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2007/04/09
Media Number -SEBD9440-00 Publication Date -09/04/2007 Date Updated -09/04/2007

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Improved Battery Chargers For Gensets are Available {1406}

SMCS - 1406 Engine: 3306B (S/N: 8NS1-UP) 3406C (S/N: C2G1-UP; C5G1-UP; KPS1-UP; 9ES1-UP) 3406E (S/N: 8AZ1-UP) 3412 (S/N: 2WJ1-UP; 4BZ1-UP) 3412C (S/N: DJN1-UP; 9EP1-UP; TFT1-UP; BCW1-UP) 3456 (S/N: CCB1-UP; C1G1-UP; C3G1-UP; CAH1-UP; CBX1-UP) 3508 (S/N: 5PW1-UP) 3508B (S/N: 5KW1-UP) 3512 (S/N: 6WW1-UP) 3512B (S/N: FDE1-UP; 6GW1-UP) 3516 (S/N: 8TW1-UP) 3516B (S/N: 9AN1-UP; 8NW1-UP; FDX1-UP) C18 (S/N: G4C1-UP) G3406 (S/N: KAR1-UP) G3412 (S/N: KAP1-UP) G3512 (S/N: 7NJ1-UP) Power Module:

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PM3516 (S/N: BPD1-UP) New battery chargers are now available. The new battery charger is a direct replacement for genset applications that use vented, lead acid batteries. The improved battery chargers feature short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, current limiting, temperature compensation and and auto resetting electronic fuse in the DC output. Labels on the chargers also include a diagram in order to assist in troubleshooting. Some chargers of the chargers have additional features, see table1. Old part number 143-4495 260-1010 260-1011 267-1825 267-1826 149-7994
(1)

New part number 292-8006 292-8000 292-8003 292-8002 292-8005 290-4433

Table 1

Additional features (1) (1) (2)

(2)

Auto boost operation provides an increased output voltage when batteries are below a preset point. Once the batteries have reached the boost voltage, the charger reverts to float voltage. Terminals are also provided for manual boost initiation, which will time out after 2.5 hours in order to prevent damage to the battery. Built-in 20mm fuse on the AC input.

Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting points can help in fault finding. This will help avoid unnecessary replacementof a good battery charger. When testing in order to determine whether the battery charger is working. Follow the steps below. 1. Connect "charged" battery(s) in good condition to the charger. The charger will not produce it's rated output voltage if a battery is not connected. 2. Connect the correct mains voltage to the charger. 3. Observe the output DC volts to ensure the correct operation of the charger according to table 2. Charger part numbers 143-4495 / 292-8006 260-1010 / 292-8000 260-1011 / 292-8003 DC voltage 24V 12V 12V Table 2 Float voltage 27.2V 13.6V 13.6V Boost voltage -

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267-1825 / 292-8002 267-1826 / 292-8005 149-7994 / 290-4433

12V C/W Boost 12V C/W Boost 24V

13.6V 13.6V 27.6V

14.1V 14.1V -

1. If no battery is connected, all chargers will produce only half of their rated output voltage, except for P/N 149-7994 / 292-8006 which will not produce any ouput voltage. Connect battery(s) that are in good condition in order to ensure proper operation of the chargers. 2. If the battery(s) is/are not charged, the output voltage will be lower than that in Table 2. Charge the battery(s) and then test the charger again. It should then output its full float voltage. 3. For a fully charged battery, the charging current should be between 0.1% - 0.5% of battery AH rating. For example, using a 90AH battery, charging current should be between 0.09A 0.45A. 4. For a battery that is not fully charged, the charging current is recommended to be between a minimum of 25% of battery AH rating. For example, using a 90AH battery, the charging current should be between 4.5A - 23.5A, but will usually be limited by the rated output current of the battery charger. 5. When measuring the charging current, ensure that other standing loads are considered as well (for example, control panel module). 6. If battery voltage increases rapidly during charge and a minimum current or no current is measured, then the battery may have become sulphated and will not hold charge and may be unrecoverable. 7. Float battery chargers are not intended primarily for charging discharged batteries, but maintaining a full charge. Charge alternators may supply higher charging currents.
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