3.4.3 Parallel operation
It is possible to connect up to 4 battery chargers of same model in parallel :
Step 1 :
Power wiring : -BAT, +BAT E, +BAT 2 et +BAT 1 outputs shall be connected between each other. DC
output wiring must be equipotential : same length and cable cross-section.
Step 2 :
Control wiring : the battery charger offers a receptable matching with connector Phoenix Contact MCV
1.5/4-ST-3.5, 4 circuits (reference 1840382). The cable employed must be insulated. It must be a multi-
conductor cable, section 1,5mm². Its length between two battery chargers must not exceed 1 meter.
The parallelisation cable and accessories are available as an option.
Step 3 :
Select a unique Master charger, the others are Slaves (see ID selection table, section 3.3.1) ;
Step 4 :
Verify that settings of battery chargers are similar (see settings selection table, section 3.3.2) ;
Step 5 :
Start the battery chargers : parallel control is automatic and active when « Com » led is blinking. (see
indicators, section 3.4.7).
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