Powerfinn R1100 User manual

R1100
Installation and User Manual
Advanced Battery Chargers

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Table of
contents POWERFINN R1100................................ 2
General.................................................... 2
Installation and Warnings......................... 3
Operations................................................ 5
Safety Instructions.................................... 7
Troubleshooting and repair....................... 8
Guarantee................................................ 8
Editing charging configuration.................. 8
Charger dimensions................................. 9
R1100 Powerfinn R1100 battery chargers use modern switching technology.
The intelligent microcontroller extends the life of the battery by
supervising the charging process. The charger is compact, silent and
meets the EU safety and EMC requirements.
Protection class against water & dirt is IP54.
General R1100 chargers are available for a variety of battery types.
The charger type and charging algorithm should correspond to the
battery (sealed, vented, etc.). Attempting to charge a battery with the
wrong type of charger may result in considerable damage.
Find “Editing charging configuration paragraph page 8” and Operations
page 5.
Check the battery to ascertain that the “five hour capacity” (in
ampere-hours, Ah5) is between 5 and 14 times greater than the
nominal current (in amperes) of the charger. E.g. a 10A charger is
suitable for charging batteries with a 5-hour capacity of 50Ah-140Ah.

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Installation
and
Warnings
The following points must be respected when choosing a location for
the charger.
1.In fixed installation the operation temperature range is -35°C to
+55°. Higher than +40° ambient temperature will limit the output
power.
Caution: Mains cord & battery cable "indoor use" min temperature +5ºC. Do not
bend in cold environment.
2.The charger is to be installed vertically on a concrete or other non-
combustible surface only. For unplugging the unit, make sure the
wall socket is located in an easy access area.
3.To ensure sufficient ventilation, leave a free space of at least 10 cm
around all sides and 30 cm top and bottom of the charger. Do not
cover the unit.
4.The charging process generates explosive hydrogen gas. Install the
charger as far away from the battery as possible to prevent
hydrogen gases from entering the charger. Keep the area well
ventilated. Never use an open flame or equipment that produces
sparks close to the battery and charger.
5.Charger is to be installed vertically to a wall like shown in the next
figures.

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Operations Read these operating instructions carefully before using the charger
for the first time. Also read the safety instructions in the next paragraph
thoroughly.
It must be ensured that children do not play with the device.
To charge a battery with the R1100 charger, follow these instructions:
Charger is configured with factory default settings. The factory
default setting is 12 cells algorithm LK10-06 freely ventilated,
capacity 50 Ah.
Find “Editing charging configuration paragraph page 8”.
1.Ensure that the charger is unplugged and that the installation
environment meets the conditions described in the previous
paragraph.
Warning: Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide
adequate ventilation during charging.
2.Connect the charger cables to the battery terminals: the positive (+)
cable to the positive (+) terminal and the negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal. The positive cable is red colored. The
negative cable is black or blue.
3.Turn the power on by plugging the power cord in a mains outlet with
protective earth.
4.Charging starts automatically.
STOP
Pressing STOP will PAUSE charging. Pressing STOP again
resumes charging.
F1 and F2
F1 and F2 buttons can be assigned the various functionality. By
default no function is assigned.
F1 and F2 pressed at power on
Charger is configured with factory default settings. The factory
default setting is 12 cells, algorithm LK10-06 freely ventilated,
capacity 50 Ah.

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5.Front panel indicators
Green flashing: STOP pressed,
charging paused.
Yellow continuously lit: main charging
phase. Defined in charging algorithm.
Additional charging. Defined in charging
algorithm.
Equalize charging. Defined in charging
algorithm.
Charging ready, maintenance charging.
Defined in charging algorithm.
Alarm, no specific.
Alarm, low battery voltage. Defined in
charging algorithm.
Alarm, high battery voltage. Defined in
charging algorithm.
Alarm, time limit exceeded. Defined in
charging algorithm.
Alarm, Ah limit exceeded. Defined in
charging algorithm.
Alarm, invalid charging parameters.
Alarm, high charger temperature.
Alarm, low charger temperature or
sensor fault.
Alarm, regulation fault.
6.To avoid sparking disconnect the charger from the mains voltage
before removing charger output cables from the battery terminals.

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Safety
Instructions In addition to the safety measures mentioned under ‘Operations’ (page
5), the following personal precautions should be taken whenever
charging batteries.
1. For emergency situations ensure in advance that help is available in
time of need.
2. Batteries contain acid that is harmful to the eyes, skin and clothes.
Always wear overalls and safety goggles. Never touch the eyes with
unwashed hands after handling batteries.
3. Ensure that a working, fresh water tap is available. If acid gets into
the eyes or on the skin, immediately rinse the area with plenty of
water for several minutes. If visible injury occurs, contact a
physician immediately. In case of eye injuries, always contact a
physician.
4. The charging process generates explosive hydrogen gas. Do not
smoke or otherwise bring burning or sparking matter to the vicinity
of the battery when it is being charged.
5. If a short circuit occurs, the battery may explode or the item causing
the short circuit may melt. Keep the work area clear from tools and
debris. Remove jewelry, watches etcetera before working with the
battery.
6. The power cord should be unplugged and the battery must be
disconnected from the charger in case the equipment is left unused
for a longer period of time.
7. The charger must locate away from heat sources like radiators and
heat registers.
8. This device is not meant to be used by children or people whose
physical, sensory or mental attributes or lack of experience and
knowledge prevent them from using the device safely unless a
person responsible for their safety supervises them or has
instructed them how to use the device.

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Trouble–
shooting
and repair
If the cause of malfunction cannot be found, contact your retailer or the
manufacturer. Only authorized persons can repair the charger.
Guarantee The charger has a guarantee of two years from the date of purchase.
Guarantee covers manufacturing and component failures and is valid
only if the equipment is installed and used according to the instructions
in this manual.
Keep the receipt as evidence of the date of purchase.
Editing
charging
configuration
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Connect charger to mains supply.
3. As soon as blue LED is lit, press STOP for about 10 s. All LEDs
should flash shortly. Release STOP.
4. Special configuration mode has been entered. Various charging
algorithms and battery capacities can be selected. The list of
selections and their indications are according to the table below.
Charger displays table item 1.
5. Press STOP to scroll down the list. Small yellow LED “F1”
indicates if item is on or off. Press F1 to toggle item on/off. After
configuration is done, disconnect charger from mains.
red yellowgreen bluesmall green item
1 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm LK10-06 freely ventilated
2 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm LK10-04 wet puls
3 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm LK20-09 valve ventilated
Sonnenschein
4 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm LK10-05 wet with constant current
maintenance charging
5 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm PP100 unsealed
6 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm PP101 sealed
7 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm PP102 Sonnenschein
8 red yellow green blue s.green algorithm --
9 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 50 Ah
10 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 75 Ah
11 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 100 Ah
12 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 125 Ah
13 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 150 Ah
14 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 200 Ah
15 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 250 Ah
16 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 300 Ah
17 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 350 Ah
18 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 400 Ah
19 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 450 Ah
20 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 500 Ah
21 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 550 Ah
22 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 600 Ah
23 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 700 Ah
24 red yellow green blue s.green capacity 800 Ah
25 red yellow green blue s.green power supply mode
26 red yellow green blue s.green remote in start/stop

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Algorithms LK10-06 freely ventilated
LK10-04 wet puls

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LK20-09 valve ventilated Sonnenschein
LK10-05 wet with constant current maintenance charging

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PP100 unsealed
PP101 sealed

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PP102 Sonnenschein

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Charger
dimensions

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