pecron DC1242-500 Smart Car Charger User Manual

: June 22, 2024
: pecron

Table of Contents

pecron DC1242-500 Smart Car Charger
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
FUNCTION INTRODUCTION
BASIC PARAMETERS
WORKING PRINCIPLE
USAGE DIAGRAM
PACKING LIST
DISCLAIMER
EXCLUSIONS
Documents / Resources

pecron DC1242-500 Smart Car Charger

Specifications

Product Model: DC 1242-500
Input Specification: 12~30V, 50A(MAX)
Output Specification: 42V, 13A(MAX)
Fuse Rated Current: 100A
Output Power: Up to 500W
Standby Power: About 0.1mA under shutdown model and 260mA under a state of power-on but without any load
Operating Temperature: -10~55°C / 14~131°F
Storage Temperature: 10~45°C / 50~113°F
Heat Dissipation: Fan cooling
Protective Design: Short-circuit protection, over-voltage protection, under-voltage protection, overheating protection
Dimension: 1939052 mm / 7.63.52 in
Warranty: 12 months

Product Usage Instructions

Working Principle

PECRON smart car charger can detect the input voltage to determine if it should work.
The charger’s starting voltage is set to ensure it works when the car starts.
Voltage calibration may be needed based on the car’s status.

Usage Diagram

Connect the car battery to the PECRON power station following the provided diagram.
Check cable connections and switch on the charger.
Ensure the charger status is normal and calibrate the voltage if needed.

Packing List

XT90
PECRON DC1242-500 *1
Input Connection Cable (approx. 5 meters) *1
Mini Screwdriver *1
User Manual *1

Disclaimer and Warnings

Disclaimer: For proper usage, make sure to follow the instructions provided in the user manual.

Connect input and output cables correctly as per instructions.
Avoid blocking the fan vent during operation.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical impact.
Do not short-circuit the output terminal.
Ensure the car is started before turning on the car charger to prevent under-voltage situations.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the car charger does not work when the car is started?

A: If the car charger does not work when the car is started, you may need to lower the starting voltage. Refer to the gear level starting voltage range for adjustments.

Q: Can I plug and unplug connectors while charging?

A: If you need to plug and unplug connectors during charging, ensure to turn off the charger before doing so to avoid any electrical issues.

Q: How can I ensure the car charger is functioning correctly?

A: Check that the car charger remains inactive when the car is not started and starts working after the car is started. Calibrate the voltage settings if necessary based on the provided guidelines.

FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

XT90 Input
Heat Sink
Starting Voltage Knob
Switch Button
Heat Sink
Output

BASIC PARAMETERS

Product Model	DC 1242-500
Input Specification	12~30V, 50A(MAX)
Output Specification	42V, 13A(MAX)
Fuse Rated Current	100A
Output Power	Up to 500W
Standby power	About 0.1mA under the shutdown model and 260mA under a state of

power-on but without any load.
Operating Temperature| -10℃~55℃ / 14℉~131℉
Storage Temperature| 10℃~45℃ / 50℉~113℉
Heat Dissipation| Fan cooling
Protective design| Short-circuit protection, over-voltage protection, under- voltage protection, overheating protection.
Dimension| 1939052 mm / 7.63.52 in
Warranty| 12 months

WORKING PRINCIPLE

PECRON smart car charger (hereinafter referred to as car charger) can detect the input voltage. If the input voltage is greater than the set starting voltage, the car charger will work, otherwise, it will not work.
The battery voltage will be in a lower range when the car is not started, and the voltage will be pulled up after the car is started.
The starting voltage of the car charger is set based on the principle of increasing the starting voltage of the car.
The set value should be greater than the battery voltage when the car is not started and should be less than the battery voltage when the car is started.

USAGE DIAGRAM

Step 1: Connect the car battery to the PECRON power station.
Step 2: First check if the cables are correctly connected and then turn on the switch button.
- If you need to plug and unplug the connector during charging, please turn off the charger before plugging and unplugging the cables.
Step 3: Check if the status of the car charger is normal and calibrate its voltage.
- Normal state: The car charger doesn’t work when the car is not started. The car charger starts working after the car is started. After starting the car, if the car charger does not work, you need to lower the starting voltage.
- If the car charger works even when the car does not start, the starting voltage needs to be increased.

Gear Level	Starting Voltage Range
0	12V~30V
1	12V~17V / 24V~30V
2	12.5V~17V / 25V~30V
3	13V~17V / 26V~30V
4	13.5V~17V / 27V~30V
5	14V~17V / 28V~30V

When setting the starting voltage, please debug in this way, If the setting voltage is too low, the car battery power will be drained, resulting in the car not being able to ignite and start normally.

PACKING LIST

DISCLAIMER

Please read the user manual thoroughly before using this product, and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Failure to follow the instructions for proper setup, use, and care for the device can increase the risk of serious personal injury, death, or property damage.
Once you use this device, you are deemed to have understood, recognized, and accepted all terms and contents of this document.
The user shall be responsible for his actions and all consequences arising from failure to use the device under the “User Manual”, or as authorized in PECRON’s current product literature.
In compliance with laws and regulations, PECRON reserves all rights for final explanation, and to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
If any revisions are made, the revised terms and conditions shall be posted on our website immediately, please visit our website to inform yourself of any changes.

WARNINGS

Make sure to connect the input and output cables according to the instructions;
Do not block the fan vent when the car charger is working;
Do not subject this product to mechanical impact
The output terminal of this product is not allowed to be short-circuited;
Make sure the car is started before turning on the car charger. Prevent the car battery from entering an under-voltage protection state due to insufficient supply voltage;
Use the standard and original charging cables for this product to avoid abnormalities.
Install and use this product in a dry, clean environment with a suitable temperature.
Do not use this product in high-temperature environments such as heat sources or fire sources.
Do not get this product wet, immersed in water, or any other liquid.
Ensure that the input (XT90) and output (MC4) wires of this product are firmly connected to avoid safety issues caused by short circuits and virtual connections.
When it’s not used for a long time (more than a week), please turn off the main switch of the charger.

EXCLUSIONS

PECRON’s warranty does not apply to：

Misused, abused, modified, damaged by accident, or used for anything other than normal consumer use as authorized in PECRON’s current product literature.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

support@pecron.com

WEBSITE

Documents / Resources

| pecron DC1242-500 Smart Car Charger [pdf] User Manual
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