Vanner VC-30 User manual

VANNER Incorporated Owner’s Manual
D914078-F Owner’s Manual
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30A Converter / Equalizer
VC-30, DC to DC Converter
VE-30, Battery Equalizer
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………….………………… 2
Specifications…………………………………………………….………….… 2
Operation……………...………………………….………………………….… 2
Installation Recommendations …………….………...………………….…. 3
Dimensions / Troubleshooting……….………………………………………. 4

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Vanner VC-30 DC to DC Converter or the Vanner VE-30 Battery Equalizer. We
are confident that you will be very pleased with its performance because Vanner products are designed and
manufactured by skilled professionals using the highest standards in workmanship. With minimum
maintenance and care, you can be assured of many years of trouble-free service.
Specifications
Model
VC-30
VC-30-NLC
VE-30
24 Volt Input
Input Voltage Range (for full output)
18 to 32 Vdc
Minimum start voltage
14 Vdc
Input Amps (max)
24 amps
12 Volt Output
Output Voltage
13.5 Vdc
Input ÷ 2
Output Capacity
30amps
Ignition Trigger
Turn ON
8-36Vdc
Turn OFF
IGN <1.5Vdc AND Load <0.5A
IGN <1.5Vdc
Temperature
Operating Range
-40°C to +75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
Operation at full load
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to 122°F)
Storage
-54°C to +95°C (-65°F to 203°F)
Mounting Location
Mount on a flat surface. Location should be protected from battery acid and gases.
Environmental Considerations
Anodized aluminum enclosure provides protection against salt, fungus, dust, water, fuel
vapors and all fluids associated with commercial and off-highway vehicle operations.
Continuous exposure to splashes and spills should be avoided.
IP Rating
54
Serviceable
No
Weight
3.8 lbs.
Operation
Normal Operation:
VC-30 will provide up to 30 amps continuous output and maintain 13.5 volts output voltage across the full
range of DC input voltage.
VE-30 will maintain the voltages between two batteries wired in series. It will supply up to 30 amps of output
to the 12V battery from the 24V battery to maintain equalization.
No output condition: DC input voltage must be above 18 volts for the unit to “turn ON” and must remain
above 14 volts during operation.
Overload Condition: An overload condition exists when the 12 volt load exceeds the output rating of 30
amps. The symptoms that indicate an overload condition exists are output voltage below 18VDC combined
with 30 amps output current. The overload condition will not damage this equipment. During the overload,
internal protection circuits reduce output voltage as needed to limit the output current to 30 amps.
Ignition VC-30:This equipment will turn off if the ignition line is below 1.5 volts and the load current drops
below 0.5 amps.
Ignition VC-30-NLC/VE-30:The converter will turn off if the ignition line is below 1.5 volts, regardless of the
load current.

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Installation Recommendations
Caution: This equipment employs components that tend to produce arcs and sparks. To prevent fire or
explosion, do not install incompartments containing batteries orflammable materials. Safetygoggles should
always be worn when working near batteries
Terminal Connections: This equipment is supplied with a APTIV Metri-Pack 280 Series, 5-position
connector. The mating connector is APTIV P/N: 12186400, appropriate wire seals sized to the wire outside
diameter arerequired andnotincluded. The wire should extenda minimum of two inchesfrom theconnector
in the same plane to maximize the weather resistance of the connector.
The terminations are as follows:
A: +12V Output
B: Ground
C: +24V Input
D: Over Temperature (output isa switch closure to groundcapable of sinking100 ma, MAX,useable
for a dash light, etc.)
E: Ignition
Fusing: A fault protectiondevice mustbe installed between this equipment and thepower source(battery).A
fault protection device would be any fuseor circuit breaker properly rated for themaximum DCinput current.
This advisory is in accordance with SAE, NEC and UL, for mobile power applications.
Minimum Wire and Fuse Sizes: Connect thisequipment to the 24vdc source using10AWG cableprotected
by a maximum 40-amp fuse or circuit breaker. Using the same size cable for all circuits is recommended.
Install adequate fuse protection if smaller cables are used.
Wire Temperature rating: Recommended wire ratings should be 125ºC, minimum of 105°C.
Mounting Location: This equipment may be mounted in any orientation, however for optimum cooling,
mount the converter with fins vertical.
Environmental Protection: Protect the unit from direct exposure tomoisturesuchashigh-pressurewashing,
rain, etc.

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Typical Installation diagrams
VC-30 DC to DC Converter
CONVERTER
+24V
GND
+
12V BATT
-
FUSE
+12V
LOADS
+
12V BATT
-
+12V
OVERTEMP
IGNITION IGNITION SIGNAL IN
OVERTEMP SIGNAL OUT
+
24V
ALT
-
VE-30 Battery Equalizer
Equalizer
+24V
GND
+
12V BATT
-
FUSE
+
12V BATT
-
+12V
OVERTEMP
IGNITION IGNITION SIGNAL IN
OVERTEMP SIGNAL OUT
+
24V
ALT
-
FUSE

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Dimension Specifications
8.50
2.47
0.25,
TYP 4 PL
0.563
5.37
7.94
6.50
7.5
±0.5

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Troubleshooting
The following arethe most likely questionsthatmay be asked. Ifyour situationdoes not applytothefollowing
categories, please contact Vanner IncCustomer Service Department: 1-800-AC-POWER (1-800-227-6937).
Please have your model and serial number before calling.
Tools Required:
Multi-meter, Fluke Model 87 or equivalent.
Validate converter output by checking for 13.5+/- 0.5V at 12V distribution busbar
If there is no converter output, check the following:
>10VDC on converter pin E
>20V on converter pin C
Ground continuity on converter pin B
Vanner Incorporated
4282 Reynolds Drive
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
1-800-AC POWER
(1-800-227-6937)
Tel: [phone]
www.vanner.com
August 3, 2022 - Printed in U.S.A.