matson MA40DCS User manual

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● Heavy duty aluminium case and mounting brackets
● Encapsulated and sealed to IP65 for under
bonnet applications
● Microchip monitoring and control
● Fully automatic high frequency multi
stage charging
● Pulse mode technology that reduces oxidation,
evens electrolyte consistency and minimises
temperature equating to longer battery life
● Easy push button chemistry selection: Lead Acid/
AGM (includingVRLA and conventional ooded
batteries), Gel, Calcium and LiON (LiFePO4)
● LED indicators showing stage of charge
● Internal charger temperature monitoring
and power output control
● Over charging, short circuit and over temperature
protection
● Reverse polarity protection:
1. Input reverse polarity protection
2. Output reverse polarity protection
● Thermal overload protection
● Solar input overload protection
● Power cut memory function: once selected, the charger
will remain on this battery type until it is changed
● MPPT solar charge control
The MA21DCS and MA40DCS are sophisticated multi-stage chargers, utilising
microprocessor control and solid state technology to charge most 12V AGM/Lead Acid,
Gel, Calcium and LiFePO batteries.

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WARNING: To avoid any personal injury, please read the safety instructions below
This battery charger is not intended for use by children or inrm persons without supervision.
FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 12V DEEP CYCLE BATTERY USE ONLY.
NOT TO BE USED WITH DRY CELL BATTERIES.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
● During the charging process, do not use a naked ame near a battery. Batteries generate gasses during
the charging process that may explode
● Never smoke or light cigarettes near a battery
● Do not place tools on top of a battery or allow tools to fall on the battery to prevent the chance of a
short circuit and sparks
● Always wear eye protection when charging battery
● Ensure charging and testing is conducted in a well-ventilated area
● Inadequate ventilation may over-heat the charger and cause inecient operation
● The ACID / FLUID within a battery is highly corrosive and poisonous. It can produce ammable and
toxic gases when recharged and will explode if ignited.When working with batteries, always wear
eye protection, remove jewellery and ensure the area is well ventilated. If spilt – it will cause severe
burning to eyes, skin, clothing, and damage paintwork and corrode many metals. Ensure that power
is disconnected from any appliance in the vicinity of the spill and immediately wash any area that has
been aected with water. Seek medical attention.
The warnings, cautions and instructions detailed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product
and must be supplied by the operator.

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INSTALLATION OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is supplied with 50 Amp Anderson style connectors already connected to the battery charging output, the
solar input and the battery input leads, ready to plug and play. These connector housings are labelled for ease
of installation. More wiring and connectors will be required to connect these to your vehicle/panels etc. if they are
not already tted.
Any existing or additional cables used in the installation of this product needs to be suitable for the current and
distance required. Matson recommends the use of 10mm2 cable for this purpose as a minimum.
Solar Panels
(Input)
Main Battery
(Input)
Auxiliary Battery
(Output)
Charger
Charger
MainVehicle Battery
MainVehicle Battery
Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary BatteryAnderson Style Plug
Ignition
(for low voltage operation)
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MA40DCS
INSTALLING THE CHARGER
SUGGESTED FITMENT TO VEHICLE ONLY
SUGGESTED FITMENT TO VEHICLE WITH CARAVAN

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If the vehicle is tted with a low voltage or variable voltage alternator, the ignition sensing wire will need to
be connected.This will allow the charger to continue to operate when it senses much lower voltages (as low as
10.8V) from the main battery, because it can sense the engine running.
Using 2mm automotive cable, connect the small ignition cable from the back of the charger to an ignition
power source.This can be complicated and may require the assistance of an auto electrician or qualied
installer. Once the charger senses ignition power it will start charging.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
● Choose a location to install the charger, ideally somewhere cool and dry for best performance. Under the
bonnet will work, but try and maximise airow around the charger, without too much water. Excessive heat
will lower the charger output. It is also advisable to place the charger as close to the auxiliary battery as
possible for best charging performance
● Ensure the charger is securely mounted.This can be in any orientation, inverted, vertical or horizontal, as
required. If the unit is being installed in a harsh vibration area, like an engine bay, consider mounting over
small rubber or high density foam pads
● Measure the distance from the starting battery to the charger; the distance between the charger and the
auxiliary battery; the distance between the solar panel output and the charger. Source cable and terminations
to suit. Matson recommends a minimum 10mm2good quality twin-core cable for this application.
● Ensure ALL cabling meets specication and will not be exposed to excessive heat / moving parts or abrasion
● Connect the auxiliary battery to the charger – make sure polarity (+ & -) are correct
● Connect the solar panels to the charger – make sure polarity (+ & -) are correct
● Connect the main battery to the charger - make sure polarity (+ & -) are correct
● It is recommended that a 25 Amp (MA21DCS) / 40 Amp (MA40DCS) circuit breaker or fuse be installed
between the main battery and the charger, but is not essential
● Make sure all connections are tight
LOW OR VARIABLE VOLTAGE ALTERNATORS

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OPERATING THE CHARGER
If a solar panel input is connected to the MA21DCS, it will automatically accept power from the panels once the
engine has stopped running and the main battery has dropped to 12.4V.
Minimum solar input voltage is 13.5V, maximum is 25V. No regulator is required between the charger and the
panels if the panel output voltage is within those parameters.
Red LED indicates Solar
input is active
The battery chemistry selected is
indicated by the blue LED
Red LED indicates
POWER on
Red LED indicates
the unit is CHARGING
GREEN LED
indicates battery
is FULLY CHARGED
CHARGER DISPLAY
Once correctly installed the MA21DCS needs the battery chemistry to be selected, then it will operate automatically
with no further input.
● Start the vehicle and let it idle
● The charger will recognise that there is charge going into the main starting battery
● Once the main starting battery reaches 13.0V (11.5V if ignition sensor is installed), the MA21DCS will begin
charging the auxiliary battery
● Change the battery chemistry setting to suit your application.The default setting is Lead Acid. Once selected,
the charger will remember this as the new default setting, you do not need to change the setting again
● The charger will continue to operate until the vehicle is switched o (Ignition sensor connected) and/or the
main starting battery drops to 12.4V
2. SOLAR INPUT
1. DC BATTERY INPUT

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ChargeType Multi-Stage Multi-Stage
InputVoltage (V) DC Battery 10.8 - 16.0 Battery 10.8 - 16.0
Solar 13.5 - 25.0 Solar 13.5 - 25.0
Cut in/outVoltage with Ignition lead (V)DC 11.5 - 10.8 11.5 - 10.8
Cut in/outVoltage NO Ignition lead (V)DC 13.0 - 12.4 13.0 - 12.4
Output Current (A) 20 40
Minimum Start Voltage (V)DC 2 2
Soft Start Charging Yes Yes
Bulk Charge Voltages (V)DC
Gel 14.3 14.3
AGM/Lead Acid 14.7 14.7
Calcium 15.3 15.3
LiFePO 14.4 14.4
Float Charge Voltage (V)DC 13.5 13.5
Float Charge Current (mA) 100 100
Suits battery capacity (AH) 18 - 250 40 - 400
Case Construction Aluminium Aluminium
Ingress protection (IP) rating IP65 IP65
Max operating temp (Deg C) 70 70
Weight (Kg) 1 1
Dimensions (mm) 135 x 207 x 37 135 x 207 x 37
Min Recommended Cable Length Vs Size (Bigger is always better…)
0 - 1 Metres 12AWG or 4mm² 8AWG or 8mm2
1 - 5 Metres 8AWG or 8mm² 6AWG or 13mm2
5 + Metres 6AWG or 13mm² 4 AWG or 25mm2
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13.0
25.0
15.4
13.0
2.0
20
15.4 14.4
(LiON)
13.5 13.5 13.5
12
5
LiON
13.5 13.5 13.5
15.4
15.0
14.4
14.0
Charging algorithm will change
according to battery type.
WARNING: Failure to use recommended wiring will severely impact on
performance of DC to DC charger.
SPECIFICATIONS

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CHARGING VOLTAGES
GEL AGM / LEAD ACID CALCIUM LiON
BOOST 14.3V 14.0V 15.0V 14.0V
CHARGING 14.3V 14.7V 15.3V 14.4V
MAINTENANCE 13.5V 13.5V 13.5V –
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is expected that this charger will be used to charge a deep cycle type auxiliary battery.
Deep cycle batteries are designed to provide battery power to run items like fridges and lighting in caravans
and campers.
It is generally accepted that the life of a deep cycle battery can be extended if it is not discharged below 50%
of its full capacity. A fully charged 100 amp battery in good condition should oer
50 amp hours of power without impacting on its normal life expectancy.
Your average compressor style fridge uses up to 5 amps. Over a 24 hour period it should use approximately 30
amp hours.Therefore if the 100AH battery is operating only the fridge (and receives no additional charge) it
ideally will require recharging after 48 hours.
To replenish these 60 amp hours using a 20 amp DC-DC charger will require at least 4 hours of driving. The last
10-20% of battery charging is slow, the closer it gets to 100%, the slower it is. Undercharging a battery and
discharging to below 50% can severely impact on life expectancy of most deep cycle batteries.
DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
Approximate
state-of-charge
Average specic
gravity
Open circuit
voltage 12V
100% 1.265 12.65
75% 1.225 12.45
50% 1.190 12.24
25% 1.155 12.06
0% 1.120 11.89
The readings are taken at room temperature of
26°C (78°F); the battery had rested for 24 hours
after charge or discharge.
Voltage reading and specic gravity of electrolyte
(lead acid batteries) can give an indication of your
battery’s state of charge.
NOTE: Battery manufacturers sometimes specify charging voltages.
Not observing their charging instructions may void your battery warranty.

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Charger won’t indicate charging Charger not connected to battery
Check terminal connection
Battery is not 12 V
Battery won’t charge Verify that all wiring meets specications
Check condition of batteries
Check performance of alternator
Battery won’t fully charge or
hold charge Battery that is over 3 years old; severely discharged (or previously been severely discharged); not regularly recharged;
over-heated: low in electrolyte; undercharged; overcharged or sulphated may not accept or
hold a charge
A good automotive store or battery outlet often oers a free or low cost in-store service to
check condition of battery. Your battery may require replacement
Charger is beeping and ashing
all the LED’s Check if there is a low input battery voltage and or amperage
Check for a reverse polarity connection on the output battery
Check the output battery voltage does not rapidly fall below 12.2V
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80 20 -
FAULT FINDING
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the purpose it is commonly used.This is in addition to the rights of the consumer under the Australian Consumer Law.
To be considered for warranty please take the product with proof of purchase to the store where you purchased the
product or contactTridon Australia
The warranty is given by:Tridon Australia, 21-25 Derby St, Silverwater, NSW 2128.
Tel: [phone].
Email: [email protected]
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
incurred if the product fails when used for the purpose for which it was intended. 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.
Tridon Australia will bear costs associated with claiming legitimate warranties. Proof of expenses incurred must be
submitted toTridon Australia Pty Ltd.