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FEATURES
Double function: Battery Charger & Tester of the Battery on board.
Automatic with Microprocessor, new 8-step charging algorithm: Initialization, Recovery (starting from 1.5 V), Soft Charge, Bulk Charge, Desulfation/Absorption, Battery Analysis, Maintenance, Equalization.
Maximum Charge Current: 1.5 Amp.
Back-lightened LCD Display indicating the Cycle executed, the Battery State-Of-Charge (digital Voltmeter) and any occurring anomalies in real-time.
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Automatic and guided test procedure: Battery Test in Null-load condition, Battery Cranking Power Test at the engine Start-Up + Alternator/Regulator Test.
For all 12V lead-acid batteries (traditional, Gel, MF, AGM, VRLA...) from 3 to 100 Ah.
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BATTERY CHARGING WORKING MODE
In case of regular functioning, the LCD Display shows the following messages:
- "BATTERY IN ... CHARGE": Soft & Bulk Charge under execution.
- "BATTERY IN ... DESULF.": Desulfation Cycle under execution.
- "BATTERY IN ... VERIFY": Battery Analysis (End Cycle Test) under execution.
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- "BATTERY IN ... MAINTEN.": Maintenance Cycle under execution.
- "BATTERY IN ... EQUALIZ.": Equalization Cycle under execution.
In case any errors occur, the LCD display will show diagnostics messages until the problem is solved.
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TESTING WORKING MODE
To activate the Testing Working Mode, just connect BC Bravo 1500 to the battery and not to the 220V Power Outlet. The Display will show you all the instructions to follow during the procedure.
- Testing the Battery in Null-load condition: it measures the battery voltage in null-load condition and it provides an estimate of the battery State-of-Charge.
- Testing the Battery Power during the engine Start-Up: it measures the battery voltage during the engine start-up (Cranking Voltage) and its duration in milliseconds, evaluating the condition of the battery.
- Alternator/Regulator Test: it verifies the correct functioning of the vehicle's charging system to check if it’s able to recharge the battery.
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CHARGING TECHNOLOGY
BC Bravo 1500 is a digital battery charger: it is managed by a latest-generation microprocessor, which is in charge of monitoring the battery parameters in real time and to execute a new multi-cycle charging algorithm:
1. Initialization: the device checks if one or more cells are shorted, in order to verify that the battery is in a proper condition to be recharged/recovered.
2. Recovery: if the battery is deep discharged (battery voltage starting from 1.5 V), the device tries to recover it, taking it back to a higher voltage.
3. Soft Charge: if the battery is in a condition of significant undercharge, the device provides a light pulsing current to the battery, to overcome this critical phase.
4. Bulk Charge: the device provides full current to the battery, recovering about 85-90% of the battery capacity.
5. Desulfation / Absorption: the device provides a "controlled overcharge" to recover the remaining 10-15% of the battery capacity, through the desulfation/recovery the lead-acid cells (for low or
medium sulfation).
6. Battery Analysis - End Cycle Test: the device stops providing current to the battery for a short time, in order to verify whether the battery is able to retain the charge received. This test is periodically repeated during the Maintenance.
7. Maintenance: the device keeps the battery in the best charge conditions for very long periods (even months) during which your vehicle is left unused, without any possible drawback (battery overcharge, battery overheating, water and/or electrolyte loss, etc).
8. Equalization: every 30 days during long term maintenance, the device executes an equalization
charge in order to balance the battery lead-acid cells, avoiding electrolyte stratification within the cells.
SAFETY AND PROTECTIONS
BC Bravo 1500 features a series of 8 protections and active guard mechanisms that make it easy to install and to use, without any risks even for users without expertise:
No interferences the vehicle's on board electronics (control unit, ABS, GPS...)
Protection from output lines short circuit, even for an indefinite time: no sparks!
Protection from battery polarity inversion
Protection from battery overcharge/overheating
Thermal protection from overtemperature
No need to disconnect the battery from your vehicle
Very few gas development during the charge: no need to remove the battery plugs
Laboratory Tests ensure the manufacturing of products in conformity to the regulations in force on safety and electro-magnetic compatibility. Norms and Regulations: EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3.
BATTERY TYPES AND CAPACITY
BC Bravo 1500 is specifically designed for charging and maintaining all 12V lead-acid batteries currently available on the market (traditional, VRLA, MF, AGM, GEL, etc). BC Bravo 1500 is addressed to recharge batteries ranging in 3 .. 60 Ah capacity (up to 100 Ah for Maintenance only).
TECHNICAL DATA
| PRODUCT |
BC Bravo 1500 |
| Input Voltage |
220÷240 Vac, 50÷60 Hz |
| Charge Voltage |
13.8 V - nominal 12 V |
| Charge Current |
1.5 A max |
| Charging Algorithm |
8 cycles, automatic (Initialization, Recovery,
Soft Charge, Bulk Charge, Desulfation,
Battery Analysis, Maintenance and Equalization) |
| Types of Batteries |
12 V Lead Acid
(Traditional, Gel, MF, VRLA, AGM, etc.) |
| Battery Capacity |
From 3 Ah to 60 Ah (Charge),
up to 100 Ah (Maintenance) |
| Dimensions: |
| Product (mm) |
105x58x50 |
| Package (mm) |
180x215x63 |
| Operating Temperature |
from -0° to +50° C |
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
The package includes:
BC Bravo 1500 battery charger & tester, provided with a 220V power cable (2 meters long) and a battery output cable;
waterproof battery cable with eyelets, which can be left always installed on board;
30AMPPZ battery cable with clamps;
according to the selected kit, the universal 12/18mm cigar socket adapter (cod. ACC612V) may be included;
a copy of the User's Manual.
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