Battery Management - Speedrite 15 J Unigizer Manual De Instrucciones

Battery selection and management
This section refers exclusively to 12 V rechargeable batteries.
The batteries you select will depend on whether your installation is a solar
or a battery-only installation. For both types of installation, the selector
switch position you use most frequently will be a factor. Refer to
on page 4 for an explanation of the function of the selector switch.
Battery selection for a battery-only installation
As a guide, the amp hour (Ah) rating of the 12 V rechargeable batteries
required is shown below. This table is based on a seven day operating
period between battery charging. Although operating time can exceed
seven days, this is likely to cause battery damage and will necessitate
frequent replacement of the battery. For best system reliability and long
term battery life, the preferred battery and charging regime is to use a 12
V rechargeable battery and to recharge it when it is half discharged. For
more information on checking the battery voltage, see
voltage on page 5.
Selector switch position
Warning! 12 V rechargeable batteries must be used.
Battery selection for a solar installation
The battery and solar panels must be selected carefully to suit the
energizer's electrical current consumption. As well as the position of the
selector switch position, the battery and solar panels you choose will
depend on the amount of sunshine at the location of the installation.
As a guide, the minimum amp hour (Ah) rating of the 12 V rechargeable
battery required is shown below. This table shows the battery
requirements for up to seven days of operation with little or no sunlight. It
takes into account the variety of solar panel and regulator types that could
be used in a solar installation. For more detailed information, refer to
www.tru-test.com.
Selector
switch Current required
position (approximately)
750 mA
750 mA (day)
1250 mA (night)
1000 mA (24 hour average)
1250 mA (day)
750 mA (night)
1000 mA (24 hour average)
630 mA
1250 mA
Warning!
12 V rechargeable batteries must be used.
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Testing the battery
Recommended batteries
250 Ah
350 Ah
350 Ah
200 Ah
400 Ah
Minimum battery
capacity
250 Ah
350 Ah
350 Ah
200 Ah
400 Ah

Battery management

Warning!
incorrectly, may cause injury. Observe the guidelines for battery care,
maintenance and safety in this manual and in the documentation
supplied with your battery.
Operation
Battery charging
Warning!
- Do not attempt to recharge a non-rechargeable battery.
- When recharging a battery, ensure that there is adequate ventilation
to allow gases to disperse.
Regular recharging of the battery is essential. Use a suitable safety
approved battery charger and refer to the battery manufacturer's
recommendations.
1 Attach the positive (+) battery charger lead to the positive terminal of
the battery, and the negative (–) battery charger lead to the negative
terminal on the battery.
2 Connect the battery charger's input power plug to a mains or line
socket and turn on the power supply.
Caution!
the recommendations of the battery manufacturer on recharging the
battery from a mains-powered (line-powered) source.
Battery care and maintenance
• House the battery in a suitably designed battery box, if the battery is
likely to be exposed to the weather.
When not in use, store the battery fully charged and recharge at
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regular intervals (every 8 weeks).
• Recharge a discharged battery as soon as possible. Batteries should
not be left discharged.
Inspect the battery regularly to ensure that the electrolyte level does
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not fall below the surface of the battery plates.
• Top up the battery using distilled water. Do not overfill. Refer to the
battery manufacturer's recommendations for more information.
Battery safety
Ensure that the battery is well ventilated when recharging.
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• Avoid temperatures greater than 50 °C (120 °F).
Ensure the battery is not exposed to naked flame or sparks.
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Using a remote control handset
The energizer will accept commands from a Tru-Test remote control
handset. No configuration is required. The energizer and remote control
are pre-programmed to communicate.
Activating the energizer for use with a remote control
handset
During the first 10 minutes of operation, the energizer's remote control
feature can be activated. During this period, the large arrow on the LCD
display flashes to indicate this. The energizer will otherwise operate
normally.
To activate the remote control feature, turn off the energizer using a
remote control handset (see the remote control handset's user manual for
details). The energizer will stop pulsing, and the last green light will flash
to indicate that the energizer is in standby mode. The large arrow on the
LCD remains on to indicate that activation has been successful.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals and when used
Over-charging the battery will reduce its life. Do not exceed