Quick SBC NRG+ Series Reference manual

High Quality Nautical Equipment
Manual of installation and use SBC BATTERY CHARGER NRG+ MINI - LOW POWER
SBC NRG +
MINI POWER
SBC 140 NRG+ FR
LOW POWER
SBC 250 NRG+ FR
SBC 300 NRG+ FR
SBC 365 NRG+ FR
SBC 500 NRG+ FR
AGM
OPT OL
GELSL
AGM
OPT OL
GELSL
AGM
OPT OL
GELSL
REV 000a
PRELIMINARY

CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION
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SBC NRG+ SERIES BATTERY CHARGER
The long experience we have in the nautical field has given us the ability to evolve the range of SBC battery chargers, now
called NRG+, with superior performance to those currently on the market.
The advantages which the SBC NRG+ battery chargers offer, are:
• Three stage IUoU battery charging.
• High efficiency.
• Multiple outputs in order to charge more groups of batteries.
• Differentiated charging for open or sealed liquid electrolite, Gel, AGM, Optima
®
.
• Integrated output fuses inside the battery chargers.
• Capacity of supplying full power with low AC mains voltage.
• Low residual fluctuation on output.
• Universal AC supply input 264 ÷ 83 Vac, 45 ÷ 66 Hz.
• Power factor (cos
ϕ
) equal to 1.
• Compatible with the generators.
• Short circuit, overloading, output overvoltage and overheating protection.
• Can work in a wide range of ambient temperatures.
• Variable speed for the cooling fan.
INSTALLATION
The installation of the battery charger must be carried out by qualied personnel.
BEFORE USING THE BATTERY CHARGER CAREFULLY READ THIS USER’S MANUAL.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DEALER OR “QUICK®” CUSTOMER SERVICE.
In case of discordance or errors in translation between the translated version and the original text in the Italian lan-
guage, reference will be made to the Italian or English text.
This device was designed and constructed for use on recreational crafts.
Other forms of use are not permitted without written authorization from the company Quick
®
.
THE BATTERY CHARGERS ARE DESIGNED FOR FIXED INTERNAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY.
WARNING:
this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
WARNING: children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
“Quick
®
” battery chargers have been designed and made for the reasons described in this user’s manual. The “Quick
®
”
Company does not accept any responsibility for direct or indirect damage caused by improper use of the equipment, bad
installation or by possible errors occurring in this manual.
OPENING OF THE BATTERY CHARGER BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL MAKES THE WARRANTY VOID.
THE PACKAGE CONTAINS: battery charger - conditions of warranty - user’s manual - cable terminals (to be used for
connection to the output terminals).
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F

INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION SITE
Install the battery charger as close as possible to the batteries in a dry and airy spot, to allow the correct operation of
the device at full power.
The battery charger can be installed on a horizontal surface or vertical wall paying attention that the output connector
faces downwards.
The battery charger must be fixed to the support surface with screws strong enough to support its weight, paying atten-
tion that they do not weaken or cause cracks to the boat structure.
Vertical installation is recommended since the natural convection of the heat will favour the cooling of the device.
The perimeter of the battery charger (excluding the support base) must be kept at a distance from walls or objects by a
minimum of 5 cm.
WARNING: the battery charger must be used only with re-chargeable lead/liquid electrolytic batteries (open or
sealed), Gel, AGM, Optima
®
.
WARNING: the battery charger can not be used to recharge non rechargeable batteries.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR INSTALLATION
Use the batteries and cables on the output terminals as specified in the following table:
MODEL SBC 140 NRG+ FR SBC 250 NRG+ FR SBC 300 NRG+ FR SBC 500 NRG+ FR SBC 365 NRG+ FR
Battery voltage 12 V 24 V
Battery capacity 55 ÷ 120 Ah 110 ÷ 250 Ah 140 ÷ 300 Ah 180 ÷ 400 Ah 65 ÷ 150 Ah
Minimum output cable size 6 mm210 mm210 mm216 mm26 mm2
Number of battery cells 6 12
The cables connected to the output terminals have a maximum length of 4 metres.
5 cm
5 cm
5 cm
5 cm
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL

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INSTALLATION
SBCXXXX NRG+ XXX XXV XXA XX XX
SN:XXXXXX Rev:XXX WY:XX/XX
INPUT:
~
XXXV,XXXV, 45-66Hz, X.XA MAX
OUTPUT: XXA MAXIMUM
ABSORPTION XX.XV OL
XX.XV SL/GEL/AGM XX.XV Optima®
FLOAT XX.XV OL/XX.XV AGM
XX.XV SL/GEL/Optima®
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL
SLAVE 2 SLAVE 1 MASTER
+++
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EQUIPMENT SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION
The equipment already includes a AC power cord. For connections to an AC mains see fig.1A. Before powering up the
battery charger check that the power supply voltage, described on the rating label (fig.2B), corresponds to that supplied
by the AC mains.
An overvoltage category III switch must be installed in the electrical circuit for the sole use of switching the equipment
ON/OFF.
The connections to the AC mains must be carried out according to local electrical codes.
WARNING: before connecting or disconnecting the battery charger’s AC cord from the AC mains, please make sure
it is disconnected by bipolar switch.
Before connecting or disconnecting the DC wires from the battery charger’s output terminals, please ensure that the
device is disconnected by means of bipolar switch from the AC mains and by means of a battery isolator from the
batteries.
WARNING: in cases where the AC power cord could be damaged, have this changed by a “Quick
®
” service centre.
In order to avoid accidents, the equipment must only be opened by authorised personnel.
WARNING: during charge, batteries can generate explosive gases, therefore avoid sparks or naked flames. Provide
adequate ventilation to the battery area whilst charging.
WARNING: before connecting the batteries check the polarity of the cables from the battery. Reversing the polarity,
could seriously damage the battery charger even if protected by fuses.
The positive terminal of the battery or of the group of batteries must be connected to one of the positive terminals of the
battery charger.
The negative terminal of the battery or of the group of batteries must be connected to the negative terminal of the bat-
tery charger (fig. 1A). To make the connections use the cable terminals supplied with the equipment.
If the installation has only one or two groups of batteries, always connect the output marked “MASTER”. This is the main
output of the battery charger. It is advisable to connect the group of batteries which are used more often (typically the
service group) to the MASTER output terminal.
The positive output terminals that are not used must be kept free (do not bridge the terminals).
WARNING: the use of inadequate size cables and the incorrect connection of terminals or electrical joints may re-
sult in dangerous overheating of the connecting terminals or cables.
FI G .1A
BAT TERY
N. 3
BAT TERY
N. 2
BAT TERY
N. 1 BATTERY SWITCHES
BLUE
YELLOW GREEN
BROWN
NEUTRAL
EARTH
LIVE
FI G .1B

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INSTALLATION - OPERATION
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL
BATTERY TYPE SELECTION
The battery charger can be set to optimize the charge according to the type of battery used.
The selection of the type of charge is made via the rotary switch placed in the terminal board area, as indicated in Fig. 2.
WARNING: select the battery type only when the battery charger is switched off.
FIG.2
OPERATION
When the battery charger is switched on, it automatically selects the optimum charge mode to best suit the batteries or
load connected. The battery charger has a loading characteristic of the IUoU type.
(V)
(I)
IMAX
20% IMAX
BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT NEW CYCLE
TIME
TIME
V FLOAT
V ABSORPTION
CHARGE
OL *
OPEN LIQUID
ELECTROLYTE
BAT TERIES
SL
SEALED LIQUID
ELECTROLYTE
BAT TERIES
GEL
GEL
AGM
AGM OPT
OPTIMA®
SELECTION OF THE CHARGING MODE USING THE SELECTOR
* Factory setting
CHARGING CHARACTERISTICS
Charging procedure takes place in 3 phases:
BULK phase (constant current)
The batteries need more current than the battery charger can supply. Current is limited to the maximum rated output or
to a lower value if factors which determine a power reduction of the device are present.The battery charger can enter
this phase during start-up, when the batteries are low or when a high load is connected.
ABSORPTION phase (constant voltage)
The battery charger charges the batteries at a constant ABSORPTION voltage supplying the current needed when the
current requested is greater than the transition threshold between ABSORPTION and FLOAT and less than the maximum
output value or at a lower value if factors which determine a power reduction of the device are present.
FLOAT phase (maintenance)
The battery charger charges the batteries at constant FLOAT voltage when the current required is less than the transition
threshold between ABSORPTION and FLOAT. In this phase, as the batteries reach maximum capacity, they will tend to
absorb increasingly low current. This float phase will allow the batteries to be on charge without risking overload.
The transition threshold between ABSORPTION and FLOAT is equal to 20% of the maximum nominal value of the output
current.

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NOTIFICATION SIGNS
CONTROL PANEL
The control panel is made up of three LEDs :
• LED POWER
• LED FLOAT
• LED CHARGE
IN THE ABSENCE OF PROBLEMS
LED STATE DESCRIPTION
STEADY LIGHT
2 LEDs on The battery charger is in the FLOAT phase.
STEADY LIGHT
2 LEDs on
The battery charger is in CHARGE status
(BULK or ABSORPTION phase).
IN THE PRESENCE OF PROBLEMS
LED STATE DESCRIPTION
SLOW FLASH
2 LEDs on
alternated
with 1 LED on
Output short circuit or overload
Check the output wiring, the battery bank and the equipment
connected to the battery charger.
SLOW FLASH
1 LED on
alternated
with 3 LEDs off
Overtemperature
The ambient temperature is higher than +70°C.
The battery charger suspends the output power supply, which will
start again once the ambient temperature is back to a lower value
than +50°C.
QUICK FLASH
2 LEDs on
alternated
with 3 LEDs off
Output overvoltage
The battery charger, due to an internal malfunction, supplied for a very
short time a higher voltage than the rated value.
The problem requires a check by a Quick®customer service.
QUICK FLASH
2 LEDs on
alternated
with 1 LED on
No AC (FLOAT)
The battery charger stops delivering output power, which will be
delivered again once the mains voltage goes back to a value above
83 VAC.
QUICK FLASH
2 LEDs on
alternated
with 1 LED on
No AC (ABSORPTION)
The battery charger stops delivering output power, which will be
delivered again once the mains voltage goes back to a value above
83 VAC.
SLOW FLASH
2 LEDs on
alternated
with 1 LED on
High temperature
Ambient temperature is above +50 °C. The battery charger linearly
limits the maximum value of output current according to the
temperature. Current limitation due to temperature will end once the
ambient temperature goes back to a value below +50 °C.
LED
POWER
LED
FLOAT
LED
CHARGE
The information supplied by the LEDs are listed below:

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MAINTENANCE - TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA
(1)
Maximum rated value at normal use or in short circuit.
(2)
With battery charger not supplied by the AC network.
(3)
At 50% of the maximum rated output current on resistive load.
(4)
Each output can supply the maximum value of nominal current. The sum of the currents supplied from each output can not exceed the maxi-
mum nominal value of the equipment.
(5)
With supply voltage equal to 230 Vac and output current equal to the maximum nominal value.
(6)
With supply voltage equal to 120 Vac and output current equal to the maximum nominal value.
(7)
Protection may be inefficient in some operative conditions.
MAINTENANCE
The battery charger does not need any maintenance. To ensure optimum performance from the equipment, once a year
check the cables and the electrical connections.
QUICK®RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
MODEL SBC 140 NRG+ FR SBC 250 NRG+ FR SBC 300 NRG+ FR SBC 500 NRG+ FR SBC 365 NRG+ FR
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum output current
(1)
12 A 25 A 30 A 40 A 15 A
Charge ABSORPTION voltage
• 14,1 Vdc EL open
• 14,4 Vdc EL sealed / Gel / AGM
• 14,7 Vdc Optima®
• 28,2 Vdc EL open
• 28,8 Vdc EL sealed / Gel / AGM
• 29,4 Vdc Optima®
Charge FLOAT voltage
• 13,4 Vdc EL open
• 13,6 Vdc AGM
• 13,8 Vdc EL sealed / Gel / Optima®
• 26,8 Vdc EL open
• 27,2 Vdc AGM
• 27,6 Vdc EL sealed / Gel / Optima
®
DC absorption from the batteries
(2)
< 3,5 mA
Residual ripple
(3)
< 100 mV RMS
Charging characteristics Automatic in three stages IUoU
Number of outputs (4) 2 3
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Supply voltage 264 ÷ 83 Vac,
with power reduction under 108 Vac
Frequency 45÷66 Hz
Maximum absorption
(230/240 Vac) (5) 0,9 A 1,8 A 2,2 A 2,7 A 2,0 A
Maximum absorption (120 Vac) (6) 1,7 A 3,4 A 4,2 A 5,3 A 4,0 A
Power factor (cos ϕ) (5) 1,00
Efficiency (5) ≥83% ≥84% ≥85% ≥87% ≥86%
PROTECTIONS
Reverse polarity (7) Yes, through fuse
Overload Yes
Output short circuit Yes
Overvoltage in output Yes
Overheating Yes
AMBIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Operating temperature -15 ÷ +70 °C, with linear power reduction over +45 °C
Noise level < 43 dbA @ 1 m < 45 dbA @ 1 m
Cooling Variable fan speed
Humidity Max. 95% RV without condensation
CASE
Material Aluminium
Dimensions (WxHxD) 114 x 187 x 71 mm 114 x 252 x 71 mm 114 x 252 x 71 mm 114 x 275 x 71 mm 114 x 252 x 71 mm
Weight 1,1 kg 1,6 kg 1,6 kg 1,8 kg 1,6 kg
GENERAL
Safety standard EN 60335-2-29
EMC Standard EN 55022/B - FCC TITLE 47 PART 15 SUBPART B CLASS B

DIMENSIONI - DIMENSIONS mm (inch)
175 (6
57
/
64
)
187 (7
23
/
64
)
101 (3
21
/ 32 )
114 (4
31
/ 64 ) 71 (2
51
/ 64 )
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL
240 (9
29
/
64
)
101 (3
21
/ 32 )
114 (4
31
/ 64 ) 71 (2
51
/ 64 )
252 (9
59
/
64
)
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL
240 (9
29
/
64
)
252 (9
59
/
64
)
101 (3
21
/ 32 )
114 (4
31
/ 64 ) 71 (2
51
/ 64 )
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL
263 (10
23
/
64
)
276 (10
55
/
64
)
101 (3
31
/ 32 )
114 (4
31
/ 64 ) 71 (2
51
/ 64 )
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL
SBC NRG+ 12V

DIMENSIONI - DIMENSIONS mm (inch)
SBC NRG+ 24V
240 (9
29
/
64
)
101 (3
21
/ 32 )
114 (4
31
/ 64 ) 71 (2
51
/ 64 )
252 (9
59
/
64
)
AGM
OPT OL
GEL SL

SBC NRG+
MINI - LOW POWER
R000a
Product code and serial number
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