Victron energy Impulse S12 User manual

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Impulse S12/S16

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BATTERY CHARGER Impulse S12/S16
IMPULSE S12 / S16
You now have the instruction manual in front of you that comes with the IMPULSE S
charger of VICTRON ENERGY B.V. with a rated current of 12 or 16 A.
Depending on the present setting, the IMPULSE S can charge lead-acid batteries with a
nominal voltage of 12V
or 24 V.
The IMPULSE S is a full automatic, computer controlled and safeguarded charger.
The safety of the IMPULSE S (IP21) is guaranteed by means of the quality mark TÜV/GS.
In addition the
IMPULSE S has been designed with double insulation.
We advise you to carefully read this instruction manual as well as to observe the Safety
Instructions (Chapter 3)
before taking the IMPULSE S into operation.
Contents
1. SYMBOLS........................................................................... 4
2. DESIGN / SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 5
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................... 6
4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 6
5. SETUP OF TH CHARGER ....................................... 7
6. CONNECTING CONDITIONS ............................................. 7
7. TAKING THE CHARGER INTO OPERATION .................... 7
8. INDICATIONS.................................................................. 8
9. FAILURE REPORT INDICATIONS ..................................... 8
10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................... 9
11. CONTACTING SERVICE.................................................... 9

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1. SYMBOLS
The followings show the symbols used.
A triangle containing an exclamation mark indicates important information in these
operating instructions
which is to be strictly followed.
Read instruction manual.
Double insulation
Apparatus containing hazardous substances are marked by this symbol. This symbol also
indicate that it is prohibited to dispose of these apparatus in the household waste. You can
return these apparatus free of charge to the collection points in your community. You thus
fulfill the legal requirements and make your contribution to the protection of the
environment!
This equipment is CE-tested and thus meets the EMC directive
89/336/EEC and the low-voltage directive 73/23/EEC.

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The GS-symbol (Geprüfte Sicherheit) is a German certification mark, indicating, that the
apparatus satisfies the "Gerätesicherheitsgezetz" (law for safety of apparatus). This has
been tested by TÜV Rheinland.

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2. DESIGN / SPECIFICATIONS
Primary voltage : 230 Vac - 50/60 Hz - 1-phase
Secondary nominal voltage : 12V or 24V *)
Secondary maximum voltage : 35 V
Secondary current : max. 12 A for Impulse S 12 *)
max. 16 A for Impulse S 16 *)
Battery type : Lead acid: Gel/Wet/AGM *)
Battery capacity : *)
Min. Max.
(in order to charge
80% capacity
Within 8 hours)
Impulse S12 80 Ah 125 Ah
Impulse S16 120 Ah 165 Ah
Protective devices : - protected against reversed polarity
- protected against high temperatures
Input power 450 W with Impulse S12
600 W with Impulse S16
Efficiency : min. 80% (at full load)
Ambient temperature : 0 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions cabinet : Height 80 x Width 180 x Depth 220 mm
Safety class : II
International Protection class : IP 21
Overall weight : 1.6 kg
Transport and storage
Ambient temperature storage : -15°C … +50°C.
Relative air humidity max. : 90 %
(non condensing)
*) can be set by the supplier/dealer
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read the manual and the Safety Instructions.
The IMPULSE S should never be exposed to the rain or be stored in a humid room.
The IMPULSE S is exclusively for indoor application.
Explosion hazard!
Avoid sparking or fire in the immediate environment of the battery.

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During charging the battery should be placed in a well vented place.
The IMPULSE S contains parts such as switches and relays that may produce sparks.
If charging takes place in a garage or a similar place then the charger should be placed in
such a position that sparking causes no risk.
Never use the charger in a demounted (open) condition. This may be life threatening if
any parts under voltage are touched!
Note: It is never allowed to attempt to charge batteries that cannot be charged.
Never touch the battery clamps if the charger is in operation.
Never move the charger if it is in operation.
Do not use the charger in combination with a faulty cable or plug or if the charger itself is
damaged.
If the mains lead needs replacing this must be done by the service department of your
supplier/dealer.
If the charger does not operate properly then you should first note which failure indication
you observe, next you should remove the plug from the socket and subsequently contact
the service department of your supplier/dealer.
Never attempt to demount or repair the charger yourself. In order to make sure that the
repair is reliable and safe we advise you strongly to have any repairs executed by the
service department of your supplier/dealer.
If this safety instruction, as well as the instruction manual, is ignored then VICTRON
ENERGY B.V. will not be liable for any failure, in addition a possible guarantee
cannot be claimed.
4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
Just after some charge cycles and usage will new battery reach full capacity.
The battery may be charged after being used, regardless the depth of discharge.
Charging overnight is possible.
When only the green LED is lit, the batteries may be disconnected from the charger. Only if
very necessary, the charge cycle may be interrupted (disconnect the mains cable first and
disconnect the charge cable after that). In this case keep in mind, that the batteries are not
full. If the green LED lights and the battery is not disconnected, the battery is kept in
optimal full state.
If the battery is not frequently used, it is recommended to charge it once a month at
least (due to the self-discharge of the batteries). It is also possible to let the batteries
continuously connected to the charger.
Although the charger can charge deep discharged batteries, it is recommended not to
discharge batteries very deep, because this shortens battery life. However, if this
happens, it is recommended to charge the batteries as soon as possible in order to reduce
battery damage.

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The charger has been adjusted for only one battery type and capacity.
If another battery is connected to the charger, this battery can be damaged and/or
dangerous situations may occur. Therefore if batteries are changed, you must
contact your supplier/dealer, to adjust the charger to the correct battery type and
capacity.
In case of any questions, you can contact your supplier/dealer
5. SETUP OF THE CHARGER.
When placing the charger it should be observed that it has sufficient ventilation all
around. A space of at least 10 cm should be allowed. When used under normal
circumstances the built-in ventilator will be activated during charge. If there is not
sufficient ventilation or the temperature is high, the charger will lower the output current
(resulting in longer charge time) or if the temperature rises over a maximum value, the
charger will stop charging.
The cabinet is made of plastic and suitable as a table model.