3. Charge algorithms
3.1 Smart charge algorithm with optional reconditioning for
lead-acid batteries
Charge voltages at room temperature:
MODE
ABS
NORMAL
14.4
HIGH
14.7
LI-ION
14.2
For 24 V chargers: multiply all voltage values by 2.
NORMAL (14.4 V): recommended for flooded flat plate lead
antimony batteries (starter batteries), flat plate gel and AGM
batteries.
HIGH (14.7 V): recommended for flooded lead calcium batteries,
Optima spiral cell batteries and Odyssey batteries.
Eight step charge sequence for lead-acid batteries:
1.
CHARGE/TEST
Tests if the battery can accept charge, even if the battery is
fully discharged (zero or nearly zero Volt across the
terminals).
All charge status LEDs will flash in case of reverse polarity
connection, short-circuit or if a 12 V charger is connected to
a 24 V battery.
The TEST LED will flash as long as a charge pulse does
not increase battery voltage to more than 12.5 V resp. 25 V.
If the flashing persists during several minutes the battery is
probably damaged (internal short-circuit): disconnect the
charger.
A false rejection may occur if a load is simultaneously
draining a very weak or fully discharged battery during the
test phase: disconnect the load and repeat the test.
10
FLOAT
V
V
13.8
13.8
13.5
STORAGE
RECONDITION
V
Max V@% of Inom
13.2
16.2@8
13.2
16.5@8
13.5
%, max 1 h
%, max 1 h
n. a.