Translation of the original instructions
Once the battery is charged, the STARTIUM performs a floating/maintenance charge. The charge does
not stop to compensate for self-discharge and maintain the battery at a 100%.
If it is a sealed battery and if the liquid boils, it means the battery is damaged. Is this occurs, it is
recommanded to stop the charge to prevent any risk of explosion.
- The charger will stop if the « automatic restart » has not been activated.
5. Charger mode functions
a. Automatic restart feature:
In the event of a power cut :
- During a normal charge, the STARTIUM switches off. When it switches back on, it does not resume the charge. It
must be manually resumed.
- During a charge with the «Automatic restart» feature on, the STARTIUM switches off. When it switches back on, it
automatically resumes the charge.
To use the «Automatic restart» mode :
- Perform steps 1 and 2 of normal loading.
- When starting the charge (step 3), press the START/STOP button ( - 9) for a long time (> 5 sec.). (
An indicator helps to check if the charge is indeed in «Automatic restart» mode :
- The voltage and percentage LEDs (4 and 5). They do not stay on but will blink.
In this mode, Press the START/STOP button to stop the charge. (
A power supply cut will not stop the charge from resuming.
b. TIMER feature
The TIMER feature (n°14) is used to set a charging time from 10 to 120 min (by steps of 10 min).
The charge when using the TIMER feature is manual. This has the following consequences :
- Whatever is the battery health status (sulfated, short circuited, voltage < 1V), the charge will always be
triggered.
- The charge starts even if the battery connection is faulty: clamps disconnected or in short circuit There
is a risk of sparks if the connection instructions are not observed.
To use the «TIMER» function:
- Perform step 1 of normal loading.
- In step 2, choose the charging rate (
with the selection button (
- The button
(14) allows you to select the desired charging time from 10 to 120 min in 10 min steps.
- Press the START / STOP button (
Two indicators can help to check that the charge has started :
- The display (n°2). -It alternates between the battery voltage and the remaining time in minutes.
- The voltage and minutes LEDs (3 and 4). They remain on and alternate at the same time as the display.
The charge may be be stopped in several ways :
- At the end of the selected time.
- When there is a power supply cut
- By pressing the START/STOP button.
c. charging several batteries simultaneously.
It is possible to charge several batteries simultaneously by connecting them in parallel. The positive terminals connected
to the red clamp and the negative terminals connected to the black clamp. These batteries or battery groups must be
of the same voltage, 12V or 24V.
Charging batteries in series is not recommended.
STARTIUM 330E / 480E / 680E / 980E
- 13) while respecting the battery capacity. Then select the «TIMER» function
- 12).
- 9) to start the charge.
- 9).
- 9).
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