MATSON IR61224 Battery Charger User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Matson

Table of Contents

SAFETY
Warning
GENERAL INFORMATION
OPERATION
CHARGING A BATTERY
ALTERNATOR FUNCTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
References
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MATSON IR61224 Battery Charger - automatic IR61224 BATTERY CHARGER

SAFETY

IR61224 6/12/24 VOLT CHARGER
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IR61224 Battery Charger.
Read this manual carefully before using.
Consider ALL safety, warning and caution instructions carefully.

Warning

The battery charger is intended for use by adults and should not be operated by children
It is designed for use in dry and protected environments. DO NOT expose to the elements i.e. rain, dust, etc.
This charger is for 6, 12, and 24 Volt use only. DO NOT exceed ratings nominated in the specifications for the charger described in this manual.
The IR61224 charger range requires an earthed 240Volt mains power supply
Disconnect from the 240Volt mains power supply before making connections and/or disconnecting clamps from the battery.
When disconnecting power, pull by the plug – DO NOT pull on the power lead.
DO NOT attempt to use the charger if it is damaged or faulty
DO NOT charge non-rechargeable batteries
Always check the manufacturer’s recommended charge rates and voltage specifications for the battery prior to charging
DO NOT attempt to charge or jump-start a frozen lead-acid battery
Only use attachments supplied with the charger – failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage or void warranty
Dispose of faulty batteries in an environmentally responsible manner

| Avoid contact with battery acid – it is highly corrosive, causing burn injuries and equipment damage
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| Wear safety glasses to prevent eye injuries.
If acid contacts the eyes – flush immediately with cold water for 10 minutes, and seek medical attention
| Wear protective clothing to prevent acid from contacting the skin
If battery acid contacts the skin – wash immediately with soap and freshwater
Remove all jewelry and personal metal items when working with lead-acid batteries
| l A lead-acid battery can generate explosive gases during normal battery operation.
l To reduce risk of explosion, follow these instructions, those of the battery manufacturer and of any
equipment being used in vicinity of the battery
l Use the jump start in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT operate in the vicinity of flammables such as petrol etc.
DO not allow sparks or flame near the battery
l Short-circuiting the contacts can generate a spark, creating a potentially explosive situation – take care with tools and components
l Never smoke while working with a lead-acid battery

GENERAL INFORMATION

FEATURES MATSON IR61224 Battery Charger

The Matson INFINITE IR61224 is a fully automatic 7 stage battery charger.
The INFINITE IR61224 charger:

Prevents the battery from overcharging and consequent damage
Can be connected to the battery indefinitely
Are programmable for different battery types including GEL, AGM, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid and Calcium batteries
Has variable Voltage outputs
Has a unique inbuilt diagnosis program. On connection to the battery, the charger automatically diagnoses the battery condition and changes its charge rate and charge stages accordingly. This optimizes charging conditions and extends battery life
Is housed in a robust aluminum case
Has a LED display for: voltage, current, battery capacity & alternator %
Has electronic touch-button controls
Has a desulfation stage
Uses high frequency charging for efficiency
Incorporates polarity protection
Prevents output leads from sparking due to reverse connection or short circuit
Has over temperature protection – internally fan cooled with a set cut off point for additional safety
Has over current protection – charger automatically reduces current for optimum battery condition.
The IR61224 does NOT have a memory function.
After a power loss, the BATTERY VOLTAGE reverts to the default setting – 12VDC
BATTERY TYPE reverts to the default setting – Flooded

MODEL	IR61224
Charging Stages	7
Input	240vac, 50Hz
Output Voltage	6/12/24 Volt DC Selectable
Output Current	6/12 Volt, 2/10/20 Amp. Selectable 24 Volt, 2/5/10 Amp.

OPERATION

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS MATSON IR61224 Battery Charger -
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BATTERY TYPE
Press to select. Selection cycles through FLOODED / GEL / CALCIUM
Red LED indicates type selected
BATTERY VOLTAGE
Press to select. Selection cycles through 6V / 12V / 24V
Red LED indicates voltage selected
CHARGE RATE
Press to select. Selection cycles through 2A / 10A / 20A. NOTE: If 24V is selected – the selections are 2A / 5A / 10A Red LED indicates charge rate selected

2A – Slow charge – recommended for optimal battery condition. e.g. A 100Ah charges in approx 20 hours
10A – Intermediate charge – e.g. A 100Ah charges in approx 10 hours
20A – Boost charge – e.g. A 100Ah charges in approx 5 hours

These times are a guide only – charge rates will vary depending on a number of conditions.

You can switch between charge rates during the charge process. The charge rate automatically adjusts to the present charge level

DISPLAY MODE
Press to select. Selection cycles through BATTERY % / VOLTAGE / CURRENT / ALTERNATOR %
Red LED indicates mode selected

BATTERY % – % of charge in the battery
VOLTAGE – Voltage of the battery being charged
CURRENT – Current (amperage) going into the battery being charged
ALTERNATOR % – You can only select ALTERNATOR % Mode when the clamps are NOT connected to a battery

CHARGED LED
Green LED – lit when battery is fully charged
CHARGING LED LED
Amber LED – lit when battery is being charged
DIAGNOSIS LED
Red LED – lights when charger is turned on and stays on until clamps are connected
EQUALIZING LED
Green LED – lights when the charger detects less than 8 volts in the battery being charged. The charger equalizes each cell until the battery reaches a minimum charge level –
approximately 2.1 volts per cell.

CHARGING A BATTERY

Turn the charger ON by connecting it to 240VAC mains power
Press BATTERY TYPE to select the required battery chemistry
Select BATTERY VOLTAGE – 6 / 12 / 24 volts
Select CHARGE RATE required
If charging a battery in a vehicle, ensure cables are removed from any rotating or crush hazards.
Confirm the vehicle is negative earth – vehicle chassis.
Attach the black/negative – clamp to the negative terminal of the battery
Attach the red/positive + clamp to the positive terminal of the battery
There is a 30-second delay between connecting the clamps and switching to charge and CHARGING LED illuminating
Once charging has started, press the DISPLAY MODE button to cycle between the BATTERY % / VOLTAGE / CURRENT status of the battery being charged
Green CHARGED LED lights when the battery is fully charged and displays FULL on the display
When fully charged, you can either
Leave the charger connected and it operates in a maintenance mode, or
Disconnect as follows
Turn the charger OFF at mains power
Disconnect the red/positive + clamp from the battery positive terminal
Disconnect the black/negative – clamp from the battery negative terminal

ALTERNATOR FUNCTION

The alternator function can only be selected when the clamps are NOT connected to a battery.

Turn the charger ON
Press DISPLAY MODE to select ALTERNATOR %
Connect the RED DC clamp from the charger to the Positive (+) battery post and the BLACK DC clamp from the charger to the Negative (-) battery post.
Start the engine and rev the motor –
If the alternator is working correctly, display indicates a value higher than 50
If the display indicates less than 50 – the alternator is not performing as designed and requires checking by a qualified technician.

ERROR CODES

TROUBLESHOOTING

MATSON IR61224 Battery Charger - fig 25

LED/ERROR CODE	Fault / Condition	Comment
DIAGNOSIS LED lit	The charger is diagnosing battery condition	LED stays ON

WARRANTY

WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS PROCEDURE

Warranty Policy
Products developed and sold by Tridon Australia Pty Ltd come with a guarantee for the reasonable life of the product, for the purpose it is commonly used. This is in addition to the rights of the consumer under the Australian Consumer Law. To be considered for warranty please take the product with proof of purchase to the store where you purchased the product or contact Tridon Australia
The warranty is given by:
Tridon Australia, 21-25 Derby St, Silverwater, NSW 2128.
Tel: 1300 362 263.
Email:mail@tridon.com.au
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 for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage incurred if the product fails when used for the purpose for which it was intended. 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.

TRIDON
For further information contact Tridon Customer Service:

AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 362 263
Fax: 1300 656 006
Email: sales@matson.com.au
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Head Office
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