IOTA SDC1-120-12-30, SDC1-120-12-15, SDC1-120-12-45, SDC1-120-12-75, SDC1-120-12-55 Owner's Manual
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12-VOLT POWER CONVERTER/BATTERY CHARGER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing IOTA’s SDC1 Solid-DC Series Power Converter/Battery Charger. When utilized properly,
your SDC1 Power Converter/Battery Charger will provide years of dependable service. This Owner’s Manual contains
important safety and operating instructions. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE IN-STALLING AND OPERATING THE UNIT.
WARNING
Risk of SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
This unit is an electrical device. When working with this, or any
electrical device, there exists the potential for
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EXPLOSION and FIRE hazards.
Before using this equipment, READ AND UNDERSTAND the
instructions, warnings, and safety precautions in this Owner’s
Manual. Failure to read and understand these instructions could
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
When working with the SDC1 unit, always observe the
following guidelines:
• The SDC1 is designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoors.
• DO NOT expose the SDC1 unit to rain, snow, or other
inclement weather.
• Do not mount the SDC1 in a zero clearance compartment
or in compartments with flammable items such as gasoline
or batteries.
• Do not mount the SDC1 in an area with the potential of
dust, debris, or other foreign materials entering the vents of
the SDC1.
• Use of an attachment or device with the SDC1 not recommended by IOTA Engineering will void the warranty and
may result in a risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to
persons.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord,
always pull by the plug and not the cord when disconnecting the unit.
• DO NOT operate the SDC1 with a damaged cord or plug.
• DO NOT operate the SDC1 if it has been dropped, received a sharp blow, or has been otherwise damaged in
any way.
• DO NOT disassemble the SDC1 unit.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, DISCONNECT the
SDC1 charger from ALL power sources before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off any electrical supply or load to the unit is not sufficient and will not
reduce this risk.
• DO NOT use extension cords. Using an improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock, and
may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
THIS CHARGER IS AN ELECTRICAL
DEVICE THAT CAN SHOCK AND CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT CUT POWER CORDS.
DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER OR GET
THE CHARGER WET.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
UNSUPERVISED, INCOMPATIBLE, OR
DAMAGED BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE IF
USED WITH A CHARGER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE DAMAGED
OR FROZEN BATTERIES.
USE THE CHARGER ONLY WITH BATTERIES OF RECOMMENDED VOLTAGE.
OPERATE THE CHARGER IN
WELL-VENTILATED AREAS ONLY.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
A CHARGER IS AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE
THAT EMITS HEAT AND CAN BURN.
DO NOT COVER THE CHARGER.
KEEP THE CHARGER AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
DO NOT SMOKE OR USE ANY
OTHER SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL
SPARK OR FIRE WHEN OPERATING
THE CHARGER.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF LEADACID BATTERIES IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN
USING THE BATTERY CHARGER.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow
these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and review all Cautions
and Warnings associated with these products.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
WARRANT
REPAIR REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES (cont.)
IOTA SDC1 Solid-DC Series Power Converter/Battery
Chargers convert 120 volts nominal A.C. to 13.6 volts
D.C. As a power supply, its tightly controlled regulation
allows the user to operate any 12 volt nominal D.C. load
up to the converter’s rated output current. As a battery
charger, the converter will maintain the battery, delivering its full-rated current when the battery capacity falls
sufficiently low. The voltage is set to deliver its maximum
current for the necessary period of time that minimizes
undue stress to the battery caused by heating of its
cells. This helps to ensure the longest possible life of the
battery. Over time, as the battery nears its full capacity,
the converter will float-charge the battery to prevent selfdischarge of its cells.
PROTECTION FEATURES
The IOTA Power Converters/Battery Chargers are
designed with high quality components to help ensure
years of continuous use. The unit is protected by multiple protection features for a long, trouble-free life.
1) Reverse Battery Polarity Protection. 2) Brown-Out
Input Protection. 3) Over-Current Protection - cycle by
cycle peak limiting as well as rated current limiting to
maximize the life of the converter. 4) Over-Temperature
Protection. In addition, it is designed with a unique
“proportional” fan control circuit. Fan speed is directly
proportional to the converter’s internal ambient temperature. This enables the fan to turn on and off very
slowly, minimizing unwanted fan-starting noise.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
MOUNTING LOCATION
The IOTA Power Converter/Battery Charger can be
mounted in any position within an enclosed or interior
compartment. Provide sufficient air space to allow unrestricted airflow in and around the unit. Provide at least 4″
around the fan of the SDC1 to allow for proper air intake.
DO NOT mount the unit in a zero clearance compartment.
DO NOT mount the SDC1 in the same compartment with
flammable items such as gasoline or batteries. There are
no components within the SDC1 unit that, during normal
operation, produce arcs or sparks. However, all electronic
devices have some potential for generating sparks in
the event of failure which can result in explosion or fire.
DO NOT mount the SDC1 in an area that has the potential of dust, debris, or other foreign materials to enter
in through the SDC1 vents.
DO NOT place the SDC1 directly above the battery;
the gases from the battery can corrode and damage
the SDC1.
BATTERY CONNECTION
Before you connect the SDC1 to the battery, make sure that
the AC power cord is NOT plugged into an electrical outlet.
Disconnect the positive side of the battery before installation.
Connect the positive and negative terminal lugs to battery or
load. Always use the proper size wire based on the amperage
of the converter and the battery. Torque the connections to the
proper rating according to the wire manufacturer’s specifications. Refer to Illustration 1. Recreational vehicle applications
require a type III circuit breaker be installed within 18″ of the
battery, connecting the battery positive to the line side of the
breaker, and the IOTA unit to the load side. Connect “Chassis Bonding Lug” on the IOTA unit to vehicle chassis or other
grounding source. Refer to Illustration 1.
120 VOLT A.C. INPUT
Plug the unit A.C. input cord into an appropriate 120-volt 3-wire
grounded source. The blue LED indicator light will illuminate,
indicating the presence of AC power. Refer to Illustration 2 for
specifications of the cord provided with your SDC1 unit. See the
Technical Specifications Chart on page 4 for maximum current
draw and required input voltages.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS - Using an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock,
and may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE THE SDC1 WITH A DAMAGED CORD
OR PLUG. Have the cord or plug replaced immediately by
qualified service personnel.
REVERSE POLARITY FUSES
The IOTA Battery Charger/Power Supply is protected against
reverse polarity on the DC output. If a battery or the unit is
hooked up incorrectly, the fuses will blow and can be easily
replaced. Always use the same size and style fuse that came
with the converter.
NOTE: Depending on the amperage model of the SDC1,
fuses may not be present in all slots. Refer to the chart
below for the rating and number of fuses per model:
Model Fuse Rating Fuse Quantity
SDC1-120-12-15
SDC1-120-12-30
SDC1-120-12-45
SDC1-120-12-55
SDC1-120-12-75
SDC1-120-12-90
WARRANTY
THREE-YEAR
limits the remedies to repair or replacement. This warranty
valid only in the continental United States and Canada.
is
Y
7.5A
15A
25A
20A
25A
30A
2
2
2
3
3
3
The IOTA Solid-DC Power Converters/Battery Chargers are warranted from defects in materials
or workmanship for three years
from date of retail purchase, and
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