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3.6
Output Voltage Adjustments
The output voltage of the A36D charger is set to a default value, but should be adjusted to meet the battery
manufacturer recommendations. To adjust the Float and Equalize output voltage, refer to Section 3.4.1.1.
Adjustments are recommended to be made with no connections on the DC output terminals of the charger, but
can also be done with the battery connected. Output adjustments can be carefully made with the charger
energized until the desired voltage is achieved.
NOTES:
1.
When making output voltage adjustments with batteries connected, the immediate change will be reflected
on the output current and NOT the voltage due to the voltage difference between the output and the
batteries.
2.
In parallel systems, each charger MUST be isolated to properly perform output voltage adjustments.
Raising Output Voltage with Batteries Connected
Note the DC load prior to making adjustments. Increase the Float/Equalize output voltage setting via Settings
Menu as shown on Section 3.4.1.1. The output current will rise and gradually drop to its steady load current.
Meanwhile, the output voltage will slowly rise to its setpoint. Once steady, repeat incrementing the output voltage
setting until the desired setpoint is reached.
Lowering Output Voltage with Batteries Connected
Note the DC load prior to making adjustments. Decrease the Float/Equalize output voltage setting via Settings
Menu as shown on Section 3.4.1.1. The output current will drop and gradually rise to its steady load current.
Meanwhile, the output voltage will slowly lower to its setpoint. Once steady, repeat decrementing the output
voltage setting until the desired setpoint is reached.
NOTE:
Immediate change in voltage might not be seen due to the backfeed of the battery voltage when
performing adjustments.