ring RESC516 User manual

Instructions
Maintenance 12v SmartCharge+
RSC500 / RESC500
0.8A
Maintenance 6v / 12v SmartCharge+
RSC501 / RESC501
0.8A
SmartCharge+4
RSC504 / RESC504
2/4A
SmartCharge+8
RSC508 / RESC508
2/4/6/8A
SmartCharge+12
RSC512 / RESC512
2/4/8/12A
SmartCharge+16
RSC516 / RESC516
2/4/8/16A
Retain these instructions for future reference
Ensure area is well ventilated
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Safety
ISK OF EXPLOSION – Only connect the
battery leads when the mains supply is
disconnected
Explosive gases may escape from the battery
during the charging process. Prevent flames and
sparks and provide adequate ventilation during
charging
Indoor use only (except Maintenance
SmartChargers and SmartCharge4)
Disconnect the supply before breaking or making
the connection to the battery
Not suitable for use with non-rechargeable
batteries
In addition to the battery types and capacity
detailed in the specifications, the charger is
suitable for the following only:
• Charging only a single battery at any one time
• Charging rechargeable lead acid, el, A M or
calcium batteries with 6 cells
The Ring SmartCharger automatically adjusts the
charge rate applied as the battery charges. With
the battery fully charged the charging process
stops, as the battery naturally discharges further
charge is applied until the battery is again fully
charged. This is an ongoing process to ensure a
safe connection for an indefinite period.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged the Smart charger should be scrapped.
The Smart charger is not for use by any person
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or medical capabilities or lack of experience or
knowledge.
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81 - 90
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Features - Maintenance SmartChargers and SmartCharge+4
1. ‘Charging ‘ indicator
2. ‘Fully Charged’ LED indicator
3. 2A charge / 6v battery voltage setting *
4. Charge voltage / charge rate switch **
5. 4A charge / 12v battery voltage setting ***
6. LED Light
7. LED Light switch
8. Polarity ‘Check’
9. IP65 Weatherproof casing
* RSC501/RESC501 – 6v voltage setting
RSC504/RESC504 – 2A charge rate setting
** RSC501/RESC501 – voltage setting switch
RSC504/RESC504 – Charge rate setting switch
*** RSC501/RESC501 – 12v voltage setting
RSC504/RESC504 – 4A charge rate setting
RSC500/RESC500 does not include items 3, 4 and 8
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Features - SmartCharge+8 and SmartCharge+12
1. LED Light switch
2. ‘Charging’ LED indicator
3. Charge rate display select
4. Voltage display select
5. Charge rate select switch
6. LED light
7. Recondition LED indicator
8. Polarity ‘Check’ indicator
9. LED display
10. Remote Battery status
11. LED display switch
12. Charge rate options
13. USB charging socket *
* RSC512/RESC512 only
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Features - SmartCharge+16
1. LED Light
2. LED light switch/manual
desulphation switch
3. ‘Charging’ LED indicator
4. LED display
5. Charge stage indicator
6. Voltage display select
7. LED display switch
8. Charge rate select switch
9. USB charging socket
10. Recondition LED indicator
11. Polarity ‘Check’ indicator
12. Charge rate display select
13. Remote Battery status
14. Charge rate options
Features - SmartCharge+- ear View
1. Hook
2. Battery compartment (LED light)
3. Charge station hanging bracket
(Charge station part number RSCS500*)
* Sold separately
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Battery Charging - Connection
Charging a battery within the vehicle
1. Ensure the AC power lead is disconnected from
the AC mains supply
Charging a negatively grounded battery
2. Connect the red (+) battery clip to the red (+)
post on the battery
3. Connect the black (-) battery clip to the
vehicle chassis, away from the battery and
fuel line
Charging the battery removed from the vehicle
1. Ensure the AC power lead is disconnected
from the AC mains supply
2. Connect the red (+) battery clip to the red (+)
post on the battery
3. Connect the black (-) battery clip to the black
(-) post on the battery
4. If the red polarity check indicator lights up
check the cables are connected correctly
Battery Charging - Operation
1. Ensure the SmartCharge is connected safely
and correctly to the battery
2. Connect the SmartCharge AC power lead to
the AC power supply
3. RSC501/ RESC501 – ensure the correct
charging voltage is set. To select the correct
voltage press the voltage setting switch, 6v or
12v setting available
4. Normal charging will be shown by the green
‘Charging’ LED indicator being lit
5. When charging is completed the amber
‘Charged’ LED illuminates
6. The SmartCharge can be left safely connected
to the battery for an indefinite period.
7. To disconnect remove the AC plug from the AC
supply. Following this, remove red (+) clip
from battery followed by the black (-) clip

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Charging Stages
The Ring Automotive SmartCharger range are all
Multi-Stage battery chargers:
Maintenance SmartCharge and SmartCharge4
models are 3 stage chargers: Stages 3, 4 and 7
SmartCharge8/12/16 are full 7 stage chargers
1. Desulphation – The automatic desulphation
stage pulse charges the battery to breakdown
the build up of lead sulphate crystals. These
crystals occur when a battery has been
discharged or left unused for a period of time.
2. Soft start – A slow steady build up of the
charging process that limits the charging
current applied until the battery voltage is
above 12v
3. Bulk charge – The main part of the charging
process where 80% of the required charge
is applied
4. Absorption – Charged up to full capacity with
a steady decline in charging current to allow
the battery to absorb more power
5. Battery test – The SmartCharge conducts an
automatic discharge test. If further charging is
required the battery recondition function is
automatically selected. If fully charged the
battery goes into the float stage
6. econdition – An additional automatic
charging stage to recover deeply discharged
batteries.
7. Float – The float stage maintains the battery
at 100% charge without overcharging or
damaging the battery, allowing the charger to
be left connected to the battery for an
indefinite period. Ideal for batteries used only
intermittently, such as seasonally used
batteries including motorcycles, caravans,
boats and classic cars
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Charge ates
To select the desired charge rate press the ‘charge rate select switch’. The charge rate selected is then
displayed on the LED display (SmartCharge 8/12/16 only). The SmartCharge4 charge rate selected is
displayed by the charge rate LED illuminating. If not pressed the default charge applies.
The table below shows the charge rates available within the range and the advised maximum
battery size:
Part Number Voltage Default Charge ate Available
Charge ates
Maximum
ecommended
Battery
RSC500 / RESC500 12v 0.8A - 1 – 35Ah
RSC501 / RESC501 6v / 12v 0.8A - 1 – 35Ah
RSC504 / RESC504 12v 2A 2/4A 1 – 130Ah
RSC508 / RESC508 12v 2A 2/4/6/8A 12 – 220Ah
RSC512 / RESC512 12v 2A 2/4/8/12A 25 – 300Ah
RSC516 / RESC516 12v 2A 2/4/8/16A 25 – 380Ah
LED Digital Display ( SC8, ESC8, SC12, ESC12, SC16 and ESC16 only)
The LED display on the SmartCharge can display
the following information:
• Battery voltage
• Charge rate applied
• Remote Battery Status (for further details
see below – Remote Battery Status)
1. Press the ‘LED display switch’ to
toggle between 3 options available
2. The LED indicator’s above the ‘LED Display
Switch’ illuminate to indicate which of the 3
options has been selected.
emote Battery Status ( SC8, ESC8, SC12, ESC12, SC16 and ESC16 only)
The remote battery status function displays the
battery charge status as a % of its capacity
without the need for mains power.
1. No AC power required
2. Connect the red (+) battery clip to the red (+)
battery terminal
3. Connect the black (-) battery clip to the black
(-) battery terminal
4. Press the ‘LED display switch’ on the front face
of the charger until the ‘Remote battery status
‘LED illuminates
5. The LED display then shows the battery status
0%: <12.2v
20%: >=12.2v
60%: >=12.4v
100%: >12.6v
The remote battery status also functions when
connected to the AC supply to show the user the
charge status during the charging process:
LO: <13.5v
60%: >13.5v
70%: >13.8v
80%: > 14.0v
90%: >= 14.2V
FULL: Float stage

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Volts %
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Charge Stage Indicator ( SC516 / ESC516 Only)
The ‘Charge stage indicator’ displays
the status of the charging process by
indicating the specific stage of the
charge cycle – An LED illuminates at
the relevant charge stage.
LED Light
All the SmartCharge range include an LED light.
The light is activated by pressing the LED light
switch.
No mains power is required to operate the
LED light
LED Battery replacement
The battery compartment is on the rear face of
the charger above the Charge station bracket – see
Rear view feature on page 5.
LED Battery specification
3.6v/200mAh Nickel-hydrogen non-rechargeable
button battery.
USB Charging Socket ( SC12, ESC12, SC16 and ESC16 only)
1. Connect the SmartCharge AC mains power
lead to the AC mains power supply
2. Connect the USB charging lead of the
electronic appliance requiring charging to the
USB charging socket on the SmartCharge
3. When the appliance is fully charged disconnect
the USB charging lead from the USB charging
socket
The USB charging socket can also be operated
when the SmartCharge is charging a vehicle
battery.
The USB charging socket located on the front face of the SmartCharge allows the recharging of small
electronic appliances including MP3 players and mobile phones.

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RSC500/ RSC501/ RSC504/ RSC508/ RSC512/ RSC516/
RESC500 RESC501 RESC504 RESC508 RESC512 RESC516
Input Voltage 220-230VAC 220-230VAC 220-230VAC 220-230VAC 220-230VAC 220-230VAC
Nominal Voltage 12v 6v / 12v 12v 12v 12v 12v
Charging Voltage 14.4v 7.2v / 14.4v 14.4v 14.4v 14.4v 14.4v
Charging Current 0.8A 0.8A 2/4A 2/4/6/8A 2/4/8/12A 2/4/8/16A
Types of Battery Lead acid, el, Lead acid, el, Lead acid, el, Lead acid, el, Lead acid, el, Lead acid, el,
A M & Calcium A M & Calcium A M & Calcium A M & Calcium A M & Calcium A M & Calcium
Battery Capacity 1-35Ah 1-35Ah 1-130Ah 12-220Ah 25-300Ah 25-380Ah
Dimensions 202 x 95 x 48 202 x 95 x 48 202 x 95 x 48 260 x 135 x 73 260 x 135 x 73 336 x 164 x 92
Weight 0.89Kg 0.89Kg 0.89Kg 1.18Kg 1.18Kg 2.17Kg
Protection IP65 IP65 IP65
No serviceable parts. Do not use if leads are damaged, danger of shock.
Specifications
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