Projecta IC1500L User manual

INTELLI-CHARGE LITHIUM

12 VOLT, 5 STAGE SWITCHMODE

BATTERY CHARGER

P/No IC1500L

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future

reference.

WARNING

• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Prevent flames and

sparks. Provide adequate ventilation.

• Before charging, read the instructions.

• For indoor use. Do not expose to rain.

• For charging Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries ONLY.

• Disconnect the 240V mains supply before making or breaking the connections

to the battery.

• The battery charger must be plugged into an earthed socket-outlet.

• Connection to supply mains is to be in accordance with National wiring rules.

• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Never charge a frozen battery.

• If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use. It must be replaced or repaired by

a qualified person.

• Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate

surfaces. Store and charge in a suitable area.

• Ensure all vehicle accessories including lights, heaters, appliances etc are turned off

prior to charging.

• This charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FEATURES

5 STAGE AUTOMATIC CHARGING

This is a fully automatic battery charger with 5 charge stages.

Automatic charging protects your battery from being overcharged so you can leave the

charger connected to the battery indefinitely.

5 stage charging is a very comprehensive and accurate charging technique that gives

your battery longer life and better performance compared to using traditional chargers.

The 5 charge stages are:

Soft Start 1, Soft Start 2, Bulk, Absorption and Float.

VOLTAGE

CURRENT

(AMPS)

STAGE 1 2 4 53

SOFT START 1

Increases battery

life by gently

starting to charge

the battery

5% of bulk

SOFT START 2

Increases battery

life by gently

starting to charge

the battery 25%

of bulk

BULK CHARGE

Reduces charging

time by delivering

maximum charge

to set voltage

ABSORPTION

Ensures a full

charge to the

battery without

overcharging

FLOAT

Float charge

maintains the

battery at 100%

charge

Soft Start 1

This is a preliminary charge that is for heavily discharged batteries where the voltage is

between 2-8 Volts. Charge is limited to 5% of set current.

Soft Start 2

This is a preliminary charge that is for discharged batteries where the voltage is between

8-10 Volts. Charge is limited to 25% of set current.

Bulk (Constant Current)

The Bulk stage reduces charging time by charging the battery at the maximum rate

(constant current) to a set voltage, at which point the battery is approximately

80% charged.

Absorption (Constant Voltage)

The absorption stage charges the battery to 100% by adjusting the charge rate allowing

the battery to absorb more power.

Float

The Float stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without overcharging or

damaging the battery. This means the charger can be left connected to the battery

indefinitely.

ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATE

The charger’s output can be adjusted to suit the size of the battery for optimum

charging.

POWER SUPPLY

When Power Supply mode is selected, you can safely run an appliance or load from

your battery. An appliance can also be run directly from the battery clamps if required,

for example using the charger as a memory saver when disconnecting the battery

from the vehicle.

CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR

The CHARGING and FULLY CHARGED LEDs will illuminate and flash in various patterns

to indicate the different stages of charging. See below for flash patterns.

Soft Start 1 Soft Start 2 Bulk Absorption/ Float

Blue LED Charging

Green LED Full

Red LED Power

(Fast Flash)

Solid On: Normal

Flashing: Fault (See Faults & Errors, page 13)

(Slow Flash)

CHARGING LED: blue LED illuminates and flashes during charging process.

FULLY CHARGED LED: green LED illuminates (solid) when fully charged.

POLARITY PROTECTION

Prevents the output leads from sparking due to accidental reverse connection or short

circuit making the charger safer to use around batteries.

OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

If the temperature within the charger rises too high, the charger will begin to cool down

by turning on the fan, and if the temperature continues to rise it will begin reducing the

power output. If still unsuccessful, the charger will shutdown until it cools down.

SWITCHMODE TECHNOLOGY

Using the latest technology in battery chargers, switchmode chargers convert 240VAC

power to 12VDC power using electronic components unlike traditional battery chargers

that rely on heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be lightweight and compact

without sacrificing on performance.

COOLING FAN

The charger is fitted with a thermostatically controlled fan to cool onboard electronics

and maintain charging performance. The cooling fan will engage automatically when

there is a high load on the battery or there is sufficient heat build up.

REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY*

Control and monitor the charger’s performance from a remote control display, allowing

the charger to be flush or surface mounted out of the way and out of sight. The battery

charger and remote are synchronised for operation either locally or by remote.

*Available as a optional extra, not supplied with unit but can be purchased separately

(P/No. ICLREMOTE)

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

Decreases the charge voltage whilst charging during warmer weather and decreases the

charger current when the battery temperature is below 0 deg C, to protect the battery

and extend is life.

SPECIFICATIONS

P/No. IC1500L

Type 5 stage

Input (Nominal) 240VAC, 50Hz

Input Power 240W

Output Voltage 12V

Output Current 2, 4, 8, 15A

Minimum Start Voltage 2.0V

Back Drain 1mA (2mA with remote)

CHARGE CONTROL

Soft Start 1 Charge at 5% of set current, until the battery reaches 8.0V

Soft Start 2 Charge at 25% of set current, until the battery reaches 10.0V

Bulk Set current up to 14.5V

Absorption Constant voltage of 14.5V until current drops to the following set points:

2 Amp – 0.2A

4 Amp – 0.4A

8 Amp – 0.8A

15 Amp – 1.5A

Float 13.5V

POWER SUPPLY

Set Voltage 13.8V

Maximum Current 15A

BATTERY RANGE

Deep Cycle 4–150Ah

Types of Batteries Lithium Iron Phosphate

Size (mm) 222 x 61 x 108

Weight 1.54 kg

Thermostatically Controlled

Cooling Fan

LED Charge

Status Display

Indicates Power,

Charging and

Fully Charged

Mounting

Flange

Temperature

Compensation Probe

Adjustable

Charge Rate

Mode Button selects between

CHARGE & POWER

SUPPLY

LED’s display if

in CHARGE or

POWER SUPPLY

Power

Cord

DC Leads

222

108

AC Cord

Battery Clips

FOR LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERIES

REMOTE

TEMPERATURE

SENSOR

INTELLI-CHARGE

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1A – CONNECTION OUT OF THE VEHICLE

Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery post.

Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery post.

PWR SUPPLY

MODE

POWER ON

CHARGE CHARGING

FLOAT

15A

CHARGE

RATE

12V 15A 5-Stage

INTELLI-CHARGE

Connection out of vehicle

PWR SUPPLY

MODE

POWER ON

CHARGE CHARGING

FLOAT

15A

CHARGE

RATE

12V 15A 5-Stage

INTELLI-CHARGE

Connection in vehicle

(negatively earthed)

STEP 1B – CONNECTION IN VEHICLE

Determine if the vehicle is Positively (+) or Negatively (-) earthed. Negatively earthed

vehicles have a cable (usually black) from the Negative battery terminal to the vehicle’s

chassis.

Negatively earthed (most vehicles)

Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery terminal.

Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away

from the fuel line or moving parts.

Positively earthed

Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery terminal.

Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away from

the fuel line or moving parts.

PWR SUPPLY

MODE

POWER ON

CHARGE CHARGING

FLOAT

15A

CHARGE

RATE

12V 15A 5-Stage

INTELLI-CHARGE

Connection in vehicle

(positively earthed)

STEP 2 – REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL) & TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Connect the temperature sensor prior to turning on the charger this is required for

lithium charging to maximize life and performance of the battery. If you require the

remote control this is optional and must be fitted prior to turning on the power.

To install the remote, insert the data plug into the data socket at the rear of the battery

charger.

Cable length: 4.5 metres.

Warning: Ensure the cable is secured safely away from moving parts.

Installing Temperature Sensor

To install the temperature sensor, insert the plug into the temperature sensor socket at

the rear of the battery charger. Install the ring terminal to the negative battery terminal.

Cable length: 1.8 metres.

Warning: Ensure the cable is secured safely away from moving parts.

STEP 3 – CONNECT TO 240V MAINS POWER

Connect the battery charger to the 240V mains powered socket and turn on the mains

power.

STEP 4 – SET CHARGE RATE

The charge rate should be set according to the size of the battery. See the recommended

charge rates for various battery sizes in the table on the following page.

a. Press the CHARGE RATE or MODE button to enter setting mode.

b. Press the CHARGE RATE button until the desired setting is achieved.

ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATES: 12 VOLT BATTERIES

STEP 5 – CHARGE MODE

Press the CHARGE button.

STEP 6 – CHARGING

During the charge process, the CHARGING and FULLY CHARGED LED will flash various

patterns. This is normal and indicates the various charge stages. Refer to “How can I tell

what stage the battery charger is in” in the FAQ section, page 14.

When the FULLY CHARGED LED remains on, this is known as the float stage and the

charger can be left connected to the battery without over charging.

If the POWER LED is flashing, there is a fault; refer to “Fault Codes” explanation on

page 13 of this manual.

STEP 7 – DISCONNECTION

Ensure the 240V mains switch is turned off and the charger is disconnected from the

240V mains power.

Battery out of vehicle

Remove the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the battery.

Remove the RED lead (battery clip) from battery.

Battery in vehicle

Remove the chassis connection.

Remove the battery terminal connection.

Current setting C-2 C-10 Time

2A 4 20 2 – 10h

4A 8 40 2 – 10h

8A 16 80 2 – 10h

15A 30 150 2 – 10h

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