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USER MANUAL
Phoenix Charger
12/30
12/50
24/16
24/25
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SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
General
• Review related documentation of this product to
familiarise yourself with safety markings and
instructions before you operate the equipment.
• This product has been designed and tested in
accordance with international standards. Only use
the equipment for the intended purpose of
application.
• WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. The
product is used in conjunction with a permanent
energy source (battery). Even if the equipment is
switched off, dangerous electrical voltages may
appear at the in- and/or output terminals. Always
disconnect AC power and battery before
maintaining or servicing the product.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) must be
installed in the AC supply circuit.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do
not remove the frontplate or operate the product
without the frontplate fitted. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
• Never use the product in locations where there is
danger of gas- or dust explosions. Consult your
supplier to ensure that the product is intended for
use in conjunction with the battery. Always apply
the battery manufacturer’s safety instructions.
• Caution: never carry heavy loads without
assistance.
• Explosive gases can be generated during
charging of a lead-acid battery. Prevent open
flame and sparks. Take care of sufficient
ventilation during charging.
• Never try to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
• The on/off switch at the front panel of this battery
charger does not isolate the main circuits.
• A double-pole switch with a minimum contact
distance of 3mm must be incorporated in the fixed
mains input wiring of the installation
Installation
• The installation of this product must be
performed by qualified personnel.
• Always refer to the installation section in the
operator’s manual before applying power to the
equipment.
• This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a
protective earthing terminal). An uninterruptible
safety earth ground must be provided at the AC
in/output terminals. An additional grounding point
is located at the outside of the product. Whenever
it is likely that the grounding protection has been
impaired, the product must be made inoperative
and secured against any unintended operation;
refer to qualified service personnel.
• Make sure that fuses and circuit breakers are
provided in the connecting wires. Never replace a
safety component by a different type. Consult the
manual for determining the correct component.
• Make sure that all cables and wiring in the
installation are anchored such that the conductors
are relieved from strain and twisting.
• Before applying power, verify that the available
power source matches the configuration settings
of the product as described in the manual.
• Ensure that the environmental conditions are
suitable for operation of the equipment. Never
operate the product in a wet or in a dusty
environment.
• Always allow enough free space around the
product for ventilation and make sure that
ventilation vents are not blocked.
• Be sure that the demanded power does not
exceed the capacity of the product.
• This device is a continuous duty automatic
charger for rechargeable open, sealed and gel
lead acid batteries (max. 12 x 2V cells)
• For supply connection use wires suitable for at
least 75°C (167°F).
• CAUTION: Replace defective cords or wires
immediately.
Transport and storage
• When storing or transporting the product make
certain that mains power and battery leads are
disconnected.
• No liability can be accepted for any transport
damage when equipment is shipped in nonoriginal packaging.
• Store the product in a dry location, storage
temperature must be between –20°C and 60°C.
• Refer to the battery manufacturer manual
concerning transport, storage, charging,
recharging and disposal of the battery.
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DESCRIPTION
Technology
The Phoenix Charger is a fully high-frequency
switched battery charger. The input is
electronically powerfactor corrected by the first
powerstage.
The next stage gives provision for galvanic
isolation and a perfect DC voltage at the output
terminals.
A very accurate charging state of the battery is
guaranteed because the charging process is
microcontroller regulated.
The internal electronic parts are protected against
moisture and dirt by means of a special coating,
which assures a long lifetime of your battery
charger.
Two high-capacity batteries and an additional lowcapacity battery can be charged with this charger.
Adaptive Charging
The new Phoenix Charger uses the Adaptive
Charging Characteristic. The Adaptive Charging
Characteristic distinguishes from other charging
characteristic on several topics. The main 3 topics
are Rapid Charging, Battery Safe Mode and All
Season Mode.
Generally speaking the Phoenix Charger will
adapt to the connected batteries.
Rapid charging
In the first stage, the bulk phase, of the charging
cycle the batteries are charged with higher current
then traditional charging methods. The bulk phase
will stop at the point where the battery voltage will
be 14,4V or 28,8V. From here the absorption
phase will start.
Based on the measured bulk time the length of the
absorption time will be calculated. For this the
charger micro-controller will monitor several
parameters of the battery.
BatterySafe mode
But what if your battery needs a higher absorption
voltage? The charger will gradually raise the
applied voltage to the battery until it reaches the
set absorption voltage. This phase we call the
BatterySafe Mode. It will safe your battery from
destruction by overcharging.
The Phoenix Charger is temperature
compensated. The charger will recalculate
different values based on the battery temperature.
All Season mode
For periods were you do not use your batteries
and the mains is applied to the charger, the
Phoenix Charger will reduce its float voltage. By
doing this we reduce the gassing in your battery
so they will not run dry after a longer period of not
using your battery.
To keep your batteries in shape the Phoenix
Charger will raise the applied voltage once a
week. This we call the repetitive absorption.
Operation
The battery charger charges the battery with a 3stage adaptive charging characteristic, see
specifications at the back for details. It can remain
connected to the battery continuously, without
increased gas formation, caused by overcharging,
taking place.
The charger can be used for different types of
batteries but the default settings are for
Sonnenschein A200 dryfit gel batteries. See
specifications for other pre-programmed battery
types.
For use with other types of batteries please
contact your battery supplier to inform you about
the right charging voltages. If necessary let the
Phoenix Charger be readjusted.
The full charging current of the Phoenix Charger is
divided in two main outputs.
An extra output with limited charge capacity is
available to charge a starter battery for example.
The charger is protected against short-circuit at
the outputs and too high ambient temperature.
Temperature sensor
The Phoenix Charger is factory shipped with a
temperature sensor. Its function is to measure the
battery temperature and adjust the charging
voltages accordingly. By this means superiour
charging is achieved and a longer lifetime of the
battery is assured.
Voltage sense
Using the Voltage sense connection will
compensate the battery cable loss.
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Controls
The Phoenix Charger will start charging by
switching it ON with the switch at the front panel.
One of the LED’s at the front will indicate the
progress of charge state:
Battery is less then 80%
charged.
Battery is approximately
charged for 80%. If Bulk LED
is illuminating as well the set
absorption voltage has not yet
been reached (Battery Safe
Mode).
Battery is fully charged and
will be kept charged with
trickle charge.
An output fuse is defective or
the ambient temperature of
the charger is too high.
The Phoenix Charger will stop charging by
switching it OFF with the switch at the front panel.
Equalize a traction set
This is done at a higher voltage than most DCequipment can handle so all consumer electronics
should be disconnected before equalizing the
battery.
• Put the charger in off position. Switch ON-OFF-
ON within 2 seconds.
• You’ll see all the LED’s flashing 5 times. After
the 5th time all LEDs illuminate in sequence:
• Bulk –switch OFF-ON when this LED lights up.
Now the charger increases its voltage up to 1 Volt
above Absorption voltage for a 12V model or 2
Volts for a 24V model. The maximum current in
this mode is limited to ¼ of the adjusted maximum
charge current. The charger will stay in this mode
for 1 hour and then switches to Float mode.
Equalizing will only work with an already charged
battery. If the battery voltage remains too low (see
specs) for > 60 seconds the charger switches to
Bulk mode and continues charging according
normal charging characteristic.
Force to Absorption mode for fixed time
In certain circumstances it can be desirable to
charge the battery occasionally with Absorption
voltage for a fixed time.
• Put the charger in off position. Switch ON-OFF-
ON within 2 seconds.
• You’ll see all the LED’s flashing 5 times. After
the 5th time a sequence starts:
• Bulk –wait.
• Absorption –switch OFF-ON when this LED
lights up.
Now the charger will stay in Absorption mode for
the default or adjusted fixed Absorption time.
Remote control
The Phoenix Charger can be remote controlled
optionally. With the Phoenix Charger Control all
indicators can be seen and additionally the
charging current. With this remote control it is
possible to temporarily limit the charging current.
This could be useful in case of a low current mains
connection in combination with other utility
equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
The output fuses are
defect
Return the product to your
dealer
Failure LED
illuminates
The ambient
temperature of the
charger is too high
Put the charger in a cool
and well ventilated
environment
The mains voltage is
not ok
Measure the mains voltage
and make it within specs
Charger does
not function
The input fuse is
defect
Return the product to your
dealer
A bad battery
connection
Check the battery
connections
The Absorption
voltage is wrongly
adjusted
The float voltage is
wrongly adjusted
Consult your battery
supplier and electrician and
have the charging voltage
adjusted
The battery capacity
is too large
Make sure the charger
matches the battery
capacity
The battery
doesn’t get fully
charged
The output fuses are
defect
Return the product to your
dealer
The Absorption
voltage is wrongly
adjusted
The float voltage is
wrongly adjusted
Consult your battery
supplier and electrician and
have the charging voltage
adjusted
A single battery cell
is defect
Replace the battery or the
defect cell
Too small a battery Consult your battery
supplier and electrician and
have the charging current
adjusted
The battery is
being
overcharged
The ambient
temperature of the
battery is too high
Consult your electrician and
let him connect a
temperature sensor
iiii on
onon
on
Failure
FailureFailure
Failure
Float
FloatFloat
Float
Absorpt
AbsorptAbsorpt
Absorpt
Bulk
BulkBulk
Bulk
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: Qualified personnel only
Location
The Phoenix Charger must be installed in a dry,
well-ventilated area.
Too high an ambient temperature has the
consequence of lower output, shorter life or a
complete shutdown of the Phoenix Charger.
The Phoenix Charger is suitable for floor and wall
mounting. However, for optimum cooling, a
vertical position is recommended. The cables
between the Phoenix Charger and the battery
must be kept as short as possible to minimise
cable losses.
Required tools and cables
• Socketdriver & socket 10 mm.
• Screwdriver no. 2.
• Crosshead screwdriver no. 2 phillips.
• Battery cables and external fuse:
Model Length 0 - 6 m Fuse
12/30 16 mm² 40 AT
12/50 25 mm² 60 AT
24/16 10 mm² 20 AT
24/25 16 mm² 30 AT
Cables longer then 6 m are not recommended.
Cable eyes with M6 holes should be used.
For supply connection use wires suitable for at
least 75°C (167°F).
CAUTION: Replace defective cords or wires
immediately.
Connection sequence
• Disconnect mains.
• Disconnect battery cables from the battery.
• Remove the frontplate.
• Remove carfuses if placed.
• Connect the housing of the charger to ground.
The housing is fitted with an M4 ground screw for
this purpose.
• Connect the accompanying temperature sensor
to the +T-sense and –T-sense and mount the M8
cable-eye to one of the battery clamps. The
connector is located on the front PCB.
• Voltage sense is recommended. Connect 0.75
mm² wires to +V-sense and –V-sense and use a 5
AT fuse near the battery for protection. The
connector is located on the front PCB.
• Connect the starter battery (if present) to the
Trickle-charge connector located near the minusoutput bolt. Use a 25 AT carfuse near the battery
for protection.
• If used, the Phoenix Charger Control panel can
be connected by means of a standard 8-pole
communication cable with 8-pole communication
connector. The maximum length is 100 m.
• Connect battery cables to the charger. Note that
there’s only one “minus”- output to connect both
battery minus poles. Use a fuse according the
table near the battery for protection.
• Connect battery cables to the battery.
• Watch if the POLARITY LED does NOT
illuminate.
• If it does reverse battery cables
• Put the car fuses in their sockets
• Connect the AC-in by means of a 3-core cable of
2.5 – 4 mm² flexible core to the AC-in terminal
block. Note that a real PE-connection is strictly
necessary.
• Replace the frontplate.
Phoenix Charger dimensions
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20AT
20AT
20AT
20AT
120Vac – 240Vac
Mains i n put
PHOENIX CHARGER CONTROL
PHOENIX CHARGER CONTROLPHOENIX CHARGER CONTROL
PHOENIX CHARGER CONTROL
BATTERY 1
BATTERY 2
STARTER
BA T TERY
PE earth connection N AC input : Neutral L AC input : Line
+ battery 1
+ battery 2
- battery
+ Trickle charge
-
Trickle charge
+ Voltage sense
-
Voltage sense
+ Temperature sense
-
Temperature sense
Remote
Connector
12/50: 60AT
12/30: 40AT
24/25: 30AT
24/16: 20AT
12/50: 60AT
12/30: 40AT
24/25: 30AT
24/16: 20AT
5AT
25AT
DOUBLE POLE
SWITCH & CIRCUIT
BREA KER
GROUND
POLARITY
<==>
CONNECTION DIAGRAM PHOENIX CHARGER
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Adjustments without remote panel
WARNING: Always check with your battery
supplier if the choosen charge characteristic is
suitable for your battery and application
• Remove the frontplate and disconnect battery
and Voltage sense and Temperature sense and
connect a digital voltmeter to – and +1 output.
Bulk-current
• While switching on keep both the pushbuttons ⇑
& ⇓ pushed.
• Release pushbuttons.
• Bulk LED is flashing alternately with Failure LED.
• Push ⇑ for up and ⇓ for down.
• Reading as follows:
Discard first digit of DVM then multiply by 10, i.e:
22.50V => ….2.50 => 25 Amps
15.00V => .....5.00 => 50 Amps
• Switch the charger Off to store.
Absorption and Float voltage
• While switching on keep the pushbutton ⇑
pushed for Absorption voltage and ⇓ for Floatvoltage.
• Release pushbuttons.
• Absorption or Float LED is flashing alternately
with Failure LED.
• Push ⇑ for up and ⇓ for down.
• Reading on voltmeter as is.
• Switch the charger Off to store.
• Please note that in adjust-mode the
Temperature sense compensation is not taken
into account.
Warning: If the charger is not switched Off
after an adjustment the new value will not be
stored but will remain on the outputs. After 4
hours the charger continues the normal
sequence with the old values. This can be
useful if a forced high voltage is wanted to get
some life in an assumed ‘dead’ battery.
Return to factory settings
• Switch the charger on.
• Keep the pushbutton ⇑ and/ or ⇓ pushed while
switching off.
• The factory settings are restored.
When ready
• Connect battery and if applicable Voltage sense
and Temperature sense.
• Replace the frontplate.
20AT
20AT
20AT
20AT
PE earth connection
N AC input : Neutral
L AC input : Lin e
+ battery 1
+ battery 2
- battery
+ Trickle charge
- Trickle charge
+ Voltage sense
- Voltage sense
+ Temperature sense
- Temperatu re sense
Remote
connector
<= =>
Adjusting maximum Bulk current
20AT
20AT
20AT
20AT
PE earth connection
N AC input : Neutral
L AC input : Line
+ battery 1
+ battery 2
- battery
+ Trickle charge
- Trickle charge
+ Voltage sense
- Voltage sense
+ Temperature sense
- Temperature sense
Remote
connector
<= =>
Adjusting Float voltage
20AT
20AT
20AT
20AT
PE earth connection
N AC input : Neutr al
L AC input : Line
+ battery 1
+ battery 2
- battery
+ Trickle charge
- Trickle charge
+ Voltage sense
- Voltage sense
+ Temperature sense
- Temperature sense
Remote
connector
<= =>
Adjusting Absorption voltage
20AT
20AT
20AT
20AT
PE earth connection
N AC input : Neutral
L AC input : Line
+ battery 1
+ battery 2
- battery
+ Trickle charge
- Trickle charge
+ Voltage sense
- Voltage sense
+ Temperature sense
- Temperature sense
Remote
connector
<= =>
Restoring defaults
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Adjustments with remote panel Phoenix
Charger Control
WARNING: Always check with your battery
supplier if the choosen charge characteristic
is suitable for your battery and application
• Remove the frontplate and connect the
Phoenix Charger Control panel to the 8-pin
modular jack.
• Disconnect battery, Voltage sense and
Temperature sense. A voltmeter is not required
but may be useful.
• While switching on keep one of the
pushbuttons ⇑ & ⇓ pushed.
• Release pushbutton.
• The adjust knob on the remote panel controls
the adjust-mode; the LED’s on the charger
correspond with the knob as follows:
knob adjust mode charger LED’s
0% not impl. Failure
10% Bulk FailureÙ Bulk
20% Absorption FailureÙ Absorption
30% Float FailureÙ Float
40% Rep. Abs. interval FailureÙ Abs./Float
50% Rep. Abs. time FailureÙ Bulk/Abs.
60% Max. Abs. time FailureÙ Bulk/Float
70% Characteristic FailureÙ Bulk/Abs./Float
80% Battery type Failure/Abs.Ù Float
90% not impl. Failure
100% not impl. Failure
• Push ⇑ for up and ⇓ for down.
• LED indicators on remote panel read the
value as follows:
LED flashing = 1 step
LED on = 2 steps
1 bar flashing = 9 steps
Left bar is [step x10], right bar is [step x1].
To read the Float and Absorption adjustment the
lowest value in the table has to be added:
12 V models 24V models
Bulk 0 – 50 A/30A;step 1A 0 – 25 A / 16 A; step 1 A
Abs 12.00 – 16.00 V;
step 0.1 V
24.00 – 32.00 V;
step 0.1 V
Float 12.00 – 16.00 V;
step 0.1 V
24.00 – 32.00 V;
step 0.1 V
Rep. Abs. int. 0 – 45 days; step 1 day ; def.= 7 days
Rep. Abs. time 0 – 72 qu. of an hour; step 1 qu.; def = 4 qu.
Max. Abs. time or
Fixed Abs. time
1 – 8 hrs ; default = 4 hrs.
Characteristic 1 = Fixed: Fixed Abs. time. default = 4 hrs.
Rep. Abs. int. default = 1 day
Rep. Abs. time. default = 2 qu.
2 = Adaptive
3 = Adaptive with BatterySafe mode (default)
Battery type
default = 1
Abs. Voltage Float Voltage /
Reduced Float
Max.Abs. time
0: User defined
1: Sonnenschein
Dryfit A200 gel
14.4 V 28.8 V 13.8 V/
13.0 V
27.6 V/
26.0 V
4 hrs.
2: Traction
(tubular plate)
15.0 V 30.0 V 13.8 V/
13.0 V
27.6 V/
26.0 V
6 hrs.
3: Semitraction1 14.4 V 28.8 V 14.0 V/
13.0 V
28.0 V/
26.0 V
5 hrs.
4: Victory
1
14.8 V 29.6 V 14.0 V/
13.0 V
28.0 V/
26.0 V
5 hrs.
12V
model
24V
model
12V
model
24V
model
• Turn the knob to another adjust-mode to store or
switch Off to escape.
• Switch Off and On to start normal charging
sequence.
• Replace the frontplate.
Warning: If the knob is not turned after an
adjustment the charger will not store this
adjustment. If the Float or Absorption voltage
was adjusted and the charger is not switched off
this voltage will remain on the outputs.
1
The optimum absorption voltage of flat plate lead acid batteries depends on mechanical and chemical properties. Batteries with high antimony
doping can general be charged with a lower absorption voltage than batteries with low antimony doping, like the Victory carbon fibre battery.
(See the book "Electricity on board" at www.victronenergy.com
)
30
Float voltage =
12+(1x1)+(4x0.2)= 13.8 volts (12V model)
24+(1x1)+(4x0.2)= 25.8 volts (24V model)
50
Repeated Absorption time =
4 quarters of an hour
70
Characteristic =
1. Fixed mode
40
Repeated Absorption interval
= 7 days
20
Absorption voltage =
12+(1x2)+(2x0.2)= 14.4 volts (12V model)
24+(1x2)+(2x0.2)= 26.4 volts (24V model)
60
Maximum Absorption time =
4 hrs.
80
Battery type =
1. Gel
10
Max. Bulk current =
25 amps
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After 4 hours the charger continues the
normal sequence with the old value. This
could be useful if a forced high voltage is
wanted to get some life in an assumed ‘dead’
battery.
Return to factory defaults
• Switch the charger on.
• Keep the pushbutton ⇑ and/ or ⇓ pushed while
switching off.
• The factory defaults are restored.
• Replace the frontplate.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 12/50 12/30 24/25 24/16
Nominal input voltage range 120 - 240 Vac
Absolute minimum working voltage 90 Vac
Absolute maximum working voltage 265 Vac
Frequency range 45 - 65 Hz
Maximum input current 4A/230 Vac
10A/120 Vac
Powerfactor (cos ϕ )
≈1
Input fuse 15 AT 6.3 x 32 mm
Absorption charge voltage default 14,4 Vdc 28,8 Vdc
Float charge voltage default 13,8 Vdc 27,6 Vdc
Adjustment range 12 - 16 Vdc 24 - 32 Vdc
50 Adc 30 Adc
25 Adc 16 Adc Bulk charge current shared
between output +1 and output +2
@ Vin=230Vac/Vout=12Vdc/Ta=25°C @ Vin=230Vac/Vout=24Vdc/Ta=25°C
Short circuit current 50 Adc 30Adc 25 Adc 16 Adc
Adjustment range 1 - 50 Adc 1 - 30 Adc 1 - 25 Adc 1 - 16 Adc
Maximum trickle charge current 4 Adc 4 Adc
Current/voltage stability ±1%
Output fuse 4x 20 A carfuse 2x 20 A carfuse
Battery leakage current when
charger is switched off
<2 mA
Recommended battery capacity 200 - 400 Ah 100 - 200 Ah 100 - 200 Ah 45 - 100 Ah
Environment
EMC EEC 89/336
Emission EN55014 (1993)
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
Immunity EN55104 (1995)
Safety EN60335-2-29 (1991)
Vibration IEC68-2-6 : 10 - 150 Hz / 1.0 G
Shock IEC68-2-29: 1000 times XYZ +/- 10 G / 16 ms
Operating temperature 0-40°C
Transport & storage temperature -20 - +60°C
Relative humidity max. 95% non condensing
Noise < 45 dB (A)
Ventilation Combined convection / forced-air
Connections
Mains connector connection block provision for 4 mm²
Output +1/+2 battery connection M6 bolts
Trickle charge connection connection block provision for 1.5 mm²
Earthing M4 screw
Temperature sensor connection block provision for 1.5 mm²
Voltage sense connection block provision for 1.5 mm²
Remote panel / RS485 RJ45 connector
Mechanical
Cabinet Aluminium IP21, RAL5012 (blue) epoxy coated
Size (h x w x d) 350 x 200 x 110 (mm)
Weight 3.8 kg
Weight including box 4.9 kg
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Charge current
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Time
Amps
Charge voltage
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Time
Volts
Figure 1: Adaptive charging:
Bulk-mode: Entered after a reset or if the battery voltage becomes 1.3V resp. 2.6V (for 12V and 24V
charger) lower than Float voltage. Constant current is applied until the battery has reached 14.4V
resp. 28.8V (for 12V and 24V charger, temperature compensated).
Battery Safe mode: The applied voltage to the battery is raised gradually until the set Absorption
voltage is reached. The Battery Safe Mode is part of the calculated absorption time.
Absorption-mode: Absorption voltage is applied until {actual-Bulk-Ah*5 / max.adjusted-Bulk-current}
(in hours) is reached. Usually {actual-Bulk-Ah*5} = {max.adjusted-Bulk-current * Bulk-hours *5}, but
the actual-Bulk-current can be limited by ambient temperature, or remote-control.The maximum time
in Absorption mode is the Maximum Absorption time set with control panel.
Float-mode: Float voltage is applied to keep the battery fully charged and to protect it against self
discharge. After one day of Float charge a reduced Float charge is applied. This is 13V resp. 26V
(for 12V and 24V charger, temperature compensated). This will limit water loss to a minimum when
the battery is stored for the winter season.
After an adjustable time (default = 7 days) the charger will enter Repeated Absorption-mode for an
adjustable time (default = 4 quarters ).
Bulk-hours Absorption time 1 day 7 days 7 days
Float reduced Float reduced Float
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
1 hour
Repeated Absorption
5 x Bulk-hours or
Max. Absorption time
Battery Safe
mode
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50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
90 110 120 132 150 170 187 230
Uin
Am ps
Figure 3: Maximum output current vs. input voltage:
Output voltage = 12.0V / 24.0V
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
15.0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Battery temperature
Volts
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Volts
Figure 2: Temperature compensation
Default output voltages for Float and Absorption are at 20°C. In adjust mode temperature
compensation does not apply.
Tamb = 25°C
Tamb = 40°C
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Default factory settings:
Repeated Absorption interval 7 days
Repeated Absorption time 4 quarters of an hour
Maximum Absorption time 4 hrs
1 = Fixed
Absorption time
Repeated Absorption interval
Repeated Absorption time
4 hrs
1 day
2 quarters
Characteristic: Default = 3
2 = Adaptive
3 = Adaptive with
Battery Safe Mode
Battery type: Default = 1 Abs. Voltage Float Voltage / Reduced Float Max.Abs.time
0:User defined
1: Sonnenschein Dryfit A200 Gel 14.4 V 28.8 V 13.8 V / 13.0V 27.6 V / 26.0V 4 hrs
2: Traction (Tubular plate) 15.0 V 30.0 V 13.8 V / 13.0V 27.6 V / 26.0V 6 hrs
3: Semitraction 14.4 V 28.8 V 14.0 V / 13.0V 28.0 V / 26.0V 5 hrs
4: Victory 14.8 V 29.6 V 14.0 V / 13.0V 28.0 V / 26.0V 5 hrs
12V
model
24V
model
12V
model
24V
model
Factory defaults can always be restored by your authorized Victron Energy dealer. Acting sequence is
described in the installation part of the manual.
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GB NL F D I DK ΕΛ N P E S Specs
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Victron Energy B.V.
The Netherlands
Phone : ** 31 36 535 97 00
Fax : ** 31 36 531 16 66
Customer support desk : ** 31 36 535 97 77
E-mail : sales@victronenergy.com
Internet site : http://www.victronenergy.com
Article Number : ISM010001000
Revision : rev01
Date : 26-03-02
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