CTEK MXS 25 User manual

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SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
ABSORPTION, READY TO USE
ANALYSE
SUPPLY PLUG*
L: 2000 mm
NORMAL
BATTERY
PROGRAM
ERROR LAMP
RECOND
PROGRAM
SUPPLY
PROGRAM
POWER
LAMP
CHARGING
1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the wall socket. The power lamp will indicate that the mains
cable is connected to the wall socket. The error lamp will indicate if the battery clamps
are incorrectly connected. The reverse polarity protection will ensure that the battery
or charger will not be damaged.
3. Press the MODE-button to select charging program.
4. Follow the indication lamps through the charging process.
The battery is ready to start the engine when is lit.
The battery is fully charged when is lit.
5. Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the wall socket.
MODE-
BUTTON
MANUAL
DESULPHATION
SOFT START
BULK FLOAT, FULLY CHARGED
PULSE, MAINTENANCE CHARGING
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
INDICATOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONGRATULATIONS
to the purchase of your new professional switch mode battery
charger. This charger is included in a series of professional
chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB and represents the latest
technology in battery charging.
MAINS CABLE
*Supply plugs may differ to suit your wall socket.
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SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
ABSORPTION, READY TO USE
ANALYSE
SUPPLY PLUG*
L: 2000 mm
NORMAL
BATTERY
PROGRAM
ERROR LAMP
RECOND
PROGRAM
SUPPLY
PROGRAM
POWER
LAMP
CHARGING
1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the wall socket. The power lamp will indicate that the mains
cable is connected to the wall socket. The error lamp will indicate if the battery clamps
are incorrectly connected. The reverse polarity protection will ensure that the battery
or charger will not be damaged.
3. Press the MODE-button to select charging program.
4. Follow the indication lamps through the charging process.
The battery is ready to start the engine when is lit.
The battery is fully charged when is lit.
5. Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the wall socket.
MODE-
BUTTON
MANUAL
DESULPHATION
SOFT START
BULK FLOAT, FULLY CHARGED
PULSE, MAINTENANCE CHARGING
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
INDICATOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONGRATULATIONS
to the purchase of your new professional switch mode battery
charger. This charger is included in a series of professional
chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB and represents the latest
technology in battery charging.
MAINS CABLE
*Supply plugs may differ to suit your wall socket.
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BATTERY SIZE (Ah) TIME TO 80% CHARGED
40Ah 1,5h
100Ah 3h
200Ah 6h
300Ah 16h
READY TO USE
The table shows the estimated time for empty battery to 80% charge
CHARGING PROGRAMS
Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button. After about two seconds the charger
activates the selected program. The selected program will be restarted next time the
charger is connected.
The table explains the different Charging Programs:
Program Battery
Size (Ah) Explanation Temp range
NORMAL 40–500Ah Normal battery program
14.4V/25A. Use for WET batteries,
Ca/Ca, MF and for most GEL batteries
+5°C–+50°C
(41ºF–122ºF)
RECOND 40–500Ah
Recond program 15.8V/1.5A
Use to return energy to the empty
WET and Ca/Ca batteries. Recond
your battery once per year and after
deep dischare to maximise lifetime and
capacity. The Recond program adds the
Recond step to the normal battery
program. Frequent use of the Recond
program may cause water loss in the
batteries and reduce service life of
electronics. Contact your vehicle and
battery supplier for advice.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
40–500Ah
Supply program 13.6V/25A
Use as 12V power supply or use for
float maintenance charging when 100%
capacity of the battery is required.
Supply program activates Float step
without time or voltage limitation.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
ERROR LAMP
If the error lamp is lit, check the following:
1. I s the chargers positive lead connected to the batterys
positive pole?
2. Is the charger connected to a 12V battery?
3. H as charging been interrupted in or ?
Restart the charger by pressing the MODE-button. If charging is still
being interrupted, the battery...
...is seriosly sulphated and may need to be replaced.
...can not accept charge and may need to be replaced.
...can not keep charge and may need to be replaced.
WARNING!
The spark protection on the battery charger
is disabled during SUPPLY program.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The MXS 25 is equipped with an external temperature sensor. Activated
temperature sensor will be indicated by a lit temperature sensor indicator
lamp. The temperature sensor will adjust the voltage to the ambient
temperature. Place the temperature sensor in the positive clamp or as the
close to the battery as possible.
POWER LAMP
If the power lamp is lit with a:
1. STEADY LIGHT
The mains cable is connected to the wall socket.
2. FLASHING LIGHT:
The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if the
charger isn´t connected to the battery in 2 minutes.
SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
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BATTERY SIZE (Ah) TIME TO 80% CHARGED
40Ah 1,5h
100Ah 3h
200Ah 6h
300Ah 16h
READY TO USE
The table shows the estimated time for empty battery to 80% charge
CHARGING PROGRAMS
Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button. After about two seconds the charger
activates the selected program. The selected program will be restarted next time the
charger is connected.
The table explains the different Charging Programs:
Program Battery
Size (Ah) Explanation Temp range
NORMAL 40–500Ah Normal battery program
14.4V/25A. Use for WET batteries,
Ca/Ca, MF and for most GEL batteries
+5°C–+50°C
(41ºF–122ºF)
RECOND 40–500Ah
Recond program 15.8V/1.5A
Use to return energy to the empty
WET and Ca/Ca batteries. Recond
your battery once per year and after
deep dischare to maximise lifetime and
capacity. The Recond program adds the
Recond step to the normal battery
program. Frequent use of the Recond
program may cause water loss in the
batteries and reduce service life of
electronics. Contact your vehicle and
battery supplier for advice.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
40–500Ah
Supply program 13.6V/25A
Use as 12V power supply or use for
float maintenance charging when 100%
capacity of the battery is required.
Supply program activates Float step
without time or voltage limitation.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
ERROR LAMP
If the error lamp is lit, check the following:
1. I s the chargers positive lead connected to the batterys
positive pole?
2. Is the charger connected to a 12V battery?
3. H as charging been interrupted in or ?
Restart the charger by pressing the MODE-button. If charging is still
being interrupted, the battery...
...is seriosly sulphated and may need to be replaced.
...can not accept charge and may need to be replaced.
...can not keep charge and may need to be replaced.
WARNING!
The spark protection on the battery charger
is disabled during SUPPLY program.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The MXS 25 is equipped with an external temperature sensor. Activated
temperature sensor will be indicated by a lit temperature sensor indicator
lamp. The temperature sensor will adjust the voltage to the ambient
temperature. Place the temperature sensor in the positive clamp or as the
close to the battery as possible.
POWER LAMP
If the power lamp is lit with a:
1. STEADY LIGHT
The mains cable is connected to the wall socket.
2. FLASHING LIGHT:
The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if the
charger isn´t connected to the battery in 2 minutes.
SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
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STEP 1 DESULPhATiON
Detects sulphated batteries. Pulsing current and voltage, removes sulphate from the lead
plates of the battery restoring the battery capacity.
STEP 2 SOFT START
Tests if the battery can accept charge. This step prevents that charging proceeds with a
defect battery.
STEP 3 BULk
Charging with maximum current until approximately 80% battery capacity.
STEP 4 ABSORPTiON
Charging with declining current to maximize up to 100% battery capacity.
STEP 5 ANALYSE
Tests if the battery can hold charge. Batteries that can not hold charge may need to be replaced.
STEP 6 RECOND
Choose the Recond program to add the Recond step to the charging process. During the Recond step
voltage increases to create controlled gasing in the battery. Gasing mixes the battery acid and gives
back energy to the battery.
STEP 7 FLOAT
Maintaining the battery voltage at maximum level by providing a constant voltage charge.
STEP 8 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
VOLTAGE (V)CURRENT (A)
ANALYSE RECOND PULSE
DESULPHATION SOFT START BULK ABSORPTION
14.4V 25A until 12.6V Increasing voltage
to 14.4V @ 25°C
25A
17
Limit: Max 20h Max 12h 3 minutes 30 min or 4h
depending on
battery voltage
10 days
Charge cycle restarts
if voltage drops*
Charge cycle restarts
if voltage drops
Max 4h
14.4V 25A until 12.6V Increasing voltage
to 14.4V @ 25°C
25A
14.4V @ 25°C
Declining current
14.4V @ 25°C
Declining current
Checks if voltage
drops to 12V
Checks if voltage
drops to 12V
Max 13.6V
25A
13.6V
25A
13.6V
25A
12.9V‒14.4V
18‒4.5A
12.9V‒14.4V
18‒4.5A
Max 4h
2 3 4 5
FLOAT
6 8
RECOND
SUPPLY
NORMAL
Max 15.8V
1.5A
*Supply program is not time or voltage limited.
ChARGiNG PROGRAM
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Charger model MXS 25
Model number 1055
Rated Voltage AC 220–240VAC, 50–60Hz
Charging voltage NORMAL 14.4V, RECOND 15.8V, SUPPLY 13.6V
Start voltage 2.0V
Charging current 25A max
Current, mains 2.9A rms (at full charging current)
Back current drain* <1Ah/month
Ripple** <4%
Ambient
temperature -20°C to +50°C, output power is reduced
automatically at high temperatures
Charger type 8-step, fully automatic charging cycle
Battery types All types of 12V lead-acid batteries
(WET, MF, Ca/Ca, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity 40―300Ah up to 500Ah for maintenance
Dimensions 235 x 130 x 65mm (L x W x H)
Insulation class IP44
Weight 1.9kg
*) Back current drain is the current that drains the battery if the charger is not connected
to the mains. CTEK chargers has a very low back current.
**) The quality of the charging voltage and charging current is very important. A high
current ripple heats up the battery which has an aging effect on the positive electrode.
High voltage ripple could harm other equipment that is connected to the battery. CTEK
battery chargers produce very clean voltage and current with low ripple.
SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
+
+
–
–
CONNECT THE CHARGER
TO A BATTERY
INFO
If the battery clamps are incorrectly
connected, the reverse polarity protec-
tion will ensure that the battery and
charger are not damaged.
For batteries mounted inside a
vehicle
1. Connect the red clamp to the battery's
positive pole.
2. Connect the black clamp to the vehicle
chassis remote from the fuel pipe and the
battery.
3. Connect the charger to the wall socket
4. Disconnect the charger from the wall
socket before disconnecting the battery
5. Disconnect the black clamp before the
red clamp.
Some vehicles may have positively
earthed batteries.
1. Connect the black clamp to the battery's
negative pole.
2. Connect the red clamp to the vehicle chas-
sis remote from the fuel pipe and the battery.
3. Connect the charger to the wall socket
4. Disconnect the charger from the wall
socket before disconnecting the battery
5. Disconnect the red clamp before the
black clamp.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Charger model MXS 25
Model number 1055
Rated Voltage AC 220–240VAC, 50–60Hz
Charging voltage NORMAL 14.4V, RECOND 15.8V, SUPPLY 13.6V
Start voltage 2.0V
Charging current 25A max
Current, mains 2.9A rms (at full charging current)
Back current drain* <1Ah/month
Ripple** <4%
Ambient
temperature -20°C to +50°C, output power is reduced
automatically at high temperatures
Charger type 8-step, fully automatic charging cycle
Battery types All types of 12V lead-acid batteries
(WET, MF, Ca/Ca, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity 40―300Ah up to 500Ah for maintenance
Dimensions 235 x 130 x 65mm (L x W x H)
Insulation class IP44
Weight 1.9kg
*) Back current drain is the current that drains the battery if the charger is not connected
to the mains. CTEK chargers has a very low back current.
**) The quality of the charging voltage and charging current is very important. A high
current ripple heats up the battery which has an aging effect on the positive electrode.
High voltage ripple could harm other equipment that is connected to the battery. CTEK
battery chargers produce very clean voltage and current with low ripple.
SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
+
+
–
–
CONNECT THE CHARGER
TO A BATTERY
INFO
If the battery clamps are incorrectly
connected, the reverse polarity protec-
tion will ensure that the battery and
charger are not damaged.
For batteries mounted inside a
vehicle
1. Connect the red clamp to the battery's
positive pole.
2. Connect the black clamp to the vehicle
chassis remote from the fuel pipe and the
battery.
3. Connect the charger to the wall socket
4. Disconnect the charger from the wall
socket before disconnecting the battery
5. Disconnect the black clamp before the
red clamp.
Some vehicles may have positively
earthed batteries.
1. Connect the black clamp to the battery's
negative pole.
2. Connect the red clamp to the vehicle chas-
sis remote from the fuel pipe and the battery.
3. Connect the charger to the wall socket
4. Disconnect the charger from the wall
socket before disconnecting the battery
5. Disconnect the red clamp before the
black clamp.
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SAFETY
• The charger is designed for charging 12V lead-acid batteries. Do not use the charger
for any other purpose.
• Check the charger cables prior to use. Ensure that no cracks have occurred in the
cables or in the bend protection. A charger with damaged cables must not be used.
A damage cable must be replaced by a CTEK representative.
• Never charge a damaged battery.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Never place the charger on top of the battery when charging.
• Always provide for proper ventilation during charging.
• Avoid covering the charger.
• A battery being charged could emit explosive gasses. Prevent sparks close to the
battery. When batteries are reaching the end of their lifecycle internal sparks may occur.
• All batteries fail sooner or later. A battery that fails during charging is normally
taken care of by the chargers advanced control, but some rare errors in the battery
could still exist. Don’t leave any battery during charging unattended for a longer period
of time.
• Ensure that the cabling does not jam or comes into contact with hot surfaces or sharp
edges.
• Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact
with skin or eyes, seek immediate medical advice.
• Always check that the charger has switched to before leaving the charger
unattended and connected for long periods. If the charger has not switched to
within 36 hours, this is an indication of an error. Manually disconnect the charger.
• Batteries consume water during use and charging. For batteries where water can
be added, the water level should be checked regularly. If the water level is low add
distilled water.
• This appliance is not designed for use by young children or people who cannot read
or understand the manual unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person
to ensure that they can use the battery charger safely. Store and use the battery charger
out of the reach of children, and ensure that children cannot play with the charger.
• Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with the national regulations
for electrical installations.
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 receipt of purchase to the point of purchase. This warranty is
void if the battery charger has been opened, handled carelessly or repaired 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, i.e. no consequential
damages. Moreover, CTEK SWEDEN AB is not obligated to any warranty other than this
warranty.
SUPPORT
CTEK offers a professional custom support: www.ctek.com.
For latest revised user manual see www.ctek.com. By e-mail: [e-mail],
by telephone: [phone], by fax [phone].
By mail: CTEK SWEDEN AB, Rostugnsvägen 3, SE-776 70 VIKMANSHYTTAN,
SWEDEN.
VIKMANSHYTTAN, SWEDEN 2011-09-01
Bengt Hagander, President
CTEK SWEDEN AB
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