Meanwell PB-230-48 User manual

PB-230
Instruction Manual

PB-230 Instruction Manual
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Warning : Please make sure the polarity of the battery is connected correctly!
:
1.Make sure the charger is shut off and choosing suitable wires to connect the charger and batteries based on the rating of charging
current. The polarity must be correct: charger output (+) should be connected to the (+) terminal of batteries and charger output (-)
should be connected to the (-) terminal.
In no times should the (+) and (-) be short together or the charger and batteries will be damaged.
Assembly Procedure
2.Connect the AC input and check whether the operation of LED is correct.
(red : charging ; green : battery is full)
1.The charger should be assembled in the place with good ventilation and low moisture.
Exposure to the rain or snow is strictly prohibited.
2.Wires connecting between the charger and batteries should be as short as possible since the high voltage drop on the wires will
increase the time required to fully charge the batteries.
3.Make sure the charging voltage and charging current are suitable for the batteries you are using.
4.If the batteries need to connect in series for charging, old batteries are not suggested to be used with new ones or the lifetime of
batteries may reduce because of the unbalance charging voltage distribution on new and old batteries.
5.Please turn off the charger before connecting or disconnecting the wires.
6.The charger has a 2-year worldwide warranty, however, damages from misusing the charger will not be included in the coverage of
warranty.
Notes On Operation:
DC output connector (standard) DC output connector (optional)
[ housing: Anderson 1327FP(red), 1327G6FP(black)
contacts: Anderson 261G2 (45A) or equivalent ]
AD1
Red(+V) Black(-V)
PIN NO.
1,2
3,4
UNICABLE 89M103-4P or equivalent
OUTPUT
+V
-V
14
23
AD1 (optional)
1
4
23
115cm 5cm
FUSE

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charger will go into "floating-
charge" stage. The LED indicator will turn to green. The relationship between charging current and charging voltage for each operation
stage are shown in the curves below :
Status Under General Operation:
At the beginning stage of operation, the charger provides the largest current with 13.6Vdc of output voltage (for 12V batteries) to
charge batteries. The LED indicator will lighten in red. After a period of time (probably a couple of hours, based on the capacity of
batteries), the charging current will decrease gradually. After reaching 10% of its maximum value, the
Charging Current and Ambient Temperature
When ambient temperature below 45 , the charging current will carry on the charge by the maximum current surpasses 45 the charge
current will reduce automatically.
Suggested Battery Capacity:
1.It will not have any problem if the capacity of batteries larger than the suggested value.
2.If you have any question about the suitable charging current for the batteries, please refer to the technical data provided by the battery
It just takes more time to make the batteries fully charged!
manufacturers or consult the vendor of the batteries.
Model
PB-230-12 50-160Ah
PB-230-24 24-80Ah
PB-230-48 12-40Ah
Suggested Battery capacity
State
Vboost 14.4V
PB-230-12
28.8V 57.6V
PB-230-24 PB-230-48
VFLT 13.6V 27.2V 54.4V
Charge Current
stage 1 stage 2 stage 3
Float
Start
Charge Voltage VFLT
100%
10%
Red
Constant Current Constant Voltage
Green
Color of LED
boostV
LOAD (%)
EXTERNAL CASE TEMPERATURE ( )
90
100
80
70
60
40
30
40 45 50 60 70302010-20

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Models PB-230-12 ,PB-230-24 and PB-230-
48 , =blank or AD1.
2. -
PB-230-24 PB-230- , =blank or AD1.
3.Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product using battery.
4.CAUTION -
, =blank or AD1.
5.Power Supply Cord:
Power Supply Cord - Cord Type SJT or SVT, rated minimum 105 , No. 18AWG/3C,provided with a molded-on, grounding type
attachment plug with a 15A, 125V(NEMA 5-15p) configuration and a molded-on connector which mates with the appliance inlet,
minimum 1.8m and maximum 3m in length.
6.The equipment was investigated under 20 amperes branch circuit in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, to
reduce the risk of fire, connect only a circuit provided with 20 amperes maximum branch over current protection.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating Instructions for battery charger Models PB-
230-12 , and 48
To reduce risk of injury, charge only one, 12V Lead-Acid type rechargeable battery for Model PB-230-12 ; charge only
two, 12V Lead-Acid type rechargeable batteries, which were connected in series, for Model PB-230-24 ; charge only four, 12V
Lead-Acid type rechargeable batteries, which were connected in series, for Model PB-230-48
Notes On Failure Elimination
Status
No output
voltage
Can't achieve
the FLOAT
(green light)
stage after
long period
of charging
operation
Possible Reasons
Repair required. Please
send it back to us or any
of our distributors
Replace the batteries
Wrong polarity of the battery
connection
Batteries are aging or broken
Ways to Eliminate
If you still cannot eliminate the failure situation, please consult MEAN WELL or any of our distributors