Charles Bentley & Son Solid Power AE User Manual

FERRORESONANT BATTERY CHARGERS

C-CHARGER®AE SERIES

™

MANUAL FLOAT/EQUALIZE BATTERY CHARGERS

Safe to say, there’s no other float
charger built like a C-Charger from
Charles Industries. Rugged #304
grade stainless steel forms the
sturdy housing that withstands
virtually all environmental
challenges; including heat,
humidity, vibration, and other
stress factors. The steel cover is
hinged to ease installation

Electrically, the C-Charger is
a paragon of efficiency and
simplicity. It uses a ferroresonant
transformer with integral self­regulation. It has been intelligently
designed to be completely devoid
of any complicated switching
circuits that could possibly burn
out. There are no tubes nor
delicate electronics to fail or to
cause radio frequency interference
(RFI). By simplifying our design,
Charles has increased reliability

without sacrificing
performance or usability.

Voltage output to the
batteries remains at a
safe and constant DC
level from full load to no
load, even if AC power
runs as high as 132 VAC
or as low as 108 VAC.
This automatic voltage
regulation relieves strain
on internal electrical
components and
lengthens the lifespan of
the unit. All components
are designed to operate
safely and continuously in
an ambient temperature
as high as 122º F.

AE Series Battery Chargers are
available in 12, 24 and 32 Volt
models and may be used with

both lead acid and nickel cadmium
battery banks.

Features

• UL Listed

• DC ammeter and voltmeter

• Float/equalize switch

• Equalize light

• AC circuit breaker

• Terminal board

• Cannot discharge battery during
AC failure

• Stainless steel for corrosion
resistance

• Ferroresonant transformer for
reliability

• Sealed silicon diodes

• Isolated output: no direct AC to
DC connection

• Isolated positive and negative:
can be used as a negative
voltage charger

• Two year limited warranty

Ordering Information

Optional Accessories

• 0-24 hour equalize timer

• Automatic 24 hour equalize timer

• Low DC voltage alarm relay

• High DC voltage alarm relay

• Current failure relay

• AC power failure relay

• DC cranking disconnect relay

• AC pilot light

Specifications

AC Input 108-132 volts/60 Hz (220 volts/50 Hz optional)

Operating Temperature 0º to 50º C (32º to 122º F)

Storage Temperature -20º to 60º C (-4º to 140º F)

Cooling Convection

DC Output

- Float 2.16 VPC for lead Acid, 1.45 VPC for nickel cadmium

- Equalize 2.33 VPC for lead Acid, 1.55 VPC for nickel cadmium

Current Limit Approximately 135%

Enclosure 304 stainless steel hinged cover to facilitate installation

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% OF RATED CHARGING CURRENT (AMPS)

VPC

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

Equalize

Float

Typical Output Curve

Contact your Charles sales representative for specific
product information.

When ordering, please specify:

1. Model number

2. AC input: voltage & frequency

3. Battery type and number of cells

4. Ampere-hour capacity of battery

5. Recharge time desired

6. Description of load

7. Options

D-IND001-B01 Rev. 3

12 Volt

Model

Number

Height
Inches

Width

Inches

Depth

Inches

Approx.

Weight

D.C. Output

Amps

System
Voltage

24 Volt

32 Volt

AE1206* 6 12 11 9 8.5 12
AE1210* 10 12 11 9 8.5 14
AE1220* 20 12 11 9 8.5 22
AE1230 30 12 11 9 8.5 26

AE2406* 6 24 11 9 8.5 14
AE2410* 10 24 11 9 8.5 22
AE2420* 20 24 16.5 15 8.5 38
AE2430 30 24 16.5 15 8.5 55

AE3210 10 32 11 9 8.5 26
AE3230 30 32 16 17 14.5 74

*UL Listed

Charles Industries, Ltd.
Industrial Group
5600 Apollo Drive
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 USA

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IS0 9000

REGISTERED

QUALITY SYSTEM