When LOW is active, the output current is limited to max. 50% of the rated
output power.
7-stage charging cycle for lead acid batteries:
1. BULK
Charges the battery using the maximum current until the absorption voltage
is reached. At the end of the bulk phase, the battery will be about 80%
charged and ready for use.
2. ABS - Absorption
Charges the battery using a constant voltage and a decreasing current until it
is fully charged. See the above table for the absorption voltage at room
temperature.
Variable absorption time:
The absorption time is short (at least 30 minutes) if an almost fully charged
battery is connected and increases to 8 hours for a totally discharged battery.
3. RECONDITION
RECONDITION is an option for the NORMAL and HIGH charging programs
and can be selected by pressing the MODE button again after selecting the
desired charging algorithm.
During RECONDITION, the battery is charged to a higher voltage using a low
current (8% of the rated current). RECONDITION takes place at the end of
the absorption phase and ends after one hour or sooner once the higher
voltage has been reached.
The RECONDITION LED will be lit while charging and will blink during
RECONDITION.
Example:
For a 12/30 battery charger: the reconditioning current is 30 x 0.08 = 2.4A.
4. FLOAT
Float charging. Keeps the battery at a constant voltage and fully charged.
5. STORAGE
Storage mode. Keeps the battery at a lower constant voltage to limit gas
formation and corrosion of the positive plates.
6. READY (battery fully charged)
The battery is fully charged when the FLOAT or STORAGE LED is lit.
7. REFRESH
Slow self-discharging is prevented by automatically 'refreshing' the battery
with a brief absorption charge.