2007/04/09 Caterpillar


Improved Battery Chargers For Gensets are Available {1406}

Usage:

3412 2WJ
Engine:
3306B (S/N: 8NS1-UP)
3406C (S/N: C2G1-UP; C5G1-UP; KPS1-UP; 9ES1-UP)
3406E (S/N: 8AZ1-UP)
3412 (S/N: 2WJ1-UP; 4BZ1-UP)
3412C (S/N: DJN1-UP; 9EP1-UP; TFT1-UP; BCW1-UP)
3456 (S/N: CCB1-UP; C1G1-UP; C3G1-UP; CAH1-UP; CBX1-UP)
3508 (S/N: 5PW1-UP)
3508B (S/N: 5KW1-UP)
3512 (S/N: 6WW1-UP)
3512B (S/N: FDE1-UP; 6GW1-UP)
3516 (S/N: 8TW1-UP)
3516B (S/N: 9AN1-UP; 8NW1-UP; FDX1-UP)
C18 (S/N: G4C1-UP)
G3406 (S/N: KAR1-UP)
G3412 (S/N: KAP1-UP)
G3512 (S/N: 7NJ1-UP)
Power Module:
PM3516 (S/N: BPD1-UP)

New battery chargers are now available. The new battery charger is a direct replacement for genset applications that use vented, lead acid batteries.

The improved battery chargers feature short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, current limiting, temperature compensation and and auto resetting electronic fuse in the DC output. Labels on the chargers also include a diagram in order to assist in troubleshooting. Some chargers of the chargers have additional features, see table1.

Table 1
Old part number     New part number     Additional features    
143-4495     292-8006     -    
260-1010     292-8000     -    
260-1011     292-8003     -    
267-1825     292-8002      (1)    
267-1826     292-8005      (1)    
149-7994     290-4433      (2)    
( 1 ) Auto boost operation provides an increased output voltage when batteries are below a preset point. Once the batteries have reached the boost voltage, the charger reverts to float voltage. Terminals are also provided for manual boost initiation, which will time out after 2.5 hours in order to prevent damage to the battery.
( 2 ) Built-in 20mm fuse on the AC input.

Troubleshooting

The following troubleshooting points can help in fault finding. This will help avoid unnecessary replacementof a good battery charger.

When testing in order to determine whether the battery charger is working. Follow the steps below.

  1. Connect "charged" battery(s) in good condition to the charger. The charger will not produce it's rated output voltage if a battery is not connected.

  1. Connect the correct mains voltage to the charger.

  1. Observe the output DC volts to ensure the correct operation of the charger according to table 2.

Table 2
Charger part numbers     DC voltage     Float voltage     Boost voltage    
143-4495 / 292-8006     24V     27.2V     -    
260-1010 / 292-8000     12V     13.6V     -    
260-1011 / 292-8003     12V     13.6V     -    
267-1825 / 292-8002     12V C/W Boost     13.6V     14.1V    
267-1826 / 292-8005     12V C/W Boost     13.6V     14.1V    
149-7994 / 290-4433     24V     27.6V     -    

  1. If no battery is connected, all chargers will produce only half of their rated output voltage, except for P/N 149-7994 / 292-8006 which will not produce any ouput voltage. Connect battery(s) that are in good condition in order to ensure proper operation of the chargers.

  1. If the battery(s) is/are not charged, the output voltage will be lower than that in Table 2. Charge the battery(s) and then test the charger again. It should then output its full float voltage.

  1. For a fully charged battery, the charging current should be between 0.1% - 0.5% of battery AH rating. For example, using a 90AH battery, charging current should be between 0.09A - 0.45A.

  1. For a battery that is not fully charged, the charging current is recommended to be between a minimum of 25% of battery AH rating. For example, using a 90AH battery, the charging current should be between 4.5A - 23.5A, but will usually be limited by the rated output current of the battery charger.

  1. When measuring the charging current, ensure that other standing loads are considered as well (for example, control panel module).

  1. If battery voltage increases rapidly during charge and a minimum current or no current is measured, then the battery may have become sulphated and will not hold charge and may be unrecoverable.

  1. Float battery chargers are not intended primarily for charging discharged batteries, but maintaining a full charge. Charge alternators may supply higher charging currents.

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