TecMate Optimate 3+, Optimate 3 Plus Instructions For Use Manual
InstructIons for use
IMPORTANT: Read completely
before charging
Automatic charger for 12V lead/acid batteries
Chargeur automatique pour batteries 12V plomb-acide
Cargador automático para baterías
12V plomo-ácido
Carregador automático para baterias
de 12V chumbo/ácido
Mode d’eMploI
IMPORTANT: à lire avant d’utiliser l’appareil
Modo de eMpleo
IMPORTANTE: a leer antes de utilizar el aparato
Instruções de utIlIzação
IMPORTANTE: Ler antes de utilizar.
QUICK GUIDE – LED INFORMATION PANEL
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
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5 5
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TEST MAINTAIN
CHARGE
VERIFY
DESULFATE
ACTIVATE
Full details on any LED or step can be found in the manual under the same #
1. LED #1 - Power on. This LED confirms AC power supply to the charger.
2. LED #2 indicates inverse polarity - wrong output connections. Swap around to activate output.
3. Circuit activation and recovery of deep-discharged, neglected batteries
3.1 ACTIVATION - If the battery voltage is above 2V, LED #3 lights briefly to confirm circuit activation.
For most batteries LED #3 goes out immediately and charge LED #4 comes on.
3.2 RECOVERY - For neglected or very flat batteries, LED #3 remains on and indicates steadily.
If step 3 has not concluded after 2 hours, step 4 engages automatically.
4. Charge and charge verification
4.1 CHARGE: A steady LED #4 indicates the bulk charge stage.
4.2 VERIFICATION: LED #4 flashes while the circuit verifies battery charge level.
If the battery requires further charging the programme reverts to CHARGE. Multiple reversions may occur.
These reversions will cause LED #4 to alternate between steady and flashing, irregularly.
When LED #4 has flashed continuously for 30 minutes, step 5 engages and a voltage retention test starts.
5. 6. Voltage retention tests alternating half-hourly with battery maintenance
5. For a good battery LED #5 flashes throughout the 30 minute test. NO CHARGE CURRENT.
6. If the battery voltage falls below 12,4V during the test LED #6 (red) willcome on & indicate steadily.
Read § 6 in the main manual if LED #6 indicate in this period.
Maintenance - float charge at a safe voltage limit to counter self-discharge.
Each test period is followed by a 30 minute maintenance charge period. Whichever LED (#5 flashing or #6 steady)
was indicating at the end of the TEST now indicates steadily. The battery can draw current as required to support
small loads & counter self-discharge.
Maintenance and voltage retention test periods continue alternating half-hourly until the battery is disconnected.
The test result is updated during each subsequent test.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate North America, 22–1100 Invicta Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 2K9 makes this limited warranty
to the original purchaser at retail of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate North America
warrants this battery charger for two years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship.
If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of
the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase, transportation or mailing costs prepaid, to the
manufacturer or its authorized representative. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to
careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory or its authorized representative. The manufacturer
makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any
warranty for consequential damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES
ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY. YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
AUTOMATIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD/ACID BATTERIES.
Recommended for batteries of from 2 to 35Ah capacity. Do not use for NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion or
non-rechargeable batteries. Input: 110-120V~ 0.075A. Output: 0.6A 9W (max).
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE CHARGER.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES:
Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear
protective clothing and eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and
water. Check that the battery posts are not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts
are corroded, clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent. Use the charger
only if the input and output leads and connectors are in good, undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged,
it is essential to have it replaced without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified
workshop, to avoid danger. Protect your charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both
during use and in storage. Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not
covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure
to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on
plastic, textile or leather. Otherwise use the fixing holes provided in the enclosure base to attach the charger to any
convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS: When placed on a horizontal flat surface this charger is designed to withstand exposure
to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the casing from above, or to light rainfall. Do not allow liquid to
accumulate below or around the base of the charger. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer
service life will be obtained by minimizing such exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the
eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic components is not covered by warranty. Never expose connectors or
plugs to rain or snow.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS: 2 sets of interchangeable connection sets are supplied to connect the battery to the
charger. One has crocodile clamps for charging the battery off-vehicle, the other has metal eyelets intended for
permanent connection to the battery posts, and a resealable rubber protective cap on the 2-pole connector at its
other extremity. When fixed permanently to the vehicle’s battery, this connection set allows easy and sure connection
of the charger to maintain the battery on-vehicle. The resealable rubber cap should be closed whenever the charger
is disconnected and/or the vehicle is in use so as to protect the 2-pole connector from dirt and damp. Consult a
professional service agent for assistance in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts. Distance the polarized
two-pole connector (for connection to the charger) as far as possible from the battery and secure it so that it
cannot foul any moving part of the vehicle or be pinched or damaged by sharp edges. The in-line fuse in the eyelets
connection set protects the battery against such accidental shorting across positive and negative conductors. Replace
any burnt fuse only with a similar new fuse of identical type and 7.5A rating.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. When charging a car battery, or if using the battery clamps, first disconnect and remove the battery from the
vehicle and place it in a well ventilated area.
2. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulfated), it is essential to disconnect the battery from the
vehicle before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. The charger’s special recovery mode cannot
engage if it senses that the battery is still connected to a vehicle wiring circuit which effectively offers a lower
electrical resistance than the battery on its own. However, if the deep-discharged battery is not removed for
recovery, neither battery nor vehicle electronics will be damaged.
3. If nonetheless you intend to connect the charger to an automotive battery using the battery clips connection
set without first disconnecting and removing the battery, connect first to the battery terminal not connected to
the chassis, then the other battery clip to the chassis well away from the battery and fuel line. Do this before
connecting to the AC input. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.
Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries.
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USING THE OPTIMATE™3+
The clauses below are numbered the same as the quick guide on the inside front cover.
1. and 2. Connections and input power
Connect the charger to the battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG,
N,–) terminal. Now you are ready to start:
1. Connect the charger to a mains supply socket providing AC supply of 110 to 120V. The “POWER ON” LED #1
should illuminate. If not, check your AC supply and the connection to it.
2. If the INVERSE POLARITY LED #2 indicates, the battery connections are incorrect. The charger is electronically
protected so no damage will result, and the output will be disabled automatically. Disconnect the AC input,
swap the battery connections around, then restore the AC input power.
3. Circuit activation and recovery of deep-discharged, neglected batteries
For safety reasons, the OptiMate™ output will only switch on if a battery retaining at least 2V is correctly connected to
it and to a live 110-120V input. If these conditions are not met, only the POWER ON LED #1 will light on the LED panel.
3.1 Immediately the output circuit is activated, the orange DESULFATE LED #3 comes on very briefly while the
3.2 If the battery is extremely flat (deep-discharged or sulfated), the DESULFATE LED will continue to indicate
NOTE: A battery left deep-discharged for an extended period may develop permanent damage in one or more cells.
Such batteries may heat up excessively during charging. Stop charging any battery immediately if it is uncomfortably
hot to touch.
4. Charge and charge verification
4.1 The BULK CHARGE stage (steady LED #4) delivers a constant current of about 0.6 Amps into the battery. This
4.2 CHARGE VERIFICATION (flashing LED #4): The charging voltage is now limited at 13.6V during 30 minutes
NOTE Some sealed “MF” or “AGM” batteries that have been neglected may cause the programme to advance to the
CHARGE VERIFICATION stage (4.2) without proceeding through the bulk CHARGE stage (§ 4.1). The built-in diagnostics
will detect and correct this anomaly. The circuit will oscillate between bulk charge and verification as described in §
4.2.
5. and 6.
Voltage retention tests alternating half-hourly with battery maintenance
The first VOLTAGE RETENTION TEST period of 30 minutes follows § 4.2, thereafter a 30 minute MAINTENANCE period.
These 30 minute TEST and MAINTENANCE periods then alternate for as long as the battery remains connected.
Delivery of current to the battery is interrupted for 30 minutes during voltage retention test periods to allow the
battery to rest (thereby minimizing loss of water from the electrolyte) and to allow the circuit to monitor the battery’s
voltage decline to determine its ability to retain charge and deliver power.
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OptiMate
can, the yellow CHARGE LED #4 will almost immediately replace the DESULFATE LED.
for up to 2 hours while a special high voltage is applied to force a very small fixed current into the battery in
a recovery attempt. The charge voltage is limited at a maximum 20V while the circuit attempts to deliver a
current of 200mA into the battery. Ths can continue for up to 2 hours maximum, or until the moment when the
automatic circuit judges that the battery can accept the normal charging programme. At this moment or in any
case after the maximum time limit of 2 hours has elapsed, the CHARGE mode (§ 4) will engage.
will cause the charging voltage to increase gradually. When it reaches 14.3V, the OptiMate
absorption and CHARGE VERIFICATION stage.
whilst the battery’s charge level is verified. If the battery requires further charging the programme will revert to
the main CHARGING stage (§ 4.1) and yellow LED #4 will indicate steadily again. When the rising voltage again
signals that the battery is approaching full charge the circuit reverts to VERIFICATION and LED #4 resumes
flashing. These reversions may occur as many times as is necessary to reduce the battery’s current demand
below 200mA at 13.6V (which is consistent with a battery that has accepted as much charge as its basic
condition allows). As soon as the circuit has verified that the charge is adequate (signaled by LED #4 having
flashed continuously and consistently for a full 30 minutes), the voltage retention test (see § 5) automatically
follows.
checks whether the battery can be charged effectively by the normal multi-stage programme. If it
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will start the
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5. For batteries with a good state of health the green LED #5 should flash at the start of the test period and
continue to flash for the full 30 minutes until the next 30 minute maintenance period commences, when the
LED indication reverts to steady.
6. If the battery remains in circuit with the vehicle’s electrical system, and accessories or lights impose an
electrical load on the battery, the green LED may give way to a steady red LED indication.
Remove the battery from the vehicle and reconnect the OptiMate. The charge programme will in due course
again arrive at a voltage retention test result. If the LED indication is again red, read the following note.
NOTE ON RED LED INDICATION #6: If the above test on a battery removed from the vehicle results in a red LED
indication, you are advised to take the battery to a professional service workshop equipped with a BatteryMate
motorcycle battery tester-charger ( www.batterymate.com ) or a TestMate
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digital battery tester
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(www.testmate.com), for a more thorough investigation. The red LED means that after being charged the battery’s
voltage is not being sustained or that despite recovery attempts the battery was irrecoverable. This may be due to a
defect in the battery itself, such as a short-circuited cell or total sulphation, or, in the case of a battery still connected
to the vehicle’s wiring system, the red LED #6 may be signalling a loss of current through deteriorated wiring or a
degraded switch or contact, or in-circuit current-consuming accessories. A sudden load such as the headlights being
switched on while the charger is connected can also cause the battery voltage to dip significantly. Always remove the
battery from the vehicle, reconnect the OptiMate
FINAL NOTE ON THE VOLTAGE RETENTION TEST: This test is a strongly indicative but not necessarily a conclusive
test of battery condition, which can be more precisely established by using a TestMate
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and allow it to proceed through its programme once more.
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mini which tests 12V batteries
on the vehicle during cranking, as well as the charging system operation. Alternatively, contact a workshop as advised
above.
Automatic battery maintenance
The 30 minute float charge maintenance periods follow and alternate with the 30 minute test periods during which
there is no charge current. This “50% duty cycle” prevents loss of electrolyte in sealed batteries and minimizes
gradual loss of water from the electrolyte in batteries with filler caps, and thereby contributes significantly to
optimizing the service life of irregularly or seasonally used batteries. The circuit offers current to the battery within
a safe 13.6V voltage limit (“float charge”), allowing it to draw whatever small current is necessary to sustain it at
(or close to) full charge and compensate for any small electrical loads imposed by vehicle accessories or on-board
computer, or the natural gradual self-discharge of the battery itself.
NOTE: Maintaining a battery for extended periods: After activating the charger you should observe the LED
indications every few hours until the test result is displayed. If at any time the battery is hot to touch, disconnect it
from the charger and get it professionally tested using a BatteryMate
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or TestMate™ II electronic tester specifically
designed for that type of battery. At least once every two weeks, check that the connections between the charger and
battery are secure, and, in the case of batteries with filler caps on each cell, disconnect the battery from the charger,
check the level of the electrolyte and if necessary, top up the cells (with distilled water, NOT acid), then reconnect.
When handling batteries or in their vicinity, always take care to observe the SAFETY WARNINGS above.
Charging time
The time required for the OptiMate™3+ to complete a charge on a flat but not severely discharged and otherwise
undamaged battery is roughly equal to the battery’s Ah rating, so a 12Ah battery should take no more than about 12
hours to progress to the self-discharge check (§ 5). Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer.
NOTE: The total charging time of the above steps 4.1 and 4.2 is not limited.
If using the OptiMate
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3+ on a severely discharged automobile battery of larger capacity than the recommended rated
capacity range (2 to 35Ah), a full charge may require up to several days. In such cases, prolonged continuous charger
operation at maximum output and in warm ambient temperatures may cause the charger to become quite hot. For
best charger servie life, it is recommended that you switch off and allow the charger to cool thoroughly to room
temperature before reconnecting it to complete the charge.
Disconnection
Disconnect the OptiMate™ first from the AC mains supply and then from the battery. Always disconnect from the
AC mains before reconnecting to the same or another battery. Close the rubber cap on the eyelets connection lead
(SAE-71) if this is attached to the battery, to protect its 2-pole connector against dirt and damp while the OptiMate
disconnected.
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GUIDE RAPIDE – PANNEAU D’INFORMATION LED
12V
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3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
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5 5
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Tous les details sur LEDs ou programme dans le manuel – mêmes numéros
ENTRETIENTEST
ACTIVATION
DESULFATE
1. LED #1 - Marche. Cette LED confirme la présence d’alimentation AC vers le chargeur.
2. LED #2 polarités inverses – connexions erronées en sortie. Corriger pour activation.
3. Activation de circuit et récupération de batteries fortement déchargées
CHARGE
VERIF.
3.1 ACTIVATION - Si le V batterie est > 2V, la LED #3 s’allume brièvement pour confirmer l’activation.
Plupart des batteries : la LED #3 s’éteint de suite et la LED #4 s’allume.
3.2 RÉCUPÉRATION - pour batteries négligées ou « à plat ». La LED 3 reste allumée en fixe.
Si l’étape 3 n’a pas été fructueuse après 2h, l’étape 4 s’engage automatiquement.
4. Charge et vérification de charge
4.1 CHARGE : La LED #4 allumée en fixe indique l’étape de charge principale.
4.2 VÉRIFICATION : LA LED #4 clignote alors que le circuit vérifie le niveau de charge. Si la batterie requiert plus de
charge, le programme repasse en mode CHARGE. Plusieurs retours possibles. Les réversions font que la LED
#4 alterne de façon irrégulière entre un état fixe ou clignotant.
Si la LED# 4 a clignoté durant 30 minutes d’affilée (ou si les étapes 3 + 4 n’ont pas été achevées sous 48h),
l’étape 5 s’engage et un test de rétention de voltage commence.
5. 6. Tests de rétention et entretien de batterie – alternance toutes les 30 min.
5. Si batterie en bon état, la LED #5 clignote durant les 30 minutes de test. PAS DE COURANT DE CHARGE.
6. La LED # 6 (état fixe) peut remplacer la # 5 si le voltage de batterie chute durant le test.
Lisez les§ 6 dans le manuel si la LED 6 s’allume durant cette période.
Entretien - charge flottante sous voltage sûr pour prévenir toute décharge.
Durant les périodes d’entretien de 30 minutes, la LED #5 (ou #6) s’allume alors de façon fixe. La batterie prend le
courant nécessaire pour compenser les pertes et consommations.
Les périodes de test et d’entretien continuent d’alterner toutes les 1/2h jusqu’à déconnexion. Le résultat de test
est réactualisé à chaque fois.
GARANTIE LIMITÉE
TecMate North America, 22–1100 Invicta Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 2K9, consent la présente garantie
au premier client utilisateur de ce produit, sans possibilité de transfert. TecMate North America garantit ce chargeur
pendant deux ans à compter de la date d’achat au détail contre les défauts de composants ou d’assemblage. Le
cas échéant, le chargeur sera réparé ou remplacé à la discrétion du fabricant. L’acheteur doit expédier, à ses frais,
l’appareil ainsi qu’une preuve d’achat au fabricant ou à son représentant agréé. Cette garantie limitée devient nulle
si l’appareil est utilisé ou manipulé de façon inadéquate ou s’il a été réparé par toute personne physique ou morale
autre que le fabricant ou un représentant agréé. Le fabricant n’offre aucune autre garantie que la présente, et exclut
expressément toute garantie contre les dommages conséquentiels.
CECI EST LA SEULE GARANTIE EXPRESSÉMENT CONSENTIE PAR LE FABRICANT. CELUI-CI N’ASSUME ET N’AUTORISE
QUICONQUE A ASSUMER OU ETABLIR TOUTE AUTRE OBLIGATION LIÉE À CE PRODUIT, AUTRE QUE CETTE GARANTIE
LIMITÉE EXPRESSÉMENT CONSENTIE.
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