CLAYTON POWER 600W Bidirectional DC and DC Converter User Manual

June 12, 2024
CLAYTON POWER

CLAYTON POWER logo 600W Bidirectional
DC/DC Converter
User Manual

In the box

CLAYTON POWER 600W Bidirectional DC and DC Converter -
box

Tools for installation

T20 Screwdriver
10mm socket wrench
10-120mm² crimp tool

Specification

Electrical Parameter Value
Supply Voltage 10,9V – 32V
Input Current 0-45A
Output Voltage 14,4V or 28,8V
Output Current 0-40A
Output Control 5 stage charge
Wakeup Input Range 0-36V
Wakeup Input (Deactivate) <3,0V
Wakeup Input (Activate – Delayed 15sec) >4,0V
Power consumption (Idle): <1,6 W
Power consumption (Sleep): <1 mW
Operating temperature range: -25 to 50 °C
Weight: 620 g
Dimensions: 222 x 110,5 x 40 mm
DC Input Operation Parameter Value (12V)
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Under Voltage (1sec) 11,5V¹
Under Voltage (30sec) 12,0V¹
Under Voltage Recover 12,2V
Over Voltage (1sec) 17,0V
Over Voltage (30sec) 16,0V
Over Voltage Recover 15,0V

¹- Voltages are compensated by current coming into the DC-DC Converter with a predefined impedance of 15mΩ. (ex: 40A *15mΩ = 600mV Compensation)

Input Value Output Value
12V 0-45A 12V 0-40A
12V 0-45A 24V 0-20A
24V 0-20A 12V 0-40A
24V 0-20A 24V 0-20A

Standards and approvals

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EN62368-1:2014
EMC 2014/30/EU
EN61000-6-2:2005, EN61000-6-3:2007 / A1:2011
EN50498:2010 (UNECE Regulation 10)
E13 10R-05 14880 (E-mark)
RoHs Directive 2011/55/EU
EN50581:2012
LED Codes
The LED indications all have same individual behavior:

LED Behavior Indication
Power Green Solid
Green 1 Flash Standby – wakeup signal active
Charge IN or OUT Green Solid
Green Flash 1Hz Constant voltage – (Lead: >80%) – (Lithium: >95%)
Green Flash 4Hz Constant current – (Lead: <80%) – (Lithium: <95%)
Charge IN & OUT Red 1 Flash
Red 2 Flash Temperature too high – recovers automatically
Red 3 Flash All Other failures
Jumpstart Green Solid
Green Flash 4 Hz Jumpstart in progress – do not start the vehicle yet
Red Flash Jumpstart not able to run.
Data Green Solid
Green Flash 1Hz CAN active – unknown device
IN/OUT 12V Green Solid
IN/OUT 24V Green Solid
IN/OUT 12V & 24V Green Solid
IN/OUT 12V / 24V Red Flashing

Charge Algorithm

The Charge algorithm is a 5-stage charge cycle with level 1 charging the battery with high current allowing active loads to be in parallel.
Level 2 is performing the absorption charging at lower current avoiding gas voltage.
The Level 2 state is time limited avoiding infinite charging if loads absorb the charge energy.
After the battery is fully charged float charge will keep the battery full even if loads are active. Charging will restart if loads absorb more than allowed during float.

CLAYTON POWER 600W Bidirectional DC and DC Converter - Charge
Algorithm

Stage Description Value (12V) Value (24V)
Stage 1 Level 1 Constant current 40A 20A
Stage 2 Level 2 Constant voltage 14,0V 28,0V
Stage 3 Level 1 Constant current1 10A 10A
Stage 4 Level 2 Constant voltage1 14,4V 28,8V
Stage 5 Float charge2 13,5V 27,0V
  1. Level 2 stage is time limited to 8h and hereafter the battery is considered full.
  2. If the current overpass 10A during float charge charging is restarted at stage 1.

Installation of an extra lead auxiliary battery

Lead Starter Battery to Lead Aux Battery
DC-DC Converter in a system with Lead Acid start battery and lead acid Auxiliary battery.
The converter can operate with either a 12V or 24V input battery and a 12V or 24V output battery.
The converter will during start up automatically detect if one or the other configuration has been selected and all four configurations are possible.
Step 1 – DC Cables

Secure the power cable lug to the terminal studs, first with the spring washer, then with the nut.
Apply between 5.5 Nm (49 lb-in.) and 6 Nm (53 lb-in.) of torque to each nut. Do not overtighten the nut.
CAUTION: The maximum torque rating of the terminal studs on the DCDC Converter is 6.5 Nm (58 lb-in). The terminal studs may be damaged if excessive torque is applied.
Step 2 – DATA Connection

CLAYTON POWER 600W Bidirectional DC and DC Converter - DATA
Connection

For automatic charging when the engine turns on.
Not For Production Connect a 0,75 mm² wire to PIN 2 in the M12 connector

  1. Single Wire
  2. D+ Ignition Signal
  3. GND
  4. CAN High
  5. CAN Low

Jump start

The DC/DC Converter can provide reverse charge current into the starter battery giving start aid option. The DC/DC Converter will reverse charge into the starter battery for 5 min. then the user should be able to start the vehicle.
To activate jump start
Turn Car Key on.
Push 3 sec on the SETUP button on the DC/DC Converter.
This will activate reverse charging for 5 min. Reverse charging can be terminated at any time by pushing the select button again.

CLAYTON POWER 600W Bidirectional DC and DC Converter - Jump
start

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Warranty

CAUTION & WARNING:
DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS USER’S MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USAGE OF THIS DEVICE MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
Clayton Power warrants, to the original purchaser only, for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, that the Clayton Power device will be in good working order when properly installed and operated as described in this manual.
If the device fails within this period of time under normal use, Clayton Power will, free of charge, at a place of Clayton Power’s choosing, repair or replace the device – with new or reconditioned parts or a new or reconditioned device as Clayton Power deems necessary.
This warranty is not valid in cases of:
Usage against the recommendations of this manual.
Usage in applications outside of general automotive, solar, industrial or marine applications without the consent of Clayton Power.
Device modification or repair without written authorization from Clayton Power.
Reverse polarity, excessive overloading, general abuse, neglect, wear & tear, ingress of liquids (water, oil, acid, or otherwise), foreign objects, lightning strikes, over or under voltage, RFI/EMI, etc.
Obtaining Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please contact the outlet at which you purchased your product. Do not contact Clayton Power directly. For warranty service provide the following:

  • Proof of purchase
  • The unit model number
  • The unit serial number
  • A brief description of the application and problem including any failure codes displayed on the unit.
  • Contact your Clayton Power dealer for an authorization number prior to dispatch – do not send without authorization.
  • Once this number has been obtained, please carefully pack your unit and send (freight paid) to the Clayton Power dealer.

Copyright
The information contained within this document remains the sole property of Clayton Power. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within is not to be communicated to third parties, without the prior written consent of Clayton Power.

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