Optimate 6 Ampmatic TM180 EU Modo De Empleo página 7

STEP 6
LED #4 : YELLOW
CONTROLLED
CHARGE 4
STEP 7 LED #4 : YELLOW
OPTIMIZE
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LED #5 Current bar
STEP 8 FLASHING
LED #6
TEST after
charge
TEST
STEP 9
LED #6 / 7 / 8
OPTIMATE
'365'
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8
Maintenance
TEST
For batteries with a good
state of health LED #6
(green) will remain on.
Exception: STD wet cell
batteries with filler caps
have a lower fully charged
voltage: LED #6 remains
on together with LED #7.
Engages if the battery state of charge was 50% or higher (as tested in
STEP 3) or once the battery has been sufficiently recovered during STEP 5.
The ampmatic™ charge current monitoring and control program automatically
determines the most efficient rate of charge current for the connected battery,
according to its state of charge, state of health, and electrical storage capacity.
INTERPRETING THE CURRENT BAR DURING CHARGING: LED #5 only lights when
actual current enters the battery. If the current is below 0.4A or the program has
interupted charging, no current LEDs will light.
Engages when the voltage has reached 14.4V for the first time during
CHARGE mode.
The ampmatic™ current control circuit now delivers pulses of current for 10
minutes to equalise the individual cells within the battery. The battery's charge level is
verified. If the battery requires further charging the program will extend OPTIMIZE
charge up to a maximum of 2 hours.
INTERPRETING THE CURRENT BAR DURING CHARGING: LED #5 only lights when
actual current enters the battery. If the current is below 0.4A or the program has
interupted charging, no current LEDs will light.
NOTE: Charge time is usually extended if there is higher than expected current draw by
connected circuitry or battery health is less than optimal.
TIP: If the battery under charge was in a low voltage or sulphated state, for the most
effective charge and test results disconnect the battery from the vehicle circuitry and
then charge.
For safety reasons there is an overall charge time limit of 72 hours for
STEP 4, 5, 6 and 7.
TEST after charge : Delivery of current to the battery is interrupted for
30 minutes** to allow the program to determine the battery's ability to
retain charge.
**
IF the result in STEP 3 was RED (LED #8) or RED & YELLOW (LED #7 & 8), indicating
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a deep discharged battery) the voltage retention test is extended to 12 hours to confirm
battery health.
The TEST result (indicated on LED # 6, 7, 8) is adjusted in real time according to the
measured battery voltage.
AGM 0
8
STD 0
The TEST will be interrupted if LED #8 (red) lights. A significant problem exists if the
battery is unable to retain sufficient charge during this voltage retention test. Consult
the table above to match TEST LED indication to an estimated state of charge
percentage (SOC%).
More information is provided in the section "NOTES ON TEST RESULTS".
ON MAINTENANCE CHARGE: LED #6 / 7 / 8 steady on
according to state of charge measured during STEP 8.
Float voltage setting: 13.6V
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STD maintenance mode consists of 30 minute float charge periods followed by and
alternating with 30 minute 'rest' periods, during which there is no charge delivered.
This "50% duty cycle" prevents loss of electrolyte in sealed batteries and minimizes
gradual loss of water from the electrolyte in batteries with filler caps, and thereby
contributes significantly to optimizing the service life of irregularly or seasonally used
batteries.
During "float charge" a continuous LOW CURRENT PULSE IS DELIVERED TO PREVENT
SULFATION, further extending battery power and life.
If the OptiMate senses the battery has lost charge the program will revert back to
CHARGE step.
20 40
7 7
8
40 60
60 80 100%
6 6
7
80 100%
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