Kinetik KIPS12-80 Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
FEATURES
INTELLIGENT CHARGING
The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter is the intelligent way to charge your Kinetik battery. The
built-in microprocessor constantly monitors the battery voltage then automatically adjusts the
converter output voltage to provide the proper charging voltage for fast recharges and long-term
maintenance.
MULTIPLE BATTERY CHARGING
Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have the capability of charging multiple batteries at the same
time! They can even charge a combination of different capacity batteries.
GFCI PROTECTION
Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have the LOWEST ground fault leakage. With this unit, the
user can condently utilize AC outlets without being concerned about a ground fault interruption
of the facilities power source.
REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT
If a battery is accidently hooked up backwards, the converter will be protected. Externally
mounted ATC type fuses will blow when a battery is connected in reverse. Replace fuses with the
same type and rating.
CAUTION: If the reverse battery protection fuses are blown during installation, check to see that
the battery has been connected properly before replacing the fuses. Replace the fuses only with
the same type and rating as the original fuses. Using other fuses could result in the converter
being damaged, vehicle damage, injury or other consequences (see warranty).
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter senses, within millionths of a second, if the output
terminals have been shorted. If this condition should occur the converter rst limits the cur-
rent. Should the condition continue to exist the converter then reduces the current output, within
thousandths of a second. The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter was designed to protect itself.
Once the “short circuit” has been corrected the converter will automatically return to normal
operating conditions.
THERMAL PROTECTION
If a over temperature condition should occur due to air ow obstruction or improper installation,
the Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter senses the condition and decreases power output until the
unit returns to normal operating temperature. The converter will return to full output capacity as it
cools down.
IGNITION PROTECTION
All Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters are ignition protected.
INTERNAL COMPONENT COOLING
Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters are equipped with a variable speed cooling fan. The fan will
only run at the speed needed to prevent the converter from overheating and shutting down. Run-
ning the fan at lower speeds where possible will reduce the audible noise generated by the fan
while protecting the converter from excess heat. The location of the fan allows for the maximum
cooling of both the case and components.
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
If the Input Voltage exceeds a preset limit the converter will shutdown to prevent damage. The
unit will return to normal operation when the voltage returns to normal.
TROUBLE FREE
The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have undergone tens of thousands of hours of strenu-
ous engineering testing to ensure years of trouble free operation. These converters have been
designed and tested to provide maintenance free operation.