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PD2000 Series Marine Battery Chargers The PD2000 Series has been replaced by the new PD2100 Series.
Patent #'s: 6,184,649- 5,600,550- 5,687,066- 5,982,643 The Progressive Dynamics INTELI-POWER MARINE series of marine battery chargers incorporate a built-in microprocessor that constantly monitors battery voltage. Depending on battery voltage and use, the microprocessor then selects one of three different charging voltages and one of four operating modes (Boost, Normal, Storage or Equalize) to ensure a safe rapid recharge. If the microprocessor senses the battery has been heavily discharged, it automatically selects the Boost Mode, increasing the charging voltage to 14.4 volts to bring the battery up to 90% of full charge as rapidly as possible. The system then automatically switches to the Normal Mode, 13.6 volts, to safely complete the charge. If the battery is fully charged and the 12 volt electrical systems are turned off for a period of 30 hours, the system selects the Storage Mode, 13.2 volts. This lower voltage reduces battery gassing and water loss. To prevent battery sulfation and stratification during the Storage Mode of operation, the system selects the Equalize Mode every 21 hours for a period of 15 minutes. The Equalize Mode increases the voltage to 14.4 volts for a 15-minute period to eliminate battery sulfation and stratification problems. Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power Marine Battery Chargers incorporate a microprocessor that constantly monitors the voltage of up to three separate batteries. The microprocessor then automatically selects the proper operating mode (Boost, Normal, Storage or Equalize). The charge profile below shows how these four modes operate when recharging a battery that has been discharged to 10.5 volts. INTELI-POWER RECHARGE PROFILE
BOOST
MODE... 14.4-v brings the Battery up to 90%
charge rapidly. INTELI-P0WER MARINE BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY AND RELIABILITY FEATURES 1. ELECTRONIC CURRENT LIMITING – This safety feature will rapidly reduce the output voltage to zero volts in case of an electrical short or overload condition. This rapid shutdown like the circuit breaker in your house prevents possible wiring and charger damage. 2. INTELLIGENT COOLING FAN – A solid state temperature sensing and control system operates the cooling fan only under high load conditions, not at night when the customer is trying to sleep. Some competitive chargers use Electro-mechanical devices to provide temperature sensing and fan control. Electro-mechanical sensors are more subject to failure and may stick in the closed mode causing the fan to operate all the time, resulting in an irritating noise. They can also fail to close during high temperature conditions and prevent the fan from operating. This failure may cause over heating and possible charger failure. 3. AUTOMATIC OVER-TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN – This safety feature will shut the charger down in the unlikely event of a fan failure and prevent damage to the charger. This safety feature will also activate if the area where the charger is mounted is too small, has inadequate ventilation, or is accidentally covered by the customer. 4. LOW VOLTAGE OPERATION – The Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power chargers will operate at low AC line voltages without damage. This feature is especially important in boat docks where AC line voltage can be as low as 90 volts. Low AC line voltages may damage competitive chargers. 5. HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION – All chargers incorporate our patented High Voltage Shutdown circuitry. This feature automatically shuts the charger down to protect sensitive electronics in the event of high voltage transients on the AC power line, or if the RV generator regulator should momentarily fail. 6. REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION – Our patented Reverse Battery circuitry prevents charger damage and unnecessary warranty calls in the event the customer or dealer accidentally connects the battery in reverse. Simple replacement of the fuse(s) located inside the charger-wiring compartment restores the unit to normal operation. Some competitive chargers can be damaged and require replacement if the battery leads are accidentally reversed. PD2000 Series Specifications Table
* Fan controlled by temperature sensor normally operates only during high load or high ambient temperature conditions. All output voltages are +/- 0.3 VDC and specified for lead acid type batteries. All voltages are 0.4 VDC lower for gel type batteries. View The Inteli-Power Marine Owners Manual (PDF)
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