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  • Page 1

    M M A A N N U U A A L L MODEL 1604/1608 SWITCH MODE BA TTER Y CHARGERS for Lead-Acid Batteries Before c harging, read instructions carefully![...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS R ead the Operating I nstr uctions carefully before using the M odel 1604 or Model 1608 charger . 1. WARNING – F ailure to install and operate the charger in accordance with these instructions may result in damage to the charger or injury to the operator . 2. WARNING – Nev er place the cha[...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS 1. MODEL ENCODEMENT .............................. page 1 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS .................. page 2 3. INST ALLA TION .............................................. page 4 4. OPERA TION .................................................. page 5 5. TR OUBLESHOO TING .................................. page 9 6. MAINTENANCE ......[...]

  • Page 4

    2 12V / 24V, 4A Chargers 12V, 8A Chargers 24V, 8A Chargers Nominal Operating Voltage 120VAC 230VAC 120VAC 230VAC 120VAC 230VAC Input Voltage (VAC) 90 - 132 180 - 264 90 - 132 180 - 264 105 - 132 210 - 264 Operating Frequency (Hz) 47 - 63 Input Current (A rms , max.) 12VDC nominal outputs 1.0 @ 90V/60Hz 0.5 @ 180V/50Hz 2.0 @ 90V/60Hz 1.0 @ 180V/50Hz[...]

  • Page 5

    2.4 En vironmental O perating Range: -10˚C to + 50˚C S torage Range: -40˚C to + 85˚C H umidity: 95% RH (non-condensing) at 35˚C S hock: SAE J1378, 55g V ibration: 5g rms, 5-500 Hz, 2 hours per axis Pr otection: 1604CS: IP54 1604FV: IP31 (horizontal mounting) 1608FV: IP54 (Electronics) IP31 (F an) 2.5 Compliance 1604CS 1604FV 1608FS UL 1012 UL [...]

  • Page 6

    3 Flash Pattern Indication Y ellow on AC pow er present Gr een on Charge complete Gr een blinking Charging Y ellow & G reen on simultaneously Charger in standby mode Y ellow & G reen blink simultaneously N o battery/reverse polarity Y ellow blinks 1X N ot reaching constant voltage setpoint Y ellow blinks 2X N ot reaching 24V within 2 hours [...]

  • Page 7

    4 OPERA TION 4.1. Charging the Battery N ote: If a DC output adapter is used, connect the adapter to the charger output connector prior to supplying AC po wer to the charger . 4.1.1 Ensure that the charger is either unplugged from A C power or is in standby mode. 4.1.2 Connect the charger output connector to the vehicle/battery connector . 4.1.3 Pl[...]

  • Page 8

    Amp hour Capacity Amp hour Capacity is the storage capacity of the battery , as defined by the battery's manufacturer . Selecting the appropriate amp hour capacity determines the longest period of time the charger will charge before automatically shutting off. I f the charger is still charging at this point, it provides an err or code to the o[...]

  • Page 9

    F igure 1. End of Charge P rofile t t c V/I CV V I C Top Off Settings - Default setting: Off Charge prof ile with the T op Off settings enabled looks similar to the Equalize end of charge mode (End of char ge option 2). The dif ference is that in the T op Of f mode the follo wing parameters can be adjusted: - T op Off T ime, ranging from 0 to 5 hou[...]

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    F igure 3. Float P rofile F igure 2. End of Charge P rofile with Equaliz e F igure 4. F loat P rofile with Equalize t V t t c V/I CV I FV V/I CV t V t t c FV V/I CV F V C V I t FV CV V t c V/I I Cur tis 1604/08 Manual page 8[...]

  • Page 11

    6 5 TR OUBLESHOO TING Problem Possible Causes & Solutions Lights do not turn on. N o power . Plug the unit in. No power . If the outlet is damaged, try another outlet on another circuit. Y ellow light blinks 1x Battery manufacturer ’ s rated capacity may exceed charger's rating. B attery may be damaged or old. Y ellow light blinks 2x Bat[...]

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    Specifications subject to change without notice © 2005 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 53031 REV F 7/05 is a registered trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 200 Kisco Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 • T el: (914) 666-2971 • F AX (914) 666-2188 www .cur tisinst.com[...]