ACT Meters MegaPulse Battery Rejuvenator - Manual (Page 2)

Pulse technology
Megapulse
TM
FAB is not a charger, it is a proven electronic device using a patented Pulse Technology
to help batteries work harder and last longer by preventing a common cause of premature battery
failure ‘Sulphation build-up on the battery plates’. Pulse Technology has been independently tested
and proven by respected scientifi c organizations around the world to be an effective remedy against
Sulphation. Pulse Technology has also been in Military use since 1974.
How to install Megapulse TM FAB
1. Simply install the FAB cables onto the positive and
negative battery terminals of a single battery or a battery
bank (refer to diagrams in section 3).
2. FAB will start de-sulphation of battery or batteries immediately
after the installation and commissioning sequence has completed.
3. Secure FAB with screws near the battery or use a Nylon zip
fastener to secure FAB to the battery or battery cables.
What you will see after installing FAB
• FAB will go through a commissioning and battery load test sequence,
where it will establish the health of your battery (12v & 24v applications only).
• The battery load test will then be repeated every 21 hours (12v & 24v applications only).
• FAB will go through a commissioning and battery voltage test sequence, where it will establish
the depth of discharge of your battery ( 6v, 36v & 48v applications only).
• The battery voltage test will then be carried out every 30 seconds so that the state of
charge is continually monitored (6v, 36v & 48v applications only).
• After activation FAB will fl ash either Green or Red depending on the result of the relevant
battery tests mentioned above.
What do Green LED fl ashes mean?
• Repeated Green LED fl ashes (12v & 24v applications only) mean your battery successfully passed
the load test and will be maintained in peak condition by having FAB permanently installed.
• Repeated Green LED fl ashes (6v, 36v & 48v applications only) mean your battery is in a charged state.
• If you move FAB to other batteries, make sure it is installed for a minimum period of 6 weeks.
What do Red LED fl ashes mean?
• Red LED fl ashes (12v & 24v applications only) mean ‘check battery’, (refer to the list of
items to check below).
• Red LED fl ashes (6v, 36v & 48v applications only) mean that the battery or battery bank
is discharged to 80% and must be recharged immediately.
• FAB restores lost capacity due to sulphation within a minimum period of 6 weeks providing
the battery is mechanically sound.
Factors resulting in Red LED Flashes
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
• Low electrolyte – add de-mineralized water to bring cell levels to maximum.
• Battery is low in charge or fl at – recharge battery immediately.
• Sulphation – FAB is designed to eliminate this problem within a minimum period of 6 weeks.
• Poor connections – Check all wires connected to the battery or batteries are fi rm and clean.
• Battery case distortion – batteries sag over time due to high temperatures in engine bays.
Nothing can be done to rectify this problem.
• Battery plate corrosion - over time battery plates will corrode and batteries will eventually fail
from this cause at the end of their service life.
• Plate material shedding – this is due to road vibration combined with chronic under-charging
causing the plate material to be soft and fall out of the plate grid.
• By Installing FAB charging effi ciency is maximized, therefore reducing plate material shedding
by keeping it fi rm and in place.
What you can do to help slow down Sulphation
• Keep FAB permanently installed on your batteries.
• Refrain from discharging batteries below 50% depth of discharge.
• Recharge batteries as soon as possible after discharge.
1. General information
• Installing FAB is quick, easy and requires no special skills or tools.
• FAB is compatible with all charging systems and is protected against accidental reverse
polarity connection.
• FAB must be installed directly on the battery or battery bank.
• Multiple Units can be installed in series confi guration on large battery banks to achieve
voltages above 48v. For specifi c installation diagrams please email info @megapulse.net
• Each FAB conditions 1500 Ah of capacity, adding more FAB raises the rating by 1500 Ah each
time. For specifi c installation diagrams please email: [email protected]
• FAB will begin to pulse the battery immediately after the commissioning sequence with
the correct amount of pulse energy regardless of the battery test result.
• FAB is water, dust and vibration proof, complying to IP67 waterproof rating.
• FAB is equipped with a 3 second start up delay to eliminate sparking upon connection
to the battery.
• FAB automatically deactivates when the temperature of the internal electronics rises beyond 70c.
• FAB is equipped with a push button 3 Mode Activation Switch to easily switch between modes
to cover most Lead-Acid battery applications.
• Mode 1 (constant) suitable for all applications. Mode 2 (window) suitable for when radio
interference is experienced on AM band, switching to mode 2 deactivates the unit while driving
and re-activates the unit when the engine is off. Mode 3 (high activation) suitable for electric
vehicles if interference is experienced during operation. The factory default setting is mode 1 constant.
• FAB employs an intelligent state of health detection system, automatically adjusting the pulse
output to achieve maximum de-sulphation in the shortest time possible.
• FAB performs an industry standard battery load test (12v, and 24v applications only).
• Load test result displayed as: Green LED = battery Ok / Red LED = check battery.
• FAB performs the load test after installation and repeats the test every 21hr (12v and 24v
applications only) providing the battery is not under charge.
• The on-board battery load test is limited to batteries of 10 Ah capacities and above.
• FAB is supplied with an external 5 amp blade fuse on the positive cable.
COMMISSIONING SEQUENCE UPON INSTALLATION
1. Orange (Mode) LED’s light up to indicate unit start-up.
2. If the battery is below 13v (12v systems) the load test is performed or below 26v for 24v systems.
3. Red or Green LED will fl ash depending on the battery load test result (12v & 24v applications only).
4. Red or Green LED will fl ash depending on the battery state of charge test result(6v, 36v &
48v applications only).
2. Changing the Activation Mode
After FAB has activated, press the Mode Select switch, wait for LED to confi rm activation mode.
6v system Mode 1 Constant (active above 5.3v)
Mode 2 Window (active between 5.3v and 6.4v - inactive above 6.4v)
Mode 3 High (active above 6.4v)
12v system Mode 1 Constant (active above 10.5v)
Mode 2 Window (active between 10.5v to 12.8v and inactive above 12.8v)
Mode 3 High (active above 12.8v)
24v system Mode 1 Constant (active above 21v)
Mode 2 Window (active between 21v to 25.6v and inactive above 25.6v)
Mode 3 High (active above 25.6v)
36v system Mode 1 Constant (active above 31.5v)
Mode 2 Window (active between 31.5v and 38.4v and inactive above 38.4v)
Mode 3 High (active above 38.4v)
48v system Mode 1 Constant (active above 42v)
Mode 2 Window (active between 42v to 51.2v and inactive above 51.2v)
Mode 3 High (active above 51.2v)
3. Installation instructions
Remove nuts from the battery clamps. Do not remove clamps from the battery, attach the eyelet
connector of the Red (+) wire onto the bolt of the positive post clamp. Repeat for Black (–) wire,
attaching it to the bolt of the negative post. Diagrams for common confi gurations are shown on next
page, for specifi c installation instructions please email technical support at [email protected].
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