Mobiltech ZEUS80 CD User manual

Thermoelectric Generator
USER MANUAL
ZEUS80 CD
Power Supply: Diesel
Voltage: 12V
IMPORTANT
You can obtain the 3 (three) year warranty extension by
registering the product for free on support.mobiltech.it
More information can be found in chapter 5 of this manual.

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SUMMARY
1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Usage rules....................................................................................................................3
1.2 Basic operating principles and general indications.........................................................3
1.3 Fuel quality.....................................................................................................................5
2System control ....................................................................................................................6
2.1 Main Menu - Home.........................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Service battery........................................................................................................8
2.2 Settings Menu................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Mode Menu.............................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Language Menu......................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Service Menu........................................................................................................10
2.2.4 Update Menu ........................................................................................................11
2.2.5 Generator Menu....................................................................................................12
2.2.6 Reset Function......................................................................................................12
3System messages and fault table....................................................................................13
4Technical data ................................................................ Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.
5Warranty.............................................................................................................................15
6Possible checks ............................................................. Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.
7Manufacturer......................................................................................................................16

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Mobil Tech product. With the Zeus80 thermoelectric generator you
have a system capable of charging the batteries of your vehicle, regardless of the availability of
external electricity or weather conditions.
Installation and commissioning must be performed by specialized personnel only, using a
dedicated Installation Manual. This User Manual describes all the steps to be taken only for
normal system operation.
1.1 Usage rules
Zeus80 can be installed on campers, caravans and trucks and it’s able, when the vehicle is
parked, to charge the vehicle’s batteries in a silent and ecological way, using only the fuel
present in the vehicle’s tank. Use other than intended is not allowed.
During installation and normal operation, the following instructions must be observed:
▪Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only
▪Usage is allowed in open places only
▪Use only the prescribed fuel
▪It is not allowed to make any change to the system, deleting or inserting other types of
components
▪The use of components other than the original ones is not allowed
▪The product does not require user maintenance. Maintenance operations must be
performed by qualified personnel only
▪In case of doubt, contact the manufacturer or a qualified installer
1.2 Basic operating principles and general indications
The basic operating principle of the system is shown below:
Zeus80 generator is able, using the vehicle's fuel, to charge and maintain charged the service
battery, in a silent and ecological way. Zeus80 can supply 80Wh of typical power.

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ATTENTION
NEVER disconnect for any reason the primary battery when the generator is working. The
operation is very harmful because the cooling of the device will be lost, causing possible
breakages due to overheating. Any incorrect operation is recorded in the device memory.
General notes regarding generator usage:
•The system has an integrated atmospheric pressure sensor, in order to adapt the
combustion to air rarefaction variations, due to altitude and to climatic conditions; it is
tested up to 3.000mt above sea level
•Basic operations have been designed in order to set the system in automatic mode or
manual mode, for complete and efficient batteries management
•If the display is not touched for 3 minutes, it switches off automatically while keeping the
set functions unaltered. To turn it on again simply touch the screen
•If manual mode, after 30 minutes of inactivity the system automatically goes into stand-by
mode to reduce electrical consumption. When switched on again, it may take a few
seconds to restore communication with all components
•The generator switches off automatically 3 minutes after the ignition of the vehicle engine.
Within the first 3 minutes there is the possibility to force the generator working status
confirming the popup message on the display
•Use only batteries of type PB / AGM / GEL and LiFeP04, selecting the correct charging
algorithm from the control unit.
•Recommended capacity: from 50 to 300Ah. Do not use old batteries in any
circumstances, as they could cause the Zeus80 generator not to work correctly
•In any moment is possible to check the status and characteristics of the batteries
•It is always possible to check the operating status of the system and all its components
•Do not wash the generator using a pressure washer
•The generator is not designed to work submerged in water or other liquids; in the event of
flooding, the warranty becomes void and it is necessary to go to an authorized installer.
•The generator manufacturer is not responsible for battery status or incorrect selection of
the type of batteries to be recharged

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1.3 Fuel quality
Diesel Generator
The Zeus80 generator works without problems with the diesel fuel normally available on the
market used for the vehicle’s engine. Addition max. of biodiesel available on the market
according to DIN EN 590.
In the winter months diesel fuel is adapted at low temperatures from 0°C to -20°C. In this way
problems can arise only in the case of extremely low external temperatures - as well as in the
vehicle engine - see the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer.
In special cases at external temperatures above 0°C the Zeus80 generator can also work with
heating oil sec. DIN 51603 (from an additional tank).
If the Zeus80 generator is powered from a separate tank, follow these steps:
•external temperatures higher than 0°C: use diesel oil sec. DIN EN 590 or heating oil sec.
DIN 51603;
•external temperatures between 0°C and -20°C: use winter diesel sec. DIN EN 590;
•outside temperatures between -20°C and -40°C, use arctic gas oil or polar gas oil.
The addition of used oil is not allowed. After using winter diesel or diesel fuel for low
temperatures, fill the fuel lines and the standard diesel fuel pump by running the generator for 15
minutes.
The Zeus80 generators are not approved to work with bio-diesel according to DIN EN 14214.

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2 System control
The system is completely manageable through the functions of the control panel, divided into
several menus. In the figure below the menu structure is shown
HOME
SETTINGS
MODE
LANGUAGE
SERVICE
GENERATOR
CONTROL
UNIT
Automatic
Manual
Italian
English
Spanish
German
French
Dutch
Combustion
Water pump
Fuel pump
Spark plug
Cooling fan
Burner fan
UPDATE
Display
Control Unit
Power Unit
SW generatore
Reserved to
Installers
Reserved to
Installers

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2.1 Main Menu - Home
The Home Menu is shown in the following picture.
This menu shows the status of the system in terms of energy management. It clearly indicates
the operating mode between manual or automatic, the type of operation between Full and Eco,
the instantaneous production in Watts and the state of charge of the batteries.
General notes:
➢The Mode can have two settings:
o: optimizes the production of electricity, consumption and noise
o: for maximum electricity production
Note: Full-Eco steps may take a few minutes, due to the need to dissipate excess heat
compared to the mode chosen. It is therefore recommended to select the desired mode
within the first 5 minutes after switching on.
➢The operating mode icon can have the following forms:
oAutomatic mode; the icon flashes when the generator is working
oManual mode; generator active
oManual mode; generator not active
➢The blue arrows with a continuous line indicate that the generator is producing energy
and is charging the battery
➢For the battery the percentage of remaining charge is displayed. The value changes
depending on whether the battery is in use or charging.
Automatic/Manual
mode
Setup Menu
Eco/Full Mode
Power produced

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2.1.1 Service battery
Pressing the service battery icon, the service battery menu is shown
The battery data is displayed on the left:
➢Type
➢Actual voltage
➢Battery status
The percentage of service battery charge is displayed on the right side of the screen
2.2 Settings Menu
The following figure shows the Settings menu
Pressing the "Home" area returns to the system main screen
Battery
data
Percentage
of charge
Back to Home
Note: the percentage of battery charge is not exactly the actual percentage, as it depends
on several factors; the charging or discharging phase, the battery typical discharge curve
and the efficiency of the battery itself. Furthermore, the data displayed is the average of
the readings taken at the last minute, not the instantaneous one.

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2.2.1 Mode Menu
The following figure shows the menu related to the different modes of system operation.
➢Mode - Automatic: this mode operates as follows:
Type
Power on
Filter
Power off
Filter
End of charge
Seal Pb
12,2V
For 3 min
14,2V or charge
current <3A
For 3 min
After 5 min
Free acid Pb
12,2V
For 3 min
14,8V or charge
current <3A
For 3 min
After 5 min
Lithium
12,8V
For 1 min
14,2V or charge
current <3A
For 1 min
After 1 min
•Mode –Manual: this mode operates as follows:
Power on:
oPressing the icon in Home Menu
Power off:
oSame as automatic mode or pressing
2.2.2 Language Menu
The following figure shows the menu related to the different languages for which the system can
be configured.
Automatic Mode
Manual Mode
Back to Settings
menu

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2.2.3 Service Menu
In the above menu it is possible to activate the Service menus related to:
➢Generator
➢Control Unit (reserved for installers)
➢Software update
The two icons at the bottom right display the status of communications between the different
components of the system:
- C →communication between the display unit and the power unit
- G →communication between the power unit and the generator
Both of them have the same visualization mode:
- Flashing blue →communication OK
- Red →communication error
Generator
Menu
Software
Update
Back to Settings
Menu
Control Unit
Menu
Communication
between display
and power unit
Communication
between power
unit and
generator

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2.2.4 Update Menu
In this menu is possible to update the software of the various components of the system, using
the SW update packages available on the manufacturer site www.mobiltech.it
The update is performed by inserting a memory card with the new software package into the
MicroSD slot. The instructions for programming the memory card are provided on the
manufacturer site, as well as the updated software
Generator
HW-SW version
Back to
Generator Menu
Display HW/SW
version
Sw update
Control Unit
HW/SW version
Micro-SD Slot

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2.2.5 Generator Menu
In this menu is possible to check the operating status of the generator components:
The icons shown in this figure can have on three different colors:
- Blue: working element actually active
- Gray: working element actually not active
- Red: failed element, error issued
In the event of an error signal, the error can be reset by pressing the relative icon for 3-5
seconds and waiting for another 5-10 seconds for the update and the checks performed by the
system.
It is possible to reset errors by pressing the reset button (see following paragraph)
2.2.6 Reset Function
Use the reset button to reset the settings to the factory state. All errors will be cleared and the
timers, mode and battery management will be reset.
Back to
Service Menu
Combustion
status
Water pump
status
Fuel pump
status
Spark plug
status
Cooling fan
status
Burner fan
status
Reset Function

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3 System messages and fault table
The following table shows the most common causes of errors, together with the possible cause
and possible solutions.
Error
Possible cause
Possible solution
System does not power on
- No power supply
- Check the fuse on the charging
unit
- Verify that all cables are correctly
connected
Low power production
- Battery charged
- High outdoor
temperature
- Battery exhausted
- Smoke temperature
doesn’t reach the correct
working temperature
- Verify the production of electricity
during the first recharge phase
- Verify the production of electricity
with lower temperatures
- Replace the battery
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Service batt. low”
- Low voltage of service
battery
- Power on the generator
Display shows
“Service batt. overtempt.”
- Service battery
temperature too high
- Place the service battery in a
more ventilated place
Display shows
“Too low battery”
- Primary battery voltage
too low. The generator
may not be able to turn
on
- Charge the primary battery
- Switch on the vehicle’s engine in
order to raise the primary battery
voltage and start the generator
using the manual mode
Display shows
“Charged battery”
- Correct voltage on the
primary battery
- It is not needed to turn on the
generator
Display shows
“No communication”
- No communication
between display, central
unit and / or generator
control unit
- Check cables and connections
between the display, the charging
unit and / or the generator
Display shows “Combustion
error”
- Low tank level
- Frozen fuel
- Refuel
- Wait for the defrosting of the fuel
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Burner fan error”
- Fault, obstruction or
lack of connection to the
burner fan
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Fuel Pump error”
- Fault or lack of
connection to the fuel
pump
- Contact an authorized center for
verification

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Error
Possible cause
Possible solution
Display shows
“Cooling fan error”
- Obstruction on the
radiator cooling fans
- Lack of connection with
the radiator cooling fans
- Remove any obstruction and
clean the fans
- Check cables and connections
between cooling fans and generator
Display shows
“Water pump error”
- Fault or lack of
connection with water
pump
- Cooling system not
properly purged
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
- When the generator is off and cold
open the cap of the coolant tank for
a few minutes; close it before the
next power on
Display shows
“Spark plug fault”
- Fault or lack of
connection with the
spark plug
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Water overtemperature”
- Coolant temperature
too high
- Wait for the coolant temperature
to drop
Display shows
“Water outlet probe error”
- Fault or lack of
connection with outlet
water probe
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Water inlet probe error”
- Fault or lack of
connection with inlet
water probe
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Fume probe error”
- Fault or lack of
connection with exhaust
gas probe
- Contact an authorized center for
verification
Display shows
“Low liquid level”
- Insufficient cooling
liquid
- Top up the coolant using the
special tank.
ATTENTION: for the top-up use
only specific cooling liquid
Display shows
“Wait for cooling”
- Generator temperature
too high to be able to
perform a new ignition
- Wait for the system to cool down
Battery charges too fast
- Exhaust battery, not
able to store energy
anymore
- Replace battery
Battery does not charge
- One or more elements
damaged; battery does
not reach charge voltage
level
- Replace battery

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4 Technical data
Power Supply 12V
Operating temperature -20°C / +40°C
Dimensions and weight Generator: 490x330x265 mm. 24 Kg
Cooling system: 370x175x260 mm. 4 Kg
Battery types Free acid, Pb Seal, LiFePO4
Fuel consumption From 0,2 to 0,4 lt/h
Electrical consumption Max (45 sec during power on): up to 12A
Standby: with display on: 120mA
with display off: 85mA
30 minutes after display switch off: 70mA
Max operating height 3000 mt above sea level
Standard EMC ECE Regulation R10 rev. 5 + A1
EN61000-6-1:2007 + EN61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011
Standard ENV (Cold A) EN60068-2-1
Standard acoustic tests EN ISO 3744
Power supplied: 80 W typical, see graphic below.
Note how the production of energy (vertical
axis) varies according to the external
temperature (horizontal axis). In addition, the
system can be affected by other factors such as
humidity, rarefaction of air due to altitude or
atmospheric pressure and positioning of the
cooling radiator.
P.S.: data subject to change without notice and without changing functionality
5 Warranty
The Zeus80 generator is covered by a two-year warranty, which can be extended to 3 (three)
years by registering the product on support.mobiltech.it
Warranty conditions are available on www.mobiltech.it

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6 Possible checks
7 Manufacturer
MOBIL TECH SRL
Via Don Luigi Sturzo, 1
20832 Desio (MB)
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.mobiltech.it Mail: [email protected] –s[email protected]
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