Tronic T4X User manual

Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstraße 21
D-44867 Bochum (Germany)
Last Information Update:
09 / 2007 · Ident.-No.: T4X092007 - 6
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BATTERY CHARGER
Operation and Safety Notes
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions
of the device.
BATTERY CHARGER
T4X

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Table of Content
Introduction
For your safety ..............................................................................................................Page 6
Proper Use.....................................................................................................................Page 6
Delivery Contents .........................................................................................................Page 6
Component description................................................................................................Page 6
Technical Data ..............................................................................................................Page 7
Safety
Safety information ........................................................................................................Page 7
Product features ............................................................................................................Page 9
Operation
Preparing for use ..........................................................................................................Page 9
Connection....................................................................................................................Page 9
Disconnecting................................................................................................................Page 9
Select charging mode ..................................................................................................Page 9
Reset / deleting settings................................................................................................Page 10
Switching over between modes 1, 2 and 3 ...............................................................Page 10
Mode 1 (14.4 V / 0.8 A) .........................................................................................Page 10
Mode 2 (14.4 V / 3.6 A).......................................................................................Page 10
Mode 3 (14.7 V / 3.6 A) .........................................................................................Page 10
Regenerating /charging empty (used, overcharged) batteries................................Page 11
Protective function of the device..................................................................................Page 11
Overheating protection................................................................................................Page 11
Maintenance and care ..................................................................................Page 11
Disposal......................................................................................................................Page 11
Information
Servicing........................................................................................................................Page 11
Declaration of conformity / Manufacturer..................................................................Page 12

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Introduction
Battery charger T4X
for rechargeable batteries/ batteries from
1.2 Ah to 120 Ah
QIntroduction
QFor your safety
Please carefully read these operating in-
structions and fold out the page with the
illustrations.Observe this information
exactly when putting the appliance into operation.
If you have any further
questions regarding use, please contact the service
department responsible for your country. Keep these
operating instructions in a safe place and hand them
over to anyone to whom you pass on the appliance.
QProper Use
The TRONIC T4X is a primarily mains-connected
(working with measuring and control functions)
charging station with pulse trickle charge function,
suitable for charging and trickle charging 12V lead
accumulators (batteries) with electrolyte solution or
gel. The charger has a circuit-breaker as protection
against sparking and overheating.
Operate the charging appliance in a warmed and
well ventilated room. Any incorrect or improper use
leads to loss of the warranty. The manufacturer
takes no responsibility for damage(s) arising out of
usage that is contrary to the instructions laid down.
The appliance is not meant for commercial use.
QDelivery Contents
Check the appliance and all accessories for dam-
age immediately after unpacking. Do not put a de-
fective appliance or parts into operation. Please
contact the resonsible service department for
a replacement.
1 Charger TRONIC T4X
2 Quick /contact clamps (1 red, 1 black)
1 Operating manual
Guarantee documents
QComponent description
1STANDBY LED display :“STANDBY“ (standby)
2LED display „Mode 1“
3LED display „Mode 2“
4LED display „Mode 3“
5LED display „incorrect polarity/fault“
6LED display „fully charged“
7LED display „Charging process active“
The following pictogrammes / symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Read the operating instructions! WWatts (effective power)
Always heed warning labels and
safety instructions! V~Volt (AC)
Caution - Danger of electric shock! Hazardous
voltage –danger to life! Proper procedure and handling.
Explosive material! Keep children and other unauthorised personnel
at a safe distance when using electrical tools.
Risk of fire! Dispose packaging and appliance in an
environmentally-friendly way!

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Introduction / Safety
8Q Selection button „MODE“
9Charging station
10 Mains cable with power plug
11 Fixing holes
12 „+“-Pole connection cable (red), incl. ring shoe
13 „–“-Pole connection cable (black), incl. ring shoe
14 „+“-Pole quick-contact terminal (red), incl. red
fixing screw
15 „–“-Pole quick-contact terminal (black), incl.
black fixing screw
QTechnical Data
Input voltage: 220 - 240 V
~50 / 60 Hz
Starting current: < 25 A
Input current: max. 0.6 A (Effective value)
Power
consumption: 55 W
Return current*: < 5 mA (no AC input)
Nominal voltage: 12V DC
Nominal current: 0,8 / 3,6 A
Charging voltage: 14.4 V ± 0.25V or
14.7 V ± 0.25 V
Charging current: max. 3.6 A (3.6 A ± 10 % or
0.8 A ± 10 %)
Noise value**: max. 150 mV
Battery type: 12 V lead acid battery
1.2 Ah - 120 Ah
Type of housing
protection: IP 65 (dustproof, waterproof)
Dimensions: 180 x 62 x 40 mm
(L x W x H)
Weight: 0.5 kg approx.
Noise level: < 50 dB (A) (tested from a
distance of 50cm)
* = Return current is the current used by the
charging station battery, when no mains cur-
rent is connected.
** = Noise value is the disturbance of current and
voltage.
T4X KH 3157
220 V-240 V AC ~ 50 Hz / 60 Hz · 55 W
12 V DC 0,8 / 3,6 A · IP65
Polarity: red clamp (+), black clamp (-)
Date of manufacture: 02/2008
WARNING! Explosive gases - prevent
flames and sparks. Before charging,
study instruction sheet. Disconnect
supply before making or breaking
battery connections. Provide for good
ventilation.
Kompernaß GmbH · D- 44867 Bochum · Germany · www.kompernass.com
Q Safety
Safety information
mDanger! Avoid danger to life and limbs
caused by improper use!
JDo not operate the appliance with a damaged
cable, power cord or plug.
mCAUTION! A damaged power cord causes
danger to life by electric shock.
JIf damaged, have the power cord j repaired by
authorised and trained technicians only! Please
contact the service department for your country!
JDo not allow toddlers or children
near the charging station without
super-vision! Children cannot assess
the potential danger in the handling of electrical
equipment.
JExplosion hazard! Protect your-
self from a highly explosive oxyhydro-
gen gas reaction! Gaseous hydrogen
can leak from the battery during the charging
and discharging process. Oxyhydrogen gas is
an explosive mixture of gaseous hydrogen and
oxygen. The result is the so-called oxyhydrogen
reaction upon contact with open fire (flames,
embers or sparks)! Carry out the charging or
discharging procedure in a wellventilated room
protected from the weather. Make sure that there
are no sources of open fire (flames, embers or
sparks) in the vicinity when charging or discharg-
ing batteries!
JDanger of explosion and fire!
Make sure that explosive and flam-
mable substances e.g. petrol or sol-
vents can be ignited when using the charging
station!
mDanger of chemical burns! Protect your
eyes and skin against chemical burns caused
by acid (sulphuric acid) upon contact with the
battery! Do not look directly at the connected
battery and use the following: acid-resistant
safety glasses, protective clothing and gloves!
If your eyes or skin come into contact with sul-
phuric acid, rinse the affected part of the body
with plenty of clear running water and seek
immediate medical assistance!

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Safety
JProtect yourself from an elec-
tric shock! When connecting the
charging station, use a screwdriver
and a spanner with an insulated handle!
JOnly use the charging station for charging and
discharging undamaged 12V lead batteries
(with electrolyte solution or gel)!
JDo not use the charging station for charging or
trickle-charging batteries without recharging
properties.
JDo not use the charging station for charging or
trickle-charging a damaged or frozen battery!
JIn case of permanently installed batteries, make
sure that the vehicle is not in use and is in a se-
cure, stationary position! Switch off the ignition
and select a parking position, apply the parking
brake (e.g. cars)or a retaining rope (e.g. boats)!
JWhen connecting the charging station to the
battery, avoid short-circuiting. Connect the minus
pole connecting cable only to the minus pole
of the battery or to the car body. Connect the
plus pole connecting cable only to the plus pole
of the battery!
JBefore connecting to the mains, make sure that
the mains current is equipped with standard
230 V
~50 Hz, PEN conductor, a 16 A fuse
and a residual-current circuit-breaker!
JOnly touch the power cord j in the insulated
area at the power plug upon contact with the
socket outlet with earthing contact!
JOnly touch the pole connecting cables („–“
und „+“) in the insulated area!
JOnly connect to the battery and the socket out-
let with earthing contact of the mains if it is fully
protected against moisture!
JOnly carry out the assembly, maintenance and
servicing of the charging station when it is dis-
connected from the power supply!
JDo not position the charging station near a fire
or subject it to heat or to long-term temperatures
exceeding 50° C! The output capacity of your
charging station is automatically reduces at
high temperatures.
JDo not damage any leads or connections for
fuel, electricity, brake systems, hydraulics, water
or tele-communications when attaching the
charging station with bolts! Otherwise there
will be a danger to life and limbs!
JMake sure that the plus pole connecting cable
has no contact with the fuel line (e.g. petrol line)!
JEnsure that the mains power socket is at all times
freely accessible so that in a case of emergency
the appliance can be quickly separated from
the power source.
JAttention! Avoid damage caused by improper
use!
JOnly use the charging station with the original
parts provided!
JDo not cover the charging station with objects!
JPlace the battery in a well-ventilated location
during charging.
JProtect the electrical contacts of the battery
against short-circuiting!
JOnly connect the charging station to a socket
outlet with earthing contact equipped with a re-
sidual-current circuit-breaker when using outdoors.
JDo not place the charging station driectly on or
next to the battery!
JAfter completing the charging and floating charge
operation on a battery permanently installed in
the vehicle, first disconnect the cable of the
negative (minus) pole (black) of the charger
from the negative (minus) pole of the battery.
JIn case of malfunction or damage, immediately
disconnect the charging station from the mains!
JHave the charging station repaired by authorised
and trained specialists only! Please contact the
service department for your country!
JBefore connecting the charging station, read
the information on battery maintenance in the
operating instructions of the battery!
JBefore connecting the charging station to a
battery permanently installed in a vehicle, read
the information on electrical safety and mainte-
nance in the operating instuctions of the vehicle!
JDo not subject the battery to mechanical
loads!
JWhen the charging station is not in use, discon-
nect it from the power supply!

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Safety / Operation
QProduct features
This appliance has been designed for charging a
variety of SLA batteries (sealed lead acid batteries),
as mainly used in cars, motorbikes and several other
vehicles. They may be of types e.g. WET (with liquid
electrolyte), GEL (with mit gel-type electolyte) or AGM
(absorbed glass mat) batteries. Their capacity ranges
from 12 V / 1.2 Ah to 12 V / 120 Ah.
A special design of the appliance (also named
„three-phase-charging strategy“) enables the recharg-
ing of the batttery to almost 100 % of its original
capacity. Furthermore, a long-term connection of the
battery to the charging station can take place to
keep the battery in optimal condition when not in
use, without it being damaged in the process.
QOperation
QPreparing for use
mCaution! Danger of electric shock!
Only install, maintain and service the appliance
when it is disconnected form the mains!
Working safely
jWhen putting the appliance into operation,
select a suitable place to do so.
jTake your time when carefully preparing to put
the appliance into operation. Put all compoments
and any additionally required tools or materials
well arranged and within easy reach.
jAlways be alert and pay attention to what you
are doing. Be sensible when working and do
not operate the charging station if you lack the
ability to concentrate or do not feel well.
QConnection
jBefore starting the charging or discharging
procedure on a permanently installed battery
in a vehicle, first disconnect the minus pole con-
necting cable (black) of the vehicle from the
minus pole of the battery. The minus pole of the
battery is usually connected to the car body.
jThen disconect the plus pole connecting cable
(red) of the vehicle from the plus pole of the
battery.
jThen first connect the „+“ pole quick-contact
clamp (red) 14 of the charging station to the
plus pole („+“ pole) of the battery.
jConnect the „–“ pole quick-contact clamp (black)
15 to the „–“ pole of the battery.
jConnect the power cord 10 of the battery
charging station to the socket oulet with earthing
contact of the power supply.
QDisconnecting
jDisconnect the appliance from the power supply.
jDisconnect the „–“ pole quick-contact clamp
(black) 15 from the „–“ pole of the battery.
jDisconnect the „+“ pole quick-contact clamp
(red) 14 from the „+“ pole of the battery.
jReconnect the plus pole connecting cable of
the vehicle to the plus pole of the battery.
jReconnect the minus pole connecting cable of
the vehicle to the minus pole of the battery.
QSelect charging mode
For charging various batteries at different ambient
temperatures you can choose between three different
charging modes. Select the most efficient and suita-
ble charging mode for charging the battery.
In comparison with conventional battery charging
stations, this appliance has a special function for
reusing an empty battery or rechargeable battery.
You can recharge an empty battery / rechargeable
battery. Safe charging is ensured by means of a
protection function against incorrect connection and
short circuiting. Due to the installed electronics, the
charging station does not begin operation directly
after connecting the battery, but only starts after a
charging mode has been selected.

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Operation
This avoids sparking, which often occurs when con-
necting. Furthermore, this device is also controlled
by an internal MCU (Micro-Computer-Unit), which
makes it faster, more powerful and more reliable.
QReset / deleting settings
After connection to the power supply, the appliance
automatically returns to its basic setting and remains
in STANDBY mode
QSwitching over between
modes 1, 2 and 3
jPress the selection button MODE 8repeatedly
to display the charging modes in the following
order: Ready STANDBY, MODE1 , MODE2
, MODE3 and start the next cycle.
If you press the selector button 8,charging mode
automatically switches over to the next mode and
begins operation in that mode. However, if a battery
is not disconnected from the charging station after
a full charge, the appliance remains in trickle-charge
mode, even if the user switches over to another mode.
This protects the battery from being damaged.
QMode 1 (14.4 V / 0.8 A)
This mode is suitable for charging small batteries
with a capacity below 14Ah.
jPress the selection button MODE 8, to select
mode 1. After doing so, the corresponding LED
display 2lights up. If you do not activate
an-other process afterwards, the electronic sys-
tem will automatically start the charging process
together with the LED display 7at (with a
current of) 0.8A ± 10 %.
If the procedure runs without any problems, the
LED display 7remains on during the entire
charging process, until the battery is fully charged
at 14.4 V / ± 0.25 V. When the battery is fully
charged, LED display 6lights up and LED
display 7goes out. The floating current is now
available for the battery.
QMode 2 (14.4 V / 3.6 A)
This mode is mainly used for charging batteries with
a large capacity exceeding 14 Ah under normal
conditions.
jPress the selection button MODE 8, to activate
mode 2. If you do not activate another process
afterwards, the electronic system, together with
LED display 3starts the charging process
at (with a current of) 3.6A ± 10 % (3.6A).
If the procedure runs without any problems, the
LED display 7remains on during the entire
charging process, until the battery is fully charged
at 14.4 V / ± 0.25 V. When the battery is fully
charged, LED display 6lights up and LED
display 7goes out. The floating current is
now available for the battery.
QMode 3 (14.7 V / 3.6 A)
This mode is used for charging batteries with a
greater capacity than 14 Ah in cold conditions or
for several AGM batteries with more than 14Ah.
jPress the selection button MODE 8, to activate
mode 3. As soon as you have selected the suit-
able charging mode, the corresponding LED
display 4lights up immeditely. If you do not
take any further action, the electronic system
starts the charging process with a set delay. In
this mode the charging current is identical to
that of „Mode 2“.
If the procedure runs without any problems, the
LED display 7lights up, the electronic stys-
tem is active and remains in this condition until
the battery is charged to approx. 14.7 V. As
soon as this is reached, the charging station
switches over to trickle-charging function. Now
LED display 7goes out and LED display
6lights up to indicate the current status.

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Operation / Maintenance and care / Disposal / Information
QRegenerating / charging empty
(used, overcharged) batteries
If the charging station is connected to a battery
and the charging process starts it automatically rec-
ognises the battery voltage. It changes to pulse
charging mode if the voltage is in the range of
7.5 V ± 0.5 to 10.5 V ± 0.5 V.
This pulse charging process is continued until the
battery voltage has increased to 10.5 V ± 0.5 V. As
soon as this condition is reached, the charging sta-
tion changes over to the previously selected normal
charging mode.
Now the battery can be charged quickly and safely.
Most empty batteries can be charged and used
again using this procedure.
QProtective function of the device
If a unexpected situation should occur, such as short
circuiting, battery voltage below 7.5V, open circuit
or reversed connection of the output terminals, the
charging station deactivates the electronic system
and immediately switches back to basic position to
avoid damage.
If you do not activate any settings, the system will
remain in STANDBY mode. With the inverse con-
nection of the output clamps the LED display „in-
correct polarity / fault“ 5lights up additionally.
QOverheating protection
If the appliance becomes too hot during charging,
the power output is automatically reduced. This
protects the appliance from damage.
QMaintenance and care
mCaution! Danger of electric shock!
Only install, maintain and service the appli-
ance when it is disconnected from the mains!
The appliance is maintenance-free.
jSwitch off the appliance.
jClean the plastic surfaces of the appliance and
the remote control with a dry cloth. Do not un-
der any circum-stances use solvents or other
aggressive cleaning agents.
QDisposal
The packaging is wholly composed of envi-
ronmentally-friendly materials that can be
disposed of at a local recycling centre.
Do not dispose of electrical
appliances in household waste.
In accordance with European Directive
2002 / 96 / EC on used electrical and electronic
appliances and its implementation in national law,
used power tools must be collected separately and
recycled in an ecologically compatible manner.
Please return the tool via the available collection
facilities.
Information on options for disposing of electrical
appliances after their useful life can be obtained
from your local or city council.
QInformation
QServicing
The service centre for your country is shown in the
guarantee documentation.
JHave your device repaired only by qualified
specialist personnel using original manufactur-
er parts only. This will ensure that your device
remains safe to use.
JIf the plug or mains lead needs to be replaced,
always have the replacement carried out by
the manufacturer or its service centre. This will
ensure that your device remains safe to use.

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Information
QDeclaration of conformity /
Manufacturer
We, Kompernaß GmbH, Burgstr. 21,
D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declare
that this product conforms to the following
EU Directives:
EC Low-Voltage Directive (2006 / 95 / EG)
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89 / 336 / EEC)
Product designation:
Tronic TX4 Battery charger
Bochum, 30.09.2007
Hans Kompernaß
- Managing Director -
We reserve the right to make technical modifications in the course
of product development.