ODYSSEY BATTERY OBC-12A Portable Charger Owner’s Manual
- June 3, 2024
- ODYSSEY BATTERY
Table of Contents
OBC-12A Portable Charger
RUGGEDIZED WEATHERPROOF CONSTRUCTION
Portable Charger
Owner’s Manual
2YEAR
WARRANTY
Energy Saving Digital Technology
EnerSys Energy Products Inc. 617 N. Ridgeview Drive Warrensburg, MO 64093
1-660-429-2165 www.odysseybattery.com
Made in China
Certifications:
Conforms to UL STD. 1236 Certified to CSA STD. C22.2 No. 107.2 FCC Class A
Part 15 CEC Listed
4007032
US-ODYC-OM-01 Sept 2015
Model
Part No.
ODYSSEY®Battery 6 Amp Portable Charger OBC-6A ODYSSEY® Battery 12 Amp Portable Charger OBC-12A ODYSSEY® Battery 20 Amp Portable Charger OBC-20A
Volts
12 12 12
Amps
6 12 20
Cables Size
6′
9.25″ x 8.75″ x 3.88″
6′
9.25″ x 11.25″ x 3.88″
6′
9.25″ x 13.75″ x 3.88″
AC In
120VAC +/-10% 120VAC +/-10% 120VAC +/-10%
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please save and read all safety, precautions, warning and operating
instructions for the charger and battery to be charged each time prior to
using your ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger.
Need Assistance?
Do not return this product to a retailer or dealer for any service or warranty
requirements. Please call us at
1-660-429-2165 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Central Time for any technical, warranty or return assistance.
Specifically Designed for 12 Volt Flooded and AGM Lead Acid Batteries. Not for
Gel cell (Gelled Electrolyte Lead Acid) or Lithium Batteries.
www.odysseybattery.com
BATTERY CHARGER MEETS FCC CLASS A PART 15
Your battery charger has been designed and tested to comply with FCC Class A
Part 15. These regulations are to provide adequate protection against harmful
interference while operated in a commercial application. If in a residential
setting, you are encountering interference with TV and radio reception, simply
remove AC power from the ODYSSEY® battery charger unit to confirm if your
battery charger is causing interference. End user can explore the following to
minimize interference.
- Chose a different AC circuit to power your Portable Battery Charger. 2) Make sure your outlet is properly grounded. 3) Re-position receiving antenna.
- Purchase a separate AC line filter. 5) Relocate charger so that it is at the furthest point from home receiving equipment,TV, radio, etc.
Table of Contents
· Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………1 · Important Safety Instructions………………………………………………………….2-3 · AC Power Cord Connection………………………………………………………………..4 · Personal Precautions…………………………………………………………………………5 · Preparing to Charge……………………………………………………………………………6 · Charger Location……………………………………………………………………………….7 · DC Connection Precautions – In- Vehicle……………………………………………….8 · DC Connection Precautions – Out-of- Vehicle………………………………………….9 · General Overview……………………………………………………………………………..10 · Selecting a Charger………………………………………………………………………….11 · Product Features…………………………………………………………………………….12 · General Operation……………………………………………………………………….13-19 · Storage and Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………20 · Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………..21 · Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………..22 · Product Warranty………………………………………………………………………..23-24
Important Charger Operation Note:
Please note the ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger Series has a built-in self-
test feature that will look at the battery connections, polarity and battery
to determine if the battery is capable of being charged correctly. The Self-
Test is automatic and will take place every time the unit is plugged into a
110VAC outlet. The Self-Test may take up to two minutes to complete. During
the Self-Test, the blue Self-Test indicator will be illuminated. If the
battery fails the Self-Test, the charger does not go into the charge mode (red
charge mode LED). A red fault light is illuminated. This will indicate the
battery has a problem; poor connection, a blown DC cable fuse (6 amp ring
terminal cable only), the DC cable is wired backwards or the battery is under
2.5 volts. In any of these cases, refer to the troubleshooting section on page
21 of this manual. After the Self-Test has been successfully completed, the
charger will register and illuminate the green “System Check OK” indicator
followed by a solid red charge mode LED light indicating the battery is being
charged.
Please Record Your:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Introduction
Thank you for your recent purchase of Enersys’newest line of portable
chargers. Our ruggedized weatherproof portable battery chargers incorporate
all-digital microprocessor control with AC power on self testing, including
“System Check OK” and “Battery Fault Trouble” LED indicators. Our new series
also includes a battery charge monitor to show relative charge status and an
energy saving mode that activates after fully charging and conditioning
batteries. This charger will monitor and Auto Maintain batteries only when
needed to maintain a full state of charge, resulting in maximum reserve power
performance and lower AC power consumption and operating costs. Designed for
12 Volt Flooded and AGM Lead Acid Batteries
ODYSSEY® Battery Next Generation Portable Charger features: All Digital
Technology Microprocessor and software controlled pulse charging technology
delivering a lightweight design, cooler charger operation and faster charging.
LED Battery Charge Monitor Innovative LED Battery Charge Monitor to provide
relative charge level status at a glance during operation. System OK and
Battery Fault Trouble Status Indicator Advanced technology eliminates time
consuming troubleshooting by clearly indicating system and battery connections
are OK or if a fault is present prior to charging a battery. Six Stage Digital
Performance Charging Fully charge and extend the life of your batteries.
– Stage 1: Unit Self Test – Stage 2: Analyzing – Stage 3: Charging – Stage 4:
Conditioning – Stage 5: Auto Maintain (Energy Saver Mode) – Stage 6: Storage
Recondition Mode Digital LED Display Bright LED indicators for all six stages
in addition to AC Power On indication. Integrated Cable Wrap Body Design
Minimize storage space. When not using your portable charger simply wrap the
cables around the body of the charger. Ruggedized Weatherproof Design Our
chargers are design with a rugged extruded aluminum housing and constructed to
take on harsh weather conditions. Built-in Quality and Safety Spark free
connections, built-in over-voltage, overload, over-temperature and reverse
polarity protection. DC Cable Quick Connector Ring Terminal Cable and Clamps
(6 amp model only). Great for vehicle storage during non use periods. 2-Year
Limited Warranty See pages 23 and 24.
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for the ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to user or property, the user must read
and understand the instruction manual and all warnings on the charger and
battery before use.
WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE. Read instructions in manual before
using charger. 1. Connect and disconnect battery leads only when supply cord
is disconnected. 2. For a battery installed in a vehicle, first connect the
POSITIVE (RED) Clip of the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS,P,+)
ungrounded post of the battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle
chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor,
fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of
the frame or engine block. 3. Do not overcharge battery – See Instruction
Manual. 4. Do not smoke, strike a match or cause a spark in vicinity of
battery. 5. Use in well-ventilated area. 6. Refer to Instruction Manual for
further details.
WARNING This equipment employs parts, such as switches and relays, that tend
to produce arcs or sparks and therefore, if used in a garage, locate in a room
or enclosure provided for the purpose or not less than 18 inches above the
floor.
CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. Do
not expose to rain or snow. If cords or wires/cables become damaged return
complete unit to EnerSys® Energy Products Inc for service/repair immediately
before further use.
CAUTION 1. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT
IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE
CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
marked on the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on
engine.
2. Use charger for charging a LEAD ACID battery only. It is not intended to
supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell
batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
and property.
3. NEVER smoke, strike a match or cause a spark or flame in vicinity of
battery or engine. 4. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged or leaking battery. 5. If
it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge it, always remove
grounded terminal
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order
to prevent an arc. 6. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions
such as removing or not removing cell
caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
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Important Safety Instructions
7. Do not use the battery charger unless the battery recommended charge
voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger.
8. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by EnerSys® Energy Products
Inc may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
9. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
10. Extension cords should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
an extension cord must be used make sure: a. Use only a properly wired
extension cord in good electrical condition. b. Use an industrial grade /
heavy duty UL or CSA approved extension cord. Check extension cord before use
for damage, bent prongs, and cuts. Replace if damaged. Always make your
extension cord connection on the charger side first. After connecting the
extension cord to the charger proceed to plug the extension cord into a nearby
120 VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Below are
manufacturer recommendations for the right size UL or CSA Approved grounded
extension cord. i. Up to 50 feet in length use a 18 AWG extension cord. ii. 50
to 100 feet in length use a 16 AWG extension cord. iii. 100 to 150 feet in
length use a 14 AWG extension cord.
11. Do not operate charger if any protective AC and DC cable insulation,
charging clamps, DC fuse holders and/or maintainer ring terminals have been
damaged or compromised. Return the charger for service and repair to EnerSys®
Energy Products Inc immediately.
12. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, direct hit of
force, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. Return the charger for
service and repair to EnerSys® Energy Products Inc immediately.
13. Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. If service or repair is required please call EnerSys®
Energy Products Inc at 1-660-429-2165
between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Central Standard Time. Unauthorized attempts to
service, repair or modify may result in a risk of electrical shock, fire or
explosion and will void warranty.
14. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
risk.
15. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
AC Cord Connections
16. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS a. Charger should be
grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with
an electric cord having in equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER Never alter AC cord or plug provided – If it will not fit outlet, have
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can
result in a risk of an electric shock.
b. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure B may be used to
connect this plug to a twopole receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of
outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or leg extending from
adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet – make certain it is
grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a
longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and
make ground connection to grounded outlet.
Figure A
Adapter
Figure B
Grounding pin
Grounding means Metal screw
Use of an adapter is not allowed in Canada. If a grounding type receptacle is not available, do not use this appliance until the proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician.
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Personal Precautions
17. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION
a. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to
come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery.
b. Have plenty of soap, water and baking soda nearby in case battery acid
comes in contact with skin, clothes or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near a battery.
d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for
at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e. NEVER smoke, strike a match or cause a spark or flame in vicinity of
battery or engine. f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal
tool onto the battery. It might spark
or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an
explosion or fire. g. Remove all personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, watches and jewelry
when working near a battery. A battery can produce a short circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or any other metal, causing serious burns. h. Use
charger for charging a LEAD ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a start-motor
application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property. i. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged or
leaking battery. j. Keep other persons, children and pets away from batteries
and your charger during operation to avoid serious injury, death, fire or
explosion. k. Do not place the charger in the engine compartment or near
moving parts. Place away from the battery using the length of the DC cables.
l. Consult vehicle owner’s manual.
Preparing to Charge
18. PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY CAUTION
a. When it is necessary to remove a battery from a vehicle to charge, make
sure the engine is off and all accessories in-vehicle are off, as to not cause
an arc. Always remove the grounded negative terminal from the battery first.
b. Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions; warnings and
instructions while charging and recommended rates of charge. Never charge a
battery with missing safety vent caps.
c. Be sure the area around the charger and batteries is well ventilated while
the battery is being charged. If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye,
immediately force the eye open and flood it with clean cool water for at least
15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention. If electrolyte is taken internally,
drink large quantities of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get prompt
medical attention. Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills on
a vehicle or in the work area. After neutralizing, rinse contaminated area
clean with water.
d. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in
contact with eyes. e. For flooded batteries with removable caps, ONLY ADD
DISTILLED WATER in each cell
until electrolyte reaches levels specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not
over fill. For a maintenance free battery without removable caps, such as
valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s
recharging instructions. f. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific
precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. g. Determine
voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s and battery manufacture manual
and labels and make sure that charger output voltage is a correct voltage
range for the battery you are charging. Refer to Battery Types specified in
this manual
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Charger Location & DC Connection
19. CHARGER LOCATION CAUTION
a. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit. b. Never place
a charger directly above a battery being charged; gases or fluids from
battery will corrode and damage charger. c. Do not operate charger in an
enclosed area or in an area with restricted ventilation in
any way. d. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
electrolyte specific gravity
or filling a battery. e. Do not set a battery on top of charger. f. Do not
install on or over combustible surfaces. 20. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION a. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any
charger switches to
“off” position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to
touch each other. b. Attach charging clamps to battery and chassis described
in section 21 and 22.
In-Vehicle Battery Charging Safety Precautions
21. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY:
CAUTION
a. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving
engine parts. b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
can cause injury to
persons. c. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) post. d. Identify if you have a
negative or positive grounded vehicle. This can be done
by identifying which battery post NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) OR POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
is connected to the chassis. e. For a negative grounded vehicle: connect the
RED POSITIVE (POS, P, +) cable clamp or ring terminal first to the positive
post of the battery, then connect the BLACK NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) cable clamp
or ring terminal to the vehicle’s chassis. Do not connect the black negative
(NEG, N, ) cable clamp to metal fuel lines or anywhere in proximity of the
carburetor or the battery itself. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block. f. For a positive grounded vehicle: connect the BLACK
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) cable clamp or ring terminal first to the negative post
of the battery, then connect the RED POSITIVE (POS, P, +) cable clamp or ring
terminal to the vehicle’s chassis. Do not connect the red positive (POS, P, +)
cable clamp to metal fuel lines or anywhere in proximity of the carburetor or
the battery itself. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block. g. Connect charger AC supply cord to a properly grounded fault
protected electric outlet. h. When charging is completed always disconnect AC
power, remove clip from vehicle chassis and then remove clip from battery
terminal.
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Out-of-Vehicle Battery Charging Safety Precautions
22. BFOALTLTOEWRYTMHEASYECSATUESPESBWAHTETNERBYAETXTPELROYSISIOONU.
TTSOIDREEDVUECHEICRLIES.KAOSFPAARSKPANREKAR NEAR A BATTERY: CAUTION
a. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) post.
b. Attach at least a 60 cm 6-gauge (awg) insulated battery cable to a negative
(NEG, N, ) battery post.
c. Connect the RED POSITIVE (POS, P, +) cable clamp or ring terminal to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d. Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from the battery as
possible – then connect the BLACK NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) charger cable clamp or
ring terminal to the free end of cable.
e. Do not face battery directly when making final connection. f. Connect
charger AC supply cord to a properly grounded fault protected electric outlet.
g. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure
and break first connection while standing as far away from the battery as
practical. h. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
charge it on board
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
General Overview
The ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger Series is our newest line of digital
fully automatic 12 volt portable battery chargers, designed to fully charge
and enhance the performance and extend the life of ODYSSEY® and other quality
brands of 12 volt flooded and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid batteries.
Whether a professional shop user or the enthusiast doing a charger-to-battery
match up, our professional grade design delivers performance and quality. Our
all digital power charging platform is packaged in our most ruggedized and
weatherproof housing for use in all conditions. Designed to last, our Portable
Chargers are fanless insuring a longer lifetime of use without the need to
replace failing or failed fans as seen in other competitive products.
Featuring an intuitive LED user interface display, the ODYSSEY® Battery
Portable Charger sports a battery charge monitor providing an at a glance
indication of charge level. In addition, each model includes power-on self
testing to confirm connections are correct and that the battery can accept a
charge, and that it is not below 2.5 volts. In the event of a bad connection
or a battery that is not able to accept a charge and may be under 2.5 volts, a
red LED fault indicator will turn on and the “System Check OK” will not
illuminate. Equally a successful self test will result in a positive “System
Check OK” LED illuminating followed by the charge mode operation.
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Selecting a Charger
The ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger Series is fully automatic. Once
connected per the instructions of this manual, charge times can vary between
six to twelve hours or even slightly more based on:
1. size of battery 2. depth of discharge 3. age of battery Once the battery
is fully charged, the charger may remain connected and on indefinitely as it
will automatically maintain and recondition the battery once a month. To help
with selecting a charger, the quick application guide below provides an
at-a-glance means to select a charger for a range of batteries.
ODYSSEY® Battery Portable 12 Volt Charger to ODYSSEY® Battery Quick Application Guide
ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger Model
Amp Rating
Designed for Charging:
ODYSSEY® Battery Match Up Guide
ODYSSEY® Battery Amp Hour Rating
OBC-6A
AGM Type Batteries
PC310
8
Flooded AGM
6 Amp
8
amp/hrs
TO
16
amp/hrs
PC370
15
PC535
14
output
PC545
13
Flooded Type Batteries
PC625
18
100 CCA through 220 CCA PC680
16
OBC-12A
AGM Type Batteries
PC310
8
Flooded AGM
12 Amp output
8
amp/hrs
TO
28
amp/hrs
PC370
15
PC535
14
PC545
13
Flooded Type Batteries 220 CCA through 330 CCA
PC625 PC680 PC925
18 16 28
OBC-20A
20 Amp output
Flooded
AGM
AGM Type Batteries
8
amp/hrs
TO
55 *
amp/hrs
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PC310
8
PC370
15
PC535
14
PC545
13
PC625
18
PC680
16
PC925
28
PC950
34
PC1100
45
PC1200
42
75-PC1230
55
75/86-PC1230 55
*25-PC1400
65
*35-PC1400
65
Flooded Type Batteries
34-PC1500 34R-PC1500
68 68
330 CCA through 950 CCA *34M-PC1500 68
*34/78-PC1500 68
*PC1700
68
*65-PC1750
74
*PC1220
70
*PC1350
95
For batteries other than ODYSSEY®, refer to the manufacturer for the amperage recommended to charge the battery.
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Product Features
6
1 2 3 5 4
A
B
6 Amp Model Only
Standard Product Features 6 Amp OBC-6A, 12 Amp OBC-12A and 20 Amp OBC-20A
Feature
Description
1. Battery Gauge Charge Monitor Monitors and displays charging progress over time.
2. System Check OK
3. LED Charge Mode Dashboard 4. Rugged and Sealed Extruded
Aluminum Body 5. DC Charging Clamp with
Grip and Integrated Storage 6. Integrated AC and DC
Cable Wrap Storage
Positive confirmation charger is connected properly and battery is above 2.5
VDC and can accept a charge. Each of the five charge modes is sequentially
identified as each mode is completed. Durable ruggedized and weatherproof
construction.
DC Clamps include ergonomic handles and can be clamped to the charger’s
integrated clamp bars during non use periods. Wrap DC and AC cables as shown
with directional arrows for periods of non use storage.
6 Amp Model Only 6 Amp OBC-6A, includes all 6 features above plus …
Feature
Description
A. Charger DC output Cable with Quick Disconnect Bullet Connectors
Quickly change between portable clamps and in-vehicle ring terminal maintainer cable assembly.
B. In-Vehicle Ring Terminal Maintainer Cable Assembly
Cable can be left attached in-vehicle, ATV, motorcycle, etc. for charging and maintaining recommended battery sizes.
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General Operation
ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger LED Status Center – Operation and Display
Charge Monitor
0%
100%
Battery Trouble Status
See help section in manual for assistance.
When illuminated, check one of the following: – Reverse polarity – Poor
connections – Battery too low
to charge
AC Power
System Check OK
Charge Mode
Self Test Charging Conditioning Auto Maintain Storage Recondition
The ODYSSEY® Portable Charger includes seven LEDs for operation status and one battery bank trouble LED depending.
1. Blue AC Power LED Illuminates when AC power is present
2. Green System Check OK LED After connecting the charger according to the
instruction manual followed by applying AC power to the charger, the charger
will self test all battery connections and the battery to make sure it is
above 2.5 VDC and can accept a charge.
If all tests pass, the “System Check OK” indicator will illuminate green,
providing positive confirmation followed by the charging process. This may
take up to two minutes.
3. Charge Mode LEDs – Each LED will sequentially illuminate after the previous mode is completed.
Self Test:
Blue LED illuminates confirming self test is in process of testing connections, polarity and that the battery connected is over 2.5 VDC and is able to accept a charge.
Charging: Conditioning: Auto Maintain: (Energy Saver Mode)
Storage Recondition:
Red LED will be solid red during charging. Amber LED illuminates during conditioning mode. Green LED illuminates when batteries are fully charged and being monitored to automatically maintain your fully charged battery until you are ready to use it. While the Auto Maintain LED remains on. This Green LED fades in and out when performing a once a month storage recondition mode to your battery.
4. Battery Trouble Status Red LED will illuminate indicating a wiring problem or fault with battery connected to the portable charger. See page 21 for further details.
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General Operation
Multi-Stage Charging Overview Stage 1 – Unit Self Test: During this stage the ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger is checking the connections, polarity and that the battery is good and will then proceed to Stage 2 analyzing. Stage 2 – Analyzing: The charger is checking to make sure the battery is capable of being charged. Upon successful completion of both stage 1 and 2, the “System Check OK” indicator will illuminate green followed by Stage 3 Charging. Stage 3 – Charging: During this mode the “Charging” indicator will be red. The charger will use all of its available charging amps (as controlled by temperature) until the battery voltage is raised to 14.7VDC. Stage 4 – Conditioning: During this mode the “Conditioning” status indicator will be amber. Batteries will be held at 14.7 VDC for several hours to condition batteries and fully charge a battery. Upon completion the charger will go into its Auto Maintain (Energy Saver Mode). Stage 5 – Auto Maintain (Energy Saver Mode): During this mode the blue “Power” and green “Auto Maintain” LEDs will be on indicating Stage 3 Charging and Stage 4 Conditioning are completed. At this time the charger will initiate its Auto Maintain (Energy Saver Mode) which will monitor and Auto Maintain batteries only when needed to maintain a full state of charge. Stage 6 – Storage Recondition Mode: During this mode the “Storage Recondition Mode” green indicator will illuminate with a slow fade in and out pulse. This indicates that while your batteries are in storage the charger will automatically recondition the battery for up to 3 hours once a month extending battery life and maximizing the battery power performance.
Average Voltage
14 13 12 11 Unit Self Test Analyzing
Charging
Conditioning
Auto Maintain
Storage Recondition Mode
Volts
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General Operation
Charging a 12V Flooded or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Lead Acid Battery. Observe
the instructions and safety information of the vehicle to find out how the
vehicle battery should be charged. Modern vehicles are equipped with sensitive
electronic parts and controls that can be damaged if you do not proceed
properly. a) First make sure your battery is a 12 volt flooded or AGM
(Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid
battery. Do not charge batteries with different operating voltages or
chemistries. b) Determine the chemistry of your battery. This should be on the
battery or contact the
battery manufacturer. This charger is for flooded and AGM lead acid batteries.
c) If the battery is installed in a vehicle, turn off the ignition and any
other loads. d) When the battery cables are connected per the instructions in
this manual, and the
charger is plugged in to AC power (115 V 60 Hz AC), the battery monitor and
the AC power LEDs will illuminate. e) If the Battery Trouble Status LED is
illuminated, unplug AC connection of the charger from the electric outlet,
check to make sure the connections are secure and the polarity of the cables
to the battery is correct. Plug the charger back into the electric outlet. If
the Battery Trouble Status LED continues to illuminate there is a problem with
the battery. f) There will be up to a two minute check process to make sure
connections and the battery are correct, then the charger will start the
charge. When the charge cycle starts, the Charge Monitor LEDs will illuminate
letting you know the battery charge level. g) When all five charge monitor
LEDs are illuminated the charge is complete and the charger can be
disconnected first from the AC power then the DC connection removed by first
removing the negative clamp or connection followed by the positive clamp or
connection. h) See typical set up illustrations for in-vehicle and out-of-
vehicle set up and use.
General Operation
Typical Setup – Charging In-Vehicle – Negative Chassis Ground WARNING – Read
and Follow all INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPLOSION, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Read and follow all
General and Personal Safety Precautions in this manual and those by the
battery manufacturer. Read and follow all the preparing to charge steps for in
a vehicle battery charging. Below please find the typical steps for in a
vehicle charging NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) chassis ground vehicles.
a. Connect the red POSITIVE (POS, P, +) cable clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P,
+) post. b. Connect the BLACK NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) cable clamp to the
vehicle’s chassis.
Do not connect the black negative (NEG, N, ) cable clamp to metal fuel lines
or anywhere in proximity of the carburetor or the battery itself. c. Plug the
charger into a properly grounded fault protected outlet.
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General Operation
Typical Set up – Charging Out-of-Vehicle WARNING – Read and Follow all
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE
OR EXPLOSION, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Read and follow all General and
Personal Safety Precautions in this manual and those by the battery
manufacturer. Read and follow all the preparing-to-charge steps for out-of-
vehicle battery charging. For charging or maintaining a battery that is out of
a vehicle, please find below a general illustration for connecting your
charger. General illustration is for an out-of-vehicle set up.
a. Attach a 60 cm 6-gauge (awg) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, ) battery post.
b. Connect the red POSITIVE (POS, P, +) cable clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P,
+) post. c. Connect the black NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) Lead Cable cable clamp to
the 60 cm
6-gauge cable coming from the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) battery post on the end
which is 60 cm away from the battery. d. Plug the charger into a properly
grounded fault protected outlet.
General Operation
Typical Set up – 6 AMP MODEL ONLY Ring Terminal Charge and Maintain Cable
WARNING – Read and Follow all INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPLOSION, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Read
and follow all General and Personal Safety Precautions in this manual and
those by the battery manufacturer. Read and follow all the preparing-to-charge
steps for in or out-of-vehicle battery charging. The ODYSSEY® Battery 6 Amp
Portable Charger Model OBC- 6A is equipped with a quick disconnect DC output
cable to allow for quick and easy connection to its ring terminal cable
assembly ideal for keeping smaller batteries charged and maintained or for
maintaining larger charged batteries. Please find below a general illustration
for using the supplied ring terminal cable assembly on the 6 amp Portable
Charger model only. General illustration is for an out-of-vehicle set up.
i. Connect the red POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ring terminal to the POSITIVE (POS, P,
+) post on the battery followed by making the quick connection to the red
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) bullet connector lead on the 6 Amp Portable Charger.
ii. Connect the black NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) ring terminal to the NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, ) post on the battery followed by making the quick connection to the black
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, ) bullet connector lead on the 6 Amp Portable Charger.
iii. Plug the charger into a properly grounded fault protected outlet.
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General Operation
Applying AC Power to the ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger During the AC power
on startup the blue Self Test mode LED will illuminate. When complete and if
there are no faults, the charger’s “System Check OK” indicator will illuminate
green and the charger’s solid red charging LED will be ON indicating the
charge process is initiated. Note: If there is a connection, polarity, or
battery that is below 2.5 VDC that can not accept a charge the RED Fault LED
will illuminate and the charge process will not start. See page 21 for further
troubleshooting details. If there are no battery faults, the green “System
Check” OK LED will illuminate and the following sequences will proceed: The
red charge mode LED will illuminate indicating the charger has started its
multi-stage charging process as outlined in the Multi-Stage Charging overview
section of this manual. When the charge process is approximately 80% complete,
the red charge mode indicator will turn off and the amber conditioning LED
will turn on indicating the conditioning mode. When the multi-stage charge
process is completed you will observe the following: The red charging LED and
the amber conditioning LED will be off and the green Auto Maintain (Energy
Saver Mode) LED will illuminate indicating your batteries are fully charged.
In this mode the charger will only come back on to maintain a full charge when
or if the batteries require it because the charger senses a drop in voltage.
The only LEDs on after the multi-stage charge process is completed are the
green “System Check OK” LED, blue AC power LED and the green Auto Maintain
(Energy Saver Mode) LED and the battery charge monitor showing the battery is
full. Battery Charge Monitor Overview The Charge Monitor has five green LEDs
and one red LED. All five green LEDs will illuminate when the charger is
initially connected as part of the self test. This feature is to provide a
rough indication of the charging process so at a glance you can see what
charge level the battery is at and what remains to complete the charge process
100%.
-First RED LED will light up when battery charge level is at 0-10% -First GREEN LED will light up when battery charge level is at 10-30% -Two GREEN LEDs will light up when battery charge level is at 30-50% -Three GREEN LEDs will light up when battery charge level is at 50-70% -Four GREEN LEDs will light up when battery charge level is at 70-90% -Five GREEN LEDs will light up when battery charge level is at 100%
Special Operating Note: The ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger Series includes
over temperature protection. If the operating temperature is out of range, the
charger will slow down the charge rate automatically to maintain its operating
temperature. If the temperature is too high the “System Check OK” LED will
flash indicating the charger will stop charging and resume automatically when
the temperature drops to its normal operating range.
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Storage & Maintenance
2 Step Integrated Cord Storage The ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger is
designed with a built-in cord storage. There are arrows on the charger ends
that direct how the cords are wrapped. Step 1: The black DC lead should be
wrapped first and the alligator clip attached to the post on the charger end.
Step 2: The red DC lead and AC cord should be wrapped next following the
direction of the arrow. Attach the alligator clip on the red DC lead to the
post on the charger end. The AC cord will end just past the top handle and the
hook and loop strap should be used to secure the cord.
Product Care and Maintenance
Item: Process:
When:
DC Output Wiring Visually inspect all wiring for cuts and abrasions. Contact EnerSys® Energy Products Inc if your charger needs to be serviced. Monthly
Item: Process:
When:
AC Power Cord and Mounting Hardware Inspection Visually inspect the AC power cord. Confirm ground blade is present and all plug blades are in good condition and not bent out of place. Monthly
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Troubleshooting
No Blue AC Power LED or Charge Mode Indicator or Battery Charge Monitor Check
for loss of AC power at the 120 VAC outlet. Confirm GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) has not tripped. Check with a meter or 120 VAC test light that AC
power is present at the end or the extension cord. Reset AC power if it was
not present. Confirm all charger cables are installed with the correct
polarity connections at the battery and that all connections are clean and
tight. Wait two minutes while unit performs a self test. If AC power is
present and all connections are correct and LEDs do not illuminate, contact
our customer service department at
1-660-429-2165 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Central Time. Green “System Check OK” Indicator is OFF and a Red Trouble
Status LED is ON. Remove AC power and check the battery. Listed below are
typical faults and what can be done to clear the red battery bank trouble
status indicator (reapply AC power after making any corrections):
Poor battery connections – Make sure all connections are tight and clean
Reverse polarity – Make sure all wiring connections are color coded and
connected properly where (+) = red () = black. Battery too low to charge –
With a digital voltmeter make sure the battery is over 2.5 volts DC (if not
have it load tested by your local battery dealer to insure optimum
performance.) High battery voltage input – Check to make sure the battery is a
12V battery. Battery Appears not to be Charging, Blue AC Power LED, RED
Charging and Battery Charge Monitor LEDs are ON Longer than Expected. Confirm
all charger cables are installed with the correct polarity connections at the
battery, and that all connections are clean and tight. Check the Quick
Application Guide to make sure the charger is not undersized for the battery
you are charging. With the charger on, using a digital volt meter, read DC
voltage across the battery. If the DC voltage reading increases over time this
will serve as a confirmation that the charger is connected correctly and the
charger is properly working. In the event you may have a deeply discharged
battery, it may require two charge cycles. Note: If it appears the battery
voltage is not increasing at all in a reasonable period of time (30 to 60
minutes). Please call our customer service department at
1-660-429-2165 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Central Time.
Specifications
During non use periods wrap the DC and AC cables and store your ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger in a safe, clean dry space. Always inspect all cables before use. Should the AC power cord, plug or the DC cables be damaged in any way do not attempt to service and follow the return instructions in the warranty and customer service section of this manual.
General Product Specifications:
AC Input:
100 to120 VAC, 60Hz,
DC Voltage Output:
Up to 14.7 VDC Multi-Stage Digitally Controlled Charging with Internal Temperature Control
DC Charging Amperage: 6, 12 or 20 Amps Model Specific
Battery Types:
12 Volt Flooded and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Lead Acid Batteries
Cables:
6′ AC and DC Cables
Part No.
OBC-6A OBC-12A OBC-20A
Volts
12 12 12
Amps
6 12 20
Cables
6′ 6′ 6′
Quick Connector Ring Terminal Cable
Yes Not Available Not Available
Size (H x W x D)
9.25″ x 8.75″ x 3.88″ 9.25″ x 11.25″ x 3.88″ 9.25″ x 13.75″ x 3.88″
Weight
4 lbs 5 lbs 6.5 lbs
AC In
120VAC +/-10% 120VAC +/-10% 120VAC +/-10%
This device complies with Class A Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Conforms to UL STD. 1236
Certified to CSA STD. C22.2 No. 107.2
FCC Class A Part 15
4007032
CEC Listed
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Product Warranty
ODYSSEY® Battery Portable Charger Series
General Product Limited Warranty
What is Covered By This Warranty? EnerSys Energy Products Inc.
(“Manufacturer”) warrants its ODYSSEY® battery charger (hereafter referred to
as “Charger”) to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period
of two (2) years (“Applicable Warranty Period”). REGISTER your ODYSSEY charger
at: http://www.odysseybattery.com/registration
www.odysseybattery.com/registration within 30 days of product purchase This
warranty may vary from country to country; contact your authorized ODYSSEY®
Battery Portable Charger wholesaler or dealer for the applicable warranty.
When Does The Warranty Period Begin? The Applicable Warranty Period begins
from the date of first purchase with original receipt, or, if no receipt is
available, from Manufacturer’s shipping date as stated on the charger. What
Will EnerSys Do? Chargers determined to meet the conditions of this warranty
will be replaced free of charge if, at the sole discretion of Manufacturer,
adjustment is necessary due to defect in material or workmanship. Chargers
replaced under the warranty provisions will be shipped with a yellow
replacement warranty sticker and carry only the remainder of the original
Applicable Warranty Period. What Is Not Covered By This Warranty? A. The
warranty does not cover a Charger reaching its normal end of life which may
occur
prior to the warranty periods stated above. Depending on the application a
Charger can reach its normal end of life before the end of the Applicable
Warranty Period. B. This warranty does not cover used, pre-owned and/or
Chargers purchased through unauthorized Internet channels (for example:
auction sites and unauthorized mass e-commerce sellers/resellers). C. This
warranty does not cover a Charger that is damaged or destroyed as a result of
one or more of the following: – Willful abuse, misuse, physical damage or
neglect. – Natural forces such as wind, lightning, hail; damage due to fire,
collision, explosion,
vandalism, theft, penetration or opening of the Charger case in any manner. –
Repair or attempted repair of the Charger by anyone other than an authorized –
Manufacturer’s representative shall void this warranty. How To Obtain Warranty
Service: To obtain warranty service: A. Retail, Dealer or Wholesaler
purchases: return the Charger to the original supplying wholesaler
or dealer with original purchase receipt. If not feasible, other ODYSSEY®
distributors/dealers can be approached, but a warranty processing fee may be
applied. B. Online Purchases: For new ODYSSEY® products purchased through an
approved online reseller, contact the original online reseller for warranty
service. You may be responsible for shipping, and all associated costs, back
to that online reseller. Please check the online reseller’s policy before your
purchase. C. Odysseybattery.com Purchases: contact Manufacturer at
800-964-2837. You will need to provide
the order number, original date of purchase, serial number and date stamp from
top of the charger. At the sole discretion of Manufacturer, you may be
required to return the Charger for further evaluation and may be subject
additional handling and shipping costs.
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Product Warranty
If the Charger is determined by Manufacturer, in its sole discretion, to be defective for material or workmanship under terms of this limited warranty, it will be replaced. Manufacturer’s acceptance of any items shipped to Manufacturer shall not be deemed an admission that the items so shipped are defective. Any items shipped back to Manufacturer, shall in Manufacturer’s sole discretion, become Manufacturer’s property. Warranty Limitations: TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN SO FAR AS SUCH WARRANTIES CANNOT BE LAWFULLY DISCLAIMED, MANUFACTURER LIMITS THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF THIS WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER’S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPLACE THE CHARGER WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY OTHER KIND, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR OTHERWISE. NOR SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION EXPENSE, OR THE LOSS OF TIME OR PROFITS. Some countries and/or states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from country to country and/or state to state. This warranty shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to Pennsylvania conflicts of laws rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods signed in Vienna in 1980 shall not apply to this warranty. This warranty is understood to be the exclusive agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No employee or representative of Manufacturer is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this agreement. Manufacturer Contacts For The Following Regions Or Countries Of Purchase:
UNITED STATES:
EnerSys Energy Products Inc. 617 North Ridgeview Drive
Warrensburg, MO 64093-9301 USA Tel: 1.660.429.2165 Fax: 1.660.429.1758
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES:
EnerSys (Global HQ) 2366 Bernville Road Reading, PA 19605 USA Tel:
1.610.208.1991 Toll Free: 1.800.538.3627 Fax: 1.610.372.8613
© 2015 EnerSys. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of
EnerSys and its affiliates unless otherwise noted. Subject to revisions
without prior notice. E.&O.E.
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