Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1604 Curtis Computer
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M M A A N N U U A A L L MODEL 1604/1608 SWITCH MODE BA TTERY CHARGERS for Lead-Acid Batteries Before char ging, read instructions carefully!.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS R ead the Operating I nstructions carefully before using the Model 1604 or M odel 1608 charger . 1. WARNING – F ailure to install and operate the charger in accordance with these instructions may result in damage to the charger or injury to the operator .
CONTENTS 1. MODEL ENCODEMENT .............................. page 1 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS .................. page 2 3. INST ALL A TION .............................................. page 4 4. OPERA TION ..........................................
2 12V / 24V, 4A Chargers 12V, 8A Chargers 24V, 8A Chargers Nominal Operating Voltage 120VAC 230VAC 120VAC 230VAC 120VAC 230VAC Input Voltage (VAC) 90 - 132 180 - 264 90 - 132 180 - 264 105 - 132 210 - 264 Operating Frequency (Hz) 47 - 63 Input Current (A rms , max.
2.4 En vironmental O perating Range: -10˚C to + 50˚C S torage Range: -40˚C to + 85˚C H umidity: 95% RH (non-condensing) at 35˚C S hock: SAE J1378, 55g V ibration: 5g rms, 5-500 Hz, 2 hours per axis Pr otection: 1604CS: IP54 1604FV: IP31 (horizontal mounting) 1608FV: IP54 (Electronics) IP31 (F an) 2.
3 Flash Pattern Indication Y ellow on AC power pr esent Gr een on Charge complete Gr een blinking Charging Y ellow & Gr een on simultaneously Charger in standby mode Y ellow & Gr een blink sim.
4 OPERA TION 4.1. Charging the Battery N ote: If a DC output adapter is used, connect the adapter to the charger output connector prior to supplying AC pow er to the charger . 4.1.1 Ensure that the charger is either unplugged from A C power or is in standby mode.
Amp hour Capacity Amp hour Capacity is the storage capacity of the battery , as defined by the battery's manufacturer . Selecting the appropriate amp hour capacity determines the longest period of time the charger will charge before automatically shutting off.
F igure 1. End of Charge P rofile t t c V/I CV V I C Top Off Settings - Default setting: Off Charge prof ile with the T op Off settings enabled looks similar to the Equalize end of charge mode (End of char ge option 2).
F igure 3. Float P rofile F igure 2. End of Charge P rofile with Equalize F igure 4. F loat P rofile with Equalize t V t t c V/I CV I FV V/I CV t V t t c FV V/I CV F V C V I t FV CV V t c V/I I Cur ti.
6 5 TROUBLESHOO TING Problem Possible Causes & Solutions Lights do not turn on. N o power . Plug the unit in. No pow er . If the outlet is damaged, tr y another outlet on another circuit. Y ellow light blinks 1x Battery manufacturer’ s rated capacity may exceed charger's rating.
Specifications subject to change without notice © 2005 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 53031 REV F 7/05 is a registered trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 200 Kisco Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 • T el: (914) 666-2971 • FAX (914) 666-2188 www .
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