Campbell Scientific PS200/CH200 12 V Charging Regulators - Manual (Page 37)

PS200/CH200 12 V Charging Regulators
TABLE 6-2. Battery Specifications
V
charge
(T) = C
0
+ C
1
(T-25°C) + C
2
(T-25°C) 2 , where T = Battery temperature in °C.
Note: C
2
= 0 for linear charge voltage vs. temperature relation.
Battery
Family Cycle C
0
@
25°C (V)
Cycle C
1
(mV/°C)
Cycle C
2
(mV/°C) 2
Float C
0
@
25°C (V)
Float C
1
(mV/°C)
Float C
2
(mV/°C) 2
Minimum
Voltage (V)
EnerSys/
Genesis
NP Series
14.70
–24
0
13.65
–18
0
12.5
EnerSys/
Genesis
Cyclon Series
14.70
–24
0.24
13.65
–24
0.24
13.2
Concorde
Sun Xtender 14.31 –24 0.24 13.29 –24 0.24 13.0
Custom
User
Settable User set.
Default =
14.70 User set.
Default =
–24 User set.
Default =
0 User set.
Default =
13.65 User set.
Default =
–18 User set.
Default =
0 User set.
Default =
12.5
If “Custom Battery” is selected from the list you might have to
change the Custom Battery settings. See manufacturer
specifications for correct charging information. NOTE
The PS200/CH200 is designed to charge lead-acid batteries only. Lead-acid
batteries come in basically three styles of construction. The first two styles are
a VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead-acid battery) usually called
“Maintenance Free”. The construction of a VRLA battery does not require the
addition of water to the cells and vents less gas than flooded lead-acid batteries.
• Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) maintenance free battery. This style of
battery has the electrolyte (acid) absorbed and trapped in a glass fiber mat
which is sandwiched between lead plates. This battery is sealed. No water
or acid can be added and the design allows the battery to be mounted in
any position. This style battery is also called “starved-electrolyte”.
• Gel Cell maintenance free battery. This battery has the electrolyte (acid)
mixed with silica dust to form an immobilized gel which is then
sandwiched between lead plates. This battery is sealed. No water or acid
can be added. This type of battery can be sensitive to how it’s mounted.
See manufacturer for details.
• Flooded Cell. Commonly used for automotive applications. Deep cycle
marine batteries are usually flooded cell batteries. Uses a liquid
electrolyte and does require the addition of water over time. This battery
can only be mounted upright.
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