BatteryMINDer® 1500*
& BatteryMINDer Plus® 1510*
both with SmarTECHnology
®
12 Volt 1500 mA
Charger - Maintainer - Desulfator
INCLUDES:
• Auto-Temp Compensation Sensor,
installed (1500 & 1510)
• Optional Permanent Mounting Tab
(1500 & 1510)
• Battery Clips (1500 Standard,
Non-fused; 1510 Fully-Insulated
Aircraft Grade, 15A replaceable fuse)
• Ring Terminal Assembly with 15A
replaceable fuse (1510 only)
*CAUTION:
• NOT FOR USE WITH AVIATION
BATTERIES
• NOT FOR USE WITH LITHIUM TYPE
BATTERIES; POTENTIAL FOR
EXPLOSION MAY EXIST IF USED
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
VDC Electronics, Inc. • 155 W. Carver St., Ste. 2 • Huntington, NY 11743
www.BatteryMINDers.com • techsupport@vdcelectronics.com
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TABLE of CONTENTS
REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 3
WIRE GAUGE TABLE ................................................................................. 3
PREPARING TO CHARGE .......................................................................... 5
CHARGER LOCATION ................................................................................ 5
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 6
LED INDICATION TABLE ........................................................................... 8
START-UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 9
CHARGING STATUS ................................................................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 9
CHARGING STAGES ................................................................................ 10
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ......................................................................... 10
VOLTAGE TABLE ..................................................................................... 10
12-V PARALLEL CONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................ 10
12-V SERIES-PARALLEL USING 6-V BATTERIES ................................. 10
6-V SERIES CONNECTION DIAGRAM .................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 11
MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES ................................................... 11
MODEL CALL-OUTS ................................................................................. 12
CHARGING CURVE .................................................................................. 13
SAFETY & PROTECTION ......................................................................... 14
ELECTRICAL CABLE & PHYSICAL PARAMETERS .............................. 14
FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ........................................................... 15
YOUR NOTES ............................................................................................ 15
GUARANTEE ............................................................................................. 16
WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 16
WARRANTY REGISTRATION .................................................................. 16
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REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for
BatteryMINDer1500 and BatteryMINDer Plus 1510.
2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by VDC Electronics
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
5. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those of plug on charger;
b) That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition;
and
c) That wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of charger as
specified in Table below.
TABLE 1
Recommended minimum AWG size for
extension cords for battery chargers
AC input rating,
amperes
Equal to
or
greater
But less
than
than
a
25
(7.6)
AWG size of cord
Length of cord, feet (m)
50
(15.2)
100
(30.5)
150
(45.6)
0 2 18 18 18 16
a
If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the
corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by
the voltage rating - for example: 1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
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6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord
or plug immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way; call VDC Electronics Tech
Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice.
8. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support
Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock
or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BAT TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use
in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products
and on engine.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid
touching eyes while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery.
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It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may
cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring
or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system. Do not
use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery or a battery at a temperature above
12 3° F.
12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove
grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being
charged.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming
in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level
specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without
removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries,
carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging
and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and
make sure it matches output rating of battery charger.
13. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as D.C. cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases
from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte
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specific gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in
any way.
e) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect D.C. output clips only after removing A.C.
cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and
16(b) through 16(d).
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN
VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Position ac and D.C. cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door,
or moving engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles),
see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE ( ) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE ( ) clip
from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of
battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine
block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines,
or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
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g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC
cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from
battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 18-gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
post of battery.
d) Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as
possible – then connect NEGATIVE ( ) charger clip to free end
of cable.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of
connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away
from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine
use.
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12V Charger - Maintainer
Automatic Full-Time Desulfator
TABLE 2
Applies to
1500 & 1510 models
LED INDICATIONS
LED Color
AC Power connected, Battery
1
disconnected
AC Power connected, battery
2
disconnected >10 sec., charger in
sleep mode
AC Power connected, battery initial
3
condition detected for 3 sec., initial
battery < 10.5V
AC Power connected, battery initial
4
condition detected for 3 sec., initial
battery > 10.5V
AC Power connected, soft start
5
charging, bulk charging and
absorption charging
6 Sulfation check mode ON OFF FLASH
Maintenance charging if battery
7
voltage < 12.5V at sulfation check
mode
Maintenance charging if battery
8
voltage > 12.5V at sulfation check
mode
Charger output clips shorted,
9
battery polarity reversed, battery
voltage < 3V
Battery timed-out during soft start
10
charging, bulk charging
Remarks: Blue LED flash rate: ON 100 msec., OFF 2 sec.; Green LED Flash rate: ON 0.5 sec., OFF 0.5 sec.
POWER DESULFATION CHARGING
FAULT LOW BATTERY MAINTAINING
GREEN /
RED
ON OFF OFF
FLASH OFF OFF
ON ON OFF
ON OFF OFF
ON FLASH FLASH
ON ON ON
ON FLASH ON
ON OFF OFF
FLASH OFF OFF
BLUE /
YELLOW
GREEN
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START-UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the positive (RED) connection on the positive battery
terminal.
2. Place the negative (BLACK) connection on the negative battery
terminal.
3. Plug in the BatteryMINDer.
4. Charging will be GREEN (flashing) (see item #5 in Table 2.) Reverse
leads if you do not see this.
TABLE 3
BatteryMINDer 1500 & BatteryMINDer Plus 1510 CHARGING STATUS
Power 100 - 240 VAC Power Connected
Flashing: Battery Connected
Correctly
Battery Condition
Solid: In Maintenance
(Charge Complete)
SPECIFICATIONS
BatteryMINDer 1500 & Plus 1510
INPUT
MAINTENANCE CURRENT
SIZE (mm)
WEIGHT
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
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1.5A @ 12VDC
100-240 VAC • 50/60 Hz • 0.4A
0 - 1.5A
100 L x 65 W x 30 H
1.0 lbs.
-20°C/-4°F to 50°C/122°F
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series
CHARGING STAGES
• SoftStart Mode: when battery voltage is below 10.5 volts due to deep
discharge UNIT WILL ATTEMPT TO RECOVER IT. If successful unit will
automatically switch to full power Constant Current mode. If if cannot,
due to faulty shorted cell(s) it will shut down and indicate such. Battery
MUST be REPLACED for both SAFETY as well as performance reasons.
• Constant Current: This stage recharges battery to 85% of its present
capacity before automatically switching to Absorption stage.
• Absorption: completes the full charge before unit switches to Maintenance
(aka Float) mode
• Maintenance (aka Float): keeps battery at full charge while continually
desulfating it, ensuring full capacity for the longest possible life.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Desulfation is the removal of sulfate build-up from your battery’s
plates. It occurs at all times the unit is connected.
• Short Circuit, Spark and Reverse Polarity Protection prevent the unit
from having any output unless it is properly connected to your battery.
• Ambient Temperature Sensor (ATS-1), comes already installed
on the Temperature Sensor input connector. Do not detach.
• Temperature Protection shuts down the unit if operating temperature
is exceeded.
TABLE 4
VOLTAGE TABLE
MV: Minimum Voltage of a battery the unit will accept.
CV: Charge Voltage to move from Constant Current stage into Maintenance
stage.
M: Voltage during the Maintenance stage.
Model Battery Types MV CV M
1500 & 1510 12V Lead-Acid 3.0V 14.4V 13.4V
All readings must be taken at 77°F (25°C)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
VDC Electronics Technical Support: (800) 379-5579 x6
• Unit does not have an output unless connected to a battery. In order to
test the output using a meter, connect the meter to your battery. When you
connect the unit, you will see the voltage rise.
• If the unit is not in maintenance after 72 hours (solid GREEN), check
to make sure your battery meets the minimum voltage of 3.0 volts.
Unit will not operate if battery is below the minimum voltage of 3.0 volts.
If there is a load on your battery, disconnect it and charge again.
If the problem persists, your battery may be shorted or too badly sulfated.
Visit our learning center at BatteryMINDers.com for additional battery
information.
MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES
Batteries should be charged individually. To properly maintain multiple
batteries they should all be the same type (gel, flooded or AGM) and condition.
It is OK to mix deep cycle and starter. Charge each battery individually before
connecting together. Never connect batteries at different states of charge. The
charged battery will rapidly transfer energy to the discharged battery possibly
causing catastrophic failure. Once the batteries are charged, use 18 gauge
or greater wire to connect the batteries or for greatest safety protection and
ease of use, consider investing in the BatteryMINDer Y-Connector Model
210AY with SmarTECHnology*.
See diagram on the Page 13 for the most common multiple battery
configuration.
You must connect multiple batteries of the same voltage, wire them in parallel
(BatteryMINDer positive to positive A to positive B, BatteryMINDer negative to
negative A to negative B). .
If connecting 2 batteries of half your unit’s voltage (example: 6V batteries on a
12V unit), wire them in series (BatteryMINDer positive to positive A, negative
A to positive B, negative B to BatteryMINDer negative). When wired in series
they act as one large system at the combined voltage (example: 6V+ 6V =
12V). You can connect these systems in a series parallel configuration in
order to charge or maintain 4 or batteries in groups of 2.
*BatteryMINDer® has developed a simple, safe and inexpensive method of connecting multiple
batteries they call SmarTECHnology®-Y. Using their single SmarTECHnology-Y connector,
two batteries can be maintained simultaneously using just a single output charger designed to
maintain batteries. Adding additional Y-connectors allows from four (4) to eight (8) batteries to be
connected depending on the maintenance charger capability.
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2
6A
1
3
5
4
6B
7
8
FEATURES
1
LED Indicators
2
A.C. Input plug
3
ATS-1 Ambient Temperature Sensor
4
Temperature Sensor input connector
5
Output cord with quick connect plug
6A Standard Battery Clip cord set with quick connector
(Shown connected to output cord) (Model 1500)
6B Fully Insulated Battery Clip cord set (Aircraft-Grade) with 15A
replaceable fuse assembly (Model 1510)
7
Permanent mounting tab + screw (optional)
8
Ring terminal assembly with 15A replaceable fuse (Model 1510)
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Safety & Protection
Safety standards:
EMC standard: FCC par t15
Input-Output
insulation test:
Cooling: By natural cooling
Electrical Cable & Physical Parameters
Input socket UL 2 PIN wall mount
Output 1
Plastic enclosure
dimension
Operating temperature -10 to 40°C 14 to 104°F
Storage temperature -25 to 85°C -13 to 185°F
Operating humidity range 0 to 90% RH
Weight <1 lb.
Complies with the requirements of the
Standard(s) for Battery Chargers (UL-1236) and
is identified with the ETL Listed Mark
1240Vac 60Hz
5mAac, no breakdown
10 feet 18AWG X2 105°C with quick connector +
2 feet 18AWG X2 with battery clamp;
2 feet 18AWG X2 with ring terminal (for 1510)
100 (L) x 65 (W) x 30 (H) mm
3.34 (L) x 2.56 (W) x 1.18 (H) in.
COMMON MULTIPLE BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS
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FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics.
In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you MUST speak
to a VDC Electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x6 (ET) before proceeding
further.
NOTES
MODEL BatteryMINDer 1500 or Plus 1510
SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________
PLACE OF PURCHASE ______________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________
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ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC
Electronics technician at 800-379-5579 x6 (ET). Please see our “Repair or
Replacement” section of this manual for additional information.
BatteryMINDer One-Year 100% Unconditional
Money-Back GUARANTEE
This BatteryMINDer product is guaranteed to perform as claimed or WE will refund
your full purchase price, including all taxes, shipping or handling cost applicable
to the purchase.
Unit must be returned freight prepaid together with Proof of Purchase directly to VDC
Electronics, Inc., NOT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED.
BatteryMINDer
VDC Electronics warrants this product for FIVE years from date of purchase at
retail against defective material or workmanship and will be repaired or replaced at
no charge. We make no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly
exclude any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
This limited warranty is not transferable.
BatteryMINDer Plus
VDC Electronics, Inc. warrants this product for TEN years from date of purchase
at retail against defective material or workmanship and will be replaced with a
new product equivalent or the Option to Upgrade at a discounted price. We make
no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly exclude any implied
warranty including any warranty for consequential damages. This limited warranty
is not transferable.
Unit must be returned freight prepaid together with Proof of Purchase directly to VDC
Electronics, Inc., NOT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED.
1500
Five-Year Limited WARRANTY
1510
TEN-Year Limited WARRANTY
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BatteryMINDer® Warranty Registration Reminder
Online Registration:
http://batteryminders.com/warranty_reg.php
Please register your unit online within 10 days of purchase. Due to the ever-
changing technology associated with this BatteryMINDer® unit, we may be
unable to keep you apprised of signicant upgrades, changes, etc. without your
registration. The information you provide upon registration will be used to keep a
record of your purchase and will assist in providing support should you ever need
to contact our Technical Service department:
techsupport@vdcelectronics.com; 800-379-5579 x6 (ET).
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