Sentry Voyager Series Guide

MARINE BATTERY CHARGERS
Voyager Series
Installation/ Operation
Linear Devices Corporation
dba Sentry
11126 Air Park Rd, Suite G
Ashland, VA 23005
www.sentrychargers.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
3-4
Serial Number
4
Model Number
4
Choosing Charging Curve
5
Maintenance Precautions
5
Technical Specifications
6-7
Operation Instructions
8
Assembling Shore Power Connector
9
Dimensions
9-10
Warranty
11
Disposal
12
CE Conformity
12

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO PREVENT ANY RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE,
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory
or mental disability, or by persons lacking experience or knowledge, unless they have
received from a person in charge of their safety adequate supervision or preliminary
instructions on how to use the device.
Before Installation.
In order to avoid overcharging or irreversible damage to the materials, please follow
closely all recommendations cited below. Do not install this system near inflammable
materials. An owner should seek guidance from an authorized Sentry dealer or the
factory.
•Do not install this device near a heat source.
•Do not install in a gasoline engine room or in area near flammable liquids or
gases.
•It should not be installed in an airtight or poorly ventilated area.
•All ventilation ducts must be unobstructed.
•Leave at least 4” (10cm) clearance around the device for proper ventilation.
•Mount in a vertical position, to create natural ventilation for the charger.
Note that the wiring connections are at the bottom of the charger.
•All electrical connections to and from the charger must remain
accessible at all times.
Connecting the Device.
In order to avoid all risk of electric shock or irreversible damage to the device, please
follow very carefully the following recommendations
•This device is set to be connected to a single phase network 230V 50/60Hz or
115V 60Hz (except 10A & 15A)
•Follow ABYC and all other applicable standards for proper installation of this
device.
•In order to protect the occupants, the input point must be attached to a

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differential circuit breaker or GFCI. Please refer to the specific characteristics
of the circuit breaker.
•For security reasons, the system’s PE or Ground terminal must be connected
to the installation’s earth ground (green/yellow wire in the cable section).
Please refer to the wiring diagram.
•To prevent overheating, ensure the correct connection and size of cables.
•The input cable must not exceed 10’ (3m) and the output cable 5’ (1.5 m).
•All cable connections and connectors must be maintained in good condition.
Once the connection of the AC cable has been completed, it is imperative to fit
the Winsta Wago plug snap on security cover. See “Assembling the Shore
Power Connector”
Start up precautions.
In order to avoid all risk of electric shock or irreversible damage to the device, please
follow very carefully the following recommendations.
•Do not dismantle the device. The housing (protection against fire) must be
correctly mounted.
•This device complies with enforced standards; regarding emitted interference,
protection against disturbances of external origins (refer to the paragraph on
EMC –Technical Specifications.)
•When in use, avoid submitting the device to levels of interference, in particular
electromagnetic and conducted, exceeding those legally permitted (for
example, the devise installed too close to an emitter) as this may cause
irreversible damage.
•This device emits interference (electromagnetic and conducted) which complies
with legal standards. Ensure that materials used are compatible i.e. susceptible,
with this device in order to avoid irreversible damage.
Device serial number
The serial number appears on the data plate label on one side of the device. This
number is aligned vertically and comprises a first number indicating the year of
manufacture (e.g.: 12 for 2012), a letter indicating the month of manufacture (e.g.: C for
the month of March).
Model Number
SV = Sentry Voyager series
12 or 24 = DC Voltage Output
20, 40, 60… = DC Amp Output
/3 = 3 battery banks
X = 115/230vac, C = 230vac only, B = 115vac
J = 50/60 Hz, No Letter = 60 Hz only

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Choosing the charging curve.
•It is extremely important to choose the correct charging curve, one which is
appropriate for the battery type. An incorrect choice could cause irreversible
damage.
•This is particularly true for charging curves where the charging voltage is higher
than the manufacturers’ recommended voltage levels.
•There is a high risk of overheating and emission of noxious gases
•Charging curve 4 is compatible with LiFeSo4 batteries that have a BMS (battery
management system) installed.
•It is essential to consult the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintenance precautions.
•This device cannot be dismantled and thus the PC board is inaccessible. It is
strictly forbidden to dismantle the housing for any reason. Electric shock is
possible.
•In order to prevent risk of electric shock during maintenance, please follow
closely all recommendations below before any maintenance begins.
•Any operation carried out to this effect must be carried out by an authorized
electrician.
•In the event of damaged wires or cables, these must be replaced by an
authorized electrician. The end user must not attempt to change them.
•The incoming power and battery connections must be disconnected before any
work is carried out in order to avoid transfer of energy
•Fuses must be replaced by fuses that have the same characteristics and
performance levels.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
12V 10A 12V 15A 12V 25A 12V 40A 24V 20A
Charging
Battery type: Lead open
curve 1
V.boost = 14.2V
= 28,4V
Open Lead Acid
V.float = 13.2V
= 26,4V
Charging curve 2
Battery type: GEL, AGM, Spiral
GEL, AGM, Sprial
V.boost = 14,2V
= 28,4
V.float = 13,7V
= 27,4
Charging curve 3
Battery type: Lead Calcium
Lead Calcium
V.boost = 14,8V
= 29,6
V.float = 13,7V
= 27,4
Charging curve 4
Battery type: Power supply or LiFeSo4+BMS
Power Supply
or LiFeSo4 with
V.boost = 14,2V
= 28,4
integrated BMS
V.float = 14,2V
= 28,4
Weekly Equalization
automatic
Voltage Allowance
+/- 2%
Residual wave
< 1% pp (BW < 20 MHz)
Current
10A
15A
25A
40A
20A
F15A
F20A
2xF15A
2xF25A
2xF15A
Fuse
32V
32V
32V
32V
32V
Automotive
Automotive
Automotive
Automotive
Automotive
Against output overload, output short circuit,
Protections
excessive internal temperature, excessive
battery temperature, output overvoltage,
battery reverse polarity (fuse)
General
Display
Tri Color LED
Night mode
/
/
Button
(Diagram B)
Operating temp
-10°C to +50°C / +14°F to +122°F
Storage temp
-20°C to +70°C / -4°F to +158°F
Humidity
10% to 90% (without condensation)
Ventilation
Natural
Forced fan cooling
EMC
EN61000-6-3 & EN61000-6-1
Security
EN60335-2-29 (2002)
Housing
White aluminium –wall mounted
Mounting
2 x 4mm screws
Dimensions (mm)
238(h)x120.5(w)x95.6(d)
354(h)x120.5(w)x 95.6(d)
Weight
1.3 kg / 2.87lbs
1.9 kg / 4.2lbs
AC Connection
3 points, 20A 230V, 12 Ga.,
4mm
2
max
Ref : 770.813/G11-000 (WINSTA - WAGO)
Battery Connection
4 points, 40A 630V, 6 Ga., 10 mm
2
Ref : PC 6-16/4-G1F-10,16 (PHOENIX CONTACT)

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Diagram A:
12V 10A 12V 15A 12V 25A 12V 40A 24V 20A
Input
230V +/- 15%
115V - 230V
Input Voltage
115V please
(+/- 15%)
consult us
Frequency
50Hz - 60Hz (+/- 10%)
Cos phi
0.6 typ
0.9 typ
Efficiency
80% typ
AC Power
1.3A
1.9A
4A/2A
7A/3.5A
T2A
T3, 15A
T6A
T10A
Fusible
250V
220V
250V
250V
5x20mm
5x20mm
5x20mm
5x20mm
Output
Nb of outputs
3 isolated outputs
Nb charginig curves
4 possible charging curves.
Selection by external dip-switch
Curves types
IUUo & automatic weekly equalization
Charging
profiles
(Diagram A)
Note:
12V, 60A model SV1260/3XJ follows same specifications as SV1240/3XJ except
the following:
Output Current DC = 60A
Input Current AC = 12A/6A
DC Fuse = 3xF25A 32v
AC Fuse = T16A 250V 5x20mm
Weight = 6.8lbs (3.1Kg)
Dimensions = 11.2”x9.5”x4.5” (284x240x115mm)
Charge Selector
Button-Night Mode

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODE
LED
STATUS
Boost
Steady
Yellow
(1)
The batteries are charging. Time required to complete
Boost mode varies depending on the initial status of the
batteries, but is limited to 6 hours.
Equalize
Yellow
Blinking
(2)
The batteries are coming to the end of the
charging cycle. Time required to complete
Equalization mode, depending on the initial status
of the batteries, varies from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
End of
Equalization
Green
Blinking (3)
The batteries are almost charged.
Floating mode will begin in less than 30 minutes
Floating
Green (4)
The batteries are completely charged.
Internal
Temperature
Fault
Red
Fixed
(5)
The charger is on Standby for a period of between
30 seconds and 10 minutes. Once the fault has
been solved, the device will start up again
automatically.
If this problem arises, please check the external
temperature sensor as well as the internal fan and
the space around the charger.
Output
voltage fault
Red
Blinking
(6)
The charger is on Standby for a period of 30
seconds. Once the fault has been solved, the
device will start up again automatically.
The problem may be the PC Board has failed and
the damage is irreversible.
Battery fuse
fault
Red
Flashing
(7)
The fuse should be replaced.
Please check all connections as well as the
battery’s polarity and status.
“Night”
mode
12V-25A
12V-40A
24V-20A
This mode allows the charger to work without
noise (from the fan). In this case, charging levels
adapt. To activate this mode, press the button for
about 2 seconds. To deactivate, a simple press of
the button or the mode deactivates automatically
after 10 hours

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Assembling the shore power
Connector
7Step 1:
Remove approx .75” (2 cm) of the outer jacket. Remove approx. .3”
(8 mm) of the inner wires insulation. Tin the stranded copper ends.
7Step 2:
Remove the security cap using a screw driver.
7Step 3:
Pull the conductor through the pre-latched strain relief housing.
7Step 4:
Open the clamp with a screwdriver and insert the first wire up to the stop. Repeat
this step for all three wires.
7Step 5:
Latch the connector on to the strain relief housing.
7Step 6:
Snap together the upper and lower parts of the strain relief housing and
tighten the screw as shown.
Recommended
Recommended
DC cable size
AC cable size
12V10A : 2.5 mm2/ 12 AWG
12V10A : 3 x 0.75 mm
2
/ 16 AWG
12V15A : 2.5 mm2
/ 12 AWG
12V15A : 3 x 0.75 mm
2
/ 16 AWG
12V25A : 4.0mm2
/ 10 AWG
12V25A : 3 x 1.5 mm
2
/ 14 AWG
12V40A : 6.0 mm2/ 8 AWG
12V40A : 3 x 1.5 mm
2
/ 14 AWG
12V60A : 14.0 mm2/ 6 AWG
12V60A : 3 x 2.5 mm
2
/ 12 AWG
cables : 1.5 m / 4.9 feet max
cables : 3 m / 9.8 feet max
Cable type: according to local regulations

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Dimensions 12V-10A / 12V-15A.
120mm
20mm
[4.74inch]
[0.79inch]
x2 ø5mm
Dimensions 12V-25A / 12V-40A / 24V-20A
20mm
[0.79inch]
x
120mm
95,6mm
[4.74inch]
[3.76inch]

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WARRANTY
In order to prevent all risks arising due to the incorrect use of this device, please
carefully read the list of possible situations or faults that are not covered by the
warranty.
If the charger is dropped or experiences a hard impact, irreversible damage of the
ventilation system and certain electrical components may result.
Modifications made to the casing (and in particular if holes are bored), may result in the
deposit of metallic shavings or filings onto the electronic card and consequently may
cause the malfunction of or damage to the device.
Interfering with or modifications made to the PC Board may result in unforeseen
operations and consequently may cause the malfunction of or damage to the device.
Use of a non-adapted power supply (as a general rule, the input voltage will be too high)
may cause the malfunction of or damage to the device.
Over voltage from the main supply power or a lightning strike will usually cause
irreversible damage to the PC Board.
Replacement of battery fuses with fuse types other than those recommended (same
characteristics) may cause the malfunction of or damage to the device.
Obvious connection errors will result in the mal-function of or damage to the device.
Water gaining access to the interior of the device may cause the malfunction of or
damage to the device.
Warning: Choosing the charging curve.
It is extremely important to choose the correct charging curve. Select one which is
appropriate for the battery technology. An incorrect choice could cause irreversible
damage.
This is particularly true for charging curves where the charging voltage is higher than the
manufacturers’ recommended voltage levels.
Overcharging may result in a high risk of overheating and emission of noxious gases from
the batteries.
Charging curve 4 is compatible with LiFeSo4 batteries that have a BMS (battery
management system) installed.
It is essential to consult the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for charging.

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DISPOSAL
This device contains electronic components & material that must be recycled once the
device is obsolete.
All obsolete electronic devices must be returned to a local distributor or to a specialized
company for an environmentally friendly disposal.
CE CONFORMITY
This product conforms to current European standard and has a CE mark. Please consult
us for the certificate of conformity.