- Product description
- Charging programmes no. 1, 2, 3 and 5 (gel, AGM, acid, start) as well as 4x Lithium-LiFePO4 adjustable to battery type
- The charging voltage is free of peaks and regulated in such a way that the batteries cannot be overcharged.
- Fully automatic continuous operation: The charger can be permanently connected to the battery and keeps it fully charged. In the event of a mains failure, the batteries are not discharged (disconnection by safety switch).
- Lithium LiFePO4 maintenance, auto wake-up, maintenance phase: Regular automatic activation of battery cell balancing every 10 days to ensure that the battery is always fully charged.
- Lead battery regeneration twice a week during long downtimes to prevent harmful acid stratification.
- Parallel and buffer operation: The battery continues to be charged or kept fully charged during simultaneous consumption. The charger automatically calculates and monitors the adjustment of the charging times.
- Monitoring-free charging: Multiple protection against overload, overheating, overvoltage, short circuit, polarity reversal, incorrect behaviour and battery back-discharge through electronic cut-off up to complete disconnection of charger and battery by built-in safety switches.
- Connection for battery temperature sensor (supplied with temperature sensor 825): With lead batteries (acid, gel, AGM), the charging voltage is automatically adjusted to the battery temperature, ensuring better full charging of the weaker battery in cold weather and avoiding unnecessary battery gassing and thus battery stress in summer temperatures.
With LiFePO4 batteries, the battery temperature sensor is required for the device to function: It serves to protect the battery at high and especially at low temperatures below 0°C. - Silent Run function: Noise-optimised operation at the touch of a button (night mode).
- Power supply unit function: Enables consumers to be supplied without a battery (e.g. when changing batteries).
- Charging cable compensation: Voltage losses on the charging cables are automatically compensated for.
- Built-in on-board mains filter: Problem-free parallel operation with solar systems, wind and petrol generators, dynamos, etc. on one battery.
- Moisture-protected electronics
- Charging aid for deeply discharged lead batteries: Gentle pre-charging of the (lead-acid, -gel, -AGM) battery up to 8 V, then powerful support for the battery if consumers are still switched on.
- Built-in charging current distributor with 2 main charging outputs, both with maximum current and power capacity
- For mixed operation with 1 supply battery and 1 starter battery, a separate starter charging programme can be set on the built-in charging current distributor
- Starter battery is also charged with full charging current if required (short vehicle service life)
- Separate auxiliary charging output "S" for support and trickle charging of an additional starter battery or as signalling output +86 for engine start inhibit with vehicle mains connection
- Equalisation function (IUIU charging characteristic can be activated manually for cell equalisation charging)
- Disconnection of the batteries in the event of mains failure, overheating, malfunction (safety switch per charging output)
- Variable installation position
Optional accessories:
- Remote control S (Art. 2075)
- Remote operating display IP67 (Art. 2081)
- Charger State Monitor IP67 (Art. 2082)
Technical data
Mains voltage (mains frequency 45 - 65 Hz) | 110 V - 230 V | |
Mains function voltage range, all types | 85 V - 270 V, briefly 305 V (5 sec.) | |
Mains voltage range for full charging power | 95 V - 270 V | |
Mains power consumption max. | 240 W | |
Current consumption (AC) max. | 2,7 A | |
Appliance switch Stand-by | 1,2 W | |
Active sinusoidal power factor correction (CosPhi < = 1) | yes | |
Charging current approx. at 110V mains voltage | 15 A | |
Charging outputs battery I + II | ||
Nominal battery voltage lead/ LiFePO4 battery | 12V / 12V-13.3V | |
Battery capacity I or I+II (recommended) | 60 Ah - 110 Ah | |
Battery capacity I or I+II (depending on application) | 38 Ah - 170 Ah | |
Charging current Main charge total, I phase, 8 V to U1; 0-15.5 h | 15 A | |
Charging/buffer/load current, regulated U1-U2-U3 phase | 0 A - 15 A | |
Automatic charging current distributor for Batt. I / Batt. II | Yes | |
Minimum battery voltage for start of charging | 0 V | |
Pre-charge current, deep discharged batteries 0 V - 8 V | 7,5 A | |
Reverse current from battery (mains failure) | < 0.5 mA | |
Reset voltage (30 sec), depending on battery type | 12.75 V / 13.25 V | |
Charging voltage limit (protection of connected loads) | 15,0 V | |
External overvoltage cut-off (20 sec) | 15,5 V | |
Voltage ripple | < 30 mV rms | |
Charging timer | 4-fold | |
Reverse polarity/short circuit/back discharge/safety protection | yes | |
Safety timer per charging phase I/U1/U2 | yes | |
Lead-acid battery regeneration for long service life, 2x 1 h per week | yes | |
LiFePO4 Auto-Wake Up during long downtime, 10 days 0.5 h | yes | |
or LiFePO4 Lithium rest maintenance (seasonal operation) | yes | |
Manual lead-acid equalisation charge, equalisation, charging current | 2,5 A | |
Equalisation, charging voltage/charging time limitation max. | 16.0 V / 1.5 h | |
Main charging output battery I (master) | ||
Selectable charging programmes lead-gel/AGM/acid, LiFePO4 | 8 | |
Charge/buffer/load current, regulated IU1oU2oU3 phase | 0 A - 15 A | |
Input for battery temperature sensor | Yes | |
Power supply operation (e.g. continued supply when changing batteries) | yes | |
2nd charging output battery II (built-in charging current distributor, switchable) | ||
8 charging programmes optionally the same as battery I | yes | |
or charging programme for vehicle (lead) starter battery | Yes | |
Charging/buffer/load current, regulated IU1oU2oU3 phase | 0 A - 15 A | |
3. in addition to charging output III (signalling output mains) | ||
Nominal battery voltage (lead) | 12 V | |
Charging current or load capacity as signalling output | 0 A - 2 A | |
Reverse polarity/short circuit/back discharge/safety protection | Yes | |
Connection for Automatic Charger remote control | yes | |
Device installation position | any | |
Temperature range | -20/+45 °C | |
Speed-controlled, temperature-controlled fan | Yes | |
Gradual reduction of charging power in the event of overtemperature | Yes | |
Safety shutdown in the event of overheating | yes | |
Fan noise reduction, night operation (silent run) | yes | |
Protection class/protection type | I / IP21 | |
Dimensions - Dimensions incl. mounting flanges, without connections | 205 x 160 x 72 mm | |
weight | 1250 g | |
Ambient conditions, humidity | max. 95 % RH, non-condensing | |
Safety regulations | EN 60335-2-29 | |
Scope of delivery Mains cable, 1 temperature sensor, operating instructions |
Safety instructions and warnings
Safety instructions for Votronic Automatic Charger VAC 1215 M 3A:
1. please read the operating instructions carefully before using the product.
2 Only use the charger in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3. ensure that the charger is properly connected to a suitable power source.
4. do not use the charger near water or other liquids.
5. protect the charger from dust, dirt and moisture.
6. avoid contact with metal objects to prevent short circuits.
7. keep the charger away from children.
8. if the charger is damaged, do not use it and have it repaired by an authorised specialist.
9. use only spare parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
10. ensure that the charger is sufficiently ventilated during the charging process.
11. the charger may heat up during operation. Do not touch it when it is hot.
12. disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use or before maintenance work.
13. do not overcharge the batteries and adhere to the specified charging times.
14 Observe the specific safety instructions for handling batteries.
15. if problems or questions arise, contact the manufacturer or an authorised customer service centre.
Manufacturer contact information
Manufacturer
VOTRONIC Elektronik-Systeme GmbH
Johann-Friedrich-Diehm-Str. 2
36341 Lauterbach
https://www.votronic.de/kontakt/