THIS PORTION OF THE MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE OPTIMATE 7 BATTERY CHARGER. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME, BEFORE USING THE CHARGER, YOU READ AND EXACTLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Automatic charger for 12V lead-acid batteries
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
1. CAUTION : CLASS II APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND.
2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
5. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result
in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used make sure that :
a) pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b) the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and
c) the conductor wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specified in the table below.
AC INPUT RATING IN AMPERES
Equal to or greater than But less than
2A3A 25 (17.6)
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.Clean only with slightly moist,not wet, cloth.Do not use solvents.
10. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer
and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on
these products and on engine.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS.
a) Someone should be within range of your voice OR close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts or enters eye, flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
an eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical
part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
LENGTH OF CORD,
FEET (m)
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
AWG SIZE
OF CORD
18
18
14
SAFETY US & CAN
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12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,always remove grounded terminal from battery first.
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully
blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed glass
mat (AGM) batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge.
SAFETY US & CAN
Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle or battery user’s manual and BEFORE MAKING
f)
THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY YOU ARE GOING TO
CHARGE MATCHES THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CHARGER.
13. CHARGER LOCATION.
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above batterv being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface. Do not
place on plastic, leather or textile surface.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC
cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other, however should this happen no damage will result to
the charger circuit & the automatic charging programme will just reset to «start».
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d).
NOTE : This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the
battery has been inversely connected.
disconnect the battery clips, then reconnect correctly according to the instructions below.
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :
a) Position AC and DC cords so as to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan -blades, belts,pulleys,and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts.POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,
N,–) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis
(as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + )
ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,remove clip from vehicle chassis,and then
remove clip from battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE
(NEG,N, -) post.
This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the
b)
Set charger switches to off position and/or remove AC cord from electrical outlet,
battery has been inversely connected. The charger does not allow charge current unless a voltage of
at least 2V is sensed.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post of the battery.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure & break first connection
while as far away from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed & charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
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AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES.
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries. 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.
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
Protect your charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage.
danger.
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. Use the fixing holes provided in the
enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS: This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the
casing from above, or to light rainfall. 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, connectors or plugs,is not covered by warranty.
CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
1. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can be
safely and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the following
First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then
order:
connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and
fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.
3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the
battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the
connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important.
4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before
connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or
cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the
outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for example, with white
matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the battery, have the
battery professionally assessed.
5.If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer’s safety and operational instructions
carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.
PROCEEDING TO CHARGE:
CHARGING TIME : Charge time on a flat but otherwise undamaged battery: a 100Ah 12V should take no more than about 12
hours to progress to the self-discharge check. Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer, a full charge may not be
achieved within the 72 hour charge safety limit. In this case.
: The charge voltage is inversely regulated according to ambient temperature i.e. voltage is increased at lower temperature,
decreased at higher temperature. Adjustment: -0.004V / cell / °C above or below 20°C (68°F).
POWER ON: LED #1 - Confirms AC power supply to the charger.
HIGH and LOW intensity indication: The"POWER ON" LED #1 will indicate brightly when current is delivered to the battery.
The "POWER ON" LED #1 will reduce intensity to a low level to indicate low power "ECO" mode. This will occur if there is no battery
connected, or when a battery is connected and the program finds itself in the voltage retention test mode or the 'rest' periods of
Maintenance Charge mode.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION: LED #2 - Lights when the battery connections are incorrect. The charger is
protected so no damage will result, and the output will remain disabled until the connections are corrected.
Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors
electronically
SAFETY
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STEP 1
Low Volt
START -
Bat ≥ 0.5V
STEP 2
Pulse
wake up
STEP 3
TEST
before
charge
STEP 4
ADVANCED
SAVE
STEP 5
PULSE
SAVE
STEP 6
CHARGE
LED #8 FLASHING
7
8
TEST
TEST LEDs
6 : GREEN
7 : YELLOW
8 : RED
7
8
TEST
LED #3 : RED
3
LED #3 : RED
3
LED #4 : YELLOW
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STD: Battery voltage check - OptiMate 7 Ampmatic automatically activates
if connected battery voltage is at least 0.5 Volt.
Batteries measuring below 2 Volts at connection will proceed to
STEP 2 for 'Pulse wake up' that includes a battery short circuit test.
V
Batteries measuring 2 Volts or more will proceed directly to STEP 3.
Pulse wake up - LED #8 (red) flashing: OptiMate 7 Ampmatic is injecting a
test signal to see if the battery is recoverable.
Once the voltage holds above 2 Volts and no short circuit has been detected the
program will commence to STEP 3.
If flashing continues the following conditions may prevent the charge program from
progressing:
1) Vehicle circuitry remains connected to the battery.
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NOTE: If the battery under charge is in a low voltage or suphated state,
for the most effective charge and test results disconnect the battery
from the vehicle circuitry and then charge.
2) Battery has multiple short circuited cells. The battery has permanent damage and
should be replaced.
TEST LEDs #6/7/8 indicate the battery condition prior to charging. Consult the table
below to match TEST LED indication to an estimated state of charge percentage
(SOC%). Charging commences after 10 seconds.
0
6
Decisions made during the test:
Charge voltage during STEP 6 and 7 is adjusted according to the measured ambient
temperature.
STEP 7 OPTIMIZE minimum charge time is set according to the test result, varying
between 10 minutes for a battery with 80% or higher state of charge to 120 minutes for
a battery with 40% or less state of charge.
Severity of discharge is determined; a battery with 60% or more charge progresses
directly to STEP 6 where-as a severely discharged battery progresses to STEP 4 and 5.
Severely discharged batteries will undergo a longer test (up to 12 hours) during STEP 8.
Charge time: maximum 2 hours.
Output voltage increases to a maximum of 22V with current limited to 0.4A, but only if
no vehicle electronics have been detected, otherwise it moves directly to STEP 5.
IMPORTANT: Read section VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES below.
CHARGE TIME : min 15 minutes, max. 2 hours.
Current is delivered in pulses to prepare the battery to accept normal charge.
This step is particularly effective for recovery of factory activated / “hi-performance”
pure lead or cyclic cell AGM batteries.
The ampmatic™ charge current monitoring and control program automatically
determines the most efficient rate of charge current for the connected battery,
according to its state of charge, state of health, and electrical storage capacity.
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0
Engages if the battery was diagnosed as sulphated,
Engages if the battery state of charge was 40% or less OR
battery has sufficiently recovered during ADVANCED SAVE.
Engages if the battery state of charge was 50% or higher (as tested in
STEP 3) or once the battery has been sufficiently recovered during STEP 5.
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8
unable to accept or hold charge.
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6
7
80 100%604020AGM
6
100% 806040STD
6
STEP 7
OPTIMIZE
STEP 8
TEST after
charge
STEP 9
OPTIMATE
'365'
Maintenance
LED #5 : YELLOW
5
LED #6 FLASHING
6
TEST
LED #6 / 7 / 8 ON
6
7
8
TEST
For batteries with a good
state of health LED #6
(green) will remain on.
Exception: STD wet cell
batteries with filler caps
have a lower fully charged
voltage: LED #6 remains
on together with LED #7.
Engages when the voltage has reached 14.4V for the first time during
CHARGE mode.
The ampmatic™ current control program now delivers pulses of current to equalise
the individual cells within the battery and optimizes charge level.
Charging should complete within the minimum charge time set during STEP 3, but if
the battery requires further charging the program will extend OPTIMIZE mode up to a
maximum of 1/2 the charge time the battery remained in STEP 6.
NOTE: Charge time is usually extended if there is higher than expected current draw by
connected circuitry or battery health is less than optimal.
TIP: If the battery under charge was in a low voltage or suphated state, for the most
effective charge and test results disconnect the battery from the vehicle circuitry and
then charge.
For safety reasons there is an overall charge time limit of 72 hours for
STEP 4, 5 and 6.
TEST after charge : Delivery of current to the battery is interrupted for
30 minutes** to allow the program to determine the battery’s ability to
retain charge.
IF the result in STEP 3 was RED (LED #8) or RED & YELLOW (LED #7 & 8), indicating
**
a deep discharged battery) the voltage retention test is extended to 12 hours to confirm
battery health.
The TEST result (indicated on LED # 6, 7, 8) is adjusted in real time according to the
measured battery voltage.
0
7
8
0
The TEST will be interrupted if LED #8 (red) lights. A significant problem exists if the
battery is unable to retain sufficient charge during this voltage retention test. Consult
the table above to match TEST LED indication to an estimated state of charge
percentage (SOC%).
More information is provided in the section “NOTES ON TEST RESULTS”.
MAINTENANCE CHARGE: LED #6 / 7 / 8 steady on
Float voltage setting: 13.6V nominal at 20°C (68°F) The float voltage is inversely
regulated according to ambient temperature; i.e., voltage is increased at lower
temperature, decreased at higher temperature.
Adjustment: -0.004V / cell / °C above or below 20°C (68°F).
STD maintenance mode consists of 30 minute float charge periods followed by and
alternating with 30 minute ‘rest’ periods, during which there is no charge delivered.
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.
During “float charge” a continuous LOW CURRENT PULSE IS DELIVERED TO PREVENT
SULFATION, further extending battery power and life.
If the OptiMate senses the battery has lost charge the program will revert back to
CHARGE step.
according to state of charge measured during STEP 8.
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7
80 100%604020AGM
6
7
100% 806040STD
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VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES: If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulfated), remove from the vehicle or
equipment and inspect the battery before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt.
The charger’s TURBO recovery mode cannot engage if it senses that the battery is still connected to a 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 or equipment electronics will be damaged. Pay particularly close attention to the following 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 high current charging.
Monitor the battery temperature during the first hour, then hourly there-after. Check for unusual signs, such as bubbling or leaking
electrolyte, heightened activity in one cell compared to others, or hissing sounds. If at any time the battery is uncomfortably hot to touch or
you notice any unusual signs, DISCONNECT THE CHARGER IMMEDIATELY.
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NOTES ON TEST RESULTS:
1. For any test result other than green #6 (or green #6 and yellow #7 together if the battery is a STD type with filler caps), disconnect
the battery from the electrical system it supports, and reconnect the OptiMate. If a better test result is now obtained, this suggests
that the power losses are partly due to an electrical problem in the electrical system and not in the battery itself. If the poor result
persists, you are advised to take the battery to a professional service workshop equipped with professional equipment for a more
thorough investigation.
If the red LED #8 alone, or the yellow #7 and red LED #8 indicate together (or yellow LED alone for a sealed battery), a significant
2.
problem exists. The red / yellow+red LEDs mean 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 electrical system it supports, the red LED #8 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 being switched on while the charger is connected can also cause the battery voltage to dip significantly.
GOOD TEST RESULT, but the battery cannot deliver sufficient power: a) Permanent damage within the battery may be causing
3.
excessive self discharge that is not detected within the test period. Disconnect OptiMate from the battery. After at least 48 hours
reconnect and observe the result during the TEST BEFORE CHARGE. b) Long term vibration may have caused hairline cracks or poor
connections in inter cell connectors within the battery. A high loss of voltage occurs across such cracks or poor connections when
power demand is high (e.g. cranking the engine).
MAINTAINING A BATTERY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS: The OptiMate will maintain a battery whos basic condition is good,
for months at a time. 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.
ECO POWER SAVING MODE WHEN THE CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO AC SUPPLY:
The power converter switches to ECO mode when the charger is not connected to a battery resulting in a very low power draw of
less than 0.5W, equivalent to power consumption of 0.012 kWh per day. When a battery is connected to the charger power
consumption depends on the current demand of the battery and its connected vehicle / electronic circuitry. After the battery has
been charged and the charger is in long term maintenance charge mode (to keep the battery at 100% charge) the total power
consumption is estimated to be 0.024kWh or less per day.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate (International) SA, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, offers this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this
product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery charger for three 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 (see
NOTE), 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.
NOTE: Details at www.tecmate.com/warranty.
OptiMate 7 and the names of other battery care products mentioned in these instructions such as BatteryMate, TestMateand
TestMate mini, are registered trademarks of TecMate International NV.
WARRANTY in Canada, USA, Central America and South America:
TecMate North America, Oakville, ON, Canada, as a wholy owned subsidiary of TecMate International, assumes the
responsibility for product warranty in these regions.
More information on TecMate products can be found at www.tecmate.com.
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. CE MANUEL CONTIENT DES INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT DU
CHARGEUR OPTIMATE 7.
CHARGEUR AUTOMATIQUE POUR BATTERIES 12V PLOMB-ACIDE
NE CONVIENT PAS POUR LES BATTERIES NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OU NON RECHARGEABLES.
AVERTISSEMENT :
N’utiliser l’appareil qu’à l’intérieur. Ne pas exposer à la pluie ou à la neige. Appareil de Classe II.
a) CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. CE MANUEL CONTIENT DES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ ET
LE FONCTIONNEMENT.
b) IL EST DANGEREUX DE TRAVAILLER A PROXIMITÉ D’UNE BATTERIE AU PLOMB. LES BATTERIES PRODUISENT DES GAZ
EXPLOSIFS EN SERVICE NORMAL. IL EST AUSSI IMPORTANT DE TOUJOURS RELIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER LE
CHARGEUR ET DE LES SUIVRE À LA LETTRE.
c) POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D’EXPLOSION, LIRE CES INSTRUCTIONS ET CELLES QUI FIGURENT SUR LA BATTERIE.
d) NE JAMAIS FUMER PRÈS DE LA BATTERIE OU DU MOTEUR ET ÉVITER TOUTE ÉTINCELLE OU FLAMME NUE À PROXIMITÉ DE
CES DERNIERS.
e) UTILISER LE CHARGEUR POUR CHARGER UNE BATTERIE AU PLOMB UNIQUEMENT. CE CHARGEUR N’EST PAS CONÇU POUR
ALIMENTER UN RÉSEAU ÉLECTRIQUE TRÈS BASSE TENSION NI POUR CHARGER DES PILES SÈCHES. LE FAIT D’UTILISER LE
CHARGEUR POUR CHARGER DES PILES SÈCHES POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER L’ÉCLATEMENT DES PILES ET CAUSER DES BLESSURES
OU DES DOMMAGES.
f) NE JAMAIS CHARGER UNE BATTERIE GELÉE.
g) S’IL EST NÉCESSAIRE DE RETIRER LA BATTERIE DU VÉHICULE POUR LA CHARGER, TOUJOURS DÉBRANCHER LA BORNE DE
MISE À LA MASSE EN PREMIER. S’ASSURER QUE LE COURANT AUX ACCESSOIRES DU VÉHICULE EST COUPÉ AFIN D’ÉVITER LA
FORMATION D’UN ARC.
h) PRENDRE CONNAISSANCE DES MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION SPÉCIFIÉES PAR LE FABRICANT DE LA BATTERIE, P. EX., VÉRIFIER
S‘IL FAUT ENLEVER LES BOUCHONS DES CELLULES LORS DU CHARGEMENT DE LA BATTERIE, ET LES TAUX DE CHARGEMENT
RECOMMANDÉS.
i) SI LE CHARGEUR COMPORTE UN SÉLECTEUR DE TENSION DE SORTIE, CONSULTER LE MANUEL DE L’USAGER DE LA VOITURE
POUR DÉTERMINER LA TENSION DE LA BATTERIE ET POUR S’ASSURER QUE LA TENSION DE SORTIE EST APPROPRIÉE. SI LE
CHARGEUR N’EST PAS MUNI D’UN SÉLECTEUR, NE PAS UTILISER LE CHARGEUR À MOINS QUE LA TENSION DE LA BATTERIE NE
SOIT IDENTIQUE À LA TENSION DE SORTIE NOMINALE DU CHARGEUR.
j) NE JAMAIS PLACER LE CHARGEUR DIRECTEMENT SOUS LA BATTERIE À CHARGER OU AU-DESSUS DE CETTE DERNIÈRE. LES
GAZ OU LES FLUIDES QUI S’ÉCHAPPENT DE LA BATTERIE PEUVENT ENTRAÎNER LA CORROSION DU CHARGEUR OU
L’ENDOMMAGER. PLACER LE CHARGEUR AUSSI LOIN DE LA BATTERIE QUE LES CABLES C.C. LE PERMETTENT.
k) NE PAS FAIRE FONCTIONNER LE CHARGEUR DANS UN ESPACE CLOS ET/OU NE PAS GÊNER LA VENTILATION.
l) METTRE LES INTERRUPTEURS DU CHARGEUR HORS CIRCUIT ET RETIRER LE CORDON C.A. DE LA PRISE AVANT DE METTRE
ET D’ENLEVER LES PINCES DU CORDON C.C. S’ASSURER QUE LES PINCES NE SE TOUCHENT PAS.
m) SUIVRE LES ÉTAPES SUIVANTES LORSQUE LA BATTERIE SE TROUVE DANS LE VÉHICULE.
UNE ÉTINCELLE PRÈS DE LA BATTERIE POURRAIT PROVOQUER L’EXPLOSION DE CETTE DERNIÈRE. POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE
D’ÉTINCELLE À PROXIMITÉ DE LA BATTERIE :
(i) PLACER LES CORDONS C.A. ET C.C. DE MANIÈRE À ÉVITER QU’ILS SOIENT ENDOMMAGÉS PAR LE CAPOT,
UNE PORTIÈRE OU LES PIÈCES EN MOUVEMENT DU MOTEUR ;
(ii) FAIRE ATTENTION AUX PALES, AUX COURROIES ET AUX POULIES DU VENTILATEUR AINSI QU’À
TOUTE AUTRE PIÈCE SUSCEPTIBLE DE CAUSER DES BLESSURES ;
(iii) VÉRIFIER LA POLARITÉ DES BORNES DE LA BATTERIE. LE DIAMÈTRE DE LA BORNE POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) EST GÉNÉRALEMENT SUPÉRIEUR À CELUI DE LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) ;
(iv) DÉTERMINER QUELLE BORNE EST MISE À LA MASSE (RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS). SI LA BORNE
NÉGATIVE EST RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS (COMME DANS LA PLUPART DES CAS), VOIR LE POINT (v). SI LA
BORNE POSITIVE EST RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS, VOIR LE POINT (vi) ;
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(v) SI LA BORNE NÉGATIVE EST MISE À LA MASSE, RACCORDER LA PINCE POSITIVE (ROUGE) DU
CHARGEUR À LA BORNE POSITIVE (POS, P, +) NON MISE À LA MASSE DE LA BATTERIE. RACCORDER LA
PINCE NÉGATIVE (NOIRE) AU CHÂSSIS DU VÉHICULE OU AU MOTEUR, LOIN DE LA BATTERIE. NE PAS
RACCORDER LA PINCE AU CARBURATEUR, AUX CANALISATIONS D’ESSENCE NI AUX PIÈCES DE LA
CARROSSERIE EN TÔLE. RACCORDER À UNE PIÈCE DU CADRE OU DU MOTEUR EN TÔLE DE FORTE
ÉPAISSEUR ;
(vi) SI LA BORNE POSITIVE EST MISE À LA MASSE, RACCORDER LA PINCE NÉGATIVE (NOIRE) DU
CHARGEUR À LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) NON MISE À LA MASSE DE LA BATTERIE. RACCORDER
LA PINCE POSITIVE (ROUGE) AU CHÂSSIS DU VÉHICULE OU AU MOTEUR, LOIN DE LA BATTERIE. NE
PAS RACCORDER LA PINCE AU CARBURATEUR, AUX CANALISATIONS D’ESSENCE NI AUX PIÈCES DE LA
CARROSSERIE EN TÔLE. RACCORDER À UNE PIÈCE DU CADRE OU DU MOTEUR EN TÔLE DE FORTE ÉPAISSEUR ;
(vii) BRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION C.A. DU CHARGEUR ;
(viii) POUR INTERROMPRE L’ALIMENTATION DU CHARGEUR, METTRE LES INTERRUPTEURS HORS
CIRCUIT, RETIRER LE CORDON C.A. DE LA PRISE, ENLEVER LA PINCE RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS ET EN
SÉCURITÉ US & CAN
DERNIER LIEU CELLE RACCORDÉE À LA BATTERIE.
n) SUIVRE LES ÉTAPES SUIVANTES LORSQUE LA BATTERIE EST À L’EXTÉRIEUR DU VÉHICULE.
UNE ÉTINCELLE PRÈS DE LA BATTERIE POURRAIT PROVOQUER L’EXPLOSION DE CETTE DERNIÈRE. POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE
D’ÉTINCELLE À PROXIMITÉ DE LA BATTERIE :
(i) VÉRIFIER LA POLARITÉ DES BORNES DE LA BATTERIE. LE DIAMÈTRE DE LA BORNE POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) EST GÉNÉRALEMENT SUPÉRIEUR À CELUI DE LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) ;
(ii) RACCORDER UN CÂBLE DE BATTERIE ISOLÉ No 6 AWG MESURANT AU MOINS 60 CM DE
LONGUEUR À LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) ;
(iii) RACCORDER LA PINCE POSITIVE (ROUGE) À LA BORNE POSITIVE (POS, P, +) DE LA BATTERIE ;
(iv) SE PLACER ET TENIR L’EXTRÉMITÉ LIBRE DU CÂBLE AUSSI LOIN QUE POSSIBLE DE LA BATTERIE,
PUIS RACCORDER LA PINCE NÉGATIVE (NOIRE) DU CHARGEUR À L’EXTRÉMITÉ LIBRE DU CÂBLE ;
(v) NE PAS SE PLACER FACE À LA BATTERIE POUR EFFECTUER LE DERNIER RACCORDEMENT ;
(vi) RACCORDER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION C.A. DU CHARGEUR À LA PRISE ;
(vii) POUR INTERROMPRE L’ALIMENTATION DU CHARGEUR, METTRE LES INTERRUPTEURS HORS
CIRCUIT, RETIRER LE CORDON C.A. DE LA PRISE, ENLEVER LA PINCE RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS ET EN
DERNIER LIEU CELLE RACCORDÉE À LA BATTERIE. SE PLACER AUSSI LOIN QUE POSSIBLE DE LA BATTERIE
POUR DÉFAIRE LA PREMIÈRE CONNEXION.
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CHARGEUR AUTOMATIQUE À FONCTION DIAGNOSTIC POUR BATTERIES 12V PLOMB-ACIDE
NE CONVIENT PAS POUR LES BATTERIES NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OU NON RECHARGEABLES.
IMPORTANT : LIRE ENTIÈREMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS SUIVANTES AVANT D’UTILISER LE CHARGEUR
Cet appareil n'est pas destiné à être utilisé par des personnes (y compris des enfants) possédant des
capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales réduites, ou manquant d'expérience et de connaissance,
sauf si elles bénéficient d'une surveillance ou ont reçu des instructions concernant l'utilisation de
l'appareil d'une personne responsable de leur sécurité. Les enfants doivent faire l'objet d'une surveillance
pour s'assurer qu'ils ne jouent pas avec l'appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ et REMARQUES
flammes ou les étincelles à proximité
Avant d’établir ou de rompre les connexions de courant continu à la batterie, déconnecter l’alimentation secteur. L’acide des
batteries est un puissant corrosif. Porter des vêtements et lunettes protecteurs et éviter tout contact. En cas de contact accidentel,
laver immédiatement à l’eau et au savon. S’assurer que les bornes des batteries ne sont pas branlantes ; le cas échéant la batterie
doit subir une évaluation professionnelle. Si les bornes sont corrodées, nettoyer à l’aide d’une brosse de cuivre ; si elles sont
grasses ou sales, nettoyer à l’aide d’un torchon trempé dans du détergent. Utiliser uniquement le chargeur si les câbles et
connecteurs d’entrée et de sortie sont en bon état et non endommagés. Si le câble d’entrée est endommagé, il est essentiel de le
faire remplacer par le constructeur, son agent de service autorisé ou un atelier qualifié, pour éviter tout danger. Protéger le chargeur
contre les acides et fumées acides, l’humidité et un environnement humide, aussi bien durant l’usage que l’entreposage. Les dégâts
résultant de la corrosion, de l’oxydation ou de courts-circuits internes ne sont pas couverts par la garantie. Durant le chargement,
éloigner le chargeur de la batterie pour éviter la contamination par l’acide ou les vapeurs acides ou l’exposition à ceux-ci. En cas
d’utilisation horizontale, placer le chargeur sur une surface dure et plane, PAS en plastique, tissu ou cuir. Utiliser les trous de fixation
de la base pour fixer le chargeur sur toute surface verticale appropriée et solide.
.
: Les batteries émettent des GAZ EXPLOSIFS - il faut interdire les
EXPOSITION AUX LIQUIDES : Ce chargeur est conçu pour résister à l’exposition aux liquides qui tomberaient accidentellement
sur le boîtier, ou à une pluie légère. Une exposition prolongée à des liquides tombants ou à la pluie est à déconseiller. Une durée de
vie supérieure résultera d’une telle précaution. Une panne due à l’oxydation résultant d’une pénétration de liquide dans les
composants électroniques,bloc connecteurs ou fiches,ne sera pas couverte par la garantie.
BRANCHEMENT DU CHARGEUR A LA BATTERIE
1. Débranchez l'alimentation secteur avant d'effectuer un branchement CC/batterie ou de le débrancher.
2. Si vous chargez une batterie installée dans le véhicule avec les pinces pour batterie, avant les branchements, vérifiez d'abord
que les pinces pour batterie peuvent être positionnées en toute sécurité loin du câblage voisin, d'un tube métallique ou du
châssis. Respectez l'ordre qui suit : branchez d'abord la borne de la batterie non raccordée au châssis (normalement positive)
puis, branchez l'autre pince pour batterie (normalement négative) au châssis à un endroit bien éloigné de la batterie et du
conduit de carburant. Débranchez toujours dans l'ordre inverse.
3. Lorsque vous chargez une batterie hors du véhicule avec les pinces pour batterie, placez-la dans un endroit bien ventilé.
Branchez le chargeur à la batterie : La pince ROUGE sur la borne POSITIVE (POS, P ou +) et la pince NOIRE sur la borne
NÉGATIVE (NEG, N ou –).Vérifiez que les branchements sont bien fixés. Un bon contact est important.
4. Si la batterie est complètement déchargée (et probablement sulfatée), retirez-la du véhicule et inspectez la batterie
avant de brancher le chargeur pour une tentative de récupération. Vérifiez visuellement la batterie à la recherche de
défauts mécaniques tels qu'un gonflement ou un boîtier craquelé ou encore de signes de fuite d'électrolyte. Si la batterie
présente des bouchons de remplissage et que les plaques des cellules sont visibles de l'extérieur, examinez soigneusement la
batterie pour tenter de déterminer si certaines cellules semblent différentes des autres (par exemple, de la matière blanche
entre les plaques, les plaques qui entrent en contact). Si vous avez détecté des défauts mécaniques, ne chargez pas la batterie
et faites-la examiner par un professionnel.
5.Si la batterie est neuve, avant de brancher le chargeur, lisez attentivement les instructions d'utilisation et de sécurité fournies
par le fabricant de la batterie. Si besoin est, suivez attentivement et exactement les instructions relatives au remplissage de
l'acide.
COMMENCER LA CHARGE
TEMPS DE CHARGE : Le temps de charge d’une batterie déchargée mais non endommagée est légèrement inférieur à 25% de la
puissance nominale de la batterie en Ah, ce qui signifie qu’une batterie de 100Ah aurait besoin de moins de 12h pour aboutir à
l’essai de décharge. Ce temps peut être considérablement plus élevé pour les batteries profondément déchargées.
MARCHE : LED #1 - Confirme la présence d’alimentation AC vers le chargeur.
Indication d’intensité FORTE ou FAIBLE: la diode #1 « POWER ON » brillera fortement lorsque le courant est débité vers la batterie.
La diode #1 réduit son intensité à un niveau bas pour indiquer le mode d'énergie bas « ÉCO ». Cela se produit si aucune batterie
n'est branchée ou lorsqu'une batterie est branchée et que le programme se trouve en mode Test de conservation de la tension
initiale et étendue ou en mode Périodes de repos de la charge d'entretien.
PROTECTION POLARITÉ INVERSE : LED #2 - s’allume lorsque les connexions à la batterie sont erronnées. Le chargeur bénéficie
d’une protection électronique évitant l’endommagement, il n’y a aucun courant de sortie aussi longtemps que les connexions ne
sont pas corrigées.
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ÉTAPE1
Démarrage à
basse
tension (Bat
≥ 0,5 V)
STD : vérification de la tension de la batterie – le mode STD s’active si la
tension de la batterie connectée est d’au moins 0,5 V.
Les batteries pour lesquelles la mesure est inférieure à 2 Volts au moment de la
connexion, passeront à
ÉTAPE 2 pour y subir les «Pulsations de réactivation»; cette étape comporte un
V
test de mise en court-circuit de la batterie.
Les batteries pour lesquelles la mesure est de 2 Volts ou plus, passeront
directement à ÉTAPE 3.
ÉTAPE 2
Pulsations
de
réactivation
ÉTAPE 3
TEST
avant la
charge
ÉTAPE 4
RÉCUPÉRATION
Turbo
LED #8 CLIGNOTANT
6
7
8
TEST
LED TEST
Nº6: VERTE
Nº7: JAUNE
Nº8: ROUGE
6
7
8
TEST
LED #3 : ROUGE
3
Pulsations de réactivation - LED n°8 (rouge) clignotant: le dispositif
OptiMate 7 Ampmatic envoie un signal de test pour vérifier si la batterie est
récupérable.
Si la tension se maintient au-dessus de 2 volts, et si aucun court-circuit n'a été détecté,
le programme commencera à ÉTAPE 3. Si le clignotement se poursuit, les situations
suivantes peuvent empêcher le programme de charge de se poursuivre:
1) Une connexion subsiste entre le faisceau électrique du véhicule et la batterie.
REMARQUE: Si la batterie en charge se trouve dans un état de basse
tension ou un état sulfaté, déconnecter la batterie du faisceau électrique
du véhicule et la charger ensuite pour obtenir une charge optimale et
des résultats de test effectifs.
2) La batterie possède de multiples cellules en court-circuit. La batterie a subi des
dommages permanents et doit être remplacée.
LES LED TEST nº6/7/8 indiquent l'état de la batterie avant le début de la charge.
Reportez-vous au tableau ci-dessous ou à la page 2 pour obtenir les indications des
LED TEST qui correspondent à un pourcentage de l'état de charge estimé (% de l'état
de charge, SOC).
0
8
0
Décisions prises pendant l'essai:
La tension de charge pendant les ÉTAPES 6 et 7 est réglée en fonction de la mesure de
la température ambiante.
ÉTAPE 7 OPTIMISATION le temps de charge minimum du mode OPTIMISATION est
défini en fonction des résultats et varie de 10 min pour une batterie chargée à 80 % ou
plus d'état de charge à 120 min pour une batterie dont l'état de charge est de 40 % ou
moins.
L'importance de la décharge fait l'objet d'une détermination, une batterie dont la
charge est de 60% ou plus passe directement à ÉTAPE 6, tandis qu'une batterie
fortement déchargée passe à ÉTAPE 4 et 5. Les batteries fortement déchargées
subiront un test plus long (jusqu'à 12 heures) pendant ÉTAPE 8.
Se déclenche si la batterie s’avère sulfatée, incapable de recevoir
Temps de charge: 2heures maximum.
La tension de sortie augmente jusqu'à un maximum de 22V, avec un courant limité à
0,4A, mais uniquement si aucun composant électronique du véhicule n'a été détecté,
sinon elle passe à l'étape suivante. IMPORTANT: veuillez lire la section BATTERIES NON
ENTRETENUES TRÈS FAIBLES ci-dessous.
7
8
ou de maintenir la charge.
7
80 100%604020AGM
6
7
100% 806040STD
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