National Luna BMS-60010 User manual

Charges & Maintains
Flooded (WET), MF, VRLA, AGM, GEL & Calcium batteries
Intelligent
Intelligent
BATTERY CHARGER
6V/12V 1A USER’S MANUAL
5 Step Fully Automatic

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For Your Safety
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
Read this manual carefully before using the charger for the rst time and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
User’s Manual and Guide to Professional Battery Charging

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Safety Information
• NL1 5 Step Intelligent Battery Charger is designed for
charging 12V 1.2-20Ah Lead-Acid rechargeable batteries.
Flooded (WET), MF, VRLA, AGM, GEL & Calcium.
Do not use for any other purpose.
• Do not charge a 6V battery using 12V mode
• Before charging make sure that the AC input power is as
per rated specications.
• Do not use the charger with a damaged cable. It must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied technician in order to ensure safety.
• Never charge a damaged battery.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Never place charger above the battery being charged.
(Gasses from the battery will corrode/damage the charger).
• Do not cover the charger while charging.
• During charging place the battery in a well ventilated area.
• While charging always use safety glasses, gloves,
protective clothing and keep your face away from the
battery.
•Explosion hazard! A battery being charged could emit
explosive gasses. Avoid smoking or open sparks or ames
in the vicinity of the battery. Explosive and ammable sub-
stances such as fuel or solvents should not be kept in
the vicinity of the charger or the battery.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A
NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (PRIMARY CELLS)
• Danger of chemical burns! Battery acid is highly
corrosive. If your skin or eyes come into contact with
acid, immediately rinse the a󰀨ected part of the body
with water and seek medical advice.
• All batteries eventually fail. If that happens during
charging, the charger’s advance control system will
detect it. There may be some rare errors that still exist in
the battery, so do not leave charging
unattended for a long period of time.
• Normally, a battery is grounded either on negative or
positive terminal to the vehicle’s chassis. The charger’s
DC battery clamps are to be connected to the battery
terminal not connected to the chassis rst.
The second connection is then to be made to the other
battery terminal. The battery charger is then connected
to the AC power supply.
• After charging, rst disconnect the battery charger from the
AC mains before removing the battery connections.
• NB: Do not leave the charger connected to the
battery without AC power, as this will have a “back
drain” and atten the battery over time.
• Children should not play with this appliance.
Adult supervision is required for children and people
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge. They must be under
adult instruction concerning safe use of this appliance
and understanding of the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by
children without adult supervision.

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1NL1 5 Step Intelligent Battery Charger
2 Quick contact battery leads with clamps
3 Quick contact battery leads with eyelet terminals (Ø 6.3mm) with in-line battery
protection fuse (10A) for permanent attachment to the battery posts to allow quick
connection/disconnection using a snap-connector.
4User Manual
Kit Includes

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Technical DataCharging Modes
Bulk Charging Time
12V
6V
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
This mode is
normally used for
WET, MF, VRLA,
AGM, GEL &
Calcium batteries
This mode is
normally used for
WET, MF, VRLA,
AGM, GEL &
Calcium batteries
Input Voltage AC 220V-240Vac - 50/60Hz
Input Current 0.18A RMS Max
Charge Current 1A max
Output Power 14.4W
Stand-By Power < 1W
Maximum E󰀩ciency > 70%
Battery Types 6V &12V Lead acid (Flooded WET, MF, VRLA, AGM, GEL & Calcium)
Battery Capacity 6Volt Mode: 1.2Ah - 20Ah 12Volt Mode: 1.2Ah - 20Ah
Minimum Battery Voltage >2.5V for 6V battery mode >7.5V for 12V battery mode
Back Current Drain <10 mA
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C
Operation Temperature 0°C to +40°C
Safety Class Class II
Type of Charger 5-step, fully automatic charger
Housing Protection IP60 (dust proof) for indoor use only
Noise Level < 50dB (Tested from a distance of 50cm)
Weight 0.35 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 109.4 x 65.0 x 38.5mm
Mode 6V/1A
Mode 12V/1A
Specications
The NL1 Battery Charger has extremely low back current drain.
Battery
Size (Ah)
For ± 80%
Charge (hours)
1.2 2
6 7
89
12 14
20 23
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(Back current drain is the amount of current drawn by the charger from the battery,
when the charger is connected to the battery without the AC power cord connected.)

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Charging Operation
Charging using battery clamps Charging using M6 eyelets
AC Power supply
Connect clamps or ring terminals to battery
Connect the charger to AC outlet
Press MODE button for 3 seconds to select
6V or 12V charging option
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Batteries <20Ah
Batteries
<20Ah
12V
6V
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Charging Operation
Charging of a battery not connected to a vehicle.
a) Before connecting or disconnecting the battery
leads, the AC power cord should be removed from
the mains.
b) Connect the red clamp or M6 eyelet terminal to
the positive (+) terminal of the battery and the
black clamp or eyelet terminal to the negative
(-) terminal.
Connect charger to the mains.
Select charging mode (6V or 12V).
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Charging of a negatively earthed battery:
• Connect the red clamp or eyelet terminal (+) to the
identied positive (+) terminal of the battery and the
black clamp or eyelet terminal (-) to the vehicle chassis.
• Make sure the black clamp or eyelet terminal
connection has no contact with the fuel line.
Charging of a positively earthed battery:
• Connect the black clamp or eyelet terminal (-) to the
negative (-) pole of the battery and the red clamp or
eyelet terminal (+) to the vehicle chassis.
• Make sure the red clamp or terminal (+) pole
connection has no contact with the fuel line or the
battery.
Charging of a permanently installed battery in a vehicle.
a) Before connecting or disconnecting the battery leads,
the power cord should be removed from the mains.
b) Check polarity of the battery terminals. A positive
battery terminal (+) usually has a larger diameter
than a negative (-) battery terminal.
c) Identify the terminal of the battery which is connected
to the chassis (earth). Normally the negative terminal
is connected to the chassis.
d) In some cases the battery is installed in a vehicle in
such a manner as to be inaccessible. The user would
then have to use the vehicle chassis as a connection
point. The positive charge point is normally clearly
identied with a red protection cap.
Alternatively, one can purchase an extension connector
to reach the inaccessable battery (see page 10)

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Recovery:A deeply discharged battery of over
2.5V can be recovered and charged with pulse
charging of a small current.
Bulk:80% of energy is returned in this phase with
maximum charging current.
Absorption:With use of declining current
technology charging up to almost 100% is achieved.
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Analysis: Checks status of charge. If battery does
not retain energy, it must be replaced.
Float: Battery is fully charged and ready to use.
The battery is maintained at maximum level by
applying low current charge.
NL1 Charger Performs a 5-step Fully Automatic Charging Cycle
Charging Operation

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Trouble Shooting
12V6V
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4
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Problem Indication Possible Cause Solution
Charger does
not work
Indicator lights
are not on
a) Charger is not plugged in
b) Poor electrical connection
c) AC outlet is dead
a) Plug in
b) Check AC connections and make sure
mains is switched on
c) Check receptacle
Charger has
no DC output
a) Battery is connected with
reverse polarity poles a) Check DC connection between charger and battery and make sure
they are not short circuited
No charging
current “Flashing”
a) Battery may be defective /
excessive current draw
b) Battery may be severely sulfated
c) Charging is interrupted in Phase 1
d) Charging is interrupted in Phase 4
a) Dead battery, it should be replaced
b) If battery cannot be de-sulfated, it
must be replaced
c) Battery cannot accept charge, it must be
replaced
d) Battery cannot retain charge, it must be
replaced
No charging
Phases
“Flashing”
a) Charger is not connected to
battery for over 2 minutes
b) Poor contact from charger to battery
c) MODE button is not pressed
a) Charger is in energy save mode
b) Check if connectors are not greasy, corroded
and making a poor connection, as well as
loose or damaged connections
c) Select MODE

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Additional Accessories
Optional Connectors to accommodate di󰀨erent batteries with M6, M8 or M10 eyelets as well as
to reach those “inaccessible areas” in some vehicles.
BMS-61004 — Snap-on connector (female) with in-line fuse and M 6 eyelet terminals (1000mm)
BMS-61005 — Snap-on connector (female) with in-line fuse and M 8 eyelet terminals ( 450mm)
BMS-61008 — Snap-on connector (female) with in-line fuse and M10 eyelet terminals (1000mm)
BMS-61101 — Panel Mount Housing to suit (female) snap-on connector. A special Panel Mount Housing / bracket
has been developed to provide for an easy and secure tment for the snap-on connector.
BMS-61004 BMS-61005 BMS-61008 BMS-61101

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Declaration of Compliance
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Tested and approved by and conforms to:
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-29
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 62233:2008
EU Statement:
National Luna declares that NL6V/12V 1A charger (NL1) complies with the essential requierments and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2014/30/EU.
A copy of the Declaration of conformatiy is available on request.

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