AQ-TRON AQ2000 Smart Chargers User Guide

LAD/AQ2000
MANUAL

AQ2000 Smart Chargers

Battery Charger User Guide
MODEL: AQ2000
AC Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.5A
DC Output: 6VDC, 2A;
12VDC, 2A; Temperature Controlled
Please read and understand all important safety and operating instructions before using this charger. In addition, please read and follow all battery and vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions and cautionary markings.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE PROXIMITY OF A BATTERY

1.  Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well-ventilated area.

2. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery.

3. Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in Proximity of battery or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.

4. Remove all personal jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a short-circuit that could cause severe burns.

5. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.

6. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.

7. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

8. Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.

9. When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in
   order to prevent an arc.

10. It is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and property.

11. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable battery.

12. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
    If electrolyte enters eye, immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER

1. Do NOT place the charger in the engine compartment or near moving parts or near the battery; place as far away from them as DC cable permits. NEVER place a charger directly  above a battery being charged; gases or fluids from battery will corrode and damage charger.
2. Do NOT cover the charger while charging.
3. Do NOT expose to rain or wet conditions.
4. Connect and disconnect DC output only after setting AC cord from electric outlet.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
6. Do not overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong charge mode.
7. To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger.
8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
9. Operate with caution if the charger has received direct hit of force or been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged.
10. Any repair must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized repair agent in order to avoid danger.
11. Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

ABOUT AQ2000

1. The AQ2000 is designed for charging all types of 12V lead-acid,6V lead-acid and 12V lithium-ion batteries, including WET (Flooded), GEL, MF (Maintenance-Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat), and LIB (Lithium Ion) batteries.
2. Built-in intelligent microprocessor makes charging faster, easier and safer.
3. This charger has safety features, including spark proof, protection for reverse polarity, short circuit, overcurrent, overcharge and overheat.
4. It has auto-memory, which returns to last selected mode when restarted (except Standby Mode).
5. When battery level indicator turns to 100% solid Green LED, it will automatically switches from full charge to maintenance status to maintain batteries during prolonged  periods of storage without overcharging or damaging the battery.
6. The AQ2000 has four external holes for mounting. Mount the charger in a desired location with equipped self-drill screws. It is important to keep in mind the distance to the battery.
7. Following is the charger’s technical specification:
   AC Input| 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz,0.5A
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   DC Output| 6VDC, 2A; 12VDC, 2A Temperature Controlled
   Charger Type| 8 steps, Full-automatic Charging Cycle
   Start Voltage| > 1V
   Housing Protection| IP54
   Battery Type| All Types of 6V & 12V Lead-acid Batteries, and 12V Lithium Ion Batteries
   Battery Capacity| 2-60Ah (6V), 2-60Ah (12V), Maintains All Battery Sizes
   Accessories Included| Clamp Connectors, Ring Connectors
   Ambient Temperature| 0°C — +40°C

CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

1. Identify polarity of battery posts. The positive battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (POS,P,+). The negative battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (NEG,N,-).

2. Do not make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin metal parts.

3. Identify if you have a negative or positive grounded vehicle. This can be done by identifying which battery post (NEG or POS) is connected to the chassis.

4. For a negative grounded vehicle (most common): connect the RED POSITIVE clamp / ring connector first to the positive battery terminal, then connect the BLACK NEGATIV clamp / ring connector to the negative battery terminal or vehicle chassis.

5. For a positive grounded vehicle (very uncommon): connect the BLACK NEGATIV clamp / ring connector first to the negative battery terminal, then connect the REDPOSITIVE clamp / ring connector to the positive battery terminal or vehicle chassis.

6. When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence, removing the negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems).

7. Follow these steps when using 12V accessory plug: keep the vehicle hood open. Connect the end of the 12V accessory plug to the charger; insert the 12V accessory plug
   into the vehicle’s 12V outlet. If the vehicle’s ignition key has to be on in order for the 12V outlet to supply / receive power, turn the key, without starting the engine.

8. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

CHARGING MODES

AQ2000 has five modes:Standby,12V NORM, 12V COLD/AGM, 6V NORM and 12V LITHIUM. Some charge modes must be held for three (3) seconds or / and pressed to enter the mode. Do not operate the charger until you confirm the appropriate charge mode for your battery.

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12V NORM| 2-60| Charging 12V WET/GEL/MF/EFB batteries (Blue LED)
12V COLD/AGM| 2-60| Charging 12V batteries below 10°C (50°F) or 12V AGM battery (Blue LED)
6V NORM (Hold Mode button for 3 seconds to enter)| 2-60| Charging 6V WET/GEL/MF/EFB batteries (White LED)
12V LITHIUM (Hold & Press)| 2-60| Charging 12V lithium-ion batteries only, including LiFePO4 (Green LED)

These “Hold or / and Press” modes are advanced charging modes that require your full attention before selecting.
Using 6V NORM (Hold)
This mode is designed for 6V lead-acid batteries only. Consult the battery manufacturer before using this mode.
Using 12V LITHIUM (Hold & Press)
This mode is designed for 12V lithium-ion batteries only, including LiFePO4. Some lithium-ion batteries may be unstable and unsuitable for charging. Consult the lithium
battery manufacturer before charging and ask for recommended charging voltage and current.
CHARGING STEPS STEP 1: DIAGNOSIS (Check if battery has connected with the charger and also check  battery voltage)
STEP 2: DESULPHATION (If battery voltage is too low, programs automatically generate pulsing current to remove sulphate, up to 5 hours)
STEP 3: ANALYSE (Check if the battery voltage reaches to the threshold after desulphation, and charging begins if the battery voltage is OK)
STEP 4: SOFT START (Charge with echelon constant current)
STEP 5: BULK (Charge with constant maximum current until battery voltage is reached to the threshold)
STEP 6: ABSORPTION (Provide gradually declining current charge for maximum battery voltage)
STEP 7: ANALYSE (Test if the battery can hold charge)
STEP 8: MAINTENANCE (Continuously monitor the battery, and charging current will intelligently adapt to the variable battery voltage)

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

25%
25% 50% 75% 100%| The 25% Charge Red LED will slowly flash when the battery level is less than 25%. When 250/0 is reached, the LED will be solid.
50%
25% 50% 75% 100%| The 50% Charge Red LED will slowly flash when the battery level is less than 50%. When 50% is reached, the LED will be solid.
750/0
25% 50% 75% 100%| The 75% Charge Red LED will slowly flash when the battery level is less than 75%. When 75% is reached, the LED will be solid.
100%
25% 50% 75% 100%| The 100% Charge Green LED will slowly flash when the battery level is less than 100%. When 100% is reached, the 100% Charge LED will be solid. The 25%, 50% and 75% Charge LEDs will turn off.

LED COMMUNICATION OF ABNORMAL RESULTS

clamps or ring terminals to
the correct battery posts
rN1| Flashing Red Warning!
LED+ Corresponding charging mode LED| 1)Open-circuit
2)Dirty Battery Posts
3)Dead Battery| 1)Connect the red and black
clamps or ring terminals to
the battery posts
2)Clean the battery posts
3)Replace the battery with a
| | | new one immediately
3| Slow flashing Red Warning! LED
+ Corresponding charging mode LED| Charging in 6V Mode(s) for 12V battery| Please do manually press Mode button to choose
correct charge mode. CAUTION: If you choose 12V Mode(s) for 6V battery. the 6″ battery will be damaged!
4| Only charging mode LED is on. and four battery level indicator LEDs are all flashing| Overheat protcction| Current reduces when temperature in charger is too high. After cooling down. charge will begin
| Quick flashing Red Warning! LED
+ Corresponding charging mode LED| Battery cannot store electric charge during charging process| Replan the battery with  new one immediately
6| Only corresponding charging mode LED + Four battery level indicator LEDs are all OFF| In Uoulph.al Process|
| Red Warning! LED light flashes 2x stop for 3sccs. 2x stop for 3 sees ..| Battery cannot be recovered through Desulphation Process or Battery cannot be recovered through Recover Process| Replace with a new battery
8| Flashing Yellow Warning! LED (ONLY for 12V Icad-acid| Heavily Corroded Battery (voltage is less than 3V). need| Replace with a new battery or try other chargers which have repair mode to recovery
| batteries)| Recover Process|
9| Solid Yellow Warning!
LED (ONLY for 12V lead-acid batteries)| In Recover Process| ———

NOTICE: following situation indicates that battery need to be replaced, although there is no abnormal result LED communication.
After full charging cycle and with 100% of battery level indicator, use this battery to start matched vehicle’s engine. If engine cannot be activated (exclude the problem of vehicle itself), it indicates this battery has declined storage capacity and need to be replaced.

Nameplate icon description

| :Class II
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| :For indoor use only
| :Before charging, read the instructions
| :Fuse

:Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this battery charger and batterypack should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm  to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

WARRANTY

1. This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two (2) years from the  original shipping date, to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
2. Warranty Performance: During the above two (2) years warranty period, a product with a defect will be replaced with a new one when the product is returned to the manufacturer. The replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the original two (2) years warranty period.
3. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, commercial use, repairs by
   unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.

Important safety instructions

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
   3 The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains;After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the chassis connection and then the battery connection.

4. Do not recharging non-rechargeable batteries.

5. During charging, the battery must be placed in a well ventilated area.

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