Kussmaul Electronics 091-56-12 - Manual (Page 3)

INTRODUCTION
The Auto Charge 1000 is a compact, completely automatic, single channel battery charger designed for
vehicles with a single battery system. The charger is ruggedized to withstand the shock and vibration
encountered by vehicle mounted equipment.
FEATURES
I. AUTO CHARGE 1000 BATTERY CHARGER
• Independent charge controls for each battery
• Electronic remote sensing of true battery voltages, eliminates the need for sensing wires
• Automatic current limiting and apportionment
• Built-in Battery Saver
• Power “ON” LED indicator
• Battery Saver overload indicator
II. CHARGE CONTROLS & ELECTRONIC REMOTE SENSING
The Auto Charge 1000 contains a precision voltage controller to maintain the battery’s charge. Au-
tomatic electronic remote sensing measures the true battery voltage, eliminating the need for the
additional sense wires. The output current of any charger is inherently a series of pulses whose
frequency is determined by the power line frequency. Therefore their are brief intervals during which
no charging current flows. During this brief interval the Auto Charge 1000 measures and stores the
battery voltage. This battery voltage is compared to a standard and any error is detected and used
to control the charger output at the desired level. Their is no “trickle charge” and therefore no danger
of overcharging and water boil-off.
III. AUTOMATIC CURRENT LIMITING
When batteries are severely discharged, some battery chargers can be overloaded due to the high
charging current required. The Auto Charge 1000 contains an automatic current limit. This circuit
limits the output current to the rated 15 amperes when charging a deeply discharged battery or if the
starter cranks the engine while charging. The current limiter thus eliminates the need for an ignition
interlock circuit.
170 Cherry Avenue
West Sayville, NY 11796
www.kussmaul.com
Ph: 800-346-0857
Fax: 631-567-5826
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