CTEK D250S Dual User manual

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MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new CTEK professional battery management unit. This unit is part of a
range of professional battery chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB. It represents the latest technology
in battery charging. Using the CTEK D250S DUAL and SMARTPASS products, you can maximize
the performance of your 12VDC source.
SAFETY
• The unit is designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Do not use the unit for any other batteries.
• Use safety glasses when connecting or disconnecting a battery.
• Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact with skin or
eyes. Seek medical advice.
• Make sure that the cables are not being pinched and are not in contact with warm surfaces or
sharp edges.
• While charging, a battery can emit explosive gases; avoid sparks in the immediate area.
• Always provide for proper ventilation during charging.
• Avoid covering the unit.
• D250S DUAL is not reverse polarity protected.
• Disconnect battery poles before installation
All installations on boats must follow ISO 10133. Please note!
1. Connections from the battery must be fused close to the battery.
2. Batteries must be permanently mounted in ventilated areas.
3. Cables must be placed in tubes, separated from cables for 230V (shore power), or be attach to
the surface every 300mm.
4. Cables in the engine room must be rated to withstand 70C
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
Temperature sensor L:2m
Service battery +Alternator battery +
Solar panel + Vehicle ground/Solar panel –
D250S DUAL
The D250S DUAL has 2 inputs. The Service battery will be charged from the alternator, solar
panel, or both in combination. The solar panel adjusts itself to the Starter battery voltage. The
Starter battery will be charged and maintained directly by the solar panel if the Service battery
is fully charged.
D250S DUAL
FEATURES:
• Multi-step 20A temperature compensated battery charging and battery maintenance.
• Battery separation of Starter and Service batteries.
• Maximum power point tracking for solar panels charging the Service battery.
• Two power source inputs (alternator, solar, wind, Supply battery and other).
• Coordination of the two inputs, allowing parallel operation.
• The solar input will also charge and maintain the Starter battery.
• Built in battery guard for the starter battery.
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DEFINITIONS SOLAR PANEL
Depending on the application, it could also
be referred to as
- PV panel
- Photovoltaic panel
CONNECTIONS
- Solar panel
- Wind power
DEFINITIONS ALTERNATOR BATTERY
Depending on the application, it could also
be referred to as
- Starter battery
CONNECTIONS
- Trailer coupling
- Alternator
- SMARTPASS Alternator + battery +
DEFINITIONS SERVICE BATTERY
Depending on the application, it could also
be referred to as
- House battery
- Domestic battery
- Consumer battery
CONNECTIONS
- Electrical equipment
- Battery bank
- SMARTPASS service battery +
D250S DUAL LAMPS
Error lamp
Power lamp
Solar power
lamp
Alternator
battery lamp
Service
battery lamp
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
Steady lamp
Flashing lamp
LAMP FUNCTION
Power lamp D250S DUAL connected correctly, ready to use
Alternator battery lamp Alternator running
Service battery lamp Charging of Service battery
Solar panel lamp Solar panel in operation
D250S DUAL LAMP FUNCTION
D250S DUAL LAMP INDICATION DURING NORMAL OPERATION
D250S DUAL LAMP ERROR INDICATION
LIT WITH A STEADY GLOW
Service battery charged by the alternator
Service battery charged by the solar panel
Service battery charged by both the alternator and solar
panel
Service battery fully charged. Alternator battery maintained
by the solar panel
EXPLANATION RECOMMENDATION
High temperature
detected at either unit or
service battery
Consider relocationg unit
and/or service battery
Service battery connec-
tion problem detected Check Service battery connection and fuse
Service battery connec-
tion problem detected Check Service battery connection and fuse
Service battery connec-
tion problem detected Check Service battery connection and fuse
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DEFINITIONS CONSUMERS
Depending on the application, it could also
be referred to as
- Electrical equipment +
CONNECTIONS
- Electrical equipment
+IN +OUT
+OUT
SMARTPASS12V
Temperature sensor L:2m
Negative cable connection M8
L:0.3m
Consumers +
Alternator battery + Service battery +
SMARTPASS
SMARTPASS can operate as a stand-alone unit, but works best in combination with D250S
DUAL. The SMARTPASS creates a priority path for charging the Service battery to recharge
it more quickly and efficiently. Attached energy sources like solar, wind or shore power will
charge both the Service and the Starter batteries through the SMARTPASS. Service batteries
that are overheated due to age, high ambient temperature or other battery problems will be
protected from high alternator current.
SMARTPASS
FEATURES:
The CTEK SMARTPASS adds additional functionality for higher output alternators, larger battery
banks and/or high parallel loads.
• Separation of consumers and Service batteries during charging, which improves the charging
capacity significantly, and lowers the consumer voltage, which increases expected service life of
lights and other electronics.
• Service battery watch, which avoids harmful deep discharges that otherwise would shorten
battery life. The battery watch also protects navigation, radio and emergency light from being out
of electricity.
• Over-temperature protection of Service battery. High battery temperature could significantly
reduce battery life.
•Maintenance charge of Starter battery, which simplifies installation with fewer components.
• Simplified installation of AC/DC chargers (shore power). Only one output from the AC/DC
charger needed.
DEFINITIONS ALTERNATOR BATTERY
Depending on the application, it could also
be referred to as
- Starter battery
CONNECTIONS
- Trailer coupling
- Solar panel
- Wind power
- Alternator
- D250S DUAL Alternator battery +
DEFINITIONS SERVICE BATTERY
Depending on the application, it could also
be referred to as
- House battery
- Domestic battery
- Consumer battery
CONNECTIONS
- Electrical equipment
- Battery bank
- D250S DUAL Service battery +
SMARTPASS LAMPS
+IN +OUT
+OUT
SMARTPASS12V
2
3
1
4
The CTEK SMARTPASS is designed to work together with 1-2 CTEK D250S DUAL, but can also be
used alone.
Error lamp
Power lamp
1. Service battery charging lamp
2. Alternator battery consumption
lamp
3. Alternator battery charging
lamp
4. Service battery consumption
lamp
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SMARTPASS LAMP INDICATION DURING NORMAL OPERATION
LAMP STEADY FLASHING
Power lamp Unit ready to use
2Alternator battery
consumption lamp Engine running Too high current through
relay
1Service battery charging
lamp Charging Service battery
4Service battery
consumption lamp Consumers powered by
Service battery Too high current through relay
3Alternator battery
charging lamp
Alternator battery
maintained by Service
battery
Too high current through
relay
Error lamp Indicates that an error
has occurred. See the
table below.
SMARTPASS LAMP FUNCTION
EXPLANATION
High current from alternator to service battery. Consu-
mer powered by alternator
Reduced current from alternator to service battery.
Consumer powered by alternator
Consumer powered by alternator. Battery charged by
D250S DUAL charger
Pulse maintenance of starter battery
21 4
SMARTPASS LAMP ERROR INDICATION
2 1 4 3 EXPLANATION RECOMMENDATION
Service battery overheated Check condition
and/or installation
Too high current through or temperature at internal relay. Too high
Service battery charge current. Check service battery. Reduce alternator size or add one more D250S DUAL in parallel. Service battery bank too deeply discharged.
Too high current through or temperature at internal relay. Too many
consumers connected at the same time. Consider relocation of unit. Reduce power usage.
Too high current through or temperature at internal relay. Too high cur-
rent to starter battery. Starter battery problems, check battery.
Too high current through or temperature at internal relay. Too many
consumers connected. Relocate unit or reduce concurrent use of consumers.
Battery watch activated. Service battery too low Recharge Service battery
Steady lamp Flashing lamp
3
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INSTALLATION OF UNIT
1. Attach the temperature sensor holder on a flat surface on one Service battery. Position it as close
as possible to a positive post.
2. Use the included drill template. Wiring is simplified if the units are installed according to the drill
template, but other setups are possible.
3. Install the unit(s) on a surface where it can be properly fixed and where the unit is not exposed
to fuels, oils or splashes of dirt.
4. Mount the unit with screws intended for the surface and attach it with one screw in each of the
four holes in the corners of the unit. See picture 1. Mount the unit with M4 or ST4.2 screws. The
required torque depends on the surface for mounting. Fig. 1 shows a CTEK D250S. The same
procedure is used for all devices.
5. Attach the cables and mount the cable screws with a torque of 7 Nm. Use tool – hand power
without tools is not enough.
6. The ground cable of the SMARTPASS should be connected to the ground screw of the DUAL or
to any convinient ground connection point.
INSTALLATION OF CABLES
Figure 1
Figure 2
2Nm
7Nm
Allen key
DRILL TEMPLATE
90,6mm
120mm
210,6mm
25
R,4
168mm
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SOLAR PANEL SMALL SERVICE BATTERY
INSTALLATION SHEET 1 INSTALLATION SHEET 2
SITUATION
Solar panel.
PROBLEM
A solar panel with 36 cells
produces maximum power at
about 17V. Many regulator
reduce the voltage by “bur-
ning off” energy.
SOLUTION
The D250S DUAL searches for
the Maximum Power Point and
charges the battery perfectly
with very high efficiency.
TIP 1
Mount the temperature sensor
on the Service battery.
Boat: All installation should
be done in accordance with
ISO10133.
SITUATION
One alternator feeding a
Starter battery and a small
Service battery.
PROBLEM
The Service battery will take a
very long time to recharge due
to low alternator voltage. Due
to this, the battery will under-
perform and die prematurely.
SOLUTION
The D250S DUAL charges the
Service battery quickly and
very efficiently. The battery
will be fully charged, produce
more and last significantly
longer.
TIP 2
Refer to Tip 1.
Alternators with voltage sensor
cables should connect this on
the Starter battery
3. Caravan/trailer: For
13-pole contact, connect
D250S DUAL alternator bat-
tery + to pin #9. Connect pin
#13 to D250S DUAL vehicle
ground –.
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
WARNING!
•Max 22V input
•Do not connect two solar
panels in series WARNING!
- Max 22V input
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
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SOLAR PANELLARGE BATTERY BANK
INSTALLATION SHEET 3 INSTALLATION SHEET 4
SITUATION
One alternator feeding a
Starter battery and a large
Service battery bank.
PROBLEM
The Starter battery will not be
fully charged and might not
always be able to start the
engine.
SOLUTION
The D250S DUAL recharges
the Starter battery quickly
to 100%, which guarantees
trouble-free engine starts.
TIP 3
Mount the temperature sensor
on the Starter battery.
SITUATION
One alternator and a Solar
panel feeding a Starter battery
and a small Service battery.
PROBLEM
The Service battery will take
a very long time to recharge
due to low alternator voltage.
The Solar panel is difficult
to synchronize with the alterna-
tor. Due to these issues, the
battery will underperform and
die prematurely.
SOLUTION
The D250S DUAL charges the
Service battery quickly and
very efficiently from both the
Alternator and the Solar pa-
nel. The Solar panel produces
at its maximum power point
when the engine is off. When
both the Solar panel and the
Alternator are on, the Solar
panel adjusts to the Alternator.
The battery will be fully
charged, produce more and
last significantly longer.
TIP 4
See Tip 1 and Tip 2.
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
WARNING!
- Max 22V input
WARNING!
•Max 22V input
•Do not connect two solar
panels in series
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SITUATION
One alternator feeding a
Starter battery and a large
Service battery.
PROBLEM
The Service battery will take
a very long time to recharge
due to low alternator voltage
and restrictions in how the
alternator current is used. The
Solar panel is difficult to synch-
ronize with the alternator. Due
to these issues, the battery
will underperform and die
prematurely.
SOLUTION
The SMARTPASS separates
the two battery banks when
the engine is off. With the
engine on, the alternator
charges the service battery
with its maximum current until it
has tapered off to the D250S
DUAL max level. Then the
D250S DUAL charger finalizes
the charge. The recharge time
is minimized. Solar panels
are easily integrated and
synchronized if a D250S
DUAL is used together with the
SMARTPASS.
TIP 5
See Tip 1, Tip 2 and Tip 4
Wires that are connected to
both SMARTPASS and D250S
DUAL should be connected to
SMARTPASS.
SITUATION
230/110V charger for the
Service and Starter battery.
PROBLEM
The 230/110V charger
should charge both the Ser-
vice and the Starter battery,
and be synchronized with all
other energy sources.
SOLUTION
The single output 230/110V
charger is connected directly
to the Service battery. The
Starter battery is pulse char-
ged through SMARTPASS. The
solar panel will also charge
the Starter battery through
SMARTPASS.
TIP 6
See Tip 1, Tip 2, Tip 4 and
Tip 5
The battery cables of the
230/110V charger are con-
nected directly to the Service
battery.
12V
RECOND
RECOND
NIGHT
NORMAL
MODE
LARGE SERVICE BATTERY CONNECTING AC/DC CHARGERS
INSTALLATION SHEET 5 INSTALLATION SHEET 6
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
+IN +OUT
+OUT
SMARTPASS12V
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
+IN +OUT
+OUT
SMARTPASS12V
WARNING!
•Max 22V input
•Do not connect two solar
panels in series
WARNING!
•Max 22V input
•Do not connect two solar
panels in series
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CONNECTING CONSUMERS
INSTALLATION SHEET 7
SITUATION
Connection of consumers to
the system.
PROBLEM
Many batteries die prematu-
rely if they are discharged too
much. Too little power might be
delivered to critical consumers,
like navigation, radio and
emergency lights.
SOLUTION
Critical consumers are con-
nected directly to the battery.
Others, such as refrigerator,
main light and heating are
connected to the SMARTPASS.
When the Service battery is
down to a critical level, then
the SMARTPASS disconnects
these noncritical consumers.
TIP 7
See Tip 1, Tip 2, Tip 4, Tip 5
and Tip 6.
High current consumers
(>80A) should be connected
directly to the Service or
Starter battery.
12V
RECOND
RECOND
NIGHT
NORMAL
MODE
D250S DUAL
12V
+OUT
+IN
+IN
+IN +OUT
+OUT
SMARTPASS12V
WARNING!
•Max 22V input
•Do not connect two solar
panels in series
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STEP 1 DESULPHATION
Detects sulphated batteries. Pulsing current and voltage, removes sulphate from the lead plates of
the battery restoring battery capacity.
STEP 2 BULK
Charging with maximum current until approximately 80% battery capacity.
STEP 3 ABSORPTION
Charging with declining current to maximize up to 100% battery capacity.
STEP 4 FLOAT
Maintaining the battery voltage at maximum level by providing a constant voltage charge.
STEP 5 PULSE
Maintaining the battery at 95–100% capacity. The charger monitors the battery voltage and gives
a pulse when necessary to keep the battery fully charged.
1
PULSE
DESULPHATION BULK ABSORPTION
14 2 3
FLOAT
5
VOLTAGE (V)CURRENT (A)
CHARGING PROGRAM D250S DUAL
The charger starts charging the target battery when the supply voltage exceeds 13.1V for 5 sec (engine on).
The charger stops charging the target battery when the supply voltage drops below 12.8V for 10 sec (engine off).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Charger model D250S DUAL SMARTPASS
Model number D250S Dual, 1044 SMARTPASS, 1058
Max input voltage 22V 22V
Charging voltage 14.4V at 25°C, temperature
compensated –
Charging current 20A 80A
Back current drain <1Ah/month <1Ah/month
Ripple* <4% –
Ambient tempe-
rature -20°C to +50°C, output power is reduced automatically at high
temperatures
Charger type 5-step fully automatic charging –
Battery types All types of 12V lead-acid batteries (WET, MF, Ca/Ca, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity 40–300Ah 28–800Ah
Dimensions 192 x 110 x 65mm (L x W x H)
Insulation class IP65 (splash and dust proof)
Weight 0.73kg 0.74kg
MPPT** Yes –
*) The quality of the charging voltage and charging current are very important. High current
ripple heats the battery and ages the positive electrode. High voltage ripple can damage other
equipment connected to batteries. The battery chargers from CTEK produce very high-quality
voltage and current with low ripple
**) MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) finds the best combination of supply current and
voltage to maximize the power output. This is especially important for Photovoltaic (Solar) Panels
and trailer campers with wiring constraints.
CABLE DIMENSIONS
Recommended minimum cable dimensions in mm²
MIN CABLE DIMENSIONS
UNIT CABLE 0.5m 1m 2m 5m 10m
+IN 4mm24mm24mm26mm210mm2
+OUT 4mm26mm210mm2
Lead to ground 1.5mm21.5mm21.5mm21.5mm21.5mm2
Connection Unit* 4mm26mm210mm210mm210mm2
+IN 10mm216mm216mm225mm225mm2
+OUT 10mm216mm216mm2
*Use included connectors if possible. Consider above recommendation if the units are mounted at different locations.
D250S/D250S DUAL
SMARTPASS
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SUPPORT
CTEK offers professional custom support: www.ctek.com. For the latest revised user
manual, see www.ctek.com. By e-mail: [email protected], by telephone: [phone],
by fax: [phone]. By mail: CTEK SWEDEN AB, Rostugnsvägen 3,
SE-776 70 VIKMANS-HYTTAN, SWEDEN.
VIKMANSHYTTAN, SWEDEN 2011-09-01
Bengt Hagander, President
CTEK SWEDEN AB
CTEK PRODUCTS ARE PROTECTED BY 2011-09-19 TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
SMARTPASS has a temperature sensor cable. The units will automatically protect the service
battery if the temperature and charging voltage together are too high. Charging will then only be
performed by the D250S battery charger. The temperature should be measured close to the bat-
tery, therefore attach the sensor to the battery.
LIMITED WARRANTY
CTEK SWEDEN AB, issues this limited warranty to the original purchaser of this product. This limited
warranty is not transferable. The warranty applies to manufacturing faults and material defects for
2 years from the date of purchase. The customer must return the product together with the purchase
receipt. This warranty is void if the battery charger has been opened, handled carelessly or repai-
red by anyone other than CTEK SWEDEN AB or its authorised representatives. One of the screw
holes in the bottom of the charger is sealed. Removing or damaging the seal will void the warranty.
CTEK SWEDEN AB makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and is not liable for any
costs other than those mentioned above. For example, consequential damages are not covered.
Moreover, CTEK SWEDEN AB is not obligated to any other warranty other than this warranty.
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