly increase. After reaching the level of 13.8V (12V
charger), 27.6V (24V charger) or 55.2V (48V charger) the
battery is charged for about 25% and the second LED will
also illuminate.
3.3.2 (LED 1 and 2 illuminate)
The battery has been charged for 25%. The Mass Charger
still gives the maximum output current and the voltage will
increase till the absorption voltage level (see fig. 2 phase
A). The time of phase A is 6 hours default.
3.3.3 Absorption (LED 1, 2 and 3 illuminate)
The battery has been charged for 50% (fig. 2 phase B).
The Mass Charger limits the charge voltage to a safe level
and the charge current shall slowly decrease.
3.3.4 (LED 1 to 4 illuminate)
The battery is charged for 75%. The charge voltage is
limited at the absorption level, because the battery is
almost full, the current consumption will further decrease.
3.3.5 Float (LED 1 to 5 illuminate)
When all LEDs are illuminated the battery is fully charged.
The float/trickle charge program gives a lower output
voltage, sufficient enough to maintain the batteries at
100% charge but low enough to prevent your batteries
from unnecessary stress. In this stage the Mass Charger
is able to supply full current to the connected users/loads.
The Mass Charger automatically resumes
operation in Bulk phase after it was
disconnected from an AC-source temporarily.
3.4 TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED
CHARGING
By installing the battery temperature sensor the charge
voltages are automatically adapted for deviating
temperatures. This can increase the battery’s life time
substantially and save you a lot of money.
Figure 4:
Temperature compensated charging
See figure 4. When the battery temperature is low, the
charge voltage increases. On the other hand, when the
battery temperature is high, the charge voltage is
decreased. Over charge and gassing are prevented this
way. This will extend the life of your batteries.
3.5 COMPENSATION OF THE CABLE LOSSES
The Mass Charger can compensate the voltage drop
occurring over the DC cables. For this purpose the Mass
Charger is provided with terminals for sense wires. The
sense wires are connected closest possible to the
batteries in order to charge them with the right voltage.
When only the minus sense wire is connected only the
losses of the minus DC cable will be compensated.
Connecting both cables produces the best result, all
losses will be compensated until a maximum of 3V in total.
3.6 ALARM FUNCTION
The battery charger is equipped with an integrated alarm
function. External equipment can be controlled by the
potential free contacts of this alarm. The maximum switch
current of the relay is 1A. Exceeding the setpoints (refer to
section 6.7) will activate the alarm.
3.7 CHARGING A SECOND BATTERY
Some installations have a main battery set and besides
this a smaller (cranking) battery with the same voltage. It is
possible to maintain this second battery with the 3A output
of the battery charger. This function is standard available
on the models 12/60-2, 12/80-2 and 24/50-2.
3.8 EQUALIZE MODE
An equalizing charge can be necessary after very deep
discharges and/or inadequate charges. This has to be
carried out according to the specifications of the battery
manufacturer.
WARNING!
Equalization is ONLY applicable for wet type
batteries and will damage gel/AGM/Spiral type
batteries!
Incorrect use of the equalize mode may lead to
hazardous situations. Do not smoke or use any
naked flame or other sources of ignition due to
risk of explosion. Always ventilate the battery
room during equalizing to clear the air.
During equalizing the batteries are brought into the gas
state and permitted load voltages may be exceeded.
Therefore appropriate measures must be taken, e.g.
disconnect all loads from the battery and ventilate the
room. For these reasons the equalizing mode should only
be used by trained technical engineers.
The equalizing mode can only be started when the Mass
Charger is in operation. To start the equalize mode, select
Equalize in the MasterBus device settings (section 7.2).
Charge voltage (V)
Battery temperature (°C)
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