BatteryMINDer 12118 User Manual
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Rev. C-011011
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P/N VDC121PlusSeriesMNL
BatteryMINDer Plus
Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118
CHARGING STAGES
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Constant Power (sometimes called bulk) is the main charging stage. The unit
outputs its full power. Battery voltage rises until the battery reaches the trip
voltage (see table).
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Float (sometimes called maintenance) is the unit’s long term stage. The unit is
designed to be left connected indefinitely. It will keep your battery fully charged,
ensuring no sulfate can form. The unit maintains the float voltage (see table)
using very little power as it actively monitors your battery and adjusts its output
several times a second.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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Desulfation is the removal of sulfate build-up from your battery’s plates. It
occurs at all times the unit is connected.
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Short Circuit, Spark and Reverse Polarity Protection prevent the unit from
having any output unless it is properly connected to your battery.
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Temperature Protection shuts down the unit if operating temperature is
exceeded.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
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On/Charging light is
RED
anytime the unit is plugged in to 120V AC Power.
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Battery Condition light is
GREEN
when the unit it is correctly connected to
a battery. Battery Connection light is
FLASHING GREEN
when the unit is in
Float
Mode.
MAINTENANCE BUTTON
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Press for Maintenance skips the Constant Power stage, putting the unit into
Float
Mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING
VDC Electronics Technical Support: (800) 379-5579 x206
Unit does not have an output unless connected to a battery. In order to
test the output using a meter, connect the meter to your battery. When you
connect the unit, you will see the voltage rise.
If the unit is not in float after 72 hours (per battery if charging multiple),
check to make sure your battery meets the minimum voltage (see table)
requirements.
Unit will not operate if battery is below the minimum voltage.
If there is a load on your battery, disconnect it and charge again.
If the problem persists, your battery may be shorted or badly sulfated, use the
“Press for Maintenance” button to override the charge stage and go directly
into float.
Badly sulfated batteries may need 2-4 weeks of float charging to show
results.
Visit our learning center at BatteryMINDers.com for additional battery information.
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