General information’s – Tundra IBC80 User Manual

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The IBC80’s are state-of-the-art electronic 120 VAC to 12 VDC Converter / Battery chargers and are UL and CUL
(Canadian) listed. Their compact size and quiet operation gives greater flexibility in selecting the mounting location for
OEM aftermarket or installation.

The IBC80 battery chargers have a built-in Charge Controller module. The Charge Controller is a microprocessor
controlled device incorporated in the IBC80 Charger which constantly monitors the batteries, and then automatically
adjusts the charger’s output voltage based on its charge status. The Charge Controller has four (4) operating Modes
(BOOST, NORMAL, STORAGE and EQUALIZE). Each Mode is automatically selected by the Charge Controller and
ensures a fast yet safe recharge for the batteries. See chart below for details.

14.4 Volts (Boost Mode)

Rapidly brings the batteries up to 90% of full charge / LED is steady ON

13.6 Volts (Normal Mode)

Safely completes the charge / LED blinks rapidly (2 sec).

13.2 Volts (Storage Mode)

Maintains charge with minimal gassing or water loss / LED blinks slowly (5 sec).

14.4 Volts (Equalizing Mode) Every 21 hours of constant use, the output voltage will raise to 14.4 for a

15-minute period to prevent sulphating

The integrated Charge Controller’s ability to change the output voltage of the charger will significantly reduce the
amount of time it takes to recharge your battery. The lower voltage for Storage Mode prevents gassing and reduces
water loss during long-term storage.

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