Exide Technologies GB4128 - Manual (Page 7)

Ferro Magnetics Corporation, St. Louis, MO
2. OPERATION
2.1. 046-0172 CONTROL
The charger utilizes a controlled ferro-r esonant transformer , whi ch prov ides
isolation fro m the AC service lin e and regulates the charging current. The
transformer output is connected to a full- wave bridge of silicon diod es, which
provides DC charging current to the battery.
The starting charge amps and length of time required for a charge vary depending
on the charger m odel, a nd si ze of batt ery. See th e data plate o n the cha rger for
specific information.
2.1.1. FEATURE SUMMARY
• Automatic start when the battery is connected, or manual start (if selected).
• Automatic stop when charge is finished.
• Fully charges partially discharged batteries without overcharging.
• Dead battery ‘jump start’ for overly-discharged batteries.
• Equalize charge by user request.
• Automatic shut-down if battery starts to overheat.
• Automatically resumes charge after a power failure during the charge cycle.
• Displays charging amps, battery volts/cell, full battery voltage, amp-hours returned, and run time.
• Delayed start adjustable from 1 minute to 24 hours.
• Delayed start until a certain time-of-day.
• Automatic equalize by number of charges.
• Automatic equalize by day-of-week.
• Charge indication codes with descriptive messages.
• Cool down timer adjustable from 1 minute to 24 hours.
• Periodic alert messages describing charger status.
• Compatible with the Tobi® Battery Management System.
TOBi® is a registered trademark of Ferro Magnetics Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri
CAUTION: If the battery must be disconnected before the end of the charge cycle, the charger
must be turned off first. Press the ‘ON/OFF’ key. The MODE portion of the display will show ‘OF’
for OFF and the DATA portion of the display will show ‘OFF ’. The battery may then be safely
disconnected.