LEAB Champ User manual

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USER MANUAL
VERSION 5
13/07/2021
CHARGER
CHAMP 24 V
LEAB Automotive GmbH Thorshammer 6 24866 Busdorf

Table of contents
1 About this Manual................................................................................................................ 3
2 Safety......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Intended Use............................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Foreseeable Misuse.................................................................................................. 6
3 About this product............................................................................................................... 6
4 Technical specifications..................................................................................................... 7
5 Package contents.................................................................................................................. 10
6 Charging characteristic....................................................................................................... 11
7 Assembly.................................................................................................................................. 12
8 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 12
8.1 Battery connection................................................................................................... 12
8.2 Connection to the 230 V mains supply............................................................. 13
8.3 Connection to the 115 V mains supply ............................................................. 13
9 Operation................................................................................................................................. 14
9.1 LED status display..................................................................................................... 14
9.2 Charging the battery................................................................................................ 14
9.3 Charging the battery................................................................................................ 14
9.4 Temperature sensor................................................................................................. 15
10 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 15
11 Disposal.................................................................................................................................... 16
12 EU Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................... 16
13 Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 16
13.1 Information on outdoor use of the PowerSystem 12/24 V...................... 16
13.2 MagCodePowerPort installation instructions................................................ 17
13.3 MagCodePowerClip assembly instructions..................................................... 18
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1 About this Manual
Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place. This manual is aimed at
Skilled workers in the field of automotive electrics.
Any modifications to the product or its components are prohibited and do not
conform to its intended use. Only use original LEAB or LEAB-approved ac-
cessories.
Throughout the manual, you will be alerted to warnings and safety notices
about potential hazards associated with handling the device. The colours and
signal words indicate the severity of the hazard:
Notice
Possibility of material damage
The signal word Attention indicates that there is a possibility of
material damage. To avoid material damage, follow the
instruction.
CAUTION
Danger that can lead to minor injuries
Safety instructions with the signal word CAUTION indicate a
hazard which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate
injury. Read the safety instructions carefully and follow them to
avoid the hazard.
WARNING
Hazards that can lead to severe injuries or death
Safety instructions with the signal word WARNING indicate a
hazard which, if not avoided, can result in death or severe injury.
Read the safety instructions carefully and follow them to avoid
the hazard.
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DANGER
Danger that will lead to severe injury or death
Safety instructions with the signal word Danger indicate a hazard
which, if not avoided, will result in death or severe injury. Read
the safety instructions carefully and follow them to avoid the
hazard.
You will find useful tips and tricks in certain parts of the manual. These ap-
pear as follows:
TIP
Tips provides additional, useful information.
Read the tip carefully and follow the instructions where
applicable.
2 Safety
This manual will help you to handle the device safely. Use the device solely in
accordance with its intended use. Observe the safety instructions.
The charger is a trickle and battery charger for permanent installation in
vehicles. This charger can be used to charge all types ofLead-acid batteries
(wet, gel, AGM).
Any modifications to the device or its components are prohibited and do not
conform to its intended use. Keep this manual is a place where it can be ac-
cessed quickly.
2.1 Intended Use
The charger is designed for permanent installation in vehicles with 12 or 24 V
on-board power systems for charging Lead-acid batteries (wet, gel, AGM). It is
suitable for charging and trickle charging auxiliary batteries. The device is de-
signed for a temperature range of -30 °C ... 60 °C. Do not charge batteries with
this charger outside the specified temperature range. At higher temperatures,
the output power of the charger automatically decreases.
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WARNING
Risk of fire from overheated battery
Flammable gases can escape if the battery overheats.
1. Always charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms and away
from ignition sources.
WARNING
Risk of injury from damaged, frozen or deformed batteries
Damaged, frozen or deformed batteries can cause injuries.
1. Before using the battery, make sure that the battery is un-
damaged and the electrolyte is not frozen.
WARNING
Burns from escaping acid
Acid can leak out when handling batteries.
1. Wear acid-proof clothing when handling batteries.
Notice
Device defects from incorrect installation
Incorrect installation can result in device defects.
1. Install the device in a dry and cool location.
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2.2 Foreseeable Misuse
The charger is designed for permanent installation in vehicles. Do not mount
the device outside the vehicle. Only charge lead-acid batteries (wet, gel/AGM)
and traction batteries with this charger.
The negative lead of the charger may contain a temperature sensor, do not
shorten or lengthen the lead under any circumstances.
Never pinch the leads of the charger to avoid damage. In the event of damage,
unplug the charger immediately and contact your dealer or LEAB.
3 About this product
The Champ charger is a trickle and battery charger designed for permanent in-
stallation in vehicles. With its pre-programmed and fixed charging character-
istic, all types of Lead-acid batteries (wet, gel, AGM) can be charged with this
charger.
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2
3
4
Fig.1: Champ Charger
1 AC cable 2 DC cable
3 Mounting hole 4 LED status display
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4 Technical specifications
Part no.
0101033857 Part no. 0101033851 Part no. 0101033852
Modell Champ 2412 Champ 2412 Champ 2412
Battery type Lead (gel/AGM) Lead (gel/AGM) Lead (gel/AGM)
Battery capacity 55 Ah ... 170 Ah 55 Ah ... 170 Ah 55 Ah ... 170 Ah
Charging charac-
teristics IU1U2, pre-pro- grammed, cannot
be changed
IU1U2, pre-pro-
grammed, cannot
be changed
IU1U2, pre-pro-
grammed, cannot
be changed
Charging current 12 A 12 A 12 A
Ripple < 3 % < 3 % < 3 %
Main charging 28.8 V 28.8 V 28.8 V
Trickle charging 27.6 V 27.6 V 27.6 V
Input voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V
Input values 190 V ... 270 V 190 V ... 270 V 190 V ... 270 V
Input frequency 40 Hz ... 60 Hz 40 Hz ... 60 Hz 40 Hz ... 60 Hz
Switching fre-
quency 100 kHz 100 kHz 100 kHz
Degree of effi-
ciency, max. 88 % 88 % 88 %
Quiescent current
(from the battery) < 2 mA < 2 mA < 2 mA
Temperature
sensor Yes Yes Yes
AC cable 1.5 m, two-pin
earthed plug 1.5 m, two-pin earthed plug 0.2 m; DEFA
DC cable 1.5 m, MagCode Pro 1.5 m, DIN 14690
plug 1.5 m, ring ter- minal, M8
International Pro-
tection (IP class) IP67 IP67 IP67
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Part no.
0101033857 Part no. 0101033851 Part no. 0101033852
Operating temper-
ature -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C
Protection class I I I
Dimensions (L x W
x H) 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
Part no.
0101033864 Part no. 0101043855 Part no. 0101033854
Modell Champ 2412 Champ 2412 Champ 2412
Battery type Lead (gel/AGM) Lead (wet) Lead (wet)
Battery capacity 55 Ah ... 170 Ah 55 Ah ... 170 Ah 55 Ah ... 170 Ah
Charging charac-
teristics IU1U2, pre-pro- grammed, cannot
be changed
IU1U2, pre-pro-
grammed, cannot
be changed
IU1U2, pre-pro-
grammed, cannot
be changed
Charging current 12 A 12 A 12 A
Ripple < 3 % < 3 % < 3 %
Main charging 28.8 V 28.4 V 28.4 V
Trickle charging 27.6 V 27.0 V 27.0 V
Input voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V
Input values 190 V ... 270 V 190 V ... 270 V 190 V ... 270 V
Input frequency 40 Hz ... 60 Hz 40 Hz ... 60 Hz 40 Hz ... 60 Hz
Switching fre-
quency 100 kHz 100 kHz 100 kHz
Degree of effi-
ciency, max. 88 % 88 % 88 %
Quiescent current
(from the battery) < 2 mA < 2 mA < 2 mA
Temperature
sensor Yes Yes Yes
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Part no.
0101033864 Part no. 0101043855 Part no. 0101033854
AC cable 1.5 m, two-pin
earthed plug 1.5 m, two-pin earthed plug 1.5 m, two-pin earthed plug
DC cable 1.5 m, ring terminal
lug, M8, 20 A fuse 1.5 m, ring terminal lug, M8, 20 A fuse 1.5 m, ring terminal lug, M8, 20 A fuse
International Pro-
tection (IP class) IP67 IP67 IP67
Operating temper-
ature -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C
Protection class I I I
Dimensions (L x W
x H) 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
Part no.
0101033867 Part no. 0101033861 Part no. 0101033351
Modell Champ 2412 Champ 2412 Champ 2405
Battery type Lead (gel/AGM) Lead (wet) Lead (gel/AGM)
Battery capacity 90 Ah ... 300 Ah 90 Ah ... 300 Ah 55 Ah ... 170 Ah
Charging charac-
teristics IU1U2, pre-pro- grammed, cannot
be changed
IU1U2, pre-pro-
grammed, cannot
be changed
IU1U2, pre-pro-
grammed, cannot
be changed
Charging current 12 A 12 A 5 A
Ripple < 3 % < 3 % < 3 %
Main charging 28.8 V 28.4 V 28.8 V
Trickle charging 27.6 V 27.0 V 27.6 V
Input voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V
Input values 190 V ... 270 V 190 V ... 270 V 190 V ... 270 V
Input frequency 40 Hz ... 60 Hz 40 Hz ... 60 Hz 40 Hz ... 60 Hz
Switching fre-
quency 100 kHz 100 kHz 100 kHz
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Part no.
0101033867 Part no. 0101033861 Part no. 0101033351
Degree of effi-
ciency, max. 88 % 88 % 88 %
Quiescent current
(from the battery) < 2 mA < 2 mA < 2 mA
Temperature
sensor Yes Yes Yes
AC cable 1.5 m, two-pin
earthed plug 1.5 m, two-pin earthed plug 1.5 m, two-pin earthed plug
DC cable 3.0 m, DIN 14690
plug 1.5 m, DIN 14690 plug 1.5 m, ring ter- minal, M8
International Pro-
tection (IP class) IP67 IP67 IP67
Operating temper-
ature -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C
Protection class I I I
Dimensions (L x W
x H) 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm 98 mm x 192 mm x 47 mm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
5 Package contents
Name No.
Battery charger 1x
User manual 1x
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