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A “MUST HAVE” SHOP CHARGER FOR DEALERS
This NEW OptiMate Pro-S workshop charger from TecMate initializes new
sealed & filler cap batteries in 1 hour, plus desulfates & recovers
neglected batteries.
Simply decide between a NEW or USED battery selection.
Select NEW and a battery receives the correct initialization
charge within 1 hour ensuring long battery life.
The USED program allows optional selection between
two sizes of battery (up to 10Ah or above 10Ah) and the rest is automatically done
for you.
The high voltage & pulsing recovery mode is able to save a neglected
sulfated 12V lead-acid battery unable to accept charge from a standard
charger.
Battery power is optimized during bulk, absorption & cell balancing
charge modes by the micro processor controlled AMPMATIC program,
a unique feature that automatically ensures the battery receives
optimal current every second, and then performs a voltage
retention test with 100mA load to verify charge retention.
Automatic safety features include quick identification of a severely
shorted battery, 12 hour maximum program for USED batteries and
electronic reverse polarity protection.
Order Code: Pro-S
$180.00 inc GST
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Wall mounts are moulded into the
case for easy & convenient wall placement and the unit comes with
battery clips that have a cable reach of over 8ft.
NEW BATTERY = 1 hour / 4Amp
PROGRAM MAX charging time is 1 hour with maximum current automatically
set at 4A. Battery impedance dynamically changes as charge is delivered
to the battery. The Ampmatic program varies current according to
battery impedance to bring the battery to full charge as quick as
possible without ever overcharging the battery during the first
charge cycle.
Charge modes – Bulk & absorption / cell equalization
Bulk mode - current is controlled by the Ampmatic program until
the battery voltage has risen to 14.3V. Depending on the capacity
of the battery this usually occurs within 30 minutes. Absorption
& cell equalization mode - for 10 minutes the voltage cycles between
13.6V & 14.3V as the Ampmatic program varies the current. This cyclic
action effectively activates new battery cells below the natural
gassing level of the acid, ensuring that no pressure build up occurs
in sealed batteries and overflow in standard filler cap batteries
is reduced to the absolute minimum (if the battery was not initially
overfilled and sufficient time was allowed for the acid to settle
after filling). If during the 5 minute verification mode the current
demand from the battery remains high, charging returns to absorption
/ equalization mode until the 1 hour charge period has expired.
Test period: for 10 minutes charging is suspended
and the voltage is monitored. A good test result indicates the battery
successfully accepted the first charge. AGM batteries are expected
to remain above 12.7V (green LED). STD batteries are expected to
remain above 12.6V (green / yellow LED).
USED BATTERY = 12 hour / 2Amp or 4Amp PROGRAM
MAX charging time is 12 hours with the program moving to maintenance
if left connected. Select : 2A for batteries 10Ah and less 4A for
batteries 10Ah+ Battery impedance dynamically changes as charge
is delivered to the battery. The Ampmatic program varies current
according to battery impedance to bring the battery to full charge
as quick as possible. The MAX current setting limits total charge
into the battery in case an aged or neglected battery has suffered
electro-mechanical damage that significantly altered battery impedance.
Recovery modes – High voltage & Pulsing A fixed
low current (200mA if 2A selected, 400mA if 4A selected) is injected
into the battery to determine battery impedance / charge acceptance.
Normal Impedance and the program moves directly to Bulk charge mode
If there is abnormally high impedance typical of a sulfated battery
- high voltage recovery mode is engaged. A voltage of up to 22V
is delivered to force current into the battery and as the battery
recovers the voltage will automatically reduce. MAX recovery period
= 2 hours. Pulsed recovery mode engages once the battery’s charge
acceptance has significantly increased. Current is delivered in
pulses and voltage is cycled up to 14.3V. Current is increased as
the battery’s charge acceptance improves. Pulsed recovery period
is 15 minutes, after which program moves to BULK charge mode. Bulk
charge mode - current is controlled by the Ampmatic program until
the battery voltage has risen to 14.3V.
Absorption & cell equalization mode - for 10 minutes
the voltage cycles between 13.6V & 14.3V as the Ampmatic program
varies the current. This cyclic action effectively rebalances used
battery cells whilst remaining below the natural gassing level of
the acid mixture, ensuring that no pressure build up occurs in sealed
batteries and overflow in std filler cap batteries is eliminated
(if the battery was not overfilled prior to charging). If during
the 5 minute verification mode the current demand from the battery
remains high charging returns to absorption / equalization mode.
Test period : Initial test: 30 minutes - Extended
‘cool down’ test: 12 hours. Charging is suspended and the voltage
is monitored while a 100mA load is drawn from the battery. If only the green LED (voltage above 12.7V) is flashing
after 30 minutes the test is extended to 12 hours. The extended
test will expose suspect batteries that may seem to hold charge
(following recovery), but lose power due to irreversible internal
damage once the temperature lowers down to normal. AGM batteries
are expected to remain above 12.7V (green LED). STD batteries are
expected to remain above 12.6V (green / yellow LED).
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