akkuteam VAS 5906A User manual

Operang Manual
Baery Charger
VAS 5906A EN
Theodor-Heuss-Straße 4
D-37412 Herzberg am Harz
Germany
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introducon 5
Safety informaons 5
Safety informaons explanaon 5
General remarks 6
Ulisaon in accordance with "intended purpose" 6
Environmental condions 7
Mains connecon 7
Risks from mains current and charging current 7
Risks from acid, gases and vapours 8
General informaons regarding the handling of baeries 8
Protecng yourself and others 9
Safety measures during normal mode 9
EMC device classicaons 10
EMC measures 10
Data protecon 10
Maintenance and repair 10
Guarantee and liability 11
Safety inspecon 11
Safety marking 12
Disposal 12
Copyright 12
General informaons 13
Principle 13
Device concept 13
Warning noces axed to the device 14
Before commissioning 15
Safety 15
Ulisaon in accordance with "intended purpose" 15
Mains connecon 15
Safety strategy - standard protecve features 16
Control elements and connecons 17
General 17
Control panel 17
Plugging in opons 18
Connecons housing boom 18
Connecons housing top 18
Assembling edge protecon 18
Assembly 19

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Charging the baery 20
Starng charging 20
Charging 21
Finishing charging 21
Interrupng charging 22
Stopping charging 22
Restarng charging 22
Troubleshoong 22
Safety 22
Protecve devices tripping 23
Characteriscs 24
Safety 24
Characteriscs 24
Technical data 25
Electrical data input 25
Electrical data output 25
Mechanical data 25
Environmental condions 25
Standards 26
Eqipment 26
Service 26
Warranty 27

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DANGER!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
NOTE!
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Indicates ps for correct operaon and other parcularly
useful informaon. It does not indicate a potenally damaging or
dangerous situaon.
If you see one of the symbols shown in the "Safety regulaons" chapter,
you should pay parcular aenon.
Safety informaons
"WARNING!" Indicates a possibly dangerous situaon. If it is
not avoided, death or serious injury may result.
"CAUTION!" Indicates a situation where damage or injury
could occur. If it is not avoided, minor injury and/or damage
to property may result.
"DANGER!" Idenes an immediately-threatening hazard. If
it is not avoided, death or serious injuries will result.
"NOTE!" Indicates a risk of awed results and possible
damage to the equipment.
General
remarks
The charger is manufactured in line with the latest state of
the art and according to recognised safety standards. If used
incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause
– injury or death to the user or a third party,
– damage to the charger and other material assets belonging to
the operator,
– inecient operaon of the charger.
All persons involved in commissioning, operang, maintaining
and servicing the charger must
– be suitably qualied,
– have knowledge of and experience in dealing with chargers
and baeries and
– read and follow these operang instrucons carefully.
The operang instrucons must always be at hand wherever the
charger is being used. In addion to the operang instrucons,
aenon must also be paid to any generally applicable and local
regulaons regarding accident prevenon and environmental
protecon.

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General
remarks
(connuaon)
All safety and danger noces on the charger
– must be kept in a legible state.
– must not be damaged/marked.
– must not be removed.
– must not be covered, pasted or painted over.
For the locaon of the safety and danger noces on the charger,
refer to „General remarks“ in the charger operang instrucons.
Before switching on the charger, remove any faults that could
compromise safety.
Your personal safety is at stake!
Ulisaon in
accordance
with
"intended
purpose"
The charger is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose.
Ulisaon for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall
be deemed to be "not in accordance with the intended purpose".
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, inadequate or
incorrect results arising out of such misuse.
Ulisaon in accordance with the "intended purpose" also
comprises
– carefully reading and obeying all operang instrucons and
safety and danger noces.
– performing all spulated inspecon and servicing work.
– following all instrucons from the baery and vehicle
manufacturers.

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Environmental
condions
Operaon and/or storage of the charger outside the spulated
area will be deemed as "not in accordance with the intended
purpose". The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage
resulng from such improper use.
For exact informaon on permied environmental condions,
please refer to the "Technical data" in the operang instrucons.
Mains
connecon
High-performance devices can aect the quality of the mains
power due to their current-input.
This may aect a number of types of device in terms of:
– connecon restricons.
– criteria with regard to maximum permissible mains
impedance. *)
– criteria with regard to minimum short-circuit power
requirement. *)
*) At the interface with the public mains network.
See Technical Data
In this case, the plant operator or the person using the device
should check whether or not the device is allowed to be connect-
ed, where appropriate through discussion with the power supply
company.
Risks from
mains current
and charging
current
Anyone working with chargers exposes themselves to numerous
risks e.g.:
– risk of death by electrocuon from mains current and
charging current.
– hazardous electromagnec elds, which can risk the lives of
those using cardiac pacemakers.
An electric shock can be fatal. Every electric shock is potenally
life threatening. To avoid electric shocks while using the charger:
– do not touch any live parts inside or on the outside of the
charger.
– under no circumstances touch the baery poles.
– do not short-circuit the charger lead or charging terminals.
All cables and leads must be complete, undamaged, insulated
and adequately dimensioned. Loose connecons, scorched,
damaged or inadequately dimensioned cables and leads must be
immediately repaired by authorised personnel.

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Risks from
acid, gases
and vapours
Baeries contain acid which is harmful to the eyes and skin.
During charging, gases and vapours are released that can harm
health and are highly explosive in certain circumstances.
– Only use the chargers in well venlated areas to prevent the
accumulaon of explosive gases. Baery compartments are
not deemed to be hazardous areas provided that a concentra-
on of hydrogen of less than 4 % can be guaranteed by the use
of natural or forced venlaon.
– Maintain a distance of at least 0.5 m between baery and
charger during the charging procedure. Possible sources of
ignion, such as re and naked lights, must be kept away from
the baery.
– The baery connecon (e.g. charging terminals) must not be
disconnected for any reason during charging.
– On no account inhale any of the gases and vapours released
– Make sure the area is well venlated.
– To prevent short circuits, do not place any tools or conducve
metals on the baery.
– Baery acid must not get into the eyes, onto the skin or
clothes. Wear protecve goggles and suitable protecve
clothing. Rinse any acid splashes thoroughly with clean water,
seek medical advice if necessary.
General
informaons
regarding the
handling of
baeries
– Protect baeries from dirt and mechanical damage.
– Store charged baeries in a cool place. Self-discharge is kept to
a minimum at approx. + 2 °C (35.6 °F).
– Every week, perform a visual check to ensure that the acid
(electrolyte) level in the baery is at the max. mark.
– If any of the following occurs, do not start the machine (or stop
immediately if already in use) and have the baery checked by
an authorised workshop:
– uneven acid levels and/or high water consumpon in
individual cells caused by a possible fault.
– overheang of the baery (over 55 °C/131 °F).

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EN
Protecng
yourself and
others
While the charger is in operaon, keep all persons, especially
children, out of the working area. If, however, there are people in
the vicinity,
– warn them about all the dangers (hazardous acids and gases,
danger from mains and charging current, etc),
– provide suitable protecve equipment.
Before leaving the work area, ensure that no-one or nothing can
come to any harm in your absence.
Safety
measures in
normal mode
– Chargers with PE conductors must only be operated on a mains
supply with a PE conductor and a socket with an earth contact.
If the charger is operated on a mains without a PE conductor
or in a socket without an earth contact, this will be deemed to
be gross negligence. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
any damage resulng from such improper use.
– Only operate the charger in accordance with the degree of
protecon shown on the rang plate.
– Under no circumstances operate the charger if there is any
evidence of damage.
– Ensure that the cooling air can enter and exit unhindered
through the air ducts on the charger.
– Have the mains and charger supply checked regularly by a
qualied electrician to ensure the PE conductors are funcon-
ing properly.
– Any safety devices and components that are not funconing
properly or are in an imperfect condion must be repaired by
an qualied technician before switching on the charger.
– Never bypass or disable protecon devices.
– Aer installaon, a freely accessible mains plug will be
required.

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EMC device
classicaons
Devices with emission class A:
– are only designed for use in an industrial seng.
– can cause conducted and emied interference in other areas.
Devices with emission class B:
– sasfy the emissions criteria for residenal and industrial
areas. This also applies to residenal areas in which power is
supplied from the public low-voltage grid.
EMC device classicaon as per the rang plate or technical
specicaons.
EMC
measures
In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard
limit values for emissions, it may aect the applicaon area for
which it was designed (e.g. when there is sensive equipment at
the same locaon, or if the site where the device is installed is
close to either radio or television receivers). If this is the case,
then the operator is obliged to take appropriate acon to recfy
the situaon
Data
protecon
The user is responsible for the safekeeping of any changes made
to the factory sengs. The manufacturer accepts no liability for
any deleted personal sengs.
Maintenance
and repair
Under normal operang condions the charger requires only a
minimum of care and maintenance. However, it is vital to observe
some important points to ensure it remains in a usable condion
for many years.
– Before switching on, always check the mains plug and cable,
and charger leads/charging terminals for any signs of damage.
– If the surface of the charger housing is dirty, clean with a so
cloth and solvent-free cleaning agent only.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by
authorised personnel. Use only original replacement and wearing
parts (also applies to standard parts). It is impossible to guarantee
that bought-in parts are designed and manufactured to meet the
demands made on them, or that they sasfy safety requirements.

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Do not carry out any modicaons, alteraons, etc. without the
manufacturer’s consent.
Dispose of in accordance with the applicable naonal and local
regulaons.
Guarantee
and liability
The warranty period for the charger is 2 years from the date of
invoice. However, the manufacturer will not accept any liability if
the damage was caused by one or more of the following:
– Use of the charger "not in accordance with the intended
purpose".
– Improper installaon and operaon.
– Operang the charger with faulty protecon devices.
– Non-compliance with the operang instrucons.
– Unauthorised modicaons to the charger.
– Catastrophes caused by the acvies of third pares and force
majeure.
Safety
inspecon
The operator is obliged to arrange a safety inspecon of the
device at least once every 12 months.
The manufacturer recommends that the power source is calibrat-
ed during the same 12 month period.
A safety inspecon must be carried out by a qualied electrician
– aer any changes are made.
– aer any addional parts are installed and aer any conver-
sions.
– aer repair, care and maintenance.
– at least every twelve months.
For safety inspecons, follow the appropriate naonal and
internaonal standards and direcves.
Further informaon on safety inspecons and calibraon is
available from your service centre, who will be happy to provide
you with the required documentaon.

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Safety
marking
Chargers with the EC marking sasfy the fundamental require-
ments of the low-voltage and electromagnec compability
direcve.
Devices with the TÜV test mark sasfy the requirements of the
relevant standards in Canada and USA.
Devices with the TÜV test mark sasfy the requirements of the
relevant standards in Japan.
Devices displaying this TÜV test mark and the mark on the rang
plate sasfy the requirements of the relevant standards in
Australia.
Disposal Do not dispose of this device with normal domesc waste! To
comply with the European Direcve 2002/96/EC on Waste Electri-
cal and Electronic Equipment and its implementaon as naonal
law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must
be collected separately and returned to an approved recycling
facility. Any device that you no longer require must be returned to
your agent, or nd out about the approved collecon and recycling
facilies in your area. Ignoring this European Direcve may have
potenally adverse aects on the environment and your health!
Copyright Copyright of these operang instrucons remains with the
manufacturer.
Text and illustraons were accurate at the me of prinng. Sub-
ject to change without noce. The content of the operang
instrucons does not jusfy any claims that may be made by the
purchaser. We are grateful for any suggesons for improvement
and for drawing our aenon to any errors in these instrucons.

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EN
Principle The main feature of the new
technology is ecient and "intelligent
charging". This means that the
charging behaviour adapts itself
automacally to the age and charge
level of the baery. This innovaon
extends the baery’s service life and
reduces the amount of maintenance
required, while at the same me
improving eciency.
The VAS 5906A charger is
based on a high-frequency
technology. This charger
represents the latest techno-
logy. It is well suited to charge
lead/acid, AGM, EFB, GEL and
lithium-ion baeries up to approx.
250 Ah for a unlimited me. The
charger can be connected in parallel
connected loads during the charging
process, e.g. in the on-board vehicle
network, with up to 32 A.
Device
concept
The compact and simple design reduces space requirements and makes
portable use considerably easier. For the use in the showroom, the design of
the device housing is perfect ed for the high demands of modern presenta-
on surfaces. Through the possibility of a rmware update via USB cable, each
user can adapt the charger to future changed characterisc requirements and is
equipped for all future challenges. The assembly with few assemblies simplies
the repair in case of damage.
General informaons

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Warning noces
axed to the
device
A number of safety symbols can be seen on the charger’s rang plate. The
safety symbols must NOT be removed or painted over
Do not use the funcons unl you have fully
read all the operang instrucons.
Risk of explosion! Detonang gas
is generated in the baery during
charging.
Possible sources of ignion, such as
re, sparks and naked lights, must
be kept away from the baery.
Baery acid is corrosive and
MUST be kept away from eyes,
skin and clothes.
For indoor use only. Do not expose to rain.
Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air during charging.
Do not dispose of used chargers with domesc waste.
Dispose of them according to safety rules.
Showroom Charger, Type: VAS 5906 A, ASE 447 037 01 000
INPUT: AC 230V 50Hz 560W, OUTPUT: DC 14.4V 32A
Made in China. For service please contact: [email protected]
IP40

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EN
Safety
Ulisaon in
accordance with
"intended
purpose"
Read the user guide carfully. If there are any uncertaines, please contact
akkuteam or a qualied person. Connect red clamp to (+) and black clamp
to (-). The charger is intended for use with lead/acid, AGM, EFB, GEL and
Lithium-Ion baeries. The baery manufacturer’s recommendaon shall
always be taken into consideraon. NB: To make sure the correct charging
voltages are applied to the baery the charging cables must not be
shortened or made longer.
The charger is only to be used for charging baeries as described in
the "Technical data" secon and is intended exclusively for supporng
the electrical systems of cars in showrooms. Any other from of usage is
deemed "not in accordance with the intended purpose". The manufac-
turer shall not be liable for any damage resulng from such improper
use. Ulisaon in accordance with the "intended purpose" also includes
– following all the instrucons in these operang instrucons
– regular checking of mains and charging cables
Mains connecon The rang plate, which is located on the housing, contains informaon
about the permied mains voltage. The charger is designed for this
mains voltage only. The fuse protecon required for the mains lead can
be found in the "Technical data" secon. If there is no mains cable or
mains plug on your machine, t one that conforms to naonal standards.
Before commissioning
WARNING! Operang the equipment incorrectly can
cause serious injury and damage. Do not use the funcons
described unl you have thoroughly read and understood
the following documents:
– Operang instrucons
– All the operang instrucons for the system components,
especially the safety rules
– Baery and vehicle manufacturers‘ operang instrucons
and safety rules
WARNING! Charging dry baeries (primary cells) and non-
rechargeable baeries can cause serious injury or damage,
and is therefore prohibited.

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Safety strategy –
standard protecve
features
The new chargers do not just boast funconal features. In terms of
safety, the chargers are also equipped to the highest standards. The
following safety features come as standard:
– Voltage-free and spark-free terminals protect against explosions.
– Reverse polarity protecon prevents the baery or charger from
being damaged or destroyed.
– Short-circuit protecon provides eecve protecon for the charger.
The fuse does not need to be replaced in the event of a short circuit.
– A charging me monitor provides eecve protecon against over-
charging and destrucon of the baery.
– Thanks to the high degree of protecon, there is a lower rate of
contaminaon in adverse condions. This adds to the charger’s
reliability.
– Overtemperature protecon through derang (charging current
reduced if the temperature rises above the permied level).
NOTE! Inadequately dimensioned electrical installaons
can lead to serious damage. The incoming mains lead
and its fuse must be dimensioned to suit the local power
supply. The technical data shown on the rang plate
applies.

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EN
General
Control panel Important! The control panel (LED version) is explained below.
Control elements and connecons
WARNING! Operang the equipment incorrectly can cause
serious injury and damage. Do not use the funcons
described unl you have thoroughly read and understood
the following documents:
– these operang instrucons,
– all the operang instrucons for the system components,
especially the safety rules.
No.:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Funcon
Charge level indicator 0 – 20 %
Charge level indicator 40 %
Charge level indicator 60 %
Charge level indicator 80 %
Charge level indicator 100 %
Error indicator
Power buon
to switch the charger on/o and
to interrupt the charging process.
NOTE! As a result of rmware updates, you may nd that
there are funcons available on your device that are not
described in these operang instrucons or vice versa. Cer-
tain illustraons may also dier slightly from the actual con-
trol elements on your device. However, these control ele-
ments funcon in exactly the same way.

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Plugging in
opons
Connecons
housing boom
Connecons
housing top
Assembling edge
protecon
Aenon! Take care about the posion of the detents. Push the edge
protecon on the charger l you noce that the detents on the side
snap in the charger.
No.:
(9)
(10)
Funcon
AC Input – mains socket
Mains cable socket
No.:
(11)
Funcon
Mirco-USB Port
Detent on the side
NOTE! Risk of damage to charger and accessories. Only
plug in opons and system add-ons when the mains plug is
unplugged and the charging cables are disconnected from
the baery.

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EN
Assembly
If the charger is installed in a switch cabinet (or a similar
sealed area), then forced-air venlaon must be provided to
ensure adequate heat dissipaon. There should be a clearan-
ce of 10 cm (3.94 in.) all around the charger.
The space requirement measurements in mm (inches) illustrated below are given to ensure
that there is easy access to the plug connecons:
62 mm
2.44 in.
227 mm
8.94 in.
125 mm
4.92 in.
NOTE! Protecon IP44 is only guaranteed for the upright
posion.

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Start charging
The charger starts charging the baery with constant current up to
14.4 V (at 25 °C). The charge voltage is then held constant at 14.4 V
and the charging current is reduced unl it is below a denied level.
The charge voltage then drops to 13.8 V, when the long-term charging
phase starts. During charging, baery charge is shown by the number
of LEDs illuminated. The blinking segment above these LEDs indicates
acve charging. During the charge retenon process, all 5 LED segments
remain illuminated and pulse at a slow rate. If the measured baery vol-
tage is below 2.0 V, the charger will enter error mode, and the warning
triangle above the baery indicaon will start to ash.
1. Connect mains cable to charger and plug into mains.
2. Charger in open circuit – Triangle lights up and the red triangle
ashes, because no connected baery is detected.
3. If using the vehicle power supply, switch o ignion and all other
devices consuming power.
4. Connect charging cable (red) to posive pole (+) on baery.
5. Connect charging cable (black) to negave pole (-) on baery.
Charging the baery
WARNING! Risk of serious injury and damage from incor-
rectly connected charging terminals. Connect charging
terminals to correct poles and ensure proper electrical
connecon to baery terminals.
CAUTION! Risk of damage when aempng to charge a
faulty baery, or if using the incorrect charging voltage.
Before beginning charging, ensure that the baery to be
charged is fully funconal and the charging voltage of the
charger matches the baery voltage.