CRISTEC
2.2 Charger operation
2.2.1. Output voltage
The charger delivers a voltage suitable for recharging 1, 2 or 3 separate batteries.
All models are fitted with an output suitable for recharging the engine battery (BAT
D output).
2.2.2. Block diagram
2.2.3. Principle of operation
The CPS range of battery chargers are designed on the basis of a high frequency
switching converter which transforms the ac signal into a regulated, filtered dc
voltage suitable for charging accumulator batteries.
2.2.4. Detailed operation
After the initial selection of input mains, type of charge and setting of output
voltage, battery charger operation is entirely automatic.
2.2.4.1 Selector operation
Mains voltage selector
The charger is fitted with an external voltage selector enabling it to operate on 2
types of mains supply:
European mains supply: 230 Vac – 50/60 Hz
Other mains supplies (USA, etc....): 115 Vac – 50/60 Hz
CPS960DEA
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