PerfectCharge MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 EN 2 Battery charger Installation and Operating Manual
Explanation of symbols MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it. Table of contents 1 Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions ! A I CAUTION! Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury. 2 General safety instructions NOTICE! Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product. NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product.
General safety instructions 2.1 General safety D ! DANGER! MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 In the event of fire, use a fire extinguisher which is suitable for electrical devices. WARNING! Only use the device as intended.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions 2.2 Safety when installing the device D ! DANGER! A NOTICE! Never mount the device anywhere where there is a risk of gas or dust explosion. CAUTION! Ensure that the device is standing firmly. The device must be set up and fastened in such a way that it cannot tip over or fall down. Do not expose the device to a heat source (such as direct sunlight or heating). Avoid additional heating of the device in this way.
General safety instructions A MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 NOTICE! Use ductwork or cable ducts if it is necessary to lay cables through metal panels or other panels with sharp edges. Do not lay the 230 V mains cable and the 12 V DC cable in the same duct. Do not lay the cable so that it is loose or heavily kinked. Fasten the cables securely. Do not pull on the cables. 2.4 Operating the device safely D DANGER! Danger of electrocution Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 A General safety instructions NOTICE! Make sure the air inlets and outlets of the device are not covered. Ensure good ventilation. 2.5 Safety precautions when handling batteries ! WARNING! ! CAUTION! Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid coming into contact with your body. If your skin does come into contact with battery fluid, wash the part of your body in question thoroughly with water.
Intended use MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect the earth connection. Disconnect all connections and all consumers from the battery before removing it. 3 Intended use The WAECO PerfectCharge MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 battery charger can charge or supply a retention voltage to batteries which are used to generate power in vehicles or on boats. The MCA charger can be used to continuously charge supply or starter batteries.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 4 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Quantity Description 1 Battery charger 2 230 V power cable 3 Installation and operating manual Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery. 5 Accessories Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery): Description Item no.
Technical description 6 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description The low weight and compact construction of the battery charger allow for easy installation in mobile homes, commercial vehicles or motor and sailing yachts. It charges batteries that are used on board vehicles or boats to generate power or supplies them with a retention voltage so that they do not discharge. A control lamp on the device enables constant monitoring in the battery charger.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 6.
Technical description No. in fig. 1, page 11 Explanation/function 1 Mains connection 2 LIN2 bus connection 3 TENMP/LIN1 bus connection 4 CN2 socket for Alarm and Fan 5 Status LED 6 DIP switch 7 Battery terminals (+) 8 Battery terminals (–) 9 Starter battery connection 2 MCA1215/1225/1235 2 1 No. in fig.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 6.3 Technical description Battery charging function The charging characteristics are referred to as modified IU0U characteristics. 3 U/V I/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 U I U0 U 100 % I 6% t 1: I phase (bulk) At the beginning of the charging process, the flat battery is charged with a constant current (100% charge current) until the battery voltage reaches the charging voltage. The charging current decreases when the battery has reached this charging level.
Installing the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 5: U phase (float) After the U0 phase, the battery charger switches to conservation charging function (U phase). If DC loads are connected, they are powered by the device. Only if the power required exceeds the capacity of the device is this surplus power provided by the battery. The battery is then discharged until the device re-enters the I phase and charges the battery.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Installing the device Do not install the device above batteries, because they can emit corrosive sulphur fumes that will damage the device. A NOTICE! Before drilling any holes, make sure that no electrical cables or other parts of the vehicle can be damaged by drilling, sawing and filing.
Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 8 Connecting the device 8.1 Connecting to battery and power supply Connecting the battery Observe the following instructions when connecting the battery: ! CAUTION! Avoid coming into contact with the battery fluid. Batteries with a cell short circuit may not be charged, as explosive gases may form due to overheating of the battery. Make sure the battery terminals are clean when connecting them. Make sure the plug connector is fitted securely.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 8.2 Connecting the device Charge versions 4 LIN MPC01 MCA-HS1 (IBS) 5 LIN MCA-RC1 MCA-TS1/MCA-HS1 (IBS) fig. 4, page 17 fig.
Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Charging the battery ➤ Connect the battery to the “DC OUTPUT” socket of the MCA battery charger. Make sure the polarity of the connections is correct. Charging the starter battery ➤ Connect the starter battery to the “ESB” socket of the MCA battery charger. Make sure the polarity of the connections is correct. Charging using the temperature sensor MCA-TS1 (accessory) ➤ Connect the temperature sensor to the TEMP/LIN connection.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Charging using the remote control MCA-RC1 (accessory) I NOTE The length of the RJ-11 cable may not exceed 7 m. 6 MCA-RC1 1 2 Sleep Mode On / Off 3 MCA-RC1 ➤ Insert one end of the RJ-11 cable into the socket (fig. 6 3, page 19) of the MCA-RC1. ➤ Insert the other end of the RJ-11 cable into the TEMP/LIN1 socket on the MCA battery charger.
Connecting the device 8.3 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Wiring diagrams 7 1 MCA12xx 2 LIN 7 6 5 4 3 Example of a wiring diagram, 12 V: see fig. 7, page 20. No. in fig.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 8.4 Connecting the device Pin assignment 8 TEMP/LIN 1/LIN 2 1 6 RJ-11 6P6C The pins for the TEMP/LIN1 bus socket are assigned as follows: Pin in fig. 8, page 21 Allocation 1 R_VCC 2 GND 3 TEMP 4 BAT – 5 LIN BUS DATA I/O 6 BAT + The pins for the LIN2 bus socket are assigned as follows: Pin in fig.
Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 9 0 CN 2 1 2 3 4 ESB 5 The pins for the CN2 socket (alarm signal and fan control) are assigned as follows: Pin in fig. 9, page 22 Allocation 1 NC (Normally Closed): normally closed contact 2 NO (Normally Open): normally open contact 3 COM (Common): common contact 4 Sleep mode control 5 GND 4 – 5 bridged Sleep mode on 4 – 5 open Sleep mode off The pins for the ESB socket (starter battery connection) are assigned as follows: Pin in fig.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 8.5 Connecting the device Setting the DIP switches You can adjust the device using the DIP switch. S1 is used to set the voltage at which the device switches over from the I phase (bulk) to the U0 phase (absorption) (also see chapter “Battery charging function” on page 13). S3 must be set to “OFF”. S2 is used to set the retention voltage. S3 must be set to “OFF”.
Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 a 1 2 3 4 OFF STATUS ON DC OUTPUT ➤ Use the DIP switches (fig. a, page 24 ) to set the required functions and values: – To set the absorption voltage: Switch 1 Switch 3 Switchover voltage ON OFF 14.4 V OFF OFF 14.7 V – To set the floating voltage: Switch 2 Switch 3 Retention voltage ON OFF 13.5 V OFF OFF 13.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Using the device – Enabling the control for external devices (such as MPC01, does not apply to MCA-RC1) – Set for optimal charging voltage controlled by external sensor: Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 ON ON ON – To activate sleep mode: Switch 4 ON 9 Using the device ➤ Set the On/off switch to “On”. To switch off the device set the On/off switch to “On”. ✓ Depending on the charging condition of the battery, the battery charger starts charging or supplies a retention voltage.
Using the device I MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 NOTE In the event of a fault (the Status LED is red), refer to chapter “Troubleshooting” on page 27). When you have connected the remote control MCA-RC1 (accessory) ➤ Activate or deactivate sleep mode (noise reduced mode) using the “Sleep Mode” button (fig. 6 2, page 19). The fan is not regulated in sleep mode. ✓ The LED (fig. 6 1, page 19) on the MCA-RC1 indicates the operating status (see following table).
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Maintaining and cleaning the device 10 Maintaining and cleaning the device A NOTICE! Do not use any sharp or hard objects for cleaning since they may damage the device. ➤ Disconnect the device from the 230 V power supply. ➤ Disconnect the device from the battery. ➤ Prevent the device from being switched on. ➤ Occasionally clean the device with a damp cloth. ➤ Regularly clean the vents. ➤ Check the electrical wiring at least once a year.
Warranty MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 I NOTE If you have detailed questions on the battery specifications, please contact the battery manufacturer. 12 Warranty The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 14 Technical data Technical data General technical data MCA12xx Battery types Heat dissipation Charge mode Lead-acid, gel, AGM, Dometic eStore Fan 6-level Maximum ambient temperature –20 °C – +50 °C Storage temperature –40 °C – +85 °C Air humidity Temperature coefficient Temperature compensation (MCA 12xx) 20 – 90 % ± 0.03 %/°C (0 – 50 °C) –20 mV/°C (battery sensor) Vibration Test type Frequency range Sinusodial sweep 10 – 50 Hz Vibration profile 0.
Technical data MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Testing/certification In compliance with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC including 2009/19/EC and the Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-29 EN 55022 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 ENV 50204 In compliance with Australian standard AS/NZS60335.2.29 and IEC60068.2.
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical data Output data MCA1215 MCA1225 MCA1235 Charging voltage 14.4 V / 14.7 V Retention voltage 13.8 V Rated charging current 15 A 25 A 35 A 0 – 15 A 0 – 25 A 0 – 35 A Outputs 1 2 2 ESB outputs (Starter battery) 1 1 1 ESB charging voltage 13.8 V 13.8 V 13.8 V ESB charging current 2A 2A 2A MCA1215 MCA1225 MCA1235 Item no. 9108400809 9108400810 9108400811 Dimensions L x W x H (mm) 238x179x63 238x179x63 274x179x63 1.6 kg 1.7 kg 1.
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