Modern chargers are small in size and weight, and also have increased efficiency and safety margin. ZU Cedar Auto 10a belongs to the category of just such products. Due to the fact that this model is produced in our country, it is maximally adapted for operation in conditions of unstable characteristics of electric current in the network.
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Device Overview
The Cedar Auto 10a charger consists of a rectangular plastic case, on the front panel of which there are display and control elements. To control the level of the charging current, the device is equipped with a mechanical ammeter.
Also, an LED is built into the front panel of the device, which allows you to visually determine in which mode the memory works. To the right of the LED is a button with which you can easily select the option of charging the battery.
On the opposite side, an electric cable with a plug and output wires to the battery are connected to the charger, at the ends of which there are spring clips.
Technical characteristics of the device Cedar Auto 10a
In order to ensure maximum efficiency when using the Cedar Auto 10a charger, you need to know the main technical characteristics of such devices. In the instructions for this device, the manufacturer indicates the following parameters:
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 170-240 volts |
| Prestart charge mode | 10 amp |
| Maximum charge current | 10 amp |
| Rated Charging Current | 5 Amp |
| Charge voltage | 15 volt |
| Charge algorithm | Smooth current reduction |
| Power consumption | up to 250 watts |
| Battery Voltage Rating | 12 volt |
| Suitable for charging batteries | Lead acid |
| Rechargeable battery capacity | from 14 to 190 A / h |
| Ammeter | Switch |
| Dimensions | 185x130x90 mm |
| Weight | 600 grams |
The territory of Russia is divided into 4 climatic zones, therefore, in addition to the main technical characteristics, it is important to know under what environmental conditions the operation of the Cedar Auto charger is allowed.
If the car is charged on an open area in the winter, then the minimum temperature below which the operation of the charger is prohibited is minus 10 degrees Celsius. The maximum positive operating temperature of Cedar Auto 10a is + 40º C.
Features of the device and for which battery is intended
Using a Cedar Auto 10a charger, you can charge a 12-volt car battery. A feature of this model is the inability to set the exact value of the current strength. The main charge cycle of the car is an automatic process that is activated when the charger is connected to the battery and ends when the battery is fully charged. The maximum current value at the battery terminals throughout the entire charging cycle is 5 A.
Given these features of the device, we can assume that it takes too much time to charge large-capacity batteries. To fully restore the battery charge, you will need to apply 10% to its terminals for 10 hours, so do not charge the battery with a capacity of 150 A / h even during the day.
How to charge the battery using Cedar Auto 10a
You can charge the battery using Cedar Auto 10a in three modes: automatic, pre-start and cyclic.Each option to restore the charge has its own characteristics, therefore, for the correct connection of the device, several steps should be performed in sequence.
In automatic mode
In automatic mode, the algorithm of the device completely eliminates the possibility of overcharging, which cannot but have a positive effect on the "health" of the battery. To properly activate this mode is enough:
- Connect the battery terminals to the battery terminals observing the polarity.
- Connect the plug to an AC outlet.
Thus, 2 steps are enough for the device to start working in automatic mode. After the end of the charging cycle, the charger will reduce the supply of electric current to the minimum possible value, and to further inform about the completion of the process, the LED will blink.
In pre-start mode
In a situation where the battery is not completely discharged, but it is not possible to rotate the crankshaft at a speed sufficient to start the engine, you can perform express charging using this device. In order to activate the pre-start mode of the Cedar Auto 10a charger:
- Connect the terminals to the battery terminals observing the polarity.
- Connect the device to the network.
- Press the mode switch button 2 times.
After activating the pre-start mode, the red indicator on the front panel will light continuously for 5 minutes, while the current at the battery terminals will increase to 10 A. This is usually enough to significantly restore the capacity of the car battery. At the end of the pre-start mode, the device will automatically be switched to automatic operation.
In cycle mode
The Cedar Auto 10a charger has a cyclic charging mode that allows you to restore batteries that have undergone deep discharges. As a rule, in this case sulfates are formed on the surface of the plates, which impede the normal course of the chemical reaction during standard charging of the battery.
To activate the cyclic mode, it is also necessary to connect the battery to the charger, as described above, but after turning on the automatic mode, immediately press the button located to the right of the ammeter. The activation of the device with intermittent switching on can be judged by the alternately illuminated and dimming red LEDs.
Circuit diagram
Download official instructions
PDF Cedar Auto 10 Battery Charger User Manual can be downloaded HERE.
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Reviews
Hariton, Alagir.
The device is very easy to use, because for charging it is enough to connect the charger to the battery and to the mains.
Nikolai Ryazan.
Inexpensive and very high-quality device for charging car batteries. Also an important advantage of the product is the presence of a cyclic battery charge mode.
Ilya, Novocherkassk.
The advantage of the charger of this model is the presence of an automatic mode of operation, which completely eliminates the possibility of destruction of the plates as a result of a strong overcharge.
Good memory, especially the "cycle" mode. I have been using it for three years, immediately after the purchase I finalized it, the step-down transformer was very hot. I cut a hole on the top cover and set the cooler to 12V. I replaced the clamps and set it to crocodile type. In the cycle mode, I connect three lamps connected in series 12V21W , the current is in the region of one ampere. The output voltage reaches 16 volts, although the manufacturer says 15 volts. I charge them with a calcium Korean battery of 2012, 35A / h. I recommend the device.