Anton/Bauer TWQ User manual

One World. One Smart Choice.™
Owner’s Manual
TWQ®
A7595-0233 Rev H
Simultaneous Four Position Charger
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
STANDARD FEATURES
SAFEGUARDS
GROUNDING/EARTHING
2 OPERATION
Self-Test
Charging
Applications
Three Stage Charging Methodology
3 OPERATION CONTINUED
Removal of AC Mains Power
LED Indications
CHARGE TIMES
4 FCC NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS
5 WARRANTY
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INTRODUCTION
The TWQ is a simultaneous Four Position charger for all Anton/Bauer®
Gold Mount®Batteries. As a simultaneous charger each position
operates independently allowing four batteries to charge at the same
time. (See battery charge time page 2.)
The TWQ is fully compatible with all current and future Anton/Bauer
Logic Series®batteries and delivers all the advancements and proven
reliability of InterActive®charging. Like all Anton/Bauer chargers,
everything is automatic. Once a battery is placed on the TWQ, the
charger will evaluate the battery and then execute the proper charge
routine.
STANDARD FEATURES
• Simultaneous Charging for all Anton/Bauer Logic Series®
batteries.
• Full InterActive®technology including I-Min which makes
seven simultaneous charge termination systems, Balance and
Rejuvenation modes, and LifeSaver®Maintenance mode.
• Wide range mains input compatibility (100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz)
automatically adapts to any mains source worldwide.
• Expanded InterActive®communications with DIGITAL batteries,
anticipating new cell technologies.
This unit was packaged at the factory to arrive intact at its
destination. If there is any damage to the packaging or the unit
when received, please notify the carrier immediately.
SAFEGUARDS
Power Sources: This unit was designed to operate at mains voltages
from 100 to 240 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz.
Important: When powering charger using a generator, the generator
mustproduceasinewaveoramodiedsinewaveoutput,
otherwise the charger may be damaged.
Risk of Electrical Shock:Referservicingtoqualiedservicepersonal
Important: When powering charger using a generator, the generator
mustproduceasinewaveormodiedsinewaveoutput,
otherwise the charger may be damaged.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
GROUNDING/EARTHING
IMPORTANT WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST
BE EARTHED.
To ensure safe operation, the three pin plug supplied must be inserted
only into a standard three-pin power point that is effectively grounded
through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the
equipment must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide
connection to earth ground. Improperly wired extension cords are a
dangerous electrical hazard.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply
that the power point is properly grounded and that the installation is
completely safe. If any doubt exists about the correct grounding of the
powerpoint,consultaqualiedelectrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance
with the following code:
Green and yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
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OPERATION
Self-Test: Upon applying mains power, each TWQ will initiate a self-test
mode. This mode is indicated by the LED’s on the unit. Each position
will light the red LED followed by the green LED. Upon completion of
the self-test, the green status light will light steadily, indicating that the
unit is ready for operation.
Charging: As with all Anton/Bauer chargers, charging with TWQ
is fully automatic. Mount any applicable battery to any open Gold
Mount position on the charger and it will automatically determine the
appropriate charge routine and execute it.
Applications: The TWQ models will charge any combination of Anton/
Bauer Logic Series®Gold Mount®batteries including models: ProPac®
14, Trimpac®14, ProFormer®, Digital ProPac®14, Digital Trimpac®14,
HyTRON®and Dionic®batteries.
Each TWQ incorporates the exclusive Anton/Bauer InterActive®
communication between battery and charger, which allows the charger
to identify any Anton/Bauer battery attached and determine the precise
charge routine for that battery under the prevailing conditions.
This information is communicated to the charger by the battery and
is incorporated, through specialized programming and algorithms to
optimize the charging of the DIGITAL battery.
IMPORTANT: Due to the specialized communications between
the charger and the battery, batteries without the
Logic Series®construction and communication
capability (manufactured by Anton/Bauer before
1989 as well as so-called “rebuilds”) can not be
charged with this TWQ. The InterActive®
communication of Logic Series®batteries is the
key which allows the TWQ to safely identify and
address new style and chemistry batteries as they
are developed. Moreover, this communication
ensures that batteries contain the quality cells,
workmanship and safety of genuine Anton/Bauer
products. If non-Logic Series®batteries are placed
on the TWQ, the red and green LED indicators will
ash alternately. This indication means that the
battery cannot communicate its identity to the TWQ
and is not charging.
THREE STAGE CHARGING METHODOLOGY
In general, the TM4 will deliver a three stage charge routine to each
battery.
1. STAGE ONE will deliver a high rate charge matched to the
capabilities of the battery (typically a one or two hour rate, depending
on battery type). During this stage, seven separate cutoff methods
are in operation, simultaneously, ensuring the fastest, safest charge
for that battery:
TCO - Temperature cutoff which stops the Stage one charge precisely
when a temperature indicative of full charge is reached;
Dt/dT - A microprocessor based algorithm which measures
a rise in temperature over a specic time, very accurately
indicating full charge. This method is also the recommended
method for charging Ni-MH technology;
∆V - A method to determine the end of stage one charging by
identifying a characteristic “reverse slope” of a Ni-Cd cell. Since
this characteristic can be disguised by the age, temperature and
the number of the cells in a battery, it can never be employed
alone;
CCO - This method requires the identication of the particular
battery size (capacity) and chemistry, an exclusive Anton/Bauer
Logic Series feature. The charger determines the maximum
to ensure that overcharge conditions are avoided.
FUL - This determination is made when a fully charged DIGITAL
battery is returned to a charger within specied parameters of
time, temperature, and battery voltage. The DIGITAL battery
communicatesitsfullychargedconditionandthechargerconrms
the parameters and immediately indicates a fully charged condition,
withoutadditionalverication.
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED VCO – For HyTRON™series
of batteries. Similar to a VCO, however, only operates within
certain temperature parameters.
I-Min – For Dionic®batteries, a seventh cutoff method is employed.
ThebatteryischargedtospecicvoltageandI-Minchargetime
for the particular battery and uses this informationcurrent until full
chargeisreached.I-Ministhe“minimumcurrent”owrequired
for proper cutoff.
2. STAGE TWO charging is a BALANCING or “stabilizing” mode
which calculates each battery pack type to offset any imbalance
of the battery’s cells, created by unequal self discharge or any
capacity mismatch of the individual cells in the pack. This stage
can vary in duration from zero to as much as 16 hours, depending
on the condition of the battery. The Stage Two charge for DIONIC®
batteries reduces current automatically as the battery charges
maintaining the lithium ion cells at a safe voltage level. A battery
will typically leave Stage Two in 2-4 hours under average operating
conditions.
3. STAGE THREE charging is the Anton/Bauer exclusive Lifesaver®
maintenance mode. This patented pulse routine keeps batteries fully
charged,freefromself-discharge-indenitely-withoutdamagingheat
associated with a so-called “trickle charge”.
NOTE: Anton/Bauer strongly recommends that batteries are kept on
the TWQ until ready for use. The Lifesaver®mode will keep
them 100% charged and ready for use.
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REMOVAL OF AC MAINS POWER
Anton/Bauer recommends that batteries remain on the charger and plugged into AC mains for best results. If AC mains power is removed, it is highly
recommended that the batteries be removed from the charger, thus avoiding any additional self-discharge of the battery.
LED INDICATIONS
Each charge position of a TWQ has a pair of LEDs (one red, one green) that indicate the status of the battery attached to that position.
ThefollowingtableidentiesalloftheTWQindicationsandtheirmeaning:
LED INDICATION MEANING
Alternating
Red & Green
Indicates that the TWQ is evaluating the battery and/or communicating with a
DIGITAL battery, loading battery parameters and determining the appropriate
charge routine. A low voltage (<11V) battery will cause this indication to continue
until the battery is “rejuvenated” to a safe charging voltage.
NOTE: This indication will continue if a non-Anton/Bauer Logic Series®battery is
mounted on the charger. These batteries cannot identify themselves to the TWQ
and will not be charged.
Steady Red Indicates that the battery is being held by the TWQ to stabilize an out-of-range tem-
perature condition.
Flashing Red Indicates that the battery is currently under Stage One charge.
Flashing Green Indicates that the battery is currently under Stage Two charge.
Steady Green Indicates that the battery is READY and in Stage Three Lifesaver®mode.
NOTE:Insomecases,abatterymaybedischargedtoaverylowvoltagelevelatwhichthebatteryisunrecognizabletothechargerwhenrst
attached. In this case, no indications will appear on the LED display. Each TWQ constantly looks for such batteries, applying small, safe
amounts of charge current to each empty charge position. This search mode occurs continuously.
CHARGE TIMES
The following are approximate charge times for Anton/Bauer Logic Series batteries.
ProPac®14 3 ½ hours
Digital ProPac®14 3 ½ hours
Trimpac® 14 2 ¼ hours
Digital Trimpac®14 2 ¼ hours
ProFormer®1 ½ hours
HyTRON 50™ 2 ½ hours
HyTRON 100™ 5 hours
HyTRON 140™ 6 ½ hours
Dionic®90 5 ½ hours
OPERATION CONTINUED
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Thisequipmenthasbeenapprovedbyoneormoreagencies.Allchangesand/ormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyAntonBauer,Inc.
could void the users’ warranty and authority to operate this equipment. There are no serviceable parts in this equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 11.50” L x 8.10” W x 3.00” H
Weight: 3.50 lbs
Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Anton/BauerwarrantstheoperationandspecicationsofthisunitonlywhenusedwithAnton/Bauerbatteries.Useofanyotherbatterymaybe
contrary to US Patent Law and the International Safety Standard Approvals, which this unit carries.
The mains input of the TWQ is fused using a printed circuit board mounted device that should be replaced ONLY by a qualied service
technician.
FCC NOTICE
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Thisone(1)yearlimitedwarrantyforthebatteryproductspeciedin
this document (“Product”) is given by Anton/Bauer, Inc. (“Anton/Bau-
er”), 14 Progress Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. If you (the pur-
chaser of the Product from Anton/Bauer, or the person for whom the
Product was purchased, if it was a gift) have any questions regarding
Productapplications,Productspecication,ortoobtainwarranty
service on this or any Anton/Bauer product, contact the company at
the address above.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED WITH ANTON/BAUER
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO ASSURE WARRANTY COVER-
AGE. TO REGISTER YOU MAY EITHER:
1. MAIL WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD or
2. REGISTER ON LINE AT www.antonbauer.com
Warranty registration, including the serial numbers of Anton/Bauer
chargers used with this battery, must be supplied to Anton/Bauer.
Anton/Bauer will warranty the Product only against defects in material
and workmanship for the period as follows from date of purchase,
in accordance with the terms set forth below, and then only if the
Product is used exclusively in conjunction with compatible Anton/
Bauer chargers. If this battery is returned to Anton/Bauer for war-
ranty service it will be required that you provide model names and
serial numbers of compatible Anton/Bauer chargers with which this
product was used.
This warranty shall be effective only if Anton/Bauer receives notice
of such defects in materials or workmanship during the period of the
warranty.Minimumbatterycapacityisdenedunderthiswarrantyas
60%ofnominalspeciedcapacityforthisProductattimeofpur-
chase.
The liability of Anton/Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim
for repair or replacement of the Product or as otherwise stated herein
at Anton/Bauer’s sole discretion. Notice of any claim under this war-
ranty shall be delivered to Anton/Bauer during the period of the war-
ranty and the Product shall be returned with its packaging promptly,
at your expense, to an Anton/Bauer Customer Support Center or to
the address above. Upon receipt of the Product and a record of your
compliance with the conditions of this warranty, Anton/Bauer will
repair or replace the Product and return it to you, or issue a credit, as
applicable. You are responsible for all shipping and handling charges
to and from authorized facility.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID IN THE CASE
OF DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS, DISAS-
TER, NEGLECT, MISUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, IMPROPER
OR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, UNAUTHOR-
IZED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ATTACHEMENTS; OR DYSFUNC-
TION OR MALFUNCTION OF, OR CAUSED BY, ANY OTHER PROD-
UCT OR DEVICE. Misuse includes any use of the Product in other
than its intended application, including the use of this Product
with any charging device or accessory not manufactured by and/
or specied by Anton/Bauer. This warranty does not cover, and
Anton/Bauer assumes no responsibility for, any equipment or
devices used in conjunction with the Product.
ANTON/BAUER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES WILL ANTON/BAUER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPE-
CIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the
law of the State of Connecticut, including the provision of the Uniform
Commercial Code as adopted and from time to time amended in the
State of Connecticut, and not the Convention for the International Sale
of Goods. This choice of Connecticut law is exclusive of any Connect-
icut law that would require reliance on any law foreign to Connecticut.
Should any action of law or in equity be brought by any person under
this Warranty, such action shall be brought only in the United States
District Court for the District of Connecticut, or any Superior Court in
FaireldCounty,Connecticut,USA.Some states do not allow limita-
tions on how long a warranty lasts, so the time period limitation herein
may not apply to you. Some states do not allow exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusionmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegal
rights and you may have other legal rights which may vary from state to
state.
Use of unauthorized equipment in conjunction with Anton/Bauer
products constitutes misuse under our warranties and may limit or void
those warranties. Anton/Bauer doe not authorize, condone, recom-
mend, or otherwise assume any liability or responsibility resulting from
the use of any battery, charger, or accessory made by Anton/Bauer with
any battery, charger or accessory not manufactured, produced or sold
by Anton/Bauer. Anton/Bauer only authorizes the use of original Anton/
Bauer products with this Product. Use only original Anton/Bauer equip-
ment with this Product.
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