SmartCharges Instructions UK_Layout 27/11/2009 14:00 Page 1

SmartCharge
Smart
SmartChargePro
ChargePro
Pro
SmartChargePro12
RSCP12 12amp

SmartChargePro25
RSCP25 25amp

Instructions 12v
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1 Safety
Caution: This charger is not for use by any person
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
medical capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge.
Risk of Explosion!
Only connect the battery leads when the mains supply
is disconnected
Never use the charger in a confined area without
adequate ventilation and air flow
Indoor use only – Keep away from liquids at all times
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged the charger should be scrapped
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2 Features
1. LED display Screen
2. LED display mode selection switch
- Battery voltage status as a %
- Battery voltage
- Charging current applied
3. Charging rates available
4. Charge status
‘Charging’
Green LED flashing
1
‘Charged’
Green LED is solid
5. Battery recondition –
automatic function for reconditioning
a deeply discharged battery
6. Polarity check – displays if the
battery clips are connected
incorrectly
4 5 6 2 3
3 Operation
Operating conditions and guidelines 5. The charge rate setting can be altered by
pressing the charge rate selection switch:
1. Ensure AC mains plug is not connected to
the AC mains supply RSCP12 - 2A (slow charge)
- 6A (medium charge)
2. Connection - 12A (fast charge)
Attach the red (+) battery clip to the red (+)
terminal on the battery RSCP25 - 4A (slow charge)
- 12A (medium charge)
Attach the black (-) battery clip to vehicle - 25A (fast charge)
chassis, away from the battery and fuel line
6. During the charging stage the ‘charging status’
Polarity check – The polarity check LED LED flashes, with the battery fully charged the
illuminates if the SmartCharger is connected charging status LED remains solid.
to the battery incorrectly. i.e. the red (+) clip
connected to the black (-) terminal on the battery. 7. Pressing the LED display mode selection
switch toggles between:
ENSURE CONNECTION IS CORRECT AND THE
‘POLARITY CHECK’ LED IS NOT ILLUMINATED a) Battery voltage % - displays the battery status
LOW – up to 13.5v
60 – 90% above 13.5v
? FUL- Fully charged
b) Battery voltage
c) Charging current applied (in amps)
8. The charging process is complete when the ‘
charging status’ LED goes solid
9. To disconnect the SmartCharger from the
battery unplug the AC mains plug from the
AC mains supply
3. Connect the AC mains plug to the AC mains 10. Disconnect the red (+) battery clip followed
supply by the black (-) battery clip.
4. The SmartCharge defaults to the lowest
charge setting:
RSCP12 – 2A
RSCP25 – 4A

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4 Charging Process
The RSCP12 and RSC25 are 7 stage fully automatic
smart battery chargers. The SmartCharger
automatically adjusts the charge rate applied as the
battery charges. With the battery fully charged the
charging process stops, as the battery naturally
discharges further charge is applied until the battery is
again fully charged. This process is an ongoing process
to ensure a safe connection for an indefinite period.
The RSCP12 and RSCP25 include the following charge
stages:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. Desulphation
Pulse charges to break down the build of
lead sulphate crystals. Lead sulphate crystals
can occur when a lead acid battery has been
discharged or left unused for a period
of time
2. Soft start
A slow steady build up of the charging
process that limits the charging current
applied until the voltage is 12v
3. Bulk Charging
The main part of the charging process,
whereby 80% of the charge is applied
4. Absorption
Charges the battery up to 99% capacity, has
a steady decline of the charging current
applied until the battery is charged
5. Battery test
The SmartCharge conducts an automatic
discharge test. If further charging is required
the battery recondition function is
automatically selected. If fully charged the
battery goes into the float stage
7.
6. Battery Recondition *
An additional automatic charging stage to
recover deeply discharged batteries.
7. Float
The float stage maintains the battery at
100% charge without overcharging or
damaging the battery, allowing the charger
to be left connected to the battery for an
indefinite period.
* The battery reconditioning function is an automated
process that can recover batteries from a deeply
discharged state increasing performance and battery
life. This process can take up to 24 hours depending on
battery condition. If after the battery reconditioning
process the battery still does not recover the F05 error
code will be displayed. F05 indicates the battery is
faulty and should be replaced.
F01 is also displayed if the battery is faulty and should
be replaced

5 Protective Features
Over voltage protection – F02 error code is displayed if Temperature regulation – F04 error code is displayed if
the battery voltage is greater than 17.5v the temperature exceeds 95º

6 Specifications
Specification Summary
Input voltage 230-240VAC
Charging current SmartChargePro12: 2 to 12A
SmartChargePro25: 4 to 25A
Types of batteries Suitable for charging rechargeable lead acid, Gel, AGM or calcium batteries with 6 cells
Not suitable for recharging non rechargeable batteries
Charges only a single battery at any one time
Battery capacity SmartChargePro12 – up to 150Ah
SmartChargePro25 – up to 300Ah
Dimensions SmartChargePro12 (w x d x h) – 236.5mm x 176.5mm x 131mm
SmartChargePro25 (w x d x h) – 297mm x 255mm x 153mm
Part Number SmartChargePro12 – RSCP12
SmartChargePro25 – RSCP25

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