RIDGE RYDER 20AMP User manual

MANUAL
● Heavy duty aluminium case and
mounting brackets
● Encapsulated and sealed to IP65 for
under bonnet applications
● Microchip monitoring and control
● Fully automatic high frequency multi
stage charging
● Pulse mode technology that reduces
oxidation, evens electrolyte consistency
and minimises temperature equating to
longer battery life
● Easy push button chemistry selection:
Lead Acid/AGM (including VRLA and
conventional ooded batteries), Gel,
Calcium and LiON (LiFePO4)
● LED indicators showing stage of charge
● Internal charger temperature
monitoring and power output control
● Over charging, short circuit and over
temperature protection
● Reverse polarity protection:
1. Input reverse polarity protection
2. Output reverse polarity protection
● Thermal overload protection
● Solar input overload protection
● Power cut memory function: once
selected, the charger will remain on
this battery type until it is changed
● MPPT solar charge control
The Ridge Ryder 20A and 40A DC-DC Battery Chargers are
sophisticated multi-stage chargers, utilising microprocessor control
and solid state technology to charge most 12V AGM/Lead Acid, Gel,
Calcium and LiFePO4 batteries.
DCDC BATTERY
CHARGER WITH
SOLAR INPUT
AMP & AMP

MANUAL2 |
DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
This battery charger is not intended for use by children or inrm persons without supervision.
FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 12V DEEP CYCLE BATTERY USE ONLY.
NOT TO BE USED WITH DRY CELL BATTERIES.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
● During the charging process, do not use a naked ame near a battery. Batteries generate gasses
during the charging process that may explode
● Never smoke or light cigarettes near a battery
● Do not place tools on top of a battery or allow tools to fall on the battery to prevent the chance
of a short circuit and sparks
● Always wear eye protection when charging battery
● Ensure charging and testing is conducted in a well-ventilated area
● Inadequate ventilation may over-heat the charger and cause inecient operation
● The ACID / FLUID within a battery is highly corrosive and poisonous. It can produce ammable
and toxic gases when recharged and will explode if ignited. When working with batteries, always
wear eye protection, remove jewellery and ensure the area is well ventilated. If spilt – it will
cause severe burning to eyes, skin, clothing, and damage paintwork and corrode many metals.
Ensure that power is disconnected from any appliance in the vicinity of the spill and immediately
wash any area that has been aected with water. Seek medical attention
The warnings, cautions and instructions detailed in this instruction manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product and must be supplied by the operator.
To avoid any personal injury, please read the
safety instructions below
WARNING:

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DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
INSTALLATION OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers are supplied with 50Amp connectors already connected to the battery
charging output, the solar input and the battery input leads, ready to plug and play.
These connector housings are labelled for ease of installation. An additional
yellow 50 amp connector is supplied loose in the box in case it is required to make
the existing output from your solar panel compatible with this charger. Additional
wiring may be required.
Any existing or additional cables used in the installation of this product needs to
be suitable for the current and distance required. A minimum of 10mm2cable is
recommended for this purpose. We recommend consulting an automotive electrician
and the specications table on page 6.
Solar Panels
(Input)
Main Battery
(Input)
Auxiliary Battery
(Output)
Charger
Charger
Main Vehicle Battery
Main Vehicle Battery
Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary Battery50Amp Connector Plug
Ignition
(for low voltage operation)
DC-DC Battery
Charger
INSTALLING THE CHARGER
SUGGESTED FITMENT TO VEHICLE ONLY
SUGGESTED FITMENT TO VEHICLE WITH CARAVAN

MANUAL4 |
DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
If the vehicle is tted with a low voltage or variable voltage alternator, the ignition
sensing wire will need to be connected. This will allow the charger to continue to
operate when it senses much lower voltages (as low as 10.8V) from the main battery,
because it can sense the engine running.
Using 2mm automotive cable, connect the small ignition cable from the back of
the charger to an ignition power source. This can be complicated and may require
the assistance of an auto electrician or qualied installer. Once the charger senses
ignition power it will start charging.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
● Choose a location to install the charger, ideally somewhere cool and dry for best
performance. Under the bonnet will work, but try and maximise airow around the charger,
without too much water. Excessive heat will lower the charger output. It is also advisable to
place the charger as close to the auxiliary battery as possible for best charging performance
● Ensure the charger is securely mounted. This can be in any orientation, inverted, vertical or
horizontal, as required. If the unit is being installed in a harsh vibration area, like an engine
bay, consider mounting over small rubber or high density foam pads
● Measure the distance from the starting battery to the charger; the distance between the
charger and the auxiliary battery; the distance between the solar panel output and the
charger. Source cable and terminations to suit. A minimum of 10mm2, twin-core cable is
recommended for this application
● Ensure ALL cabling meets specication and will not be exposed to excessive heat / moving
parts or abrasion
● Connect the auxiliary battery to the charger – make sure polarity (+ & -) are correct
● Connect the solar panels to the charger – make sure polarity (+ & -) are correct
● Connect the main battery to the charger - make sure polarity (+ & -) are correct
● It is recommended that a 20 Amp / 40 Amp circuit breaker or fuse be installed between
the main battery and the charger, but is not essential
● Make sure all connections are tight
LOW OR VARIABLE VOLTAGE ALTERNATORS

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DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
OPERATING THE CHARGER
If a solar panel input is connected to the battery charger, it will automatically accept
power from the panels once the engine has stopped running and the main battery has
dropped to 12.4V.
Minimum solar input voltage is 13.5V, maximum is 25V. No regulator is required between
the charger and the panels if the panel output voltage is within those parameters.
Red LED indicates
Solar input is active
The battery chemistry selected is
indicated by the blue LED
Red LED
indicates
POWER on
Red LED indicates
the unit is CHARGING
GREEN LED
indicates battery is
FULLY CHARGED
CHARGER DISPLAY
Once the charger is installed correctly, the battery chemistry needs to be selected, then it
will operate automatically, with no further input required.
● Start the vehicle and let it idle
● The charger will recognise that there is charge going into the main starting battery
● Once the main starting battery reaches 13.0V (11.5V if ignition sensor is installed), the battery
charger will begin charging the auxiliary battery
● Change the battery chemistry setting to suit your application. The default setting is Lead Acid.
Once selected, the charger will remember this as the new default setting, you do not need to
change the setting again
● The charger will continue to operate until the vehicle is switched o (Ignition sensor
connected) and/or the main starting battery drops to 12.4V
. SOLAR INPUT
. DC BATTERY INPUT

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DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
20 Amp 40 Amp
Charge Type Multi-Stage Multi-Stage
Input Voltage (V) DC Battery 10.8 - 16.0 Battery 10.8 - 16.0
Solar 13.5 - 25.0 Solar 13.5 - 25.0
Cut in/out Voltage with Ignition lead (V)DC 11.5 - 10.8 11.5 - 10.8
Cut in/out Voltage NO Ignition lead (V)DC 13.0 - 12.4 13.0 - 12.4
Output Current (A) 20 40
Minimum Start Voltage (V)DC 2 2
Soft Start Charging Yes Yes
BULK CHARGE VOLTAGES (V)DC
Gel 14.3 14.3
AGM/Lead Acid 14.7 14.7
Calcium 15.3 15.3
LiFePO 14.4 14.4
Float Charge Voltage (V)DC 13.5 13.5
Float Charge Current (mA) 100 100
Suits battery capacity (AH) 18 - 250 40 - 400
Case Construction Aluminium Aluminium
Ingress protection (IP) rating IP65 IP65
Max operating temp (Deg C) 70 70
Weight (Kg) 2.0 2.15
Dimensions (mm) 135 x 207 x 37 135 x 207 x 37
MIN RECOMMENDED CABLE LENGTH VS SIZE (BIGGER IS ALWAYS BETTER…)
0 - 1 Metres 12AWG or 4mm² 8AWG or 8mm2
1 - 5 Metres 8AWG or 8mm² 6AWG or 13mm2
5 + Metres 6AWG or 13mm² 4 AWG or 25mm2
DCDS20A-0000-12-000-001 包装说明书-英文中性版
Davy
2018.12.6
A
Z075-3634.001
材质:157g双铜板哑膜+骑马钉
表面要求:.哑膜
13.0
25.0
15.4
13.0
2.0
20
15.4 14.4
(LiON)
13.5 13.5 13.5
12
5
LiON
13.5 13.5 13.5
15.4
15.0
14.4
14.0
Charging algorithm will change
according to battery type.
SPECIFICATIONS
Failure to use recommended wiring will severely
impact on performance of DC to DC charger.
WARNING:

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DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
CHARGING VOLTAGES
GEL AGM / LEAD ACID CALCIUM LiON
BOOST 14.3V 14.0V 15.0V 14.0V
CHARGING 14.3V 14.7V 15.3V 14.4V
MAINTENANCE 13.5V 13.5V 13.5V –
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is expected that this charger will be used to charge a deep cycle type auxiliary battery.
Deep cycle batteries are designed to provide battery power to run items like fridges and
lighting in caravans and campers.
It is generally accepted that the life of a deep cycle battery can be extended if it is not
discharged below 50% of its full capacity. A fully charged 100 Amp Hour (Ah) battery in
good condition should oer 50 amp hours of power without impacting on its normal
life expectancy.
Your average compressor style fridge uses up to 5 amps. Over a 24 hour period it should
use approximately 30 amp hours. Therefore if the 100AH battery is operating only the
fridge (and receives no additional charge) it ideally will require recharging after 48 hours.
To replenish these 60 amp hours using a 20 amp DC-DC charger will require at least 4
hours of driving. The last 10-20% of battery charging is slow, the closer it gets to 100%,
the slower it is. Undercharging a battery and discharging to below 50% can severely
impact on life expectancy of most deep cycle batteries.
DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
Approximate
state-of-charge
Average
specic gravity
Open circuit
voltage 12V
100% 1.265 12.65
75% 1.225 12.45
50% 1.190 12.24
25% 1.155 12.06
0% 1.120 11.89
The readings are taken at room
temperature of 26°C (78°F); the battery
had rested for 24 hours after charge or
discharge.
Voltage reading and specic gravity of
electrolyte (lead acid batteries) can give an
indication of your battery’s state of charge.
NOTE: Battery manufacturers sometimes specify charging voltages.
Not observing their charging instructions may void your battery warranty.

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DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH SOLAR INPUT
20AMP & 40AMP
Charger won’t indicate
charging
Charger not connected to battery
Check terminal connection
Battery is not 12V
Battery won’t charge Verify that all wiring meets specications
Check condition of batteries
Check performance of alternator
Battery won’t fully charge or
hold charge
Battery that is over 3 years old; severely discharged (or previously been
severely discharged); not regularly recharged; over-heated: low in electrolyte;
undercharged; overcharged or sulphated may not accept or hold a charge.
Check condition of the battery, as it may need replacing..
FAULT FINDING
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed against defects for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. This
warranty is provided by Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd ACN 085 395 124 (Supercheap Auto) of 6 Coulthards
Avenue, Strathpine QLD 4500 Ph [phone]. Supercheap Auto will oer a repair, replacement
product or store credit is the product is assessed as being defective during the warranty period.
To claim under this warranty, take this product to the Front Service Desk of your nearest Supercheap
Auto store. For store locations, visit www.supercheatauto.com.au (AUS) or www. supercheapauto.co.nz
(NZ). You will need your receipt or proof of purchase. Additional information may be requested of you
to process your claim. Should you not be able to provide proof of purchase with a receipt or a bank
statement, identication showing your name, address and signature may be required to process
your claim.
This product may need to be sent to the manufacturer to assess the defect before determining any
claim. Faults or defects caused by product modication, misuse and abuse, normal wearand tear or
failure to follow user instructions are not covered under this warranty.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australia Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Any expenses incurred relating to the return of this product to store will normally have to be paid by
you. For more information contact your nearest Supercheap Auto store. The benets to consumer given
by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the Australian Consumer Law in relation
to the goods and services to which this warranty relates.