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Model C2197B PT L120C-D Dual PSU/Battery Charger

Model C2197B PT L120C-D Dual PSU/Battery Charger

Model C2197B PT L120C-D Dual PSU/Battery Charger

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Overview: The Powerterm L120C-D is a dual voltage power supply and battery charger suitable for applications needing both 12V and 24V outputs, such as remote telemetry units, dataloggers, and alarm systems. It provides 12Vdc at 1Amp and 24Vdc at 3Amps, featuring low voltage cut-out, temperature compensation, and dual-mode battery charging.
Features: Key features include true 12/24V split battery charge equalization, under-voltage cut-out to prevent deep discharge, AC detect output for mains monitoring, and temperature compensation for optimal battery float voltage. It supports a universal AC input range of 85-264Vac and is designed for DIN rail mounting.
Battery Management: The device includes a low voltage cut-out to protect batteries from deep discharge, temperature compensation for optimal float voltage, and dual-mode charging to control maximum charging current, ensuring safe operation of sealed lead acid batteries.
System Monitoring: The Powerterm L120C-D provides an AC OK contact output for detecting power failures and includes a test input for battery health checks. Indicator lights display the status of AC and DC supply.
Specifications: The AC input voltage range is 85-264Vac with a frequency of 47-63 Hz. The DC output provides nominal voltages of 12V and 24V, with specific voltage ranges and load capacities. The device supports a maximum continuous total power of 120 Watts and includes detailed specifications for battery charging currents and load regulation.
Battery Considerations: Compatible with sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries, including AGM and Gel-Cell types, the charger provides guidelines for calculating average load and selecting appropriate battery capacities, considering factors like standby time, temperature, and recharge requirements.
Shutdown Test Input: A test input allows for battery testing by reducing charger float voltage to just above cut-out levels, enabling assessment of battery health even when AC supply is present.
AC Detect Output: A contact output indicates the presence of AC supply and charger operation, with a green light for visual confirmation.
Low Voltage Cutout: The device disconnects batteries from loads when voltage drops to prevent deep discharge, with automatic reconnection when AC supply returns. Indicator lights provide status updates on AC and DC supply conditions.
Lead Acid Battery Specifications: Lead acid batteries consist of cells, each approximately 2.3 volts when fully charged. A 12-volt battery contains 6 cells. The voltage of a fully charged cell varies by approximately -3.3mV/°C per cell. In a 24-volt application with 12 cells, this results in a 0.4V change over a 10°C temperature swing. Without compensation, this can lead to overcharging at high temperatures and undercharging at low temperatures.
Temperature Compensation: Chargers are equipped with a resistor for temperature compensation at 25°C, suitable for ambient temperatures between 15°C and 35°C. For fixed ambient temperatures outside this range, the resistor can be replaced according to a provided chart. If temperature swings exceed 20°C, an external Powerterm Temperature Sensor is recommended for accurate ambient temperature measurement.
Temperature Resistor Chart: The chart provides resistor values and corresponding float voltages for different temperatures, ensuring proper battery charging across various conditions.
Charging Procedure: The PTL120C-D charger operates in dual-mode: boost and float. After AC power returns, the charger enters boost mode to quickly charge the battery to 85-95%, then switches to float mode, maintaining the battery at a reduced voltage indefinitely, ensuring efficient charging while adhering to battery specifications.
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Model C2197B PT L120C-D Dual PSU/Battery Charger-1

Powerterm L120C-D Dual Voltage PSU/Battery Charger Model C2197B 120W 12/24Volt Power Supply/ Battery Charger Supply both 12Vdc 1Amp and 24Vdc 3 Amps average power to loads in a single product. Ideal for RTU’s, dataloggers, remote field instrumentation, alarm systems, etc. where 24Volts is required for instrumentation and 12Volts is required for radios etc. Battery Management Functions include Low Voltage Cut-out, temperature compensation and current limited dual mode battery charging . True 12/24Volt Split Battery Charge Equalisation Under-voltage cut-out to protect battery from deep discharge. AC detect output for mains monitoring. OVERVIEW The Powerterm L120C-D is a combined Power Supply and Battery Charger for small uninterruptible instrument supply applications where 12Volts and 24Volts are required. Providing both 24Volts and 12Volts in battery standby systems can be inconvenient and costly. While 12Volts is available in 24Volt battery systems by centre-tapping the two series connected 12Vdc batteries, this has been impractical to use until now because of the different charging requirements of the two batteries. The unique PTL120C-D dual voltage charger now makes this possible by the provision of true split rail battery charging to provide balanced charging to both batteries even when 12Volts loads are tapped from the battery set. The Powerterm L120C-D is the only charger component required for the system , reducing space and cost. And unlike the use of 24V to 12V converters, the 12Volt load is connected to the battery, providing a low impedance supply required by some radio transmitters. This configuration also allows larger currents to be drawn intermittently from the 12Volts such as radio transmit currents which can be much larger than the average current required when receiving. Applications include RTU’s, dataloggers, remote field instruments and alarm systems where the requirement exists to power both 12Volt equipment (s uch as radios) and 24Volt instruments . BATTERY MANAGEMENT During prolonged power outages, the back-up batteries will eventually discharge. If the load remains connected, the batteries can enter their “deep” discharge phase, which can cause irreparable damage to the batteries, and reduce their capacity and life expectancy. Temperature compensation for optimum battery float voltage in changing ambient temperatures. Universal 85-264Vac mains supply DIN Rail mounting with small panel footprint The PTL120C-D incorporates a low voltage cut-out that disconnects the loads when either battery voltage falls below its low voltage threshold. The maximum float voltage necessary to ensure full charge, but not overcharge, is temperature dependent for lead-acid batteries. If the installation is in an environment with widely fluctuating temperature, then fixed voltage chargers will either under-charge or over-charge the batteries. The PTL120C-D is provided with external temperature compensation so that the float voltage to the batteries is held at its optimum value at all times. Use Model C0003 Temperature probe (supplied separately). DUAL MODE CHARGING All sealed lead acid battery manufacturers specify a maximum charging current for the correct life and safe operation of sealed lead acid batteries. This maximum charging current for a battery is based upon the Ampere-hour capacity of the battery. Many conventional switch mode power supplies do not control their maximum delivered current and can cause batteries to be charged from flat with current levels that exceed the manufacturer’s recommendation. The PTL120C-D provides dual-mode charging, with a well defined battery current limit, so that even when the batteries are discharged, the charging current will be controlled. SYSTEM MONITORING The PTL120C-D provides an AC OK contact output. This output can be used to detect power failures without the need for an additional mains detection relay. BATTERY TESTING Using the Test Input, the health of the batteries can be checked. This function can be included in programmable remote equipment for highest availability of the standby system. Copyright Omniflex ♦ Subject to change without notice

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Powerterm L120C-D Dual Voltage PSU/Battery Charger Model C2197B 120W 12/24Volt Power Supply/ Battery Charger Typical System Connection Diagram Battery Charge Control Temp Model C0003 Temperature Sensor. Mount close to Batteries Mechanical Details Copyright Om niflex ♦ Subject to change without notice

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Powerterm L120C-D Dual Voltage PSU/Battery Charger Model C2197B 120W 12/24Volt Power Supply/ Battery Charger Specifications AC Input AC input voltage range AC input frequency Input current at full load Switch-on inrush current Surge wihstand t Fast Transients TEST Input 85-264Vac 47-63 Hz <2.2A rms at 115Vac <1.5A rms at 230Vac 8A for <10ms 2.5kA 8/20us pulse 40 joules max. 2 kV Type Max. open circuit voltage Max. closed circuit current Test Voltage Test Method Voltage change from 20°C Maximum load output voltage range over all conditions of battery, temperature and AC input. Maximum Continuous...

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Powerterm L120C-D Dual Voltage PSU/Battery Charger Model C2197B 120W 12/24Volt Power Supply/ Battery Charger Application Notes BATTERY CONSIDERATIONS The PTL120C-D is designed to operate with sealed lead acid (SLA) type batteries also known as Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries. This type of battery is sealed except for a valve that opens when the internal gas pressure exceeds safe limits. (That is why it is important not to overcharge SLA batteries). Generally, these batteries can be used in confined areas and can be mounted in any orientation. (see the specific manufacturer’s data for...

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Powerterm L120C-D Dual Voltage PSU/Battery Charger Model C2197B 120W 12/24Volt Power Supply/ Battery Charger When the AC supply returns, the cut-out relay will automatically reconnect the batteries. A red light labelled ‘DC’ on the front of the PTL120C- D when on, indicates that there is DC supply to the load. During battery backup, the Green lamp will be off and the Red lamp will be on. After the battery has been disconnected by the cut-out, both lamps will be off. These states are shown in this table below: AC Batteries are connected and AC is on. Mains has failed & load is powered from batteries....

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