enduro AS1210 User guide [ml]

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UK Automatic intelligent battery charger
DE Vollautomatisches intelligentes Ladegerät
FR Chargeur de batterie intelligent
NL Volautomatische intelligente acculader

10,6A RMS (7,0A DC)

Model: AS1210

Usermanual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisateur

Gebruiksaanwijzing

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing the enduro® AS1210 battery charger. This product has been
produced according to very high standards and has undergone careful quality control
procedures.

The enduro® AS1210 is member of the family of advanced car- and caravan accessories
manufactured by enduro®. This enduro® battery charger will increase your battery’s
performance and prolong its life.

Before proceeding with installation and starting to use the battery
charger, please read this manual very carefully and be aware of all the
safety instructions! Keep this manual with the battery charger for future
reference.

INTENDED USE

This charger is designed for charging a variety of 12V lead acid batteries widely used in
cars, such as normal lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel, AGM and deep cycle batteries
whose capacity ranges from 14Ah to 230Ah.

The specialized design of the device, which is so called “the 9 stages charging
characteristic”, permit the battery to be recharged to almost 100% capacity. It also
makes it possible to connect the charger to the battery permanently when the car or
battery is not in use. This keeps it always in perfect state without damaging it.

Furthermore, this device is controlled by a 12-bit AD microprocessor in it, which make it
more smart and reliable. Compared with normal battery charger, this device contains a
special function of rescuing dead battery, with which, a deep discharged battery can be
charged up again.

Full protections against wrong connection and short circuit ensure the charging operation
is very safe.

By the electronic switch embedded in the charger, the charger will act immediately when
a battery is connected to it and the AC is plugged in. This gives the user the opportunity
to build in the charger permanently in the vehicle and just start it by plugging in the AC
power cord.

SPECIFICATIONS

For 12V normal lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel, AGM and deep cycle batteries.

Type enduro® AS1210
Input voltage 230VAC 50/60HZ 135W max.
Input current 1.2A RMS max.
Back drain current <5mA (when no 230V connection)
Charging voltage 14.4V±0,25V
Charging current 10.6A (RMS) 7A DC ±10%
Ripple 200mV max. 0.3A
Battery type 12V, 14Ah-230Ah
Against dust and proof water grade IP65 – For indoor use only
Audible noise < 50dB (test from 500mm distance)
Ambient Temperature 0°C to +40°C

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution

Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause material
damage and impair the function of the device.

Caution

Safety instruction: relating to a danger from an electrical current or

voltage. Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and

impair the function of the device.

Working with batteries

• 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 20
minutes and get medical attention immediately.

• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or Engine.

• Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting spark or short-circuit on the

battery of other electrical part may cause an explosion.

• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery.

• Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to allow battery to thaw before you begin charging.

• Never let a battery on top of charger or vice versa.

Working with the battery charger

• This charger is only suitable for normal lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel, AGM and deep
cycle batteries and should not be used to recharge NICAD or any other type of
battery.

• Do not attempt to charge a non-rechargeable battery.

• Use battery charger on 12V 14AH - 230AH normal lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel,

AGM and deep cycle batteries only.

• This charger is not designed as a power supply. Do not intend to supply power to low
voltage electrical system. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.

• Make sure the input supply is correct otherwise the function of the device may be
affected.

• Do not touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on.

• When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid caused by the

release of gas. As the gas is flammable no naked lights should be used around the
battery, and the area should be kept well ventilated.

• Because of this risk of explosive gas only connect and disconnect the battery leads
when the mains supply is disconnected

• Never place charger above battery being charged, gases from battery will corrode and
damage charger.

• Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord
may cause damage to the cord or the plug.

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• Do not operate charger when the cord is damaged. The mains supply cord of this
appliance cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the appliance should be
discarded.

• Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on,
tripped over or damaged.

• Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair.

• The Battery charger should not be opened. Any attempt at modification or repair by
the user will entail the loss of your guarantee.

• Do not disassemble charger, incorrect reassemble may result in electric shock or fire.

• Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cable permit.

• When not in use, store the charger in a dry area to avoid moisture damaging the

transformer.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Caution: The manufacturer will not be held liable for claims for
damage resulting from the following:

• Faulty assembly or connection.

• Damage to the appliance resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage.

• Alterations to the device without express permission from the manufacturer.

• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual.

• Do not operate the device in a damp or wet environment.

• Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by qualified personnel who are

familiar with the risk involved and the relevant regulations.

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FEATURES

Automatic and Intelligent 9-Stage Charging Characteristic

The AS1210 is controlled by a 12-bit AD microprocessor with 9-stage charging
characteristic for charging batteries automobiles, motorcycles, snow mobiles, tractors,
personal watercraft, boats etc.

A microprocessor senses the condition of the battery and controls the regulator to
provide the right current and voltage to the battery (charging characteristic). This will
give the best effect on charging and give the longest life to battery.

Charging characteristic:

• Diagnosis & Recovery: Initial battery test to determine battery condition. If in
normal condition (battery voltage >10.5V±0.25V) the pulse charging will be skipped
and charging starts with Bulk charging. If the battery is severely discharged ("dead",
battery voltage <10.5V±0.25V), the charger changes to pulse charging mode in order
to rescue most of dead batteries. In this mode the battery will be charged with 1,5A
and 3.5A charging impulses until reaching the normal condition of 10.5V±0.25V and
then continues with bulk charging

• Bulk: Major charging stage where the battery receives the majority of its charge.
During this stage the battery brought to 80% of its capacity. The AS1210 charger
delivers current from 7.0A to 3.0A.

• Absorption: Completes the charge up to virtually 100% at a constant current of

1.5A

• Trickle Charge: Trickle charging at constant voltage, keeping the batteries at 100%
charge. When 100% charged the AS1210 goes into maintenance mode to test the
battery and if necessary repeats the charging.

Temperature Compensation

A sensor will automatically adjust the charging current if the temperature deviates from
0°C to +40°C. If the charger is too hot for some reason, it will reduce the output power
automatically to protect itself from damaging.

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Reverse-polarity protection

This unit offers reverse-polarity protection, the RED “REVERSE” LED will illuminate and
the charging process will not start. If this happens, unplug immediately from mains,
connect the red crocodile clip to positive (+) battery post, and black crocodile clip to
negative (-) post, then plug into the mains power and the charging process will start.

Short-circuit protection

Should you accidentally touch the crocodile clips together whilst the mains power is on,
the unit will not perform charging. Unplug from mains, disconnect and start the process
again being careful not to touch the clips together.

Battery connection

The AS1210 has two options for connecting the unit to the battery:

• O-ring connectors for permanent fixation on your battery.

• Crocodile clamps for easy and flexible use. Please connect the rings to the clamps.

OPERATION

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

Suitable for 12V normal lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel, AGM and deep cycle
batteries between 14 - 230Ah and with 230VAC 50/60Hz circuit.

Preparing the battery

• Make sure you have a 12V normal lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel, AGM and deep
cycle battery and read battery user manual carefully.

• First remove the caps from each cell and check that the level of the liquid is sufficient
in each cell. If it is below the recommended level, top up with de-ionized or distilled
water.

Note: Under no circumstances should tap water be used. The cell caps should not be
replaced until charging is complete. This allows any gases formed during charging to
escape. It is inevitable that some minor escape of acid will occur during charging.

For permanently sealed battery, it is not necessary to carry out the above checks.

• Cleaning your battery terminals. Take care to keep corrosion from coming in contact
with your eyes.

• Be sure area around battery is well ventilated in charging process. When battery is
being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid cause by battery generated
explosive gases during charging duration.

Connecting

• Connect the positive charging lead (red) to the positive terminal post of the battery
(marked P or +). Connect the negative charging lead (black) to the negative terminal
post of the battery (marked N or -). It is important to ensure that both DC clamps are
making good contact with their respective terminal posts.

• When using the AS1210 as a charger for car batteries installed in the car please do
not connect the minus „-“ directly with battery but on the chassis of the car. Please
make sure that the AC plug is not plugged in. The power has to be disconnected.
Please then connect the positive charging lead (red) to the positive terminal post of
the battery. As a next step please connect the negative charging lead (black) with the

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chassis of the car. Please use a piece of metal or screw remote from the battery or
fuel line.

• When you are sure the battery leads are correctly placed, connect the power cord to
the power outlet. Once you have connected the AS1210 battery charger to AC power,
the power LED will light up. When connected to the rating supply, the device will
reset itself automatically at the very beginning, and stays at standby state if there is
no battery connected by the user.

• The flashing of the charging LED’s ”CHARGING” will now indicate charging (depending
on the charging stage) or the permanent illumination of the LED “FULL” will indicate
that the battery is fully charged.

Reverse Polarity

If the DC battery clamps are connected improperly to the battery terminals, the reverse
polarity LED will indicate the reversed polarity. If this occurs simply disconnect the
battery charger from the AC power. Connect the DC clamps correctly to the battery
terminals. Reconnect the charger to the AC power.

Pulse rescue dead battery

When being connected to a battery and starting the charging course, the charger detects
the voltage of the battery automatically and then changes to pulse charging mode
(recovery mode) if the voltage is within the range of from 4.5V±0.5V to 10.5V±0.25V for
12V battery. This pulse charging course won’t stop until the battery voltage rises to

10.5V±0.25V.

If pulse charging rescued battery over 7 hours the battery voltage below 10.5V±0.25V
for 12V battery, the charger will return to Standby mode.

Once the battery voltage has reached the value of 10.5V±0.25V, the charger changes to
the normal charging mode and now the battery can be charged up fast and safely.
Through this method, most of dead batteries can be rescued.

LED display

Via the LED’s on the battery charger you can see the charging stage:

INDICATOR

STATUS

REMARK/CHARGING STAGE

POWER

LED on

Battery charger connected to 230VAC

REVERSE

LED on

Reverse connection, wrong polarity with
clamps

CHARGING

LED flash

<25% full, battery charging
CHARGING

LED flash

<50% full, battery charging
CHARGING

LED flash

<75% full, battery charging
CHARGING

LED flash

<100% full, battery charging
MAINTENANCE

LED on

Fully charged, maintenance mode

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Charging 14.4V (12V/7A DC)

When the LED “FULL” illuminates, the battery is completely charged. The battery charger
now switches to the Trickle charging mode and doesn’t require your attention until the
next time it is used. The AS1210 battery charger will automatically maintain your battery.

Charge time to 80% Charge (when completely

empty)

Battery type (Ah)

Charge time (Hour)

14

2.5

60

7.5

100

12

120

15

230

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Abnormality protection

Whenever appears one of the following abnormal occasions, the charger will turn off the
electronic switch and resets the system immediately to avoid damage:

• Short circuit

• Recovery mode over 7 hours

• Bulk charging over 41 hours

• 12V battery voltage below 4.5V±0.5V

• Open circuit

• Reverse connection of the output terminals

If there is no further order received, the system will remains in the standby state of
power mode. Additionally, once reverse connection happens, the reverse connection LED
will be on to indicate the mistake.

When charging is complete

Switch off the mains supply, unplug the charger, and disconnect the leads from the
battery posts. Inspect the liquid levels in each cell and top up. If necessary, using the
correct fluid. Replace the caps. Any surplus fluid around the cell tops should be wiped off
(this should be done with extreme care as it may be acidic/corrosive). Where appropriate,
if the battery has been removed for charging, replace it and reconnect the cables.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year, especially
during the winter months. In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced
by the cold. Oil is thick, engines are difficult to start and the heater, windscreen wipers
and lights are all draining power. It is at this time that batteries have to be at peak
power. If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can cause
problems and a possible breakdown.

Listed are some helpful hints on how to keep your battery healthy in conjunction with
your battery charger.

Faulty Cells

Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get
damaged. If, after several hours charging your battery is still flat, you should test the
battery. Take hydrometer readings from each cell in the battery. If one reading is lower
than the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. If necessary, get an auto-electrician to

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check your battery. One faulty cell is enough to ruin your battery. It is pointless to
continue using it and you would be better getting a new one.

Care

Sometimes the battery may appear flat, but this could simply be dirty or loose
connections on your battery terminals. It is important to maintain the leads on a regular
basis. Do this by removing the leads from the battery, clean the inside of each connector
and terminal posts on the battery, smear the terminal posts and connectors with Vaseline,
refit in there correct positions and tighten firmly.

It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates.

Note, however, that you should not overfill it, as the electrolyte is strongly acidic. When
topping up do not use tap water. Always use distilled or de-ionized water. It is important
to keep the acid level up. If necessary have it checked by your garage.

Checking the condition of your battery

Using a hydrometer, which can be purchased, from most motor accessory stores, you can
check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell. The hydrometer is use to suck up
a quantity of fluid from the cell. The weighted float inside the hydrometer will register the
condition of that cell. Put the fluid back into the cell after testing, taking care not to
splash the fluid about.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.

WARRANTY

enduro® warrants this product for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase to the
original purchaser. Warranty is not transferable. Warranty covers defect against
workmanship and materials only. To obtain warranty service, please return the unit to
the place of purchase or authorized enduro® dealer together with your proof of purchase.
The warranty is void if the product has been damaged or not used as described in this
manual. Warranty is void if a non-authorized repair has been performed. enduro® makes
no other warranty expressed or implied. enduro® is only responsible for repair or
replacement (at enduro® discretion) of the defective product and is not responsible for
any consequential damage or inconvenience caused by the defect.

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EINLEITUNG

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, dass Sie sich für das enduro® Ladegerät entschieden haben.
Das Produkt ist auf einem sehr hohen Standard produziert worden und hat dem
entsprechend sorgfältige Qualitätskontrollverfahren durchlaufen.

Das Batterieladegerät enduro® AS1210 gehört zur Familie des zukunftsweisenden
Fahrzeug- und Wohnwagenzubehör, hergestellt von enduro®. enduro® Ladegeräte
verbessern und verlängern die Leistung und das Leben Ihrer Batterie.

Bevor Sie mit der Montage beginnen und dieses Ladegerät benutzen,
lesen Sie diese Anleitung sehr sorgfältig durch und beachten Sie alle
Sicherheitshinweise. Bewahren Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung als
Nachschlagemöglichkeit bei dem Ladegerät auf.

BESTIMMUNGSZWECK

Dieses Ladegerät kann für das vollständige Laden von 12V Bleisäure Batterien verwendet
werden (nass, wartungsfrei, AGM, Gel und Tiefzyklusbatterien) deren Kapazität zwischen
14Ah und 230Ah liegt.

Die zukunftsweise Ladecharakteristik mit 9 Ladestufen lädt die Batterien bis zu 100%
wieder auf. Diese Ladetechnik erlaubt es auch, das Ladegerät dauerhaft mit dem Auto
bzw. der Batterie zu verbinden wenn diese nicht im Gebrauch ist. Dies hält die Batterie
immer in einem optimalen Zustand.

Auch werden das Gerät und deren Funktionen von einem Mikroprozessor überwacht,
welcher stets den Zustand der Batterie überprüft und die entsprechend richtige
Stromstärke wählt. Verglichen mit einem normalen Ladegerät hat das AS1210 auch eine
Rekonditionierungsfunktion für tiefentladene Batterien.

Natürlich ist auch bei diesem Ladegerät der Schutz vor Falschpolung und Kurzschluss
gegeben.

Das Gerät arbeitet vollständig automatisch sobald der Netzanschluss und die Verbindung
zur Batterie hergestellt wurden. Dies gibt dem Nutzer die Möglichkeit, das Gerät fest in
ein Fahrzeug zu installieren und die Funktionen lediglich durch das Einstecken des
Netzteils zu starten.

SPEZIFIKATIONEN

Für alle Typen von 12V Bleisäure Batterien (nass, wartungsfrei, AGM, Gel und
Tiefzyklusbatterien)

Bezeichnung enduro® AS1210
Eingangsspannung 230VAC 50/60HZ 135W max.
Eingangsstrom 1,2A RMS max.
Rückflusstrom <5mA (wenn das Gerät nicht mit 230V verbunden ist)
Ladespannung 14,4V±0,25V
Ladestrom 10,6A (RMS) 7A DC ±10%
Batterietyp 12V Bleisäure Batterien, 14Ah-230Ah
IP Level IP65 – Nur für die Benutzung in Innenräumen
Geräuschpegel < 50dB (Test mit 500mm Abstand)
Umgebungstemperatur 0°C to +40°C