SHIDO DC4.0 Instrucciones página 10

Model: 6/12V 4A, for 4Ah to 120Ah batteries
This new range of electronic battery chargers is designed to charge all types of lead batteries, conventional batteries
and batteries of the latest generation. These battery chargers are ideal for both everyday use, as a key working tool,
and extensive charging cycles. All charging parameters are set using the charge function key on the control panel.
Depending on the model, you can set:
- the type of battery (STD: wet or gel and AGM: start & stop or spiral), or lithium LiFePO4
- the charging current according to battery capacity
The battery chargers are also equipped with display and LED indicators, which trigger alarms if the polarity is
reversed, the battery is faulty, or the voltage is incorrect.
They are made of insulating material and can be wall-mounted. They ensure a high level of protection against
external agents, overheating and short-circuiting. They are fitted with clamps and connectors for accessories.
CHARGE CYCLES
The charge cycles of the new battery chargers have been specially developed to optimize the charge of all types of
batteries currently available in the market. The numerous constructional technologies of currently available batteries
require different charging curves to ensure correct and complete charging. These battery chargers extend the lives of
your batteries because they provide each with the proper charge cycle.
BATTERY TESTS AND ERROR INDICATORS The battery chargers are designed to determine the battery's
condition before and while charging, and inform about any connection faults between the battery charger and the
battery to charge. An error code can be viewed on the digital display, which allows the fault to be quickly and simply
checked out.
CHARGING
Charging batteries connected to the vehicle
1. Before starting to charge the battery, make sure that the power supply lead is not plugged into the mains.
2. Locate the vehicle's earthing point, which is normally connected to the negative battery terminal.
3. Charging a battery with negative terminal grounded to the vehicle's chassis.
• Connect the output lead with red clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with black clamp to the vehicle's earthing point, keeping it away from both the battery and
the fuel pipe.
4. Charging a battery with positive terminal grounded to the vehicle's chassis.
• Connect the output lead with black clamp to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with red clamp to the vehicle's earthing point, keeping it away from both the battery and the
fuel pipe.
5. Using eyelet type terminals.
• Connect the output lead with black eyelet to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with red eyelet to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
• Make sure that the two eyelets are secured correctly to the terminals of the battery, so that they generate an
optimal electrical contact.
• Secure the ends of the output leads with eyelets firmly in a position of the vehicle away from the fuel pipe (do not
use clips in metal or any other material that could damage the output lead).
• The quick connectors of the leads with eyelet terminals are fitted with protective, insulating, watertight caps.
CAUTION After the battery has been charged, always put the rubber cap on the quick connector.
Charging batteries that are not connected to a vehicle
1. Before starting to charge the battery, check that the power supply lead is not plugged into the mains.
2. Connect the output lead with red clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
3. Connect the output lead with black clamp to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
CAUTION Make sure that both clamps of the output leads generate a suitable contact with their corresponding
terminals.