Enerdrive ePower 24V Multi Stage Battery Charger Owner’s Manual

Enerdrive ePower 24V Multi Stage Battery Charger

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For safe and optimum performance, the Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger must be used properly. Carefully read and follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements.

Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Enerdrive assumes no

Important
Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger. Misuse may result in damage to the unit batteries and/or cause harm or serious injury. Read manual in its entirety before using the unit and save manual for future reference.

Product Numbers – ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger Series

ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger Owner’s Manual 1.7. This manual applicable to all units with serial number prefix EPI.

Service Contact Information
Dometic Power & Control (Enerdrive) Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 9159, Wynnum Plaza, Queensland, Australia 4178
Ph: 1300 851 535 / Fax: 07 3390 6911
Email: sales@enerdrive.com.au | Web: www.enerdrive.com.au

NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT

Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger owner’s manual © 2021 Dometic Power & Control (Enerdrive) Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Dometic Power & Control (Enerdrive) Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 9159, Wynnum Plaza, Queensland, Australia 4178. Enerdrive reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligationor organization of such revisions or changes,unless required to do so by prior arrangement.
Exclusions For Documentation And Product Usage

ssumes no responsibility or liability for losses, damages, costs or expenses, whether special, direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, which might arise out of the use of such information. The use of any such information will be entirely at the user’s risk

Reminds you that if this manual is in any language other than English although steps have been taken to maintain the accuracy of the translation, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed
Makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or an “as is” basis

Shall in no event be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of purchase or use of these Enerdrive products. The sole and exclusive liability to Enerdrive, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of the Enerdrive products described here in

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This section contains important safety information for the Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger. Each time, before using the Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the battery charger, and all appropriate sections of this guide. The Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger contains no user serviceable parts. Opening up the charger will void product warranty. See Warranty section for how to handle product issues.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!
Avoid moisture ingress. Never expose the unit to snow, water, etc.

WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Prolonged contact to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

• When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries, have someone nearby in case of an emergency.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit.
• Keep fresh water and soap on hand in the event battery acid comes in contact with eyes. If this occurs, cleanse right away with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
• Never attempt to re-charge a damaged, frozen or non-rechargeable battery.
• Keep unit away from moist or damp areas.
• Avoid dropping any metal tool or object on the battery. Doing so could create a spark or short circuit which goes through the battery or another electrical tool that may create an explosion.
• Battery charger must be plugged in to an earthed and Australian Standards compliant mains supply.
  If the units power cable is damaged, replace the cable immediately.

LIMITATIONS OF USE

• Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.
• 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 and instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING: Enerdrive recommends that all wiring be done by a skilled technician to ensure adherence to the best practice standards for on-board DC electrical installations. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION:

• Before Beginning Your Unit Installation, Please Consider The Following:

• The unit should be used or stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture or conductive contaminants. Do not install the ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger in corrosive
  environments.

• When placing the unit, allow a minimum of 75mm of space around the unit for optimal ventilation.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger package includes the items listed below.

• ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger
• Owner’s manual
• IEC 240Vac Power Lead

INSTALLATION

• This charger is to be installed in a cool and well ventilated location.
• Although certain models are waterproof, it is recommended to install in a dry location.
• When using in a fixed installation use suitable fasteners (screws or bolts) to secure the charger to a solid surface that can handle the weight and forces when the vehicle is moving.

OPERATION ILLUSTRATION

LED Indicators and Fault Signals:

1. Make sure the DC cables are not connected to the battery.
2. Connect the AC input to the charger and switch on.

LED Indicators and Digital Display:

Charger will enter charging model when connecting to battery & AC input cable. Digital
display on the front panel will show in turn: AC XXX (Current AC input voltage), CPU X.XX
(corresponding software version number), b**(Current charging profile code).
To change the charging profile, press & hold the Select button for 5 seconds, then press the Select button to choose the desired profile. Once selected, press & hold the Select key for 5 seconds, and the charging profile selection will be completed.
To start EQ mode, press & hold the Select button for 10 seconds, and display will show EQ mode. The next charging cycle will go into EQ mode. If you want to quit the EQ mode, hold the Select button for 10 seconds. When display shows OFF, the charger will quit the EQ mode.

Common Mode (Default) & BMS Mode:

A: The charger enters BMS mode when being connected to lithium-ion battery through Can Bus;
B: For safety reason, the charger will flash “bnS” if being reconnected to Lead-acid battery under a BMS mode;
C: The charger will only charge Lead-acid type battery again if we refresh the charger through USB port with the desired lead acid battery charging profile via USB drive.

Charging Status Indicator and Status Display

• % Capacity Percentage Indicator: Display shows charging percentage. e.g. 10 20 30…100 (%)
• V Charging Voltage Indicator: Display shows charging voltage. e.g. 24.0 (V)
• A Charging Current Indicator: Display shows charging voltage. e.g. 36.0 (V)

Additional Battery Voltmeter Function

B Battery Voltage Indicator. To check battery voltage, disconnect charger AC input and press “Select” button for 1 second. Display shows battery voltage. e.g. 24.0 (V).

Battery Capacity Indicators:

Connecting the Cables

1. Connect to the positive terminal of the battery
2. Connect to the negative terminal of the battery / BTS-
3. Connect to the BTS+
4,5,6: Interlock Cable (4,6: NO the interlock cables will form an open circuit with no voltage. 5,6: NC The interlock cable will form a short circuit with no voltage).
7. Connect CANBUS or LED light wire (optional function).

Warning: Assure the battery connection cable is well connected with the charger before it is connected to the battery. Otherwise, the battery short circuit may occur and cause personal injury or damage to the battery.

Warning:

• Always connect the positive cable to the battery first, then the negative cable to the negative (chassis for
  B negative grounded vehicles) prior to connecting to supply mains.

• After charging, and when removing charger, always disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains, then disconnect the negative/chassis connection and then the positive connection.

• Supply mains wiring in fixed installs such as caravans or similar vehicles must be in accordance with the national wiring rules.

Images on previous page refer to EPI-2430, EPI-3620, EPI-4815 & EPI-4835

• Always connect the positive cable to the battery first, then the negative cable to the negative (chassis for negative grounded vehicles) prior to connecting to supply mains.
• After charging, and when removing charger, always disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains, then disconnect the negative/chassis connection and then the positive connection.
• Supply mains wiring in fixed installs such as caravans or similar vehicles must be in accordance with the national wiring rules.

Image refers to EPI-4860

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not expose the charger to oil, dirt, mud or direct heavy water spray when cleaning vehicle.
2. The enclosure of the charger has been tested successfully to EN60529, meeting IP66 compliance.
3. If the detachable AC input power supply cable is damaged, replace with a cable that is a detachable cable, 3 conductor, 1.5 mm² minimum, and rated appropriate for use in the country of destination.
   AC input type to the charger is, type IEC 60320 C14 plug.

FAULT INDICATION WITH LED DISPLAY

When a fault occurs, LED2(100%)/LED3(75%)/LED4(50%)will blink at the same time.

battery connection is correct.

2)  Check charger connection is correct.

3)  Check each battery is good.

2.| Abnormal AC Power Input (Voltage)| 1)  Check AC input cord is connected between charger and AC outlet.

2)  Make sure AC plug is tightly inserted into AC outlet.

3.| Charger High Temperature Protection| 1)  Charger shuts down and enters protection mode due to charger/environmental temperature is too high. Please place the charger in a well ventilated environment.

2)  Disconnect the charger and wait for 15-20 mins before reconnecting for charging.

4.| Battery High Temperature Protection| 1)  Charger will reduce output current and stop charging when the battery temperature exceeds 50°.

2)  When the battery temperature drops, the charger will reset automatically.

5.| Output Current is too large| Return to the factory for repair.
6.| Battery Voltage is too high| Check and assure that the correct output battery voltage is connected.

WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY

2)  Check charger connection is correct.

3)  Check each battery is good.

E02 AC| Abnormal AC Power Input (Voltage)| 1)  Check AC input cord is connected between charger and AC outlet.

2)  Make sure AC plug is tightly inserted into AC outlet.

E03 Hot| Charger High Temperature Protection| 1)  Charger shuts down and enters protection mode due to charger/environmental temperature is too high. Please place the charger in a well ventilated environment.

2)  Disconnect the charger and wait for 15-20 mins before reconnecting for charging.

E04 bAt| Battery High Temperature Protection| 1)  Charger will reduce output current and stop charging when the battery temperature exceeds 50°.

2)  When the battery temperature drops, the charger will reset automatically.

E05 Err| Internal error in product| Return to the factory for repair.
E06 bAt| Battery Voltage is too high| Check and assure that the correct output battery voltage is connected.

WATERPROOFING INSTALLATION

Waterproof ring installation of the AC input cable.
Slip waterproof ring or grommet over the AC input cable

NOTE: Take care to not overtighten the waterproof clamp.

SPECIFICATIONS

DC Output
Voltage-nom (VDC)| 24V| 36V| 48V| 48V| 48V
Voltage-max (VDC)| 34V| 51V| 68V| 68V| 68V
Current-max (A)| 30A| 20A| 15A| 35A| 60A
Applicable to Battery| AGM, Flooded, GEL, Lithium
Reverse Polarity| Electronic Protection – auto – reset
Short Circuit| Electronic Protection – auto – reset
AC Input
Voltage Range (VAC)| 100 – 240AC| 180 – 240VAC| 220 – 240VAC
Frequency (Hz)| 50 – 60Hz| 50 – 60Hz
Power max (W)| 850W| 1985W| 3400W
Current max (A)| 8.5A| 10A| 15A
Dimensions| 20.7 x 18.0 x 16.0 cm| 19.5 x 18.0 x 19.5 cm| 35.9 x 28.0 x 10.7 cm
Weight| 4.6 kg| 5.2 kg| 10 kg
Operating Temperature| -20C ~ +50C| -20C ~ +50C| -20C ~ +50C
Storage Temperature| -40C ~ +70C| -40C ~ +70C| -40C ~ +70C

IP Rating: IP66 when AC input waterproof ring/grommet is used. See Page 12.

Charge Profile Table

WARRANTY

5 Year Warranty
In the unlikely event that a technical issue arises with an Enerdrive product, customers are encouraged to initially contact the Enerdrive Support Team on 1300 851 535 or support@enerdrive.com.au for immediate and efficient expertise and first class product support.

Important Note: Consumer Protections
If you have purchased your product in Australia, you should be aware that:

This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies held by a consumer at law. 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. 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.

Enerdrive warrants that its Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to limits, and in normal conditions, as described in the complete Enerdrive Warranty Policy) for up to 5 years from the date of purchase.

For full terms, conditions and claim process, refer to the Enerdrive website. https://enerdrive.com.au/warranty/

DOMETIC POWER & CONTROL (ENERDRIVE) PTY LTD
P.O. Box 9159, Wynnum Plaza, Queensland, Australia 4178
Ph: 1300 851 535 / Fax: 07 3390 6911
Email: support@enerdrive.com.au
Web: www.enerdrive.com.au

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