Dometic PBC110 User manual

PBC110
Battery Charger
Operating manual
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POWER & CONTROL
CHARGERS
PORTABLE

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Explanation of symbols PBC110
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Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first
use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another
person, hand over this instruction manual along with it.
Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
8 Maintaining and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
9 Trouble shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
10 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
11 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
12 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
13 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
1 Explanation of symbols
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DANGER!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or
serious injury
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or
serious injury

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PBC110 General safety instructions
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2 General safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect
connection voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
!WARNING!
Note the following basic safety information when using electrical devices
to protect against:
•Electricshock
•Firehazards
•Injury
2.1 General safety
DDANGER!
In the event of fire, use a fire extinguisher which is suitable for electrical
devices.
!WARNING!
Only use the device as intended.
• Disconnect the device from the mains:
– Before cleaning and maintenance
–Afteruse
• The device should not be used if the device itself or the connection
cable are visibly damaged.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.
NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair
the function of the product.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

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General safety instructions PBC110
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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.
ANOTICE!
• Before start-up, check that the voltage specification on the type plate
is the same as that of the power supply.
• Ensure that other objects cannot cause a short circuit at the contacts
of the device.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by the connection cable.
• Store the device in a dry and cool place.
2.2 Safety when installing the device
DDANGER!
Never mount the device anywhere where there is a risk of gas or dust
explosion.
!CAUTION!
• Ensure that the device is stable.
• The device must be set up in such a way that it cannot tip over or fall
down.
• Never place the charger on the battery while charging.
ANOTICE!
• Do not expose the battery charger to an external heat source (such as
direct sunlight) to avoid overheating.
• Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splash-
ing water.
2.3 Operating the device safely
DDANGER! Danger of electrocution
• Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. This applies espe-
cially when operating the device from the AC mains.
• To be able to disconnect the device quickly from the mains, the socket
must be close to the device and be easily accessible.

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!WARNING!
• Only use the device indoor. Do not expose battery charger to rain,
snow or other liquids.
• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Pro-
vide good ventilation to prevent flames and sparks.
• Always use sockets which are grounded and secured by residual cur-
rent circuit breakers.
!CAUTION!
•Donot operate the device in salty, wet or damp environments.
•Donot operate the device in the vicinity of corrosive fumes or com-
bustible materials.
•Donot operate the device in areas where there is a danger of explo-
sions.
• Before starting the device, ensure that the power supply line and the
plug are dry.
• Always disconnect the power supply when working on the device.
ANOTICE!
• Make sure the air inlets and outlets of the device are not covered.
• Ensure good ventilation.
2.4 Safety precautions when handling batteries
!WARNING!
• Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid
coming into contact with your body. If your skin or eyes do come into
contact with battery fluid, wash the part of your body in question thor-
oughly with water.
• If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
!CAUTION!
• When working on the batteries, do not wear any metal objects such as
watches or rings. Short circuited batteries can cause serious injuries.
• Prevent any metal parts from falling on the battery. This can cause
sparks or shortcircuit the battery and other electrical parts.

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Intended use PBC110
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•Danger of explosions!
Never attempt to charge a frozen or defective battery. Place the bat-
tery in a frost-free area and wait until the battery has acclimatized to the
ambient temperature. Then start the charging process.
• Wear goggles and protective clothing when you work on batteries.
Do not touch your eyes when you are working on the battery.
• Do not smoke and ensure that no sparks can arise in the vicinity of the
engine or battery.
ANOTICE!
• Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and those of the
manufacturer of the system or vehicle in which the battery is used.
• If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect the earth connec-
tion. Disconnect all connections and all consumers from the battery
before removing it.
3 Intended use
The battery charger PBC110 is designed to charge, desulfate and maintain 12V lead
acid (GEL, WET, AGM) and LiFePO4 batteries with a capacity of 6 Ah to 200 Ah
(maintenance up to 240 Ah). It must not be used on other battery types.
The battery charger is designed for indoor use only. Good ventilation must be
ensured.
!WARNING!
• Do not charge other batteries than 12 V lead acid and LiFePO4.
• Check the battery manufacturer specifications before using the
charger.
• Do not charge batteries with a cell short circuit. The oxyhydrogen they
produce can cause explosions.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not use the device in unventilated rooms. Charging lead batteries
produces oxyhydrogen which can cause explosions.
• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.

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PBC110 Scope of delivery
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4Scopeofdelivery
5 Technical description
The battery charger may be placed on the ground or be mounted with four screws
to the wall. It is equipped with heavy-duty cables, corrosion-resistant output connec-
tors and spark-free contacts. It is passively cooled to allow for noise-free operation.
5.1 Protection systems
For safe operation the battery charger is equipped with the following protection sys-
tems:
• Reverse polarity protection:
If the battery charger detects reverse polarity, it will stop delivering output cur-
rent. The red LED will be turned on.
• Short circuit protection:
If the charger detects an output short circuit, it will stop delivering output current.
The red LED will be turned on.
• Internal overheat protection:
The battery charger is equipped with a temperature sensor. When the tempera-
ture becomes too high, the charging current is automatically decreased.
• Timer protection:
The battery charger limits the maximum charging time for each charging stage.
Once the battery charger has timed out, it stops charging the battery. The red
LED will flash slowly.
5.2 Charging process
The battery charger provides a seven stage charging process for charging, desulfat-
ing and maintaining 12 V lead acid and LiFePO4 batteries. Different battery types and
charging rates are selectable. The charging process is controlled by a microproces-
sor.
Quantity Description Quantity
1 Battery charger PBC110 1
1 Operation Manual 1

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Technical description PBC110
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When the battery is connected and AC power is on, the charger will automatically
diagnose the battery condition and determine if the battery should engage soft start
charging or go directly into bulk charging.
Stage Charging rate
indicator Description
Soft start charging 20 % The battery voltage will increase slowly. When
it reaches 10.5 V, the charger goes into bulk
charging.
If the battery voltage cannot reach 10.5 V within
two hours, a battery fault is signalled.
Bulk charging 80 % The battery will be charged up to about 80 %.
The charger delivers an almost constant current
of 2 A/5 A/10 A until the battery voltage
reaches the set value.
Absorption
charging
80 % The battery will be charged up to about 95 %.
The charging current tapers and the charging
voltage are kept constant at the set value.
Battery analysis 100 % flashing The charging is interrupted for a short period to
measure battery voltage.
If the battery voltage falls too quickly, the bat-
tery is probably faulty.
Recondition
charging
100 % flashing Recondition charging balances the batteries
cells.
It is used for older batteries or if low voltage is
detected.
Float charging 100 % The float mode allows the charger to effectively
be left connected to the battery; it safely keeps
the battery fully charged, ready for use.
Maintenance
pulse charging
100 % This program engages a special charging
waveform and monitors the battery voltage. If
the battery voltage drops, a special pulse will
keep the battery in the optimal state. If the bat-
tery voltage drops significantly, the battery
charger will switch to bulk charging.
The maintenance mode allows the charger to
stay connected to the battery long term. To
ensure optimal battery performance please
check the electrolyte level regularly.

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PBC110 Technical description
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5.3 ECO mode
If AC power is connected when no battery is connected, the battery charger goes
automatically into ECO mode to minimize power consumption.
5.4 Parts and connections
No. in
fig. 1Description
1 Output lead with clips
2 Battery charger PBC110
3 AC Power cord
4 Temperature sensor
1
2
3
4
1

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Technical description PBC110
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5.5 Controls
No. in
fig. 2Explanation/function
1 Charging rate indicator (2 A/5 A/10 A)
2 Battery type indicator (LiFePO4/AGM/GEL)
3 Battery status of charge indicator
4 Battery type selector
5 Charging rate selector
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321
2

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PBC110 Settings
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5.6 LED status indicator
6Settings
6.1 Battery type
LED Status Color Explanation
ON green Battery up to 20 % charged
ON green Battery between 20 and 80 % charged
Flash green Analysis stage or recondition charging
ON green Fully charged, maintaining the battery
Fault ON red Output shortcircuit or battery connected
with reverse polarity
Fault Flash red Battery is faulty, charging timed-out
ON green
Both LEDs lighting together indicates the
battery is over voltage
Fault Flash red
Setting Function Absorption
voltage (at 25 °C)
Float
voltage (at 25 °C)
GEL Charging for lead acid GEL bat-
tery
14.1 V 13.4 V
AGM Charging for lead acid AGM or
WET battery
14.4 V 13.6 V
LiFePO4 Charging for LiFePO4 battery 14.6 V 13.8V

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Charging PBC110
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6.2 Charge rate
The following maximum capacities are to be used as a general guide:
6.3 Settings
➤Using the battery type selector (4) choose the battery type to be used, see
fig. 2, page 10.
➤Using the charge rate selector (5) choose the charge rate to be used, see fig. 2,
page 10.
7Charging
7.1 Electrolyte level check and precharge check
➤Only for Flooded or WET battery: Check the battery electrolyte level.
If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are half-
way between the upper and lower fill lines.
➤Check the battery label for battery type and capacity. Only charge 12 V lead acid
(GEL, WET, AGM) or LiFePO4 batteries.
➤Ensure that the battery charger is not connected to mains power.
7.2 Connect the battery charger to the battery
!WARNING!
• Only use the device indoor. Do not expose the battery charger to rain,
snow and liquids.
• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Pro-
vide good ventilation to prevent flames and sparks.
• When connecting to the battery, the battery charger must not be con-
nected to mains power.
Setting Battery capacity/Charging Battery capacity/Maintaining
2 A 6 – 20 Ah 6 – 20 Ah
5 A 21 – 50 Ah 21 – 60 Ah
10 A 51 – 200 Ah 61 – 240 Ah

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Battery outside the vehicle
➤Connect the red clip of the battery charger to the positive battery terminal (+).
➤Connect the black clip of the battery charger to the negative battery terminal (-).
Battery in the vehicle
➤Determine if the vehicle is positively or negatively earthed.
If negatively earthed (most common):
➤First connect the red clip of the battery charger to the positive battery
terminal (+).
➤Then connect the black clip of the battery charger to the vehicle’s chassis and
away from the fuel line.
If positively earthed:
➤First connect the black clip of the battery charger to the negative battery
terminal (-).
➤Then connect the red clip of the battery charger to the vehicle’s chassis and far
away from the fuel line.
7.3 Connect the battery charger to mains power
➤Connect the battery charger to AC mains powered socket.
➤The battery charger will automatically start when AC power is connected and
switched on.
➤Check the settings of the device (battery type and charge rate). If necessary,
adjust them.
ANOTICE!
If the Fault Indicator LED illuminates red, please check your connections as
it’s likely that the positive and negative leads are reversed.
7.4 Disconnect the battery charger
Battery outside the vehicle
➤Switch OFF and remove the AC power socket from the outlet.
➤First remove the black clip.
➤Then remove the red clip.

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➤Check electrolyte levels if required by your battery type.
➤If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are half-
way between the upper and lower fill lines.
Battery in the vehicle
➤Switch OFF and remove the AC power socket from the outlet.
➤First remove the clip from the vehicle chassis.
➤Then remove the clip from the battery.
➤Check electrolyte levels if possible.
➤If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are half-
way between the upper and lower fill lines.
8 Maintaining and cleaning
ANOTICE!
Do not use any sharp or hard objects for cleaning since they may damage
the device.
➤Disconnect the device from mains power.
➤Disconnect the device from the battery.
➤Occasionally clean the device with a damp cloth.
➤Regularly clean the vents.
➤Regularly check the connection cables.
!WARNING!
• The device may not be used if the device itself or the connection cable
are visibly damaged.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Inadequate
repairs may cause serious hazards.

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PBC110 Trouble shooting
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9Troubleshooting
Indication Possible causes Remedy
• Charger does not
work
•NoLEDsareON
• No AC power • Check AC connec-
tions and make sure
mains socket is
switched ON.
•ChargerhasnoDC
output
• Fault LED lights red
• Output is short cir-
cuited
• Reverse polarity con-
nection to battery
•CheckDCconnection
between charger and
battery and make sure
they are not short cir-
cuiting.
• Check that the croco-
dile clips / ring termi-
nals are connected to
the correct polarity. If
not, remake the con-
nection to the battery
properly.
• No charging current
• Fault LED is flashing
• Battery is severely
sulfated
• Overheat protection
mode
• Move battery and
charger to cooler envi-
ronment.
• No charging current
• Full and Fault LEDs are
flashing
• Battery voltage is high-
er than charger rate
voltage
• Check the battery con-
dition, battery may
need replacement.
• Long charging time
• Full LED does not light
• Fault LED is flashing
• Battery capacity too
large
• Battery is defective
• Check if the charger
specification matches
the battery capacity.
• Battery cannot be
charged and must be
replaced.

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Warranty PBC110
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10 Warranty
If the product does not work as it should, please contact your retailer or the manufac-
turer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). The warranty applicable to
your product is 1 year(s).
For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when
you send in the device:
• A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
• A reason for the claim or description of the fault
Australia only
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
New Zealand only
This warranty policy is subject to the conditions and guarantees which are mandatory
as implied by the consumer guarantees act 1993 (NZ).
11 Disposal
➤Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
MIf you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre
or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the
applicable disposal regulations.
BProtect the environment!
Do not dispose of any batteries with general household waste.
Return defective or used batteries to your retailer or dispose of them at
collection points.

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PBC110 Technical data
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12 Technical data
12.1 General technical data
12.2 Environmental characteristics
Model PBC110
Type Smart & Automatic
Battery type: Lead acid (WET, GEL, AGM), LiFePO4
Charging process 7 stages
Input 220-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Output voltage 12 V
Output current 2 / 5 / 10 A
Output voltage at no load < 0.5 V
Minimum start voltage > 6.0 V
Temperature compensated -24 mV/°C
Size (L*W*H) 205*90*52 (mm)
Net weight 1 kg
AC Power cord 1800 mm
Output lead 1800 mm, with battery clamps
Certification RCM, CE, FCC
Operating temperature range 0 to 40 °C
Storing temperature range -10 to 80 °C
Operating humidity range 90 % RH Max

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Copyright PBC110
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13 Copyright
© 2020 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is pro-
tected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the prod-
ucts contained herein may be protected by design, patent or be patent pending.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to Dometic Sweden AB. All rights
are reserved.

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PBC110 Copyright
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