Vector VEC092 User Manual

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
Thank you
for selecting the Vector
Model VEC092
2/10/20/35
Amp 1 2 volt Smart
Battery Charger, with Alternatoi
Voltage Check and Battery
Recondition modes. With proper care and use, it
will give
you
years of dependabk
service. This model battery
charger has
a
high charge rate of up to 35 amps,
and low charge rate of
up
to 2 amps
It is intended for charging
only 1 2 volt lead-acid batteries
-
maintenance
free, conventional automotive, marine deep
cycle and gel
-
that are usually used
in cars, trucks, farm equipment,
boats,
RVs
and
SUVs,
lawn mowers anc
garden tractors, motorcycles,
personal watercraft, snowmobiles, ATVs, trucks and
various commercial applications.
Vector
Smart Chargers are microprocessor-based
and have
a
charge curve that has
three stages.
(See
Figure
2)
Stage One
is essentially
a
constant current
charge. This continues until the
connected battery is about
8'
percent
charged. When Stage One ends, the
charger briefly sounds
a
tone (beep) to
indicate
a
change tc
Stage Two, the
Absorption Phase. This stage is essentially a
constant voltage phase and
supplies approximate
ly 10
percent of the charge. At the end
of Stage Two, the charger changes
output to Stage Three. Stage Thre<
continues
and turns OFF when the
battery reaches full charge. This charger has a
CHARGING COMPLETE LEE
and the
digital display shows FUL when
the battery is fully charged.
FIGURE 2
-
CHARGE
CURVE
BEEP
Stage One
A
BEEP
Stage Two
r
Stage
Three
OFF
i
(CHARGING
COMPLETE LED LIT
FEATURES
Four charge rate settings,
with
2/10/20/35
pushbutton charge rate
switch:
a)
2 amps:
smaller batteries as in
lawn mowers, snowmobiles,
motorcycles, etc.
b) 10
amps: middle sized
batteries such as in
small cars.
c)
20 amps:
automobile batteries.
d) 35
amps: large
truck batteries, banks
of
RV
batteries.
Microprocessor
controlled for
proper operation and for
fault detection.
Large Lighted
Digital Display, shows
charging current, and codes
that indicate faults,
and modes of operatioi
and
timeout of functions.
High
Frequency operation
for pure DC output.
Rapid
charging three stage
output.
Heavy-duty
cables and clamps
are corrosion-resistant
for better connections.
Connect to side, or
top-mount battery
terminals.
Rugged case
with baked on
finish, plus sturdy
carry handle.
Self storage
of cables and clamps.
Ideal for charging
during winter season
when the starting
performance of vehicle
batteries is lowered by
col<
or
extreme weather
conditions.
Single beep
tone indicates a
button is pressed or a mode
change
occurs.
Battery
Recondition mode
provides desulfation of
battery plates to
improve battery performance.
Alternator
Voltage Check can
confirm proper operation
of the alternator
and indicate less
than full output.
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Vector VEC092 Specifications

General

Brand	Vector
Model	VEC092
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English