Lamar Technologies Activator 282 - Manual (Page 6)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Activator 282 is a self contained charger for 24 Volt batteries, using the
standard MS 3509 Style “Quick Disconnect” pin terminations. This connector is
found on most 24 Volt aircraft and military batteries, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries
(SLAB), vented Lead Acid (VLRA), and Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Refer to NAVAIR17-15 BAD-1 Manual “Naval Aircraft and Naval Aircraft Support
Equipment Storage Batteries” for military aircraft batteries, and to the battery
manufacturers’ instruction manuals for commercial aircraft batteries. The
Activator 282 charging methods conform to the BAD-1 Manual wherever possible
within the ratings of the Activator 282, as well as to the commercial requirements.
Although very compact and lightweight, the Activator 282 is a complete charger
and not a trickle charger. It also maintains a battery over an extended time
period of days, weeks, or months by fully charging, shutting off, and then
continuously recycling as the battery self-discharges and requires recharge. This
method of maintenance extends the life of the battery as opposed to a constant
trickle, which causes some gassing, heat, and loss of the electrolyte.
1.1 CONNECTION TO BATTERY
The charger electronics are built into a mating Quick Disconnect housing and
plugs directly into the battery. Therefore, no charge cables are required and
correct polarity is assured.
WARNING: Do not connect any charge cables to the Activator and a battery
without the Quick Disconnect pins unless it is certain that polarity is correct.
Reversed polarity will blow an internal fuse and may damage the Activator.
1.2 AC LINE CONNECTION