CTEK MXS 15 - Manual (Page 2)

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BATTERY SIZE (Ah) TIME TO 80% CHARGED
40Ah 2h
100Ah 5h
200Ah 10h
300Ah 16h
READY TO USE
The table shows the estimated time for empty battery to 80% charge
CHARGING PROGRAMS
Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button. After about two seconds the charger
activates the selected program. The selected program will be restarted next time the
charger is connected.
The table explains the different Charging Programs:
Program
Battery
Size (Ah)
Explanation Temp range
NORMAL 30–500Ah
Normal battery program
14.4V/15A. Use for WET batteries,
Ca/Ca, MF and for most GEL batteries
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
RECOND 30–500Ah
Recond program 15.8V/3A
Use to return energy to the empty
WET and Ca/Ca batteries. Recond
your battery once per year and after
deep dischare to maximise lifetime and
capacity. The Recond program adds the
Recond step to the normal battery
program. Frequent use of the Recond
program may cause water loss in the
batteries and reduce service life of
electronics. Contact your vehicle and
battery supplier for advice.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
30–500Ah
Supply program 13.6V/15A
Use as 12V power supply or use for
float maintenance charging when 100%
capacity of the battery is required.
Supply program activates Float step
without time or voltage limitation.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
ERROR LAMP
If the error lamp is lit, check the following:
1. Is the chargers positive lead connected to the batterys
positive pole?
2. Is the charger connected to a 12V battery?
3. Has charging been interrupted in or ?
Restart the charger by pressing the MODE-button. If charging is still
being interrupted, the battery...
...is seriosly sulphated and may need to be replaced.
...can not accept charge and may need to be replaced.
...can not keep charge and may need to be replaced.
WARNING!
The spark protection on the battery charger
is disabled during SUPPLY program.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The MXS 15 is equipped with an external temperature sensor. Activated
temperature sensor will be indicated by a lit temperature sensor indicator
lamp. The temperature sensor will adjust the voltage to the ambient tempera-
ture. Place the temperature sensor in the positive clamp or as the close to the
battery as possible.
POWER LAMP
If the power lamp is lit with a:
1. STEADY LIGHT
The mains cable is connected to the wall socket.
2. FLASHING LIGHT:
The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if the
charger isn´t connected to the battery in 2 minutes.
SUPPLY NORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
SUPPLY NORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
SUPPLY NORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
12V/25A
MXS 25
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