Sentinal 150 Battery Charger
Sentinal 150 Battery Charger
Sentinal 150 Battery Charger
UL recognised/listed models
SNTLUL1501205CDxx
SNTLUL1502405CDxx
SNTLUL1501210CDxx
Enclosed ESNTL1501205CDxx
models ESNTL1502405CDxx
ESNTL1501210CDxx
ESNTLUL1501205CDxx
ESNTLUL1502405CDxx
ESNTLUL1501210CDxx
ESNTLUL1501210CDxxNFPA
Note: xx above refers to battery type options specified on order: see pages 3 and 6 (DC Output calibration) for battery types/voltages.
For safe and correct use of these chargers, read and save the safety
information that precedes the installation and operation instructions.
This guide contains 8 pages (including this one). If any pages are missing,
contact the battery charger supplier or manufacturer for replacement
documentation.
FW MURPHY
P.O. Box 470248, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74147 USA
Phone: +1 918 317 4100
Fax: +1 918 317 4266
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.fwmurphy.com
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS.
(i) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
(ii) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, eyes or clothing.
(iii) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes whilst working near batteries.
(iv) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eyes, immediately flood
eyes with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get immediate medical attention.
(v) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery.
(vi) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool on to the battery. It may spark or short-circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause explosion.
(vii) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with batteries. High
power batteries can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe
burns.
(viii) Use the charger only for charging battery types as stated on the charger. Do not use the charger for charging drycell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and
damage to property.
(ix) NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches a level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from the cell. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturers recharging
instructions.
Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
Determine the voltage of battery by referring to engine manual and ensure this matches the chargers output voltage.
Never place the charger directly above battery being charged: gases from the battery will corrode and damage the
charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip on to the charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
The battery charger should be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding
conductor should be run with circuit conductors not connected to equipment-grounding terminal on the battery charger.
Connections to the battery charger should comply with all local codes and ordinances.
Open frame SNTL models these chargers should be installed so that they are not likely to be contacted by people.
Wiring for the AC supply input, DC charge output and DC control (e.g. alarm output) circuits must be physically separate,
e.g. using separate wire harnesses and cable gland access. For AC input and ground leads, use 1mm/17 AWG or
larger wire conductors rated to 90C/194F. For DC (charger to battery) leads, use 2.5mm/13 AWG or larger wire on
standard charger models, and 4mm/11 AWG or larger wire on NFPA models.
For safe and correct use of the charger, follow the following steps. Should you have any problems or the unit does not
function as expected, consult our troubleshooting guide at the end of these instructions.
Visually inspect unit for any signs of damage, caused by transport or storage.
Mount the charger as outlined above, paying attention to ambient temperature.
Ensure the mains AC supply is isolated, and ensure the correct rated input voltage before connection.
Ensure the charger is earthed at the marked earth terminal/stud.
Check batteries in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines.
Check that the charger is correct for battery type and voltage.
Connect the charger to the batteries, observing correct polarity and ensuring a secure and tight connection.
Switch on the charger at the mains AC power supply.
General Information
Please read the following before installing. A visual inspection of this product for damage during shipping is
recommended before installation. It is your responsibility to ensure that qualified mechanical and electrical
technicians install this product. If in doubt, please contact your local Computronic representative.
WARNING
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
Disconnect all electrical power to the charger
Make sure the charger cannot operate during installation
Follow all safety warnings of the battery manufacturer
Read and follow all installation instructions
The Sentinel 150 range provides automatic, current limited
and voltage controlled charging of wet lead acid, VRLA or
NiCd batteries. The units may be used in a wide range of
industrial charging applications, including standby engines,
pumps and generators.
Sentinel uses switch mode power supply technology to
give a compact and lightweight construction, improved
efficiency and low heat dissipation, wide supply voltage
tolerance and low output ripple.
Sentinel chargers are available as an open-frame module
(with protective cover) for surface or DIN rail mounting in
an enclosed panel, or as a stainless steel, wall-mounted
enclosure with DC charge ammeter (and voltmeter on
NFPA models). Electrical connection of the AC supply,
battery and control circuits is via screw terminal blocks.
AutoBoost operation
All Sentinel 150 models include an AutoBoost feature.
AutoBoost provides a temporary increase in output
voltage, equalising the charge between cells and
maximising battery life and capacity.
AutoBoost is triggered automatically when the battery
falls below a preset voltage, or can be initiated manually
(whatever the battery voltage) via a momentary switch
input. Once the batteries have reached the boost voltage
level, Sentinel reverts to normal float charge mode,
preventing battery over-charge and gassing.
Temperature compensation
The optimum charge voltage for lead acid and NiCd
batteries varies with ambient temperature. Sentinel
can be configured to sense ambient temperature and
automatically compensate the output charge voltage.
Configuration is by links on the circuit board: temperature
compensation can be disabled, or enabled for use with a
remote RTC sensor (available separately as a standard
3 metre / 9.8 feet lead assembly, or other lengths to
special order).
Alarm outputs
UL models include a self-diagnostic circuit charge fail /
main AC fail relay output (switched positive contact),
for driving a remote alarm or annunciator circuit.
Sentinel 150 installation, operation & maintenance
Specifications
(E)SNTL(UL) (E)SNTL(UL)
1501205
1502405
power supply:
operating voltage range:
standard (non-UL) models
UL approved models
operating frequency
ESNTLUL
1501210
xxNFPA
95 265 V AC
95 250 V AC
47 63 Hz
DC charge output:
nominal voltage
float / boost voltages
current limit
line regulation
load regulation
output ripple
12
24
12
see DC output calibration table
5
5
10
< 2%
< 2%
< 1%
alarm outputs:
charge fail /
mains AC failure
(UL models only)
250mA max. @ 30 V DC
(resistive load), UL class 2
general:
operating temperature
humidity
dimensions
weights
electrical safety
electromagnetic compatibility
UL approval:
All UL models:
BBGQ: UL1236,
CSA 22.2 no 107.2
ESNTLUL1501210xxNFPA
models only
BBHH: UL1236 SE
DC output calibration
Battery type:
12V Vented lead acid (6 cells)
Calcium-Calcium (6 cells)
VRLA, AGM (6 cells)
VRLA, Gel (6 cells)
NiCd (10 cells)
24V Vented Lead acid (12 cells)
Calcium-Calcium (12 cells)
VRLA, AGM (12 cells)
VRLA, Gel (12 cells)
NiCd (18 cells)
NiCd (20 cells)
model
option
code
LA
CA
AGM
GEL
10NC
LA
CA
AGM
GEL
18NC
20NC
float
volts
(V DC)
13.5
13.8
13.5
13.5
14.1
27.0
27.6
27.0
27.0
25.6
28.2
boost
volts
(V DC)
14.1
15.6
14.4
13.8
14.5
28.2
31.2
28.8
27.6
26.1
29.0
SNTL(UL)150xx models
Overall:
W
H
D
Fixing holes:
X
Y1
Y2
ESNTL(UL)150xx models
ESNTLUL150xxNFPA models
Weight:
ESNTL(UL)150xx
models
Overall:
W
H1
H2
D1
D2
ESNTLUL150xxNFPA
models
Fixing holes:
63.5 mm / 2.50 in.
X
255 mm / 10.04 in.
285.5 mm / 11.25 in.
Y
Weight:
1.25 kg / 2.8 lb.
These chargers are designed for wall or frame mounting in the orientation shown
above, with enclosure air vents uppermost. For safe heat dissipation, allow a
minimum air-gap clearance of 40mm/1.5 in. above/below and 25mm/1 in. at the
sides. Consideration must be given to ventilation for proper heat dissipation.
Mounting is via the enclosure back-plate, using 4 holes/slots ( 6mm/0.24in.) on
the upper and lower edges. Ensure that the mounting studs/bolts/nuts/ screws
adequately support the charger weight, and are tightened sufficiently to not to
become loose during normal use, e.g. due to engine/equipment vibration.
Access to the electrical connection terminals is via hinged lower sections on the
front facia. Remove the 2 x securing screws (marked S above), and then rotate
the hinged sections through 90 degrees.
Electrical cable entry is via knock-outs on either side of the enclosure, which
must be carefully removed from the enclosure sides. A suitable cable-gland
(20mm/0.8in. diam.) must be used to prevent damage to cables and stop
unwanted entry into the inner part of charger. Cable harnesses for DC charge
output, DC control and AC supply input must be physically separated, e.g. using
separate harnesses and case access ports: see wire harness separation section
on page 5.
Notes:
1) AC fusing (F1): see AC Input (power supply) section
2) DC fusing (F2): see DC Output section
3) Battery output is isolated from chassis.
4) Solid state charge fail output relay (UL models only)
shown in de-energised (fault) state.
5) High and low battery volts outputs (UL...NFPA
version) are not shown.
6) AC supply input ground/earth connection:
- CN3 pin 3 on standard (non-UL) models
- M4 chassis stud (marked FG) on UL models
Pin header configuration is:
DC Charge Output
Before DC connection or disconnection: Ensure AC supply input is isolated.
Disconnecting the batteries while the
AC supply is live can result in sparking at
the battery terminals, ignition of battery
gasses and serious personal injury.
Check that the charger model and output
ratings are compatible with battery type &
voltage (see table below). Incompatibility
may result in damage to the charger,
batteries and serious personal injury.
Link
position /
mode
Disabled
boost
model float
volts
option volts
code (V DC) (V DC)
LA
13.5
14.1
CA
13.8
15.6
AGM
13.5
14.4
GEL
13.5
13.8
10NC 14.1
14.5
LA
27.0
28.2
CA
27.6
31.2
AGM
27.0
28.8
GEL
27.0
27.6
18NC 25.6
26.1
20NC 28.2
29.0
External
Description
Internal
ESNTLUL150xxNFPA models
These models have two additional alarm outputs for
compliance with the NFPA 110 standard. Each solid-state
output has volt-free/dry contacts rated 250mA max @ 30 VDC:
Low battery voltage. This relay is energised during normal
charging, and de-energises (NC contacts closing) if a low
battery voltage is maintained for 120 seconds. This delay
allows for normal battery voltage variations, e.g. during
engine cranking.)
High battery voltage. This relay is de-energised in normal
operation, and energises (NO contacts closing) if a high
battery voltage is maintained for 120 seconds.
COM: common
This terminal is internally connected to battery negative DC.
It may be used as a convenient negative DC feed for the BST
(AutoBoost initiate) input, or as a return connection for a
remote relay or device driven by the (positive DC) charge fail
output. (See Typical Connection diagram.)
CN3
pin
1
2
3
Function
1
2
Function
AC supply live, 95 to 250 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
(Centre terminal, no connection)
AC supply neutral