PNI C120 Car Battery Charger User Manual

PNI C120 Car Battery Charger User Manual

Keys and functions

1. LCD screen
2. Navigation keys (Up/Down), EXIT, SET
3. Auto Charge/Memory
4. Standard vehicle settings with lead acid battery (14.4V)
5. Start/Stop (AGM) vehicle settings (14.6V)
6. Error/Reversed polarity

Icons and functions

Charging stages

1. Desulfation – the automatic desulfation stage charges the battery to break down the build up of lead sulfate crystals. These crystals occur when the battery has been discharged or left unused for a certain period of time.
2. Soft Start – a slow steady increase of the charging process that limits the applied charging current until the battery voltage is over 12V.
3. Bulk Charge- is the main stage in the loading process when 80% of the required loading is achieved.
4. Absorption – the battery is charged to full capacity with a steady decrease in charging current to allow the battery to absorb more power.
5. Battery test – the Smart Charge function performs an automatic discharge test. If further charging is required, the battery reconditioning function is automatically selected. The battery will enter the “float” stage if it is fully charged.
6. Reconditioning – an additional automatic charging stage to recover deeply discharged batteries.
7. Float – the “float” stage keeps the battery 100% charged, avoiding its overcharging or damage, allowing the charger to be left connected to the battery for an indefinite period. Ideal for battery used only intermittently, such as seasonally used batteries for motorcycles, caravans, boats and classic cars.

Connection

1. Make sure the AC adapter is not connected to the AC mains supply.

2. a. For batteries inside the vehicle:

   • Attach the red (+) clip to the red (+) terminal of the battery.

   • Attach the black (-) clip to a bolt or bracket on the engine block, away from the battery and fuel lines.
     b. For batteries outside the vehicle:

   • Attach the red (+) clip to the red (+) terminal of the battery.

   • Attach the black (+) clip to the black (+) terminal of the battery.
     Note: If you have reversed the polarity, the LED on the charger will light up.

3. Connect the mains plug to the AC mains supply.

4. After charging the battery, disconnect the charger from the mains supply. Disconnect the charger from the engine block and then from the battery.

Battery charging

Select the required charging mode:

Normal battery charging| Maintenance charging| Winter charging| Battery recondition| Start/Stop vehicles| Standard vehicles
---|---|---|---|---|---
√ (up to 12A)| √ (0.8A)| √| √| √| √

1. Select the vehicle battery type:
   • Standard vehicles that use lead acid battery (14.4V applied)
   • Start/Stop vehicles that use AGM battery type (14.6V applied)
2. Press the arrow keys on the charger to select the icon (Battery charging). Then, press SET.
3. Press the arrow keys on the charger to select the icon corresponding to the desired loading mode, then press the SET button.

Battery charging mode
Recommended mode for standard batteries and for charging at temperatures higher than 5°C. Increases the battery voltage to 14.4V (standard vehicles) or 14.6V (start/stop vehicles).

Maintenance mode
Low charging rate 0.8A, ideal for long term seasonal connection.

Winter mode
Recommended mode to charge the batteries in very low temperature conditions (-20 ° C ~ + 5 ° C). Increase battery voltage to 14.6V (for standard vehicle) or 14.8V (start/stop vehicles).

Recondition mode
Apply a controlled increased charging voltage to allow recovery of deeply discharged batteries. If you press the EXIT button, you return to the main menu page. Pressing Auto Charge button it will automatically be selected the fastest charge rate the connected battery can safely take. Once this mode is selected, the icon will appear on the screen. Charging is complete when on the screen appears the icon.

Battey analysis

The battery analysis function works with or without the rectifier connected to the AC power source. By connecting the charger clips to the battery, it automatically activates the charger.

1. Press the arrow keys on the charger to select the icon . Then press the SET button.
2. Press the arrow keys on the charger to select the icon corresponding to the type of analysis you want to perform, then press the SET button.

Battery voltage

Displays the battery voltage and the percentage of its capacity.

Battery start power
Measures the voltage drop during engine starting to identify potential starting problems due to battery failure. When A1 appears on the screen, press the SET button to measure the static battery voltage. When A2 appears on the screen, turn the ignition key to start the vehicle engine.

Battery capacity
Measures battery capacity to determine its ability to start a vehicle’s engine. Use the arrow keys to select CCA or EN + SET button. CCA + SET + arrow keys to enter the CCA standard of the battery (marking on the battery will state the battery standard and value) EN + SET + arrow keys to enter the EN standard of the battery (marking on \the battery will state the battery standard and value)

If CCA or EN values not stated, select CCA and use below table:

Also, it is displayed the status: OK (>74%), Check (50-74%) or Low/Bad (<50%):

Alternator output
Measures battery capacity to determine its ability to start a vehicle’s engine. When A1 appears on the display, rev the engine to 3000rpm * + SET. Keepthe engine running at 3000rpm for 10 seconds until the timer on the screen reaches 0. When A2 appears on the screen, rev the engine at 2000rpm ** + SET. Keep the engine running at 2000rpm for 10 seconds until the timer on the screen reaches 0.

• 3000 rpm no battery loading (for example, no lights, AC etc.)
  ** 2000 rpm no battery loading (for example, no lights, AC etc.)

Memory function

The memory function allows saving audio and electrical settings when the vehicle battery is removed.

1. Connect the charger’s clips to the vehicle battery terminals.
2. Connect the charger to the AC mains, then press the Auto Charge button for 5 seconds. Memory Saver mode is activated if MEM appears on the screen.
3. Remove the vehicle battery.

Note: Connect the charger and the battery correctly (red to + and black to -) before pressing the Smart Charge button, to make sure you do not lose the electrical and audio settings of the vehicle.

Error codes

F01

| The battery voltage is below 12V, after charging for 300 min.If after 20 hours (five times in reconditioning mode), due to a faulty battery, the battery does not enter the “float” stage.| The battery is defective or a load is connected to the battery.Battery is sulfated beyond reconditioning.| Replace the battery. Disconnect the load from the battery.Replace the battery.
F02| The battery voltage is too high.| Battery rated above.| Check the battery rating.

F03

|

Actual charging rate exceeds the set charge rate.

|

Error during charging process or interference from another device.

| Disconnect the charger from the AC mains and restart. If the problem persists, the rectifier is defective.Disconnect devices that may causeinterference.

F04

|

The charger temperature is too high.

| The charger is located in a location with too high a temperature and without ventilation.| Select a lower charging current to continue charging or allow the charger to cool for 30 min. Leave at least 10 cm around the charger for its ventilation.

F05

|

The charger does not enter “float” state within 24 hours.

| The charging current is too low.A load is connected to the battery.The battery is defective.| Disconnect the charger from the AC mains, restart and select a higher charging current. Remove the load from the battery. Replace the battery.
F06| Reversed polarity.| The charger’s clips were connected incorrectly.| Reconnect the chargers clips correctly.
F07| The charging voltage is too high during the alternator test.| Poor functioning regulator.| Check the regulator.
F08| The charging voltage is too low during the alternator test.| Belt may be loose. Poor functioning alternator.| Check the belt and the alternator.

Technical specifications

– START/STOP (AGM) vehicles
Charging current| Up to 12A
Types of batteries| Lead acid, Gel, Calcium, AGM, EFB 25-300Ah (charging)
Dimensions| 195 x 138 x 78 mm
Weight| 1.51 kg
Operating temperature| -26°C ~ +80°C

References

• mypni.eu/products/7157/download/certifications

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