TecMate Optimate4 TM340 Mode D'emploi page 9

STEP 6
LED #4 : YELLOW
CHARGE
4
STEP 7 LED #4 : YELLOW
OPTIMIZE
4
STEP 8
LED #5
TEST after
charge
TEST
30m - 12h
7
STEP 9
LED #5 / 6 / 7
OptiMATE
'365'
7
MAINTAIN
For batteries with a good
state of health LED #5
(green) will remain on.
Exception: STD wet cell
batteries with filler caps
have a lower fully charged
voltage: LED #5 remains
on together with LED #6.
CHARGE CURRENT BAR: LEDs #8 -
DUAL PROGRAM : TO CHANGE FROM ONE PROGRAM TO ANOTHER:
1.
Disconnect the charger from AC supply.
2.
Attach the battery clip set to the charger and connect the negative clip directly to the positive clip.
3.
Re-connect the charger to AC supply.
4.
Observe the following LED indications:
LEDs #3,4,5,6 and 7 flash 12 times during selection of the alternate program (5x slow, 5x fast, 2x slow).
After the program change the following indications can be observed (with battery clips still connected together):
– Changed from CAN-bus to STANDARD : only the POWER LED#1 remains on.
– Changed from STANDARD to CAN-bus : LED #3 and LED #4 flash together at regular intervals with LED #8 immediately following.
5.
Disconnect the battery clips. OptiMate 4 is ready to charge a battery according to the selected program.
Engages if the battery state of charge was 50% or higher (as tested in
STEP 3) or once the battery has been sufficiently recovered during STEP 5.
A constant current of 1A up to a voltage of 14.2 -14.4V is delivered to the battery.
Engages when the voltage has reached 14.3V for the first time during
CHARGE mode.
Pulsed absorption: Current is delivered in pulses, varying between 0.2 and 1A and up to
a voltage of 14.2 - 14.4V, to bring the battery to full charge in the shortest possible
time. Verification: Once the current demand is less than 0.2A the charging voltage is
now limited at 13.6V whilst the battery's charge level is verified.
If the battery requires further charging the program will revert to pulsed absorption.
NOTE: Charge time is usually extended if there is higher than expected current draw
by connected circuitry or battery health is less than optimal.
For safety reasons there is an overall charge time limit of 48 hours for
STEP 4, 5, 6 and 7.
FLASHING
TEST after charge : Delivery of current to the battery is interrupted for
30 minutes** to allow the program to determine the battery's ability to
retain charge.
5
**
IF the result in STEP 3 was RED (LED #7) or RED & YELLOW (LED #6 & 7),
indicating a deep discharged battery, the voltage retention test is extended to 12
hours to confirm battery health.
The TEST result (indicated on LED # 5, 6, 7) is adjusted in real time according to
the measured battery voltage. Consult the table to match TEST LED indication to an
estimated state of charge percentage (SOC%).
AGM
STD
The TEST will be interrupted if LED #7 (red) lights. A significant problem exists if the
battery is unable to retain sufficient charge during this voltage retention test. More
information is provided in the section "NOTES ON TEST RESULTS".
ON
5
Float voltage setting: 13.6V
6
STD maintenance mode consists of 30 minute float charge periods followed by and
alternating with 30 minute 'rest' periods, during which there is no charge delivered.
This "50% duty cycle" prevents loss of electrolyte in sealed batteries and minimizes
gradual loss of water from the electrolyte in batteries with filler caps, and thereby
contributes significantly to optimizing the service life of irregularly or seasonally used
batteries.
During "float charge" a continuous LOW CURRENT PULSE IS DELIVERED TO PREVENT
SULFATION, further extending battery power and life.
Lights when pulsed or continuous current is delivered to the battery.
0 20 40
6
7 7
0 40 60
MAINTENANCE CHARGE: LED #5 / 6 / 7 steady on
according to state of charge measured during STEP 8.
60 80
5
6 6
80 100%
100%
5
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