ProMariner ProNauticP - Manual (Page 15)

Setup and Operation
Lithium Battery Caution: There are many types of Lithium batteries with various charging requirements. Improper
charging can result in damage to the battery or catastrophic failure of the battery resulting in battery damage or even
fire in extreme cases. You should take extreme caution in the selection of your Lithium Battery system and the all of
the onboard charging methods used for this type of battery. The ProNauticP series only provides the bulk and float
charging voltage and current for this type of battery. The ProNauticP does not replace the required individual cell
management electronics required by lithium batteries. Consult your lithium battery supplier for details.
Setup and Operation
is a crucial step in ensuring your batteries longevity. ProMariner has pre-programmed the available settings
for optimum care of whatever type of battery you find suits your application.
DO NOT GUESS! If you are unsure of your battery type, contact the manufacturer of the battery. Damage
caused by an incorrect setting is not covered under warranty.
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION – GLOBAL AC INPUT
Designed to work with an automatic wide range AC input voltage of 100 to 250 VAC and 50-60 Hz allowing
all models to operate off of a standard household power connection.
CHARGING RATES – The ProNauticP Charger provides multi stage charging (Charging, Conditioning and
Auto Maintain) as indicated in the features section.
Auto Maintain (Energy Conservation Mode) -
When charger has properly charged and conditioned the batteries, it will enter its Auto Maintain
(Energy Conservation Mode). In this Mode the charger will monitor and Auto Maintain the
battery voltages as listed in the battery types chart on page 17 of the user manual. During
this Auto Conservation Mode the Standby LED will be on - to view full display, including voltage
and current, press any function button. This will place the unit in a continuing maintenance
mode. During extended periods of non-use, Battery Health Mode will initiate every 21 days
ensuring fully conditioned batteries which will be ready to go.
RECONDITON/EQUALIZATION – This feature is only recommended for traditional capped and
vented lead acid type batteries, and will only operate when those types of batteries are selected,
and the user initiates the feature. This process uses high voltage over a short period of time
to remove sulphates from the batteries plates. The process “equalizes” the flooded cells and
mixes the electrolyte, significantly extending your battery life. Please ensure before you begin
this process that the batteries are topped off with distilled water. This function is recommended
no more than 4 times per year.
Note: It is recommended to disconnect all 12VDC electronics and monitor the batteries
while equalizing as this increases battery gassing and increase the temperature of the battery.
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Auto Conservation Mode
Standby Amber After charging and conditioning batteries ProNautic
will initiate Auto Maintain (Energy Conservation Mode)
which monitors and Auto-maintains batteries.
Battery Health Amber After 21 days of Auto Maintaining the charger
Program simulates a start-up charge mode
Charger Service Conditions
DC output service Red Indicates a reverse polarity situation
(reverse polarity) (see troubleshooting)
DC volts low Amber DC system voltage is less than 11.0 VDC
DC volts high Red Indicates a high DC voltage from an outside
source such as a failed alternator/regulator
Charger high temp Amber Charger has shutdown due to high temperature
Check fan Red Fan failure
Digital Displays
Volts/amps Displays actual voltage/amperage used by the unit
Charger output Displays the actual vs available charge rate by percentage
POWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT – Adjusting the level of available power used by the charger allows
other equipment on board to continue to run when you encounter a low power situation such as
a 50 amp panel connected to a 30 amp shore/station power connection.
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BEFORE USING YOUR PRONAUTICP CHARGER READ AND FOLLOW
THE BELOW CHECKLIST:
NOTE: Install by referring to the Installation section of this manual OR, as recommended by
ProMariner, have your ProNauticP Charger installed by a certified ABYC electrical technician
Begin with the ProNauticP Charger circuit breaker and main shore/station power breaker in
the OFF position.
Ensure that all over current protection (e.g. fuses and/or circuit breakers) are ready for use, not
blown or tripped.
Verify all connections are tight, corrosion free and of good integrity.
With AC power applied (ProNauticP Charger breaker and shore/station power main ON), observe
the following on the Status Indicator Center:
Auto Maintain (Energy Conservation Mode) - When charger has properly charged and conditioned the batteries,
it will enter its Auto Maintain (Energy Conservation Mode). In this Mode the charger will monitor and Auto Maintain
the battery voltages as listed in the battery types chart above. During this Auto Conservation Mode the
Standby LED will be on - to view full display, including voltage and current, press any function button.
This will place the unit in a continuing maintenance mode. During extended periods of non-use, Battery
Health Mode will initiate every 21 days ensuring fully conditioned batteries which will be ready to go.
NOTE: Damage can result from improper use of the custom setting. Any damage experienced while using
this setting is the responsibility of the user and not covered by the Professional Mariner warranty.
ALWAYS consult the battery manufacturer if you are unsure of the battery chemistry or appropriate selection.
NOTE: For 24 volt models double the voltages shown above or refer to product label.
* Default: Conditioning = 13.6 VDC; Auto Maintain = 13.2-13.6 VDC
User Selectable Battery Types
Preset 1 Profiles Preset 2 Profiles
Battery Type
Flooded 14.8 VDC 12.8-13.6 VDC 14.7 VDC 12.8-13.4 VDC
Sealed 14.4 VDC 12.8-13.6 VDC 14.6 VDC 12.8-13.4 VDC
AGM 14.4 VDC 13.0-13.4 VDC 14.6 VDC 13.0-13.6 VDC
GEL 14.0 VDC 13.2-13.7 VDC 14.4 VDC 13.2-13.8 VDC
LiFePO4 - Lithium 13.8 VDC 13.2-13.8 VDC 14.6 VDC 13.2-14.6 VDC
Calcium/Custom 15.1 VDC 13.2-13.6 VDC Prgm VDC* Prgm VDC*
Equalization 15.5 VDC 15.5 VDC 15.5 VDC 15.5 VDC
Auto Maintain
VDC Range Conditioning
VDC Auto Maintain
VDC Range Conditioning
VDC