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Technical Information
Bulletin
TIB 0004

05 October 2006

SUBJECT: Improved Battery Chargers.

Models: All models.

Introduction:

New battery chargers are a direct replacement for genset applications that use
vented, lead acid batteries. The improved battery chargers feature short circuit
protection, reverse polarity protection, current limiting, temperature compensation,
and an auto resetting electronic fuse in the DC output. Labels on the chargers
also include a diagram in order to assist in troubleshooting. Some of the chargers
have additional features - see table1.

Table 1
Old P/N New P/N Additional features
652-005 / 143-4495 292-8006 -
652-001 / 260-1010 292-8000 -
652-038 / 260-1011 292-8003 -
652-132 / 270-5022 292-8048 -
652-002 / 267-1825 292-8002 1
652-131 / 267-1826 292-8005 1
652-030 / 270-5023 292-8043 1
652-133 / 270-5025 292-8049 1

(1) Auto-boost operation provides an increased output voltage when batteries


are below a preset point. Once the batteries have reached the boost
voltage the charger reverts to its float voltage. Terminals are also provided
for manual boost initiation, which will time-out after 2.5 hours to prevent
damage to the battery in case it is permanently switched to boost.
Troubleshooting:

The following troubleshooting points can help in faultfinding. This will help avoid
unnecessary replacement of a good battery charger. When testing in order to
determine whether the battery charger is working. Follow the steps below.
1. Connect charged battery(s) in good condition to the charger. The charger
will not produce its rated output voltage if a battery is not connected.
2. Connect the correct mains voltage to the charger.
3. Observe the output DC volts to ensure the correct operation of the charger
according to table 2.

Table 2
Float Boost
Charger P/Ns DC Voltage
Voltage Voltage
652-005 or 143-4495 / 292-8006 24V 27.2V -
652-001 or 260-1010 / 292-8000 12V 13.6V -
652-038 or 260-1011 / 292-8003 12V 13.6V -
652-132 or 270-5022 / 292-8048 24V 27.2V -
652-002 or 267-1825 / 292-8002 12V C/W Boost 13.6V 14.1V
652-131 or 267-1826 / 292-8005 12V C/W Boost 13.6V 14.1V
652-030 or 270-5023 / 292-8043 24V C/W Boost 13.6V 28.2V
652-133 or 270-5025 / 292-8049 24V C/W Boost 13.6V 28.2V

Note:

1. If no battery is connected, all chargers will produce only half of their rated
output voltage. Connect battery(s) in good condition to ensure proper
operation of the chargers.
2. If the battery(s) is/are not charged, the output voltage will be lower than that
in Table 2. Charge the battery(s) and then test the charger again. It should
then output its full float voltage.
3. For a fully charged battery, the charging current should be between 0.1% -
0.5% of battery AH rating. For example, using a 90AH battery, charging
current should be between 0.09A - 0.45A.
4. For a battery that is not fully charged, the charging current is recommended
to be between a minimum of 5% and a maximum of 25% of battery AH
rating. For example, using a 90AH battery, the charging current should be
between 4.5A - 23.5A, but will usually be limited by the rated output current
of the battery charger.
5. When the measuring the charging current, ensure that other standing loads
are considered as well (for example, control panel module).
6. If battery voltage increases rapidly during charge and a minimum current or
no current is measured, then the battery may have become sulphated and
will not hold charge and may be unrecoverable.
7. Float battery chargers are not intended primarily for charging discharged
batteries, but maintaining a full charge. Charge alternators may supply
higher charging currents.

Paul ONeill
Service Manager
FG Wilson (Eng) Ltd

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