Trace Engineering DR Series User Manual

Trace Engineering DR Series Owner’s Manual - Version 3.2 - 9/7/98 - Page 12
Battery Type Selector
This control automatically sets the correct bulk and charge voltages according to the type of battery
selected. The switch has ten positions. Each position provides different charge parameters. Select the
correct position according to the following table. (See the section “Battery Charger Setting” on the
next page, for specific applications and hints.)
12 VOLT MODELS 24 VOLT MODELS
Switch
Position
Description Float
Voltage
Bulk
Voltage
Float
Voltage
Bulk
Voltage
Equalize
Rate
0 Equalize 1 13.2 15.0 26.4 30.0 c/40
1 Equalize 2 13.2 15.5 26.4 31.0 manual
2 Deep Cycle Lead Acid 2 13.3 15.0 26.6 30.0 N/A
3 Not Specified 13.6 14.3 27.2 28.6 N/A
4 Gel Cell 2 13.7 14.4 27.4 28.8 N/A
5 Gel Cell 13.5 14.1 27.0 28.2 N/A
6 PbCa- Lead Calcium 13.2 14.3 26.4 28.6 N/A
7 Deep Cycle Lead Acid 13.4 14.6 26.6 29.2 N/A
8 NiCad 1 14.0 16.0 28.0 32.0 N/A
9 NiCad 2 14.5 16.0 29.0 32.0 N/A
Table 2, Bulk, Float, and Equalize Voltages for DR Series Inverters
Position 0 and 1 - These positions may be used to equalize lead acid batteries. Equalizing is
discussed in the next chapter “Batteries”. These positions are unique in that the batteries are held at
the bulk voltage for a minimum of six hours. Position 0 equalizes at a rate equal to the battery capacity
in amp hours divided by 40. Position 1 charges at a rate set by the BATTERY CHARGER RATE
control. DO NOT USE THESE POSITIONS WITH SEALED BATTERIES!
Position 2 - Provides different bulk and float settings for deep cycle lead acid batteries as
compared to position 7. Consult the battery manufacturer for recommended bulk and float
settings.
Position 3 - Provides an additional set of bulk and float voltages.
Position 4 - Recommended for gel cell batteries that specify high float voltages. Check with the
battery’s manufacturer.
Position 5 - Typical gel cell setting.
Position 6 - Use this setting for sealed type car batteries.
Position 7- Factory setting for typical deep cycle lead acid batteries.
Position 8 - For use with NiCad battery systems. See the following section “Batteries” for alternate
recommendations when using NiCads.
Position 9 - Recommended for use with Nickel Iron batteries.

Trace Engineering DR Series Specifications

General

Brand	Trace Engineering
Model	DR Series
Category	Inverter
Language	English