GridSense LineIQ User Manual

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Document No. : GSN-DC-103

LineIQ

Battery Charger

USER MANUAL

Edition 1.1 – August 2012

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Document No. : GSN-DC-103

LineIQ Battery Charger User Manual

© CHK GridSense Pty Ltd 2012

The material presented in this manual is copyright protected by CHK GridSense Pty Ltd

2012. Any reproduction in whole or part for any purpose without the prior written consent of
CHK GridSense Pty Ltd is strictly prohibited. Information in this document is subject to
change without notice.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Printed in Australia

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND EMC NOTES

N3207

This is a CISPR 22 Class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio
interference, which the user may need to take steps to
prevent.

LIMITED WARRANTY

The LineIQ Battery Charger is guaranteed to be free of mechanical and electrical defects
when dispatched from our store. Provided that the LineIQ Battery Charger has been operated
within its normal ratings as specified, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge if, within a
period of twelve (12) months from date of our invoice to the original purchase, it is proven,
upon examination by our engineers, to be defective in material or workmanship. This
warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused or if the defect is related to
service not performed by CHK GridSense Pty Ltd.

Responsibility of CHK GridSense Pty Ltd: Under this guarantee, the responsibility of CHK
GridSense Pty Ltd is limited to the repairing or replacing of any defective part provided the
instrument is returned freight paid to and from our Testing and Service office in Sydney, NSW
Australia.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. THE LINEIQ BATTERY CHARGER ....................................................................................... 4

2. LINEIQ CHARGER OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ 5

2.1 LineIQ Charger 6

2.2 LineIQ Connection Leads 6

2.3 Universal AC Power Supply 7

2.4 AC Power Cable 7

3. EQUIPMENT RATING ........................................................................................................... 8

3.1 AC Input 8

1.1.1 Operating frequency 8

3.1.1 Operating current 8

3.1.2 Environmental 8

3.2 DC Output 8

3.2.1 Nominal output voltage 8

3.2.2 Maximum output current 8

3.2.3 Short circuit current 8

4. USING THE LINEIQ CHARGER ............................................................................................ 9

4.1 Introduction 9

4.2 Preparing the LineIQ 9

4.3 Preparing the LineIQ Charger 9

4.4 Connecting a LineIQ Charger to the LineIQ 10

4.5 Monitoring LineIQ Charging Status 12

5. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE ............................................................................................... 13

5.1 Servicing 13

5.2 Periodic maintenance and testing 13

5.3 Equipment faults 13

5.4 Calibration 13

5.5 Cleaning 13

6. GRIDSENSE SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................... 13

6.1 Operational problems 13

6.2 Technical sales and assistance 13

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1. THE LINEIQ BATTERY CHARGER

The LineIQ Battery Charger allows the internal sealed lead acid battery in up to three LineIQ
Sensors to be charged.

This manual covers the LineIQ Charger only.
LineIQ batteries can be charged with the LineIQ turned on or turned off. If the is turned on

and a DataLink, PC and Lineman software is available, the operation of the charger can be
verified, provided that the LineIQ battery has sufficient charge to operate the LineIQ.

The Charger can be left connected to the LineIQ indefinitely. The LineIQ Charger provides a
float current to the LineIQ battery when left connected.

GridSense places the highest emphasis on safety. Ensure that only qualified personnel use
the LineIQ Charger.

This manual uses the following International Safety Symbols:

CAUTION, risk of danger: documentation must be consulted in all cases where
this symbol is marked.

Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation.

Alternating current.