Vector VEC012B owner manual Smart Battery Charger, Battery Status Display

SMART BATTERY CHARGER

The charger portion of the system is microprocessor-based and has three charge rate set- tings, controlled by one switch. (See Figure 1).

1.Stage One- Rapid Start Charge- delivers maximum charging amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 volt battery. When battery reaches a maximum safe prede- termined voltage, the charger will automatically move into Stage 2 of the charging process.

2.Stage Two- Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a con- stant, safe, predetermined voltage. During the phase, voltage absorption regula- tion charge, the charging voltage remains constant, while the actual charging cur- rent is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer.

3.Stage Three- Top-Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe, effective 100% battery charge (step-down regulation mode). This is ideal for topping off batteries that have been in storage.

Stage One		Figure 1
BEEP	BEEP
	Stage Two
	Stage Three
	OFF	CHARGING COMPLETE
Amps		Size

2 amps	smaller batteries as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles,
	motorcycles, etc.
4 amps	mid sized batteries as in watercraft and motorcycles
6 amps	automobile batteries

BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY

To check the battery status press the PUSH button ‘For Battery Low Level Battery Status’.

1.If all 4 indicators light (1 green light and 3 red lights) the battery is fully charged.

2.If 3 red indicators light, the battery is useable.

3.If 2 red indicators light, the battery is 1/2 discharged. Recharging is recommended.

4.If 1 red indicator lights, the battery needs a full recharge.

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