PowerTech MB3910, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 10 Step Intelligent Lead Acid and Lithium Battery Charger MB3910 ...

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Page 3: ...ion 9 Disconnecting 9 Select Charging Mode 9 Memory Function Reset 10 Switching Between Modes 10 Automatic Detection of Battery 11 Recover 12V Mode 12 12V Automotive Lead acid Battery Mode 12 24V Truck Lead acid Battery Mode 13 Lithium 12 8V Mode 13 AGM 12V Mode 14 Jump Charge Mode 14 SMPS 13 6V Mode 15 Special Functions 16 Cleaning and Maintenance 17 ...

Page 4: ...of 30 200 Ah You can also used it to regenerate completely discharged batteries The battery charger has protective circuits to prevent sparking and overheating Any incorrect or improper use leads to loss of the warranty The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage s arising out of usage that is contrary to the instructions laid down The appliance is not meant for commercial use INTRODUCTION...

Page 5: ... LITHIUM 12 8V 12 8V 4 cells LiFePO4 15A 10 Mode 8 JUMP CHARGE 12V 20A A Charging battery level 1 bar 20 2 bars 40 3 bars 60 4 bars 80 5 bars 90 Stops flashing fully charged B VOLT The current voltage of connected battery C AMP The charging current when mode is selected D If flashing Battery is not connected E Numbers Shows value of the current and voltage F If flashing Battery Fault G If flashing...

Page 6: ... for SMPS Charging current 15 A 10 7 5 A 10 5 0 A 10 Battery type 12V lead acid battery 50Ah 400Ah 24V lead acid battery 25 Ah 200Ah Lithium 12 8V 4 cells LiFePO4 capacity of 30 200Ah Housing protection type IP 65 dust proof water proof Safety class II Reverse current is the current used by the charging station battery when no mains current is connected Check the appliance and all accessories for ...

Page 7: ...onnect the battery charger from the mains before you make or break the connections to the battery 1 First connect the positive clamp to the positive terminal of the battery then connect the other clamp to the vehicle chassis at a point away from the battery and the fuel line After this is done you can connect the battery charger to the mains 2 After charging disconnect the battery charger from the...

Page 8: ... Oxyhydrogen gas is an explosive mixture of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen The result is the so called oxyhydrogen reaction upon contact with open fire flames embers or sparks Carry out the charging or discharging procedure in a well ventilated room protected from the weather Make sure that there are no sources of open fire flames embers or sparks in the vicinity when charging or discharging batterie...

Page 9: ...cturer s parts with the battery charger Do not allow any objects to cover the battery charger Otherwise the device could be damaged Protect the electrical contacts of the battery against short circuiting Use the battery charger only for charging and maintenance charging of undamaged 6 V 12 V lead batteries wet cell or gel electrolyte Otherwise damage to property could occur Do not use the battery ...

Page 10: ...hase charging strategy as follows Step 1 Check Checks the battery voltage to make sure battery connections are good and the battery is in a stable condition before beginning the charge process Step 2 Recovery Initializes the Recovery process if needed for deeply discharged or sulfated desulfation batteries by pulsing small amounts of current Step 3 Soft Start Slow charge and protect for deeply dis...

Page 11: ... and 27 2V 24V and then discontinues the charge cycle The cycle between Trickle and Maintenance is repeated indefinitely to keep the battery at full charge without overcharging The battery charger can be left connected indefinitely WARNING Before you carry out any work on the battery charger always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket WARNING DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER OF DAMAGE TO PRO...

Page 12: ...s a special function for reusing an empty battery or rechargeable battery You can recharge an empty battery rechargeable battery Safe charging is ensured by means of a protection function against incorrect connection and short circuiting Due to the installed electronics the charging station does not begin operation directly after connecting the battery but only starts after a charging mode has bee...

Page 13: ...nd then repeats the cycle The device switches between charging modes in the following order for 24V battery Standby MODE 1 MODE 1 3 and then repeats the cycle Long press 3 sec the MODE selection button the appropriate number of times The device switches between charging modes in the following order Standby MODE 4 AGM 12V MODE 7 LITHIUM 12 8V MODE 5 RECOVER 12V then repeats the cycle NOTE MODE 7 LI...

Page 14: ...g capacity has been reached the charging current is reduced This ensures a gentle and best possible charging up to the battery s maximum capacity 12 V Battery If the battery voltage is between 2 0 and 14 0 V the battery is identified as a 12 V battery By pressing the MODE key the 12 V charging program is started 24 V battery If a battery voltage of between 14 0 V and 21 V is measured this indicate...

Page 15: ... and will stop flashing The device now switches automatically into maintenance charging mode The battery voltage has not risen to 12V within 4 hours The error message appears and flashing on the display and returning to the standby mode OR MODES 14 5V 15A 14 7V 15A This mode is mainly suitable for charging 12V lead acid batteries with a capacity greater than 50 Ah Press the MODE selection button t...

Page 16: ... fully charged the battery icon should be full and will stop flashing The device now switches automatically into maintenance charging mode Long press 3sec the MODE selection button if the measured voltage is between 11 6 V and 13 8 V the battery is identified as a Lithium 12 8V 4 cells LiFePO4 to activate LITHIUM 12 8V mode Then if you do not take any further action the electronic system will auto...

Page 17: ... with the LCD display will flash at with a current of 15A If the process runs without any problems the LCD display will show the battery charging bars will start flashing until the battery is charged When the battery is fully charged the battery icon should be full and will stop flashing The device now switches automatically into maintenance charging mode To operate JumpCharge the charger must be ...

Page 18: ...on button at no battery connected status after doing so the corresponding LCD display SMPS 13 6V lights up Then if you do not take any further action the electronic system will automatically start the power supply output process as adaptor function together with the LCD display the output is 13 6V DC 5 0A NOTE DO NOT short circuit the output terminals after the MODE SMPS 13 6V has started ...

Page 19: ...during charging the power output is automatically reduced This protects the appliance from damage Trickle charging Once the battery has been fully charged the charger automatically changes to trickle charging Depending on the measured voltage the charging is interrupted or the battery is maintained in a fully charged condition with low voltage currents 1 3A or 0 9A 0 08A NOTE a battery can remain ...

Page 20: ...AUTION Disconnect from mains prior to carrying out any cleaning work Danger of electrocution Never immerse the charger in water as entering water can damage the charger When necessary clean charger with a soft dry lint free cloth Only when heavily soiled use a damp well wrung out cloth and mild non abrasive cleaning agent After cleaning thoroughly dry charger ...