CAUTIONThe connection between the mains and the charger is not interrupted with the switch.
On board your yacht there is a fully automatic and high-performing battery charger. The battery charger uses an optimized charging technique to rapidly and safely charge the batteries, while also supplying the connected uses.
The charger is protected from short-circuits, overcharges and high temperatures (engine room).
On front of the battery charger, there’s the monitoring panel which allows to control the operation of the battery charger and monitor the charging process.
The display in association with the charging bar shows the percentage of maximum current of the three battery systems together.
The symbol (V) in combination with charging bar shows the actual load voltage.
To switch to the “Output power” menu, press the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.
| OUTPUT POWER MENU | ||
| LED | LED colour | Meaning |
| MODE | Solid orange | Output power menu |
| Battery 1 | Solid orange | Current from 0 to 25% |
| Battery 2 | Solid orange | Current from 25 to 50% |
| Battery 3 | Solid orange | Current from 50 to 75% |
| Network communication | Solid orange | Current from 76 to 100% |
CAUTIONThe connection between the mains and the charger is not interrupted with the switch.
Efficiency
For correct operation, your batteries should not be discharged below 30-40% of their capacity, so, begin charging when you reach this level of charge. The battery charger is provided with a temperature sensor placed near the batteries. Depending on the temperature value detected, together with the remaining capacity value of the battery, the battery charger automatically adjusts the charging voltage according to the temperature greatly increasing the life of the batteries. Furthermore, in addition to the thermal compensation, the charger can compensate the voltage drop due to dispersion due to the connection cables. The battery charger is fitted with an integrated optical alarm function which is activated in case of special adjustment values are exceeded.
CAUTIONIf the engines are ON, the alternators are charging the batteries; it is therefore advisable to keep the magneto-thermal of the battery charger to OFF, in order to avoid alternator damage.
CAUTIONShould the battery voltage drop under 9V, the battery charger will supply a current corresponding to the 25% of the maximum one and the recharge time will consequently increase.
For further information on use and maintenance, please refer to the manufacturer’s manual.