PROJECTA IC7 Battery Charger Instruction Manual

INTELLI-CHARGE
BATTERY CHARGER
12 VOLT, 7 STAGE SWITCHMODE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING

• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation.
• Before charging, read the instructions.
• For indoor use. Do not expose to rain.
• For charging 12 Volt lead acid and lithium batteries ONLY.
• Disconnect the 240V mains supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery.
• The battery charger must be plugged into an earthed socket-outlet.
• Connection to supply mains is to be in accordance with National wiring rules.
• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use. It must be replaced or repaired by a qualified person.
• Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate surfaces. Store and charge in a suitable area.
• Ensure all vehicle accessories including lights, heaters, appliances etc are turned off prior to charging.
• This charger 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.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FEATURES

7-STAGE AUTOMATIC CHARGING (GEL, AGM, WET & CALCIUM)
Intelli-Charge incorporates the latest technology to deliver a 7-stage charge suitable for automotive, calcium, marine and all types of deep cycle batteries (Gel and AGM). These stages of charging ensure maximum battery life and performance are delivered with a
faster charging time and ensure a complete charge is achieved.
The 7 charge stages are:
Desulphation; Soft Start; Bulk; Absorption; Analysis; Recondition and Float. Desulphation
The Desulphation stage is designed to break down sulphation occurring in batteries that have been left flat for extended periods of time, returning them back to full charge. Sulphation occurs when lead-sulphate hardens and clogs up the battery cells.
Soft Start
This is a preliminary charge process that gently introduces power to the battery, protecting the battery and increasing battery life.
Bulk (Constant Current)
The Bulk stage reduces charging time by charging the battery at the maximum rate (constant current) to a set voltage, at which point the battery is approximately 80% charged.
Absorption (Constant Voltage)
The absorption stage charges the battery to 100% by adjusting the charge rate allowing the battery to absorb more power.
Equalisation (Calcium mode only)
Designed especially for calcium batteries, this stage returns calcium batteries to full service by removing acid stratification of the electrolyte.
Analysis
The analysis mode tests the battery to ensure that it has taken the charge; if the battery passes the test the charger will proceed to the float stage, but if the battery fails the test, the charger will apply a recondition charge to try to return the battery to full charge.
Recondition
If after charging, the battery is unable to hold the charge the battery reconditioning function is initiated automatically. This is most likely to take place on batteries that have been deeply discharged, prior to charging. The Recondition mode will then run for 4 hours and at the end will retest the battery. The Intelli-Charge battery charger will perform the recondition charge up to 3 times before switching the charging cycle to Float with an error indication.
Float
The Float stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without overcharging or damaging the battery. This means the charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely.
5-STAGE LITHIUM AUTOMATIC CHARGING
When the Lithium Profile is selected, Intelli-Charge utilises a very specific and tailored 5 stage charging algorithm,engineered to get the best out of today’s Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. From the smallest 1 Amp unit up to the largest 50 Amp offering, world class electronics guarantee the battery receives the ultimate charge to ensure maximum life and performance over the life of the battery.
The 5 lithium charge stages are:
Soft Start 1; Soft Start 2; Bulk Charge; Absorption and Float. Soft Start 1
Increases battery life by gently starting to charge the battery 5% of bulk.
Soft Start 2
Increases battery life by gently starting to charge the battery 25% of bulk.
Bulk Charge
Reduces charging time by delivering maximum charge to set voltage.
Absorption
Ensures a full charge to the battery without overcharging.
Float
Float charge maintains the battery at 100% charge.
ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATE
The charger’s output can be adjusted to suit the size of the battery for optimum charging.
MULTI CHEMISTRY
The Multi-Chem function allows you to set the charging profile to suit each battery’s chemistry type (Lithium, GEL, AGM, WET and Calcium). This ensures correct and thorough charging and maximises battery performance and battery life.
POWER SUPPLY
When Power Supply mode is selected, you can safely run an appliance or load from your battery. An appliance can also be run directly from the battery clamps if required, for example using the charger as a memory saver when disconnecting the battery from the vehicle.
WIRING HARNESS (IC7 ONLY)
The wiring harness allows for easy connection to vehicles that have hard to reach batteries. Includes an inline fuse to protect the harness from accidental short circuits.
RUBBER END CAPS (IC7W ONLY)
Rubber end caps provide added durability and protection for workshop environments.
CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR
The CHARGING and FULLY CHARGED LEDs will illuminate and flash in various patterns to indicate the different stages of charging. See below for flash patterns.CHARGING LED: blue LED illuminates and flashes during charging process.
FULLY CHARGED LED: green LED illuminates (solid) when fully charged.
POLARITY PROTECTION
Prevents the output leads from sparking due to accidental reverse connection or short circuit making the charger safer to use around batteries.
OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
If the temperature within the charger rises too high, the charger will begin to cool down by turning on the fan, and if the temperature continues to rise it will begin reducing the power output. If still unsuccessful, the charger will shutdown until it cools down.
SWITCHMODE TECHNOLOGY
Using the latest technology in battery chargers, switchmode chargers convert 240VAC power to 12VDC power using electronic components unlike traditional battery chargers that rely on heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be lightweight and compact without sacrificing on performance.
COOLING FAN
The charger is fitted with a thermostatically controlled fan to cool onboard electronics and maintain charging performance. The cooling fan will engage automatically when there is a high load on the battery or there is sufficient heat build up.
**REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY***
Control and monitor the charger’s performance from a remote control display, allowing the charger to be flush or surface mounted out of the way and out of sight. The battery charger and remote are synchronised for operation either locally or by remote.

• Available as optional extra for P/No. IC15 only, not supplied with unit but can be purchased separately (P/No. ICREMOTE)

SPECIFICATIONS

CHARGE CONTROL – 7 STAGE
Desulphation| High Frequency Pulse charge up to 11V
Soft Start| Half the rated set current up to 12V
Bulk| Set current up to:
14.1V (GEL)
14.4V (AGM)
14.7V (WET)
14.7V (CALCIUM)| Set current up to:
14.1V (GEL)
14.4V (AGM)
14.7V (WET)
14.7V (CALCIUM)| Set current up to:
14.1V (GEL)
14.4V (AGM)
14.7V (WET)
14.7V (CALCIUM)
Absorption| Constant voltage until current drops to:
1A – 0.15A
2A – 0.3A
4A – 0.6A
7A – 1.05A| Constant voltage until current drops to:
2A – 0.3A
4A – 0.6A
6A – 0.9A
10A – 1.5A| Constant voltage until current drops to:
2A – 0.3A
4A – 0.6A
8A – 1.2A
15A – 2.25A
Equalization
(Calcium mode only)| Constant current (1.0–2.0A)
up to 16V then hold for 1 hour or 12 hour timeout| Constant current (2.0A) up to 16V then hold for 1 hour or 12 hour timeout| Constant current (2.0–2.2A) up to 16V then hold for
1 hour or 12 hour timeout
Analysis| Monitors battery for 90 sec
Recondition| Constant current
(0.15A – 1.05A) for
4 hours limited to:
14.1V (GEL)
14.4V (AGM)
16V (WET)
16V (CALCIUM)| Constant current
(0.3A – 1.5A) for
4 hours limited to:
14.1V (GEL)
14.4V (AGM)
16V (WET)
16V (CALCIUM)| Constant current
(0.3A – 2.25A) for
4 hours limited to:
14.1V (GEL)
14.4V (AGM)
16V (WET)
16V (CALCIUM)
Float| 13.7V| 13.7V|  13.7V
CHARGE CONTROL – 5 STAGE LITHIUM
Soft Start 1| Charge at 5% of set current, until the battery reaches 8.0V
Soft Start 2| Charge at 25% of set current, until the battery reached 10.0V
Bulk| Set rate of current, up to 14.2V
Absorption| 10% of the set rate of current
Float|  13.5V
POWER SUPPLY
Set Voltage| 13.8VDC| 13.8VDC| 13.8VDC
Maximum Current| 7A| 10A| 15A
BATTERY RANGE
Automotive|  40–800CCA| 80–1000CCA|  80–2000CCA
Marine| 55–900MCA| 110–1200MCA|  110–2500MCA
Deep Cycle| 7–140Ah| 14–200Ah| 14–300Ah
Lithium|  2–70Ah| 4–100Ah|  4–150Ah
Types of Batteries| Lithium, GEL, AGM, WET, CALCIUM
Size (mm)| IC7:
182 x 61 x 108
IC7W: 193 x 65 x 112| 202 x 61 x 108| 222 x 61 x 108
Weight| IC7: 1.02Kg
IC7W: 1.08Kg| 1.15Kg| 1.54Kg

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 – CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Prior to charging the battery, remove the vent caps and check the electrolyte level (not required on sealed & maintenance free batteries). The electrolyte should be 6mm (1/4”) above the battery’s plates. If low, top up with distilled water to the correct level and refit the vent caps.
STEP 2A – CONNECTION OUT OF THE VEHICLE
Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery post.
Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery post. STEP 2B – CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
Determine if the vehicle is Positively (+) or Negatively (-) earthed. Negatively earthed vehicles have a cable (usually black) from the Negative battery terminal to the vehicle’s chassis.
Negatively earthed (most vehicles)
Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away from the fuel line or moving parts.![PROJECTA IC7 Battery Charger

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  Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery terminal.
  Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away from the fuel line or moving parts. STEP 2C – CONNECTION IN VEHICLE WITH HARNESS (IC7 ONLY)
  Connect the RED ring terminal of the harness to the Positive (+) battery terminal.
  Connect the BLACK ring terminal of the harness to the Negative (-) battery terminal.
  Connect the plug on the harness to the charger’s output lead socket. STEP 3 – CONNECT TO 240V MAINS POWER
  Connect the battery charger to the 240V mains powered socket and turn on the mains power.
  STEP 4 – SET CHARGE RATE
  The charge rate should be set according to the size of the battery. See the recommended charge rates for various battery sizes in the table on the following page.
  a. Press the CHARGE RATE or MODE button to enter setting mode.
  b. Press the CHARGE RATE button until the desired setting is achieved.
  ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATES: 12 VOLT BATTERIES

STEP 5 – SET BATTERY CHEMISTRY TYPE
Battery Chemistry should be selected by the type of battery being charged (refer to the battery manufacturer’s specifications for battery type). Refer to page 15 for a detailed explanation.
For example if you are charging an AGM battery, then AGM mode will need to be selected. This can be done by the following procedure:
a. Press the Mode or Charge Rate button.
b. Press the Mode button repeatedly until the correct battery type is selected.
STEP 6 – CHARGING
During the charge process, the CHARGING and FULLY CHARGED LED will flash various patterns. This is normal and indicates the various charge stages. Refer to “How can I tell what stage the battery charger is in” in the FAQ section, page 17.
When the FULLY CHARGED LED remains on, this is known as the float stage and the charger can be left connected to the battery without over charging.
If the POWER LED is flashing, there is a fault; refer to “Fault Codes” explanation on page 16 of this manual.
STEP 7 – DISCONNECTION
Ensure the 240V mains switch is turned off and the charger is disconnected from the 240V mains power.
Battery out of vehicle
Remove the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the battery.
Remove the RED lead (battery clip) from battery.
Battery in vehicle
Remove the chassis connection.
Remove the battery terminal connection.
Battery in vehicle using harness (IC7 only)
Unplug the harness from the charger’s output lead.
STEP 8 – CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL (CALCIUM MODE ONLY)
Check the electrolyte level and top up if required.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

INTELLI-CHARGE Chargers are designed for indoor, out of weather use only. Ensure that both charger and battery are in a well-ventilated space during charging.
The battery charger end plates include a mounting flange for easy mounting. If permanently fixed the charger should be mounted to a suitable horizontal or vertical panel, with at least 10cm clearance from the end plates to provide adequate ventilation for the cooling fan. PERMANENT WIRING TO BATTERY
It is possible to hard wire the DC charging leads to the battery for permanent installations.
You will need 2 x ring terminals, an inline fuse holder and a fuse with a rating equal to or greater than twice the chargers output. (See below)
IC7 = use supplied wiring harness (15 Amp fuse)
IC7W = 15 Amp fuse
IC10 = 20 Amp fuse
IC15 = 30 Amp fuse
Connection:

1. Cut off the supplied battery clips; ensure you leave sufficient cable to reach the battery terminals. (DO NOT extend the battery charger DC cables, as the added voltage drop will cause incorrect charging).
2. Fit a ring terminal to the BLACK Negative (-) wire.
3. Connect the inline fuse to the RED Positive (+) wire.
4. Connect a ring terminal to the other end of the inline fuse.
5. Connect the RED lead (with inline fuse and ring terminal) to the Positive (+) battery post.
6. Connect the BLACK lead (with ring terminal) to the Negative (-) battery post.
7. Fit the correctly rated fuse.

If the charger is used in a Permanent/Hard Wired application and the vehicle will not be used for some time, it is best to leave the charger connected to mains power (turned ‘On’) so that it can maintain the battery fully charged.
Ensure any modification to the 240V mains lead is carried out by a qualified person and that connection to supply mains is in accordance with National wiring rules.

BATTERY CHEMISTRY SELECTION

The Multi-Chem function allows you to set the charging profile to suit each battery’s chemistry type (Lithium, GEL, AGM, WET and CALCIUM). This ensures correct and thorough charging and maximizes battery performance and battery life.

1. Press the Mode button; all the lights will come on. Wait for the lights to turn off.
2. Press the Mode button repeatedly until the correct battery type is selected.

POWER SUPPLY (CONSTANT VOLTAGE OF 13.8 VOLTS)
This sets the charger in power supply mode giving a constant voltage of 13.8VDC.
This mode is best used where appliances are drawing power from the battery, for example like a Fridge. Although the charger is designed to work with a battery connected, it can also work without a battery.
LITHIUM (MAX VOLTAGE OF 14.2 VOLTS)
Charger will use a lithium-specific 5 stage charging algorithm.
GEL (MAX VOLTAGE OF 14.1 VOLTS)
This charge mode is designed for GEL batteries and has a maximum charge voltage of 14.1V. Note that some GEL batteries require a higher charge voltage such as 14.4V.
The AGM mode can be used if this is required.
AGM (MAX VOLTAGE OF 14.4 VOLTS)
This charge mode is designed for AGM batteries and has a maximum charge voltage of 14.4V.
WET (BULK AND ABSORPTION 14.7 VOLTS, RECONDITION UP TO 16 VOLTS)
This charge mode is designe d for WET batteries and has a maximum charge voltage of 14.7V during Bulk and Absorption stages and 16.0V during the Recondition stage.
CALCIUM (BULK AND ABSORPTION 14.7 VOLTS, EQUALISATION AND RECONDITION UP TO 16 VOLTS)
This charge mode is best suited for Calcium batteries that have been deeply discharged and require an equalization charge to restore a full electrolyte reading. If the battery requires a simple ‘top-up’, the WET charge mode can be used.

LOCKING THE BATTERY CHARGER SETTINGS
Locking the battery charger settings will disable the CHARGE RATE & MODE keys from use. This function is ideal for hire vehicles etc as it prevents the chargers settings from being altered if the keys are touched.
To lock; press and hold the ‘CHARGE RATE’ and ‘MODE’ keys for 3 seconds until all the LEDs illuminate. This indicates the keys are now locked.
To unlock; press and hold and ‘CHARGE RATE’ and ‘MODE’ keys for 3 seconds until all the LEDs illuminate. This indicates the keys are now unlocked.

FAULT CODES
There are three error codes that may be displayed. These will be displayed in the following way:

Power
(Red LED)| Charging
(Blue LED)| Full
(Green LED)| Fault| Remedy
---|---|---|---|---
  __ 
(Slow Flash)| OFF| OFF| Short circuit or reverse connection of the clips| Check clips are not touching each other
OR
Check the clips are correctly connected to the battery
 – – – – – – –
(Fast Flash)| OFF| OFF| Bulk charging has timed out and stopped
after 22 hours| Battery may be faulty
     ___
(Slow Flash)| OFF| ON| The charger has entered recondition mode 3 times and has timed out| Battery may be faulty and may need replacing
OR
There is a load on the battery causing the battery to fail Analysis

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. How do I know if the battery is charged?

A. The charger’s FULLY CHARGED LED will illuminate solid. Alternatively use a Battery Hydrometer Projecta Part No. BH100. A reading of 1.250 or more in each cell indicates a fully charged battery.

Q. I have connected the charger properly but the ‘CHARGING LED’ does not come on?

A. In some cases batteries can be flattened to the point where they have very little or no voltage. This can occur if a small amount of power is used for a long time, for example a map reading light is left on for a week or more. Projecta 7 Stage chargers are designed to charge from as little as 2.5 Volts. If the voltage is lower than 2.5 Volts use a pair of booster cables to connect between two batteries to provide more than 2.5 Volts to the battery being charged. The charger can then start to charge the battery and the booster cables can be removed.

Q. Can I use the charger as a power supply

A. Yes, by selecting Power Supply mode you are able to use the charger as a power supply to run an appliance. Ensure the appliance being run is not greater than the charger’s output current and where possible connect the charger to a battery, and the battery to the appliance. The charger may also be used to connect to a vehicle while changing the battery to maintain the vehicles computer and radio settings.

Q. Why does the charger reset when I connect a load directly to the battery charger in Power Supply mode.

A. The charger will reset when in Power Supply mode if the load exceeds the chargers capacity. Some appliances when turned on or first connected to the charger will cause the charger to reset and it will re-try by slowly ramping up its output.

Q. How can I tell what stage the battery charger is in?

A. Below are the conditions that are displayed by the LEDs for each of the charge stages.

Q. What happens if my battery charger is in Desulphation mode or Soft Start mode, but I want to start bulk charging?

A. Desulphation mode is time limited to 6 hours and Soft Start is limited to 1 hour. If you can not wait for the battery charger to move through these stages you can select Power Supply mode to charge the battery. After an hour of charging in Power Supply mode, there should be sufficient charge in the battery to bypass both Desulphation and Soft Start. Select the correct battery chemistry type to continue charging the battery. Whilst in Power Supply mode the charger will output a full current up to 13.8V.

Q. What if I have an appliance connected to the battery whilst charging?

A. Powering an appliance while charging your battery will impact on the battery chargers ability to accurately measure the battery’s response to the charge being applied. The battery charger has been designed to accommodate this situation although not recommended. For optimum charging it is recommended to charge without any appliance load on the battery. Power Supply mode is recommended when an appliance is connected to a battery and is drawing power.

Q. Can I select a different battery chemistry for charging my battery?

A. Yes the battery chemistry selection can be different to your battery type if the charge voltages match the battery manufacture’s recommendations.

Q. Why does CALCIUM mode take so long to charge?

A. To fully charge a Calcium battery, the battery requires an extra charging stage called ‘Equalization’. This consists of a constant current being fed into the battery until 16V is reached. This rejuvenates the battery cells. This charging stage can take up to 12 hours.

Q. Why do I need a special Calcium mode?

A. Because of the different chemistry used to make a Calcium battery, a different charging algorithm or technique is required. Calcium batteries are also affected when deeply discharged or used heavily. They need to be recharged by a Calcium charger to fully recharge the battery and to maximize the battery’s life and performance.

Q. What is a Calcium battery?

A. Calcium batteries are lead acid batteries that have had calcium added to the lead plates, either to one plate called Calcium Hybrid or to both plates called Calcium–Calcium. The added calcium provides a number of benefits: i. Lower internal resistance which provides a small increase in CCA performance. ii. The ability to withstand higher engine bay temperatures. iii. Low self discharge rate, which increases the shelf life, typically 4 times longer than a Lead–Lead battery.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

Applicable only to product sold in Australia
Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd of 1500 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield, Vic., telephone (03) 9730 6000, fax (03) 9730 6050, warrants that all products described in its current catalogue (save and except for all bulbs and lenses whether made of glass or some other substance) will under normal use and service be free of failures in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (unless this period has been extended as indicated elsewhere) from the date of the original purchase by the consumer as marked on the invoice. This warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear, abuse, alteration of products or damage caused by the consumer.
To make a warranty claim the consumer must deliver the product at their cost to the original place of purchase or to any other place which may be nominated by either BWI or the retailer from where the product was bought in order that a warranty assessment may be performed. The consumer must also deliver the original invoice evidencing the date and place of purchase together with an explanation in writing as to the nature of the claim.
In the event that the claim is determined to be for a minor failure of the product then BWI reserves the right to repair or replace it at its discretion. In the event that a major failure is determined the consumer will be entitled to a replacement or a refund as well as compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
This warranty is in addition to any other rights or remedies that the consumer may have under State or Federal legislation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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AUSTRALIA
Brown & Watson International Pty. Ltd.
Knoxfield Victoria 3180
Phone: (03) 9730 6000
Fax: (03) 9730 6050
National Toll Free: 1800 113 443
NEW ZEALAND OFFICE
Griffiths Equipment Ltd.
19 Bell Avenue,
Mount Wellington,
Auckland 1060, New Zealand
Phone: (09) 525 4575
Fax: (09) 579 1192

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Issue 4: 12.04.22

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