Pro-Logix PL2545 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 8

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
MULTIPLE BATTERY COMPATIBILITY
The charger will properly charge a wide variety of battery types, including Conventional, Maintenance Free,
AGM, Spiral Wound, Gel Cell, Marine and Deep Cycle batteries.
SMART CLAMP TECHNOLOGY
The charger will send power to the output leads only when a proper battery connection is made.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION
Guards against reverse connections. When this protection mode is engage, the display will read
Reverse Polarity Detected and power will not be sent to the output cables/clamps until the reverse
condition is corrected.
BATTERY FAULT PROTECTION
Guards against excessively charging compromised batteries. When this protection mode is engaged, the
display will read Battery Error – Suspect Bad Battery and power will not be sent to the output cables/
clamps. Conditions that cause this error include: if the battery voltage does not rise appropriately during the
charging process (indicating a shorted cell) or if the maximum charge time has been exceeded.
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Guards against shorted connections. When this protection mode is engage, the display will read
Battery Error – Suspect Bad Battery and power will not be sent to the output cables/clamps.
OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Guards against charging errors where the charger is programmed to charge in a different voltage
than the detected voltage of the battery. When this protection mode is engage, the display will read
Charging Stopped – Voltage Error and power will not be sent to the output cables/clamps.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
Guards against overheat conditions within the charger. When this protection mode is engaged, the display
will read Overheat Condition Detected and power will not be sent to the output cables/clamps. Once the
charger cools down, it will resume charging.
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For the small batteries found in motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles and lawn tractors, always charge on
the lowest possible charge rate setting. It is not recommended to charge these smaller batteries at a high
charge rate – a low charge rate is most beneficial.
For large batteries found in cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, agricultural equipment and commercial vehicles,
higher charging rates are appropriate. Please always remember to reference the charging instructions on
the battery or the vehicle in which the battery is installed for specific charging requirements.
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For Conventional and Maintenance Free flooded (wet) batteries, the ideal Battery Type selection is "STD".
WARNING: This battery charger is designed to charge lead acid batteries. Using it to charge a lithium
battery will result in serious property damage and/or personal injury. Never charge a lithium battery with
a charger that does not have a specific setting for the exact type of lithium battery to be charged.
For batteries identified as AGM construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is "AGM".
For batteries identified as Gel Cell construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is "GEL".
For most Spiral Wound batteries, the best Battery Type selection is "AGM".
For batteries identified as Deep Cycle, determine the construction of the battery. Is it a wet cell battery or
CHOOSING THE CHARGING RATE
CHOOSING THE BATTERY TYPE