ORE Offshore 4324C User manual

4324MN0011-V1636 REV A
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR THE
ORE OFFSHORE MODEL 4324C-V1636
MULTIBEACON BATTERY CHARGER
ORE Offshore, 4 Little Brook Road, West Wareham, MA 02576 USA
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.ore.com
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All Rights Reserved

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Specifications
2.0 Operation And Maintenance
2.1 Operation Overview
2.2 Configuring Charger For Single Internal Battery Pack Beacons (See Table 1)
2.3 Configuring Charger For Dual Internal Battery Pack Beacons (See Table 1)
2.4 Maintenance
3.0 Current Switch Position
4.0 Figures
5.0 Battery Charger Outline

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1.0 BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions of enclosure: 6.3"l x 3.6"w x 2.5"h
Input: fused 0.5 amp (2 each)
Input voltage: selectable, 100, 120, 220 VAC +10% 50/60 Hz
Input current: 32mA AC @ No Load
Output current: switch selectable 150mA or 300mA
Output: Short circuit protection (current limited)
Input connector: i.e.c. Type enclosure mounted
Output connector: Two screw terminals mounted on case
Temperature rating: -10° to 55° c
2.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
2.1 The Model 4324C-V1636 is a desk top NiCad battery charger. It is designed to work
at 110/120/220 volts AC 50/60Hz This is manually selected (see Figure 1).
This charger is compatible with both the 4370 series Multibeacons.
The 4324C-V1636 is switch selectable to provide either 150mA or 300mA for either
one or two NiCad battery packs. The 4324C-V1636 will fully charge one Model 4370
or Model 4376 in 14-16 hours at the 150mA settings and or two Model 4370 or
Model 4376 beacons in 14-16 hours at the 350mA setting. It will also fully charge
one 4377 or 4378 telemetry beacon in 14-16 hours at the 300mA setting.
The 4324C-V1636 has internal short circuit protection, however, it is not
recommended to maintain a short for any extended period of time.
2.2 CONFIGURING THE CHARGER FOR SINGLE INTERNAL BATTERY PACK
MULTIBEACONS (SEE TABLE 1)
2.2.1 Select the proper AC input voltage, 100/120/220VAC, reference Figure 1 for details.
2.2.2 If charging one beacon select the 150mA position on the current selection switch
(see Figure 1).

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2.2.3 If charging two beacons select the 300mA position on the current selection switch
(see Figure 1).
2.2.4 Connect the pigtail(s) as specified in Table 1 to the terminal screw on the charger.
The red lead of the pigtail goes to the plus screw terminal, and the black lead goes
to the minus screw terminal.
2.2.5 If charging two beacons, parallel pigtail connectors onto the screw terminals. Put
both red leads onto the plus screw terminal and put both black leads to the minus
screw terminal.
2.2.6 Plug the other end of the connector into the MultiBeacon (s).
2.3 CONFIGURING CHARGER FOR DUAL INTERNAL BATTERY PACK
MULTIBEACONS (SEE TABLE 1)
2.3.1 Select proper AC input voltage 100/120/220VAC, reference Figure 1 for details.
2.3.2 Select the 300mA position on the current selection switch (see Figure 1).
2.3.3 Connect the pigtail(s) as specified in Table 1 to the terminal screw on the charger.
The red lead of the pigtail goes to the plus screw terminal, and the black lead goes
to the minus screw terminal.
2.3.4 Plug the other end of the connector into the MultiBeacon.
2.4 MAINTENANCE
2.4.1 A quick test to see if the charger is operating is to put a (VOM) Volt/Ohm Meter
across the plus and minus output screw terminals (with no load) and measure
approximately 17.5 Volts +1 Volt.
2.4.2 With the charger connected to the Multibeacon measure the Voltage at the screw
terminals and Voltage measured will provide an indication of the battery’s charge. If
around 17V then battery is close to fully charged, if under 12V then cells will require
a full 14-16 hour charge.
2.4.3 The 4324C has two internal in-line fuses. If there is no output as tested in 2.41,
check to see if the fuses are open, reference Figure 1.

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CURRENT SWITCH POSITION CHART
BEACON
TYPE INTERNAL BATTERY PACKS PIGTAIL REQUIRED SWITCH POSITION TIME FOR FULL CHARGE
4370A 1 4324-0010 150mA 14-16hrs
4376A 1 4324-0010 150mA 14-16hrs
4377A 2 4324-0010 300mA 14-16hrs
4378A 2 4324-0010 300mA 14-16hrs
*NOTE: Any two multibeacons can be charged with one charger if each beacon has only 1 Internal
Battery Pack. To do this, connect both pigtails to the charger and configure the current switch to
300mA. The Multibeacons with two Internal Battery Packs must be charged alone.
TABLE 1

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170
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FIGURE 1
Current Selector Switch
Squeeze Tabs and Pull Out Module
to Select Input Voltage Ranges
120
120
100
120
220
Remove From Outer
Module the Inner
Module and Position
the Proper AC
Voltage Setting to
Appear in the
Modules Window
Model 4324C
MultiBeacon Battery
Charger
150mA 300mA

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NAME
SCALE
CODE IDENT NO.
WT.LBS SHEET OF
DWG. NO.
25993
SIZE
REVISIONS
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED
DRAWN
CHECKED
ENGINEER
APPROVED AREV.
4324AE0012
MODEL 4324C BATTERY
CHARGER OUTLINE
A1
CTA 1/4/94
MLE
MLE
DWF
1/11/94
1/11/94
1/11/94
11
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MODEL 4324C
BATTERY CHARGER
MADE IN USA
4324-0009
4324-0010
6.37
0.5
CABLE REF
FOR 4330
SERIES
CABLE REF
FOR 4320
SERIES
OR
RED +
RED +
BLK -
BLK - +
-
37
2.75
3.81
150mA 300mA
V1636