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8.
OPERATION
8.1.
CHARGING CONNECTIONS
8.1.1. Charging batteries connected to the vehicle
8.1.1.1. Before starting to charge the battery, make sure the power supply lead is NOT plugged into the mains supply.
8.1.1.2. Locate the vehicle's earthing point, which is normally connected to the negative battery terminal.
8.1.1.3. Charging a battery with negative earth, grounded to the vehicle's chassis:
• Connect the output lead with red clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with black clamp to the vehicle's earthing point, keeping it away from the battery and from the fuel pipes etc.
NOTE: If connecting to an older vehicle, it may be positively earthed, in which case the clamps need to be connected in reverse.
8.1.2. Charging batteries that are not connected to a vehicle
8.1.2.1. Before starting to charge the battery, make sure the power supply lead is NOT plugged into the mains supply.
8.1.2.2. Connect the output lead with red clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
8.1.2.3. Connect the output lead with black clamp to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
ATTENTION: Make sure both clamps of the output leads generate a suitable contact with their corresponding terminals.
8.2.
OPERATING THE BATTERY CHARGER
8.2.1. Once the output leads are connected to the battery, check that the positive lead is connected correctly to either the 12V or 24V
Connector on the charger as required. Then plug the power supply lead of the battery charger into the mains supply, making sure that
the voltage matches the nominal voltage of the battery charger (230V-50Hz); having done this, the charger will emit an acoustic signal
for ½ second and all the LED indicators on the control panel will switch on for 2 seconds, the digital display shows ----.
8.2.2. The battery charger is configured in Standby mode, for example: ON LED lit, Charge lit, Wet LED lit. The LEDs light up differently
based on the last program saved (see section 6.4. Saving Settings).
8.2.3. At this stage, with the battery charger in Standby mode, set the charging parameters suitable for the type of battery to be charged,
using the buttons on the control panel. The charging parameters selected are displayed by the corresponding LED, which switches on.
8.2.4. Settable charging parameters:
• Function key: Charge, Start, Supply, Recovery.
• Set Capacity key: Based on the capacity of the battery and on the work cycle, select:
- Charge 30Ah/90Ah: Charge for batteries with capacity from 30Ah to 90Ah.
- Charge 80Ah/200Ah:Charge for batteries with capacity from 90Ah to200Ah.
- Charge 200Ah/400Ah: Charge for batteries with capacity from 200Ah to 400Ah.
- Charge 4Ah/700Ah: Supports all batteries from a minimum capacity of 4Ah up to a maximum of 700Ah.
Adjust the output current from 0 up to the maximum supported by the operating mode currently selected on the
charger using the dial on the right of the panel.
• Type key: Depending on the construction/type of the battery, select: Wet or Agm/Spiral Cell.
8.2.5. Once the charging parameters haver been set, press the START/STOP key to start charging the battery. When the START/STOP and
CHARGING LEDs light up, the battery is being charged; the display will show the charging current and the voltage of the battery.
8.2.6. The CHARGING LED remains lit in phases "I" and "U0" whilst the battery is charging.
8.2.7. When the FULL LED switches on, it means that the battery is fully charged (100%) and the charger will switch to the maintenance
phase, keeping the state of efficiency of the battery constantly monitored so that it is always at an optimal level of charge. In this
charging phase, the appliance can be left connected to the battery for several months.
8.2.8. If you wish to end or interrupt the charging cycle, follow the end of charging instructions in section 7.4.
8.3.
INTENTIONAL INTERRUPTION OF THE CHARGING CYCLE
8.3.1. If you want to interrupt the battery charging cycle, simply press the START/STOP key; the corresponding LED will switch off to show
that the work cycle has ended. At this stage, it is recommended to disconnect the output leads from the battery terminals/earthing point.
8.3.2. Interruption of the Charging Cycle in the case of a Power Supply Cut
8.3.2.1. In the case of a mains power supply cut, the charger saves the work cycle that it was performing in order to restore it automatically
as soon as the power supply is restored.
8.3.2.2. This function is fundamental if the battery charger is used to charge batteries without the operator supervising the cycle; for
example, during very long charging cycles (charge maintenance) or when charging overnight (charges for vehicles that need to be
charged daily).
8.4.
END OF CHARGING
8.4.1. Once the battery is charged, unplug the power supply lead of the charger from the mains supply.
8.4.2. Disconnect the output lead with the black clamp from the negative terminal (-) of the battery or from the vehicle's earthing point.
8.4.3. Disconnect the output lead with the red clamp from the positive terminal (+) of the battery. Store clamps properly on the charger.
8.5.
STARTING A VEHICLE
8.5.1. Connect the charger to the vehicle as in section 7.1. and connect the charger to the mains supply as in 7.2.1.
8.5.2. Select Start and also the correct battery type and battery capacity using the selection buttons on the control panel.
8.5.3. Press the Start button and the Start LED will flash for a while (analysis), and then will remain on (fast charging). Engine starting can
now be attempted.
8.5.4. Attempt to start the engine - the scrolling message START appears on the display - if the engine doesn't start within 5 seconds,
stop cranking the engine and wait for 120 seconds before attempting again. A maximum of 5 cycles of starting/resting is OK, before
a longer rest period is needed before attempting again. This is important as the charger needs a cooling down period.
8.5.5. REMOTE START CONTROL BUTTON
8.5.5.1. By pressing the remote start remote control button, the start function can be enabled, even if charge mode is in operation. In this
way the vehicle can be started without having to stop the charging process.
8.5.5.2. Press the remote start remote control button and the display will show START, at this point the vehicle can be started.
8.5.5.3. The starter will deliver maximum starting power only when the ignition key is turned.
8.5.5.4. During the start-up phase, the battery charger will keep the voltage and current under control.
8.5.6. When the engine starts, switch off the charger and remove the clamps from the battery in the order as in section 7.4. Above.
© Jack Sealey Limited
Original Language Version
ECS650.V2 Issue 2 (3) 16/01/24
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