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DSE9000 battery chargers

Author : Anthony Manton
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Deep Sea Electronics Plc

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057-085 DSE9000 battery charger operator manual

© Deep Sea Electronics Plc

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Deep Sea Electronics Plc reserves the right to change the contents of this document without prior
notice.

Amendments since last publication

Amd. No. Comments

1 Added Efficiency curve of 2A charger
2 Updated specs table of 3.7A charger
3 Added 5A DSE9255 charger and 9250-002 277V input charger
4 Added DSE9155 30V 2A charger (Issue7)
5 Added 10A charger (Issue8)
6 Added Indication (LED) for 10A chargers (Issue 8.1)

Typeface : The typeface used in this document is Arial. Care should be taken not to mistake the upper
case letter I with the numeral 1. The numeral 1 has a top serif to avoid this confusion.

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1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4
2 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 4
2.1 PART NUMBERING ................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.1 PROTECTION ................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 CHARGE FAILURE OUTPUT ........................................................................................... 5
2.2 COMMON ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 5
2.3 OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 DSE9130 12V 5A .............................................................................................................. 6
2.3.2 DSE9140 12V 10A ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3.3 DSE9150 12V 2A .............................................................................................................. 8
2.3.4 DSE9155 30V 2A .............................................................................................................. 9
2.3.5 DSE9250 24V 3.7A ......................................................................................................... 10
2.3.6 DSE9255 24V 5A ............................................................................................................ 11
2.3.7 DSE9260 24V 10A .......................................................................................................... 12
2.4 DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING ........................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 DSE9130 12V 5A ............................................................................................................ 13
2.4.2 DSE9150 12V 2A ............................................................................................................ 14
2.4.3 DSE9140 12V 10A .......................................................................................................... 15
2.4.4 DSE9155 30V 2A ............................................................................................................ 16
2.4.5 DSE9250 24V 3.7A ......................................................................................................... 17
2.4.6 DSE9255 24V 5A ............................................................................................................ 18
2.4.7 DSE9260 24V 10A .......................................................................................................... 19
2.5 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................. 20
3 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 21
3.1 BATTERY SUITABILITY ....................................................................................................... 21
3.2 USER CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 DSE9130 12V 5A ............................................................................................................ 21
3.2.2 DSE9140 12V 10A .......................................................................................................... 22
3.2.3 DSE9150 12V 2A ............................................................................................................ 22
3.2.4 DSE9155 30V 2A ............................................................................................................ 23
3.2.5 DSE9250 24V 3.7A ......................................................................................................... 23
3.2.6 DSE9255 24V 5A ............................................................................................................ 24
3.2.7 DSE9260 24V 10A .......................................................................................................... 24
3.3 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................ 25
4 OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1 INDICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 26
4.1.2 OPERATING MODES ..................................................................................................... 28
4.1.3 PSU MODE ..................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.4 CHARGE MODE ............................................................................................................. 28
4.1.5 BOOST MODE ................................................................................................................ 29
5 FAULT DIAGNOSIS .......................................................................................... 30
6 MAINTENANCE, SPARES, REPAIR AND SERVICING ................................... 30
7 WARRANTY ...................................................................................................... 30
8 DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 30
8.1 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) ..................................... 30
8.2 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES................................................... 30

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1 INTRODUCTION

NOTE : This document DOES NOT contain details of the ‘older’ DSE9210 and
DSE9240 battery chargers. For further details of these units, please visit
www.deepseaplc.com or contact Deep Sea Electronics.

This document details the installation requirements of the DSE9000 series range of battery chargers
part of the DSEExtra® range of ancilliary modules.
The manual forms part of the product and should be kept for the entire life of the product. If the
product is passed or supplied to another party, ensure that this document is passed to them for
reference purposes.
This is not a controlled document. You will not be automatically informed of updates. Any future
updates of this document will be added to the DSE website at www.deepseaplc.com

2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 PART NUMBERING

9130 - 001 - 00

Variant
Product type
For lead acid batteries
12V charger set to 13.7V 00
DSE 9130 12V 5A 9130 24V charger set to 27.4V

DSE 9150 12V 2A 9150 For 9 or 18 cell NICAD batteries*

12V charger set to 13.0V
01
24V charger set to 26.0V
DSE 9140 12V 10A 9140
For 10 or 20 cell NICAD batteries*
12V charger set to 14.5V
02
DSE 9155 30V 2A 9155 24V charger set to 29.0V

For other battery types*

Specify required float voltage on ordering**
03

DSE 9250 24V 3.7A 9250

DSE 9255 24V 5A Hardware revision

9255

DSE 9260 24V 10A 9260 Revision 1 001

9250 24V 3.7A – 277V nominal AC input 002

* DSE9150 12V 2A only available in Variant -00 (13.7V for lead acid batteries)

** For variant 03 (For other battery types), the float voltage can be adjusted between 12.5V and 15V
for DSE9130 12V 5A chargers (25V - 30V for DSE9250 24V 3.7A chargers). This change must be
made at the DSE factory. Ensure the correct variant (and float voltage if applicable) is specified on
ordering. Consult your battery manufacturer for further details of required float voltage.

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2.1.1 PROTECTION

• Current limit to charger specification (2A, 3.7A, or 5A depending upon charger model)
• Short circuit protection. Charger automatically restarts operation after the fault is removed.
• Reverse battery polarity protection. Charger automatically restarts operation after the fault is
removed.

2.1.2 CHARGE FAILURE OUTPUT

(Not applicable to DSE9150 12V 2A)

Charge failure determination The charge fail circuit will operate upon failure of the AC input or if
the output voltage drops below approximately 6V
Charge failure relay rating 3A DC resistive, 30V maximum

2.2 COMMON ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Min Nominal Max

Input Voltage (V)
DSE9130 12V 5A 90V 110V-277V 304V
DSE9150 12V 2A 90V 110V-240V 250V
DSE9140 12V 10A 90V 110V-240V 305V
DSE9155 30V 2A 85V 110V-240V 265V
DSE9250 24V 3.7A (9250-001-xx) 90V 110V-240V 265V
DSE9250 24V 3.7A (9250-002-xx) 90V 110V-277V 305V
DSE9255 24V 5A 90V 110V-277V 305V
DSE9260 24V 10A 90V 110V-240V 305V
Operating Temperature -30°C 55°C
-22°F 131°F
Input frequency (Hz) 48Hz 64Hz
Output ripple and noise 1% Vo
9140 & 9260 2% Vo
Load regulation 1% Vo
9140 & 9260 2% Vo
Line regulation <0.01% Vo
Output voltage overshoot % <5%Vo
Transient Response peak deviation (mV) <4% Vo
(at 50% to 100% load step)
Warm up voltage (V) <1% Vo
Output voltage rise time (ms) <100ms
Short circuit protection Hiccup
Switching frequency (khz) 100kHz
Efficiency % (See section entitled ‘output >80%
specifications’ elsewhere in this manual)

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2.3 OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

2.3.1 DSE9130 12V 5A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (12 V DC battery) 12.5V 13.7V 15.0V Specify float voltage on
ordering.
Output Charging Current (A) 0A 5A 5.5A
Current limit threshold (A) 5A 5.3A 5.5A
Recovery from current limit (A) 5A
Full load AC input current (A) 1.5A With output at 13.7V DC
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 20A

DSE9130 Efficiency Curve at 5A

0.92

0.9
Efficiency %

0.88

0.86
Efficiency Curve
0.84

0.82

0.8
85 110 230 260

Input Voltage (V)

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2.3.2 DSE9140 12V 10A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (12V DC Battery) 12V 13.7V 15V
Output Charging Current (A) 10A 11A
Current limit threshold (A) 10A 11A
Recovery from current limit (A) 10A 11A
At Vin=85V, Vo=13.7V,
Full load AC input current (A) 3.1A
Io=10Amp
At Vin=230V, Vo=13.7V
Full load AC input current (A) 1.3A
Io=10Amp
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 60A For 10ms

DSE9140 Efficiency Curve at 10A

0.87
0.86
Efficiency %

0.85
0.84
0.83
0.82
Efficiency Curve at 10A
0.81
0.8
0.79
0.78
85 110 230 260

Input Voltage (V)

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2.3.3 DSE9150 12V 2A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (12 V DC Battery) 12.5V 13.7V 13.7V Float voltage not adjustable
Output Charging Current (A) 0A 2A 2.5A
Current limit threshold (A) 2A 2.3A 2.5A
Recovery from current limit (A) 2A
Full load AC input current (A) 0.7A With output at 13.7V DC
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 10A

DSE9150 Efficiency Curve at 2A

90

88
Efficiency %

86

84

82

80 Efficiency Curve
78

76

74
85 110 230 250

Input Voltage (V)

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2.3.4 DSE9155 30V 2A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (30 V DC Battery) 28.0V 34.3V 34.5
Output Charging Current (A) 0A 2.2A 3A
Current limit threshold (A) 2A 2.2A 3A
Recovery from current limit (A) 2A
Full load AC input current (A) 2A
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 30A

DSE9155 Efficiency Curve at 2A

0.94
0.92
Efficiency %

0.9
0.88
0.86
0.84 Efficiency Curve

0.82
0.8
0.78
85 110 230 260

Input Voltage (V)

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2.3.5 DSE9250 24V 3.7A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (24 V DC Battery) 25.0V 27.4V 30.0V Specify float voltage on
ordering.
Output Charging Current (A) 0A 3.7A 4A
Current limit threshold (A) 3.6A 3.75A 4A
Recovery from current limit (A) 3.6A
Full load AC input current (A) 2A With output at 27.6V DC
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 30A

DSE9250 Efficiency Curve at 3.7A

0.92

0.9
Efficiency %

0.88

0.86
Efficiency Curve
0.84

0.82

0.8
85 110 230 260

Input Voltage (V)

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2.3.6 DSE9255 24V 5A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (24 V DC Battery) 25.0V 27.4V 30.0V Specify float voltage on
ordering.
Output Charging Current (A) 0A 5A
Current limit threshold (A) 5A 5.3A 6A
Recovery from current limit (A) 5A 5.2A
Full load AC input current (A) 0.65A 2.7A With output at 27.6V DC
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 30A

DSE9255 Efficiency Curve at 5A

0.94
0.92
Efficiency %

0.9
0.88
0.86
Efficiency Curve at 5A
0.84
0.82
0.8
85 110 230 260

Input Voltage (V)

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2.3.7 DSE9260 24V 10A

Parameter Min Nominal Max Comments

Output Voltage (12V DC Battery) 26V 27.6V 29V
Output Charging Current (A) 10A 11A
Current limit threshold (A) 10A 11A
Recovery from current limit (A) 9.5A 10A 11A
Full load AC input current (A) 2.2A At Vin=230V, Vo=27.6V,
Io=10Amp
Full load AC input current (A) 5.8A At Vin=85V, Vo=27.6V,
Io=10Amp
AC Input Inrush (10ms) current (A) 60A For 10ms

DSE9260 Efficiency Curve at 10A

0.94
0.92
Efficiency %

0.9
0.88
0.86
0.84 Efficiency Curve at 10A
0.82
0.8
0.78
85 110 230 265

Input Voltage (V)

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2.4 DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING

2.4.1 DSE9130 12V 5A

Overall size 136.48mm x 140.41mm x 63.40mm

5.37” x 5.53” x 2.5”
Weight 0.5kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 119.36mm x 128.36mm
4.7” x 5.05”

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.4.2 DSE9150 12V 2A

Overall size 108.03mm x 101.10mm x 48.6mm

(4.25” x 3.98” x 1.91”)
Weight 0.16kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 91mm x 89mm
4.25” x 3.51”

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.4.3 DSE9140 12V 10A

Overall size 152mm x 188mm x 2.44mm

(6” x 7.4”x 2.44”)
Weight 0.75kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 142mm x 128mm
(5.59” x 5.0”)
30mm (1.18”) from top and
bottom edges
5mm (1.97”) from left and right
edges.
Input voltage (nominal) 110V-277V
Input voltage 90V-305V
(absolute range)
Charge failure relay rating 3A DC resistive
30V maximum
Operating Temperature -30°C to 55°C
(-22°F to 131°F)

6 in 2.44 in
7.4 in

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.4.4 DSE9155 30V 2A

Overall size 136.48mm x 140.41mm x 63.40mm

5.37” x 5.53” x 2.5”
Weight 0.5kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 119.36mm x 128.36mm
4.7” x 5.05”

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.4.5 DSE9250 24V 3.7A

Overall size 136.48mm x 140.41mm x 63.40mm

5.37” x 5.53” x 2.5”
Weight 0.5kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 119.36mm x 128.36mm
4.7” x 5.05”

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.4.6 DSE9255 24V 5A

Overall size 136.48mm x 140.41mm x 63.40mm

5.37” x 5.53” x 2.5”
Weight 0.5kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 119.36mm x 128.36mm
4.7” x 5.05”

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.4.7 DSE9260 24V 10A

Overall size 152mm x 188mm x 2.44mm

(6” x 7.4”x 2.44”)
Weight 0.85kg
Mounting type DIN rail or chassis mounting
Din rail type EN 50022 35mm type only
Mounting holes Suitable for M4
Mounting hole centres 142mm x 128mm
(5.59” x 5.0”)
30mm (1.18”) from top and bottom edges
5mm (1.97”) from left and right edges.
Input voltage (nominal) 110V-277V
Input voltage 90V-305V
(absolute range)
Charge failure relay rating 3A DC resistive
30V maximum
Operating Temperature -30°C to 55°C
(-22°F to 131°F)

6 in 2.44 in

7.4 in

Dimensions in mm unless stated

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2.5 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

BS 4884-1 This document conforms to BS4884-1 1992 Specification for
presentation of essential information.
BS 4884-2 This document conforms to BS4884-2 1993 Guide to content.
BS 4884-3 This document conforms to BS4884-3 1993 Guide to presentation.
BS EN 60068-2-1
-30°C (-22°F)
(Minimum temperature)
BS EN 60068-2-2
+55°C (131°F)
(Maximum temperature)
BS EN 60950 Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical
business equipment.
BS EN 61000-6-2 EMC Generic Immunity Standard (Industrial).
BS EN 61000-6-4 EMC Generic Emission Standard (Industrial).
BS EN 60529
(Degrees of protection IP21.
provided by enclosures)
UL508
enclosure type 1 (indoor use only).
NEMA rating

In line with our policy of continual development, Deep Sea Electronics, reserve the right to change specification without notice.

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3 INSTALLATION

NOTE : The DSE9000 series battery charger should only be used to charge one
battery bank at a time. It is not recommended to parallel batteries as the tolerance of the
batteries leads to imbalance in their charging.

The DSE9000 battery charger is designed to mounted within a control panel, on the panel DIN rail
utilising the integral mounts or on a chassis utilising the mounting holes. For dimension and mounting
details, see the section entitled Specification, Dimensions elsewhere in this document.

The DSE9000 battery charger is fit-and-forget. It can be permanently connected to the supply and the
load, with no requirement to disable the charger during times of heavy load (such as engine cranking).

3.1 BATTERY SUITABILITY

The standard charger is factory set by DSE to suit Lead Acid batteries but can be adjusted at the time
of ordering to suit other battery types. Care should be taken to ensure the batteries connected to the
charger are of the correct ‘technology’ to suit the setting of the charger.
For details of other supported battery types and float voltages see the section entitled Specifications,
Part Numbering elsewhere in this document.

3.2 USER CONNECTIONS

Connection type Screw terminal, rising clamp, no internal spring
Min cable size 0.5mm² (AWG 22)
Max cable size 2.5mm² (AWG 10)
Recommended AC fuses
DSE9130 12V 5A charger 2.0A anti-surge
DSE9150 12V 2A charger 1.5A anti-surge
DSE9140 12V 10A N/A (Internally fitted)
DSE9155 30V 2A charger 2.5A anti-surge

DSE9250-001 24V 3.7A charger 2.5A anti-surge

DSE9250-002 24V 3.7A 277V input charger 2.5A anti-surge
DSE9255 24V 5A charger 3.5A anti-surge
DSE9260 24V 10A N/A (Internally fitted)
Recommended cable size Refer to tables below

3.2.1 DSE9130 12V 5A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Connect together for boost operation
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Closes under charge fail conditions
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 16)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 16)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 16)

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3.2.2 DSE9140 12V 10A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Connect together for boost operation
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Closes under charge fail conditions
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 16)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 16)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 16)

3.2.3 DSE9150 12V 2A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

NC Not Connected Do not connect
-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 18)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 18)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 18)

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3.2.4 DSE9155 30V 2A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Connect together for boost operation
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Closes under charge fail conditions
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 16)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 16)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 16)

3.2.5 DSE9250 24V 3.7A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Connect together for boost operation
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Closes under charge fail conditions
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 16)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 16)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 16)

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3.2.6 DSE9255 24V 5A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Connect together for boost operation
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Closes under charge fail conditions
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 16)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 16)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 16)

3.2.7 DSE9260 24V 10A

Connector A

Terminal Function Recommended size

-OP Load negative 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery negative terminal
+OP Load Positive 1mm² (AWG 16) Battery positive terminal
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Connect together for boost operation
BOOST Boost mode 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)
Closes under charge fail conditions
CF Charge failure relay 0.5 mm² (AWG 22)

Connector B

Terminal Function Recommended size

Earth 1mm² (AWG 16)
N AC Neutral 1mm² (AWG 16)
L AC Live 1mm² (AWG 16)

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3.3 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

BOOST not available on

DSE9150 12V 2A CF not available on
DSE9155 30V 2A DSE9150 x 12V 2A

Charger type Recommended AC fuse

DSE9130 12V 5A 2.0A anti-surge
DSE9150 12V 2A 1.5A anti-surge
DSE9140 12V 10A N/A (Internally fitted)
DSE9155 30V 2A 2.5A anti-surge
DSE9250 24V 3.7A 2.5A anti-surge
DSE9255 24V 5A 3.5A anti-surge
DSE9260 24V 10A N/A (Internally fitted)

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4 OPERATION
4.1.1 INDICATIONS

DANGER OF DEATH : LIVE PARTS exist within the DSE9000 enclosure. The
enclosure cover must not be removed.

DSE 9130, DSE9155, DSE9250,

E9250, DSE9255, DSE9150

DSE9130
9130 12V 5A
DSE9155 30V 2A
DSE9250 24V 3.7A
3.7 DSE9150
9150 12V 2A
DSE9255 24V 5A

Charger Status Charger Status

LED Indications

Function Colour Action

Charger Status Red • Off when AC supply is not present or output volts are too low.
• Steady during normal operation with AC supply above minimum
operating voltage.
• Flashing when connected to an operating charging alternator.
• Pulsing during overload conditions.

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DSE9140, DSE9260

DSE9140 12V 10A

DSE9260 24V 10A

Charger Status LEDs

(Red and Green)

LED indications
Function LED Action
Charger Status Red 1) Off when AC supply is not present or output voltage is too low
2) Steady during normal operation with AC supply above minimum
operating voltage
3) Flashing when connected to an operating charging alternator
Short circuit and Green 1) Off when AC supply is not present or output voltage is too low
reverse polarity 2) Steady during normal operation with AC supply above minimum
indication operating voltage
3) Flashing during short circuit or reverse polarity conditions

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4.1.2 OPERATING MODES

The DSE9000 series of battery chargers can be used as a battery charger, DC power supply, or both
at the same time. For instance, the units can be used to power the generator control panels and
charge the panel batteries or starter batteries at the same time.

With no AC input to the charger, the Charge fail relay will be closed. This can be used to provide
indication of charger failure which operates upon mains supply AC supply failure or battery charging
failure.
When a suitable AC supply is connected, operation of the unit will depend upon the load connected to
the unit’s output terminals :

Battery connected – The charging operation will begin (Charge mode)

No Battery connected – The output voltage will be enabled. (PSU mode)
Reverse connected battery – The charger will remain in charge fail mode.
Short circuit – The charger will remain in charge fail mode.

4.1.3 PSU MODE

If no battery is connected to the output terminals, the DSE9000 battery charger will operate as a DC
power supply only, current limit is factory set. See the section entitled Specification elsewhere in this
manual for output specifications.

4.1.4 CHARGE MODE

Constant Voltage
The DSE9000 battery charger operates in Constant voltage current limited mode.
The charger output voltage is maintained at a constant level to allow the battery to charge while the
load does not exceed the maximum rating of the charger.
Once the battery is fully charged, the DSE9000 battery charger will switch to ECO-POWER mode.
This is a low power use standby mode.

Current Limit
If the load on the battery charger (battery charge demand+standing load) exceeds the maximum
current rating of the charger, the charging current is limited to the maximum rating of the charger and
the voltage is reduced.
The voltage will rise to the rated voltage again once the load drops below the maximum rating of the
charger.

Charging time
Charge time is often of little consequence when the battery is used in a standby operation. An
example of this is when the battery is used to supply the starting system of a diesel generator. During
normal operation, the battery is at full capacity and the battery charger is used to maintain the float
voltage of the battery. The battery is only drained when the generator is called to start. As the
generator has a DC charging alternator fitted, the battery is quickly recharged when the generator is
running. Should the generator stop before the battery is fully recharged, the DSE9000 will continue to
recharge the battery until it is fully charged.

Typically a battery will charge from flat to 80% capacity in 16hrs when when charged at C/10.
For example charging a 50Ah battery for 16hrs at 5A will charge the battery to 80% of its full capacity.
Remember to take into account any other standing load such as control panel requirements when
calculating how much power is ‘left’ to charge the battery.

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4.1.5 BOOST MODE

(Not applicable to DSE9150 12V 2A or DSE9155 30V 2A)

CAUTION : Boost mode is intended for equalisation of the cells in lead acid
batteries and should not be operated when the battery charger is connected to other
battery types or when the charger is used as a power supply only. If in doubt, consult
your battery manufacturer.

Boost mode is operated by connecting the BOOST terminals together (for instance with an external
switch or timer circuit). This will raise the battery charger floating voltage by 0.8V DC.

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5 FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Nature of problem Suggestion
The charger is not operating Check that the incoming AC supply is correctly connected and within
limits and check the integrity of any external fuse that may be fitted.

Ensure the charger is not being operated above the maximum

temperature specification.
Charge fail relay Check the connected load of the charger is not reverse connected or
continuously operated short circuit.
Batteries fail to charge Check the batteries using the battery manufacturers
recommendations.
Charge time is too long Typically a battery will charge from flat to 80% capacity in 16hrs when
when charged at C/10.
For example charging a 50Ah battery for 16hrs at 5A will charge the
battery to 80% of its full capacity.
Remember to take into account any other standing load such as
control panel requirements when calculating how much power is ‘left’
to charge the battery.

6 MAINTENANCE, SPARES, REPAIR AND SERVICING

The DSE9000 battery chargers is designed to be Fit and Forget. As such, there are no user
serviceable parts. In the case of malfunction you should contact your original equipment supplier
(OEM).

7 WARRANTY
DSE provides limited warranty to the equipment purchaser at the point of sale. For full details of any
applicable warranty, you are referred to your original equipment supplier (OEM).

8 DISPOSAL
8.1 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
Directive 2002/96/EC
If you use electrical and electronic equipment you must store, collect, treat,
recycle and dispose of WEEE separately from your other waste.

8.2 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Directive 2002/95/EC:2006
To remove specified hazardous substances (Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, Cadmium, PBB &
PBDE´s)

Exemption Note: Category 9. (Monitoring & Control Instruments) as defined in Annex 1B of the WEEE
directive will be exempt from the RoHS legislation. This was confirmed in the August 2005 UK´s
Department of Trade and Industry RoHS REGULATIONS Guide (Para 11).

Despite this exemption DSE has been carefully removing all non RoHS compliant components from
our supply chain and products.
When this is completed a Lead Free & RoHS compatible manufacturing process will be phased into
DSE production.

This is a process that is almost complete and is being phased through different product groups.

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