Multiquip MQP50IZ Portable Generator User Manual


 
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FC & FCA Battery Charger
In addition to the LC battery charger, a variation of full featured
battery chargers are offered. The FC & FCA battery chargers
have all of the standard features previously listed, and also
include the following:
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Comprehensive alarm system that meets NFPA
requirements.
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Soft start that ensures smooth start-up.
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AC & DC breakers (20 & 25 amp units).
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DC voltmeter.
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Separate internal adjustment for float & boost voltages.
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Separate internal adjustment for low and high DC
alarms.
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Alarm indicators and remote contacts.
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Output Voltage increases to 10 Amps.
All battery chargers are unfiltered and are UL listed with the
standard 120 input voltage. See the following paragraphs
for details on each battery charger for 12 (or 24) volt systems.
LC12(24)-500-2 Battery Charger
This is the most basic battery charger model. It provides 12
(24) VDC at 3.0 amps, 120 VAC 60 Hz single phase,
automatic dual rate, temperature compensated, and has no
alarms.
FC12(24)-10-2011U Battery Charger
This battery charger provides more output current than the
basic charger. It provides 12 (24) VDC at 10 amps, 120 VAC
60 Hz single phase, automatic dual rate, temperature
compensated, and has no alarms.
FCA12(24)-10-2411U Battery Charger
This is a full featured battery charger. It provides 12 (24)
VDC at 10 amps, 120 VAC 60 Hz single phase, automatic
dual rate, and is temperature compensated. In addition, it
contains the following alarms:
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AC On LED
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AC Fail LED & Form C contact
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Charger Fail LED & Form C contact
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Low Battery Voltage LED & Form C contact
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High Battery Voltage LED & Form C contact
Figure 20. FC/FCA Battery Charger
Figure 21. Charging Current Graph
Figure 22. Temperature Compensation Graph
BATTERY SYSTEM — BATTERY CHARGER