Even an expensive modern battery can be destroyed if you use constantly inappropriate devices to charge it. To minimize the risk of breakage, when choosing a new device, it is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers, for example, products of NPP Orion. One of the most universal memory is Orion Pennant 30.
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Device Overview
The Orion Pennant 30 Charger has a very compact body, making it easy to store and transport. Considering the fact that the design of this model is spared from a standard transformer, which in similar devices of the last century significantly added weight to the device, the mass of the product does not exceed 1 kg.
To obtain accurate information in real time about the characteristic of the electric current that is sent to the battery terminals, there is a dial indicator on the front panel of the device. To the right of this element there is a regulator with which you can smoothly change the current strength.
The voltage value can be easily changed using the three-position switch. Three preset memory modes are set to: 14.8 V, 16 V and 19 V.
- Ammeter scale is from 0 to 20 Amperes, the minimum value is 0.8 A.
- Power on LED:
14.8 V. Green, for automatic charging of automotive 12 volt batteries.
16 V. Yellow, for other acid batteries with a voltage of 12 volts.
19 V. Red, for charging in manual mode (recommended only for experts). - Overheat indicator.
- Switch output voltage and mode in Volts.
- Regulator of amperage.
The front panel also has two LED indicators. At the top there is an element that lights up when the device is connected to the network, and also changes the glow mode depending on the operating mode. The lower indicator turns on only when the charger overheats, but this is extremely rare, because the Pennant 30 has a built-in micro-fan, which forces the electronic unit of the device to cool.
Technical characteristics of the device Pennant 30
It is necessary to know the main technical characteristics of the charger in order not to accidentally damage it or damage the plug-in battery. Among the electronic and physical parameters of the Vympel 30 charger, the most important are:
| Characteristic | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 180-240 V | |
| Current Adjustment Range | 0,8-20 | |
| Output voltage in mode current stabilization | 14.8 V | 0-14.8V |
| 16 V | 0-16 v | |
| 19 V | 0-19 V | |
| Output voltage in mode voltage stabilization | 14.8 V | 14.7-14.9 V |
| 16 V | 15.9-16.1V | |
| 19 V | 18-19 V | |
| Operating temperature range | from -10 to +40 C | |
| Dimensions | 155x85x200 mm | |
| Weight | 930 grams | |
| Ammeter | Switch | |
| Battery Voltage Rating | 12 v | |
| Cooling type | Radiator | |
| Features: | ||
| Fully discharged battery | ||
| Use as power supply | ||
| Reverse polarity, overheating and short circuit protection | ||
| Use as a starter for starting the engine | ||
Having information about the main parameters of the device, you can easily understand whether this device is suitable for charging a specific battery.
Features of the device and for which battery is intended
Using the Vympel 30 device, it is possible to charge car batteries with a capacity of 8 to 200 A / H, manufactured using the following technologies:
- WET (regular 12V battery).
- AGM.
- EFB.
- VRLA.
- Gel.
At the same time, the design of the battery case does not matter. The Pennant 30 charger can be successfully used for both serviced and non-serviced models. In addition, the memory of this model can be used for multiple restoration of Deep Cycle batteries, which are used as a power source for outboard motors and small electric vehicles.
A feature of this model of the charger is the presence of intelligent protection against overheating. In addition to the usual fan, there is also a special board that monitors the temperature of the device.
The advantage of this modification of the Vympel charger is the possibility of using the device in two modes: automatic and non-automatic. In addition to charging the batteries, the device can be operated as a fairly powerful DC source.
How to charge the battery using a pennant 30
Regardless of the selected charge mode, the battery should only be connected to a de-energized device. In this case, there is no sparking between the terminals and the terminals of the device.
If you connect the device to a serviced battery in violation of this instruction, and also when charging the battery in a car, the likelihood of a fire increases significantly. In addition, the regulator for increasing the current strength must be moved to the extreme left position.
The process of restoring battery power may vary significantly depending on the mode selected.
Auto mode
In automatic mode, the voltage switch must be set at 14.8 volts. If the battery is charging, the plates of which are doped with calcium, then in this case it is necessary to set the toggle switch to a voltage of 16 V.
After turning on the device, the current recommended by the battery manufacturer is set. In this automatic mode, the battery will be charged until, at a given amperage, the voltage at the terminals reaches a predetermined voltage. At the end of the charge cycle, the device will independently reduce the current value, which will avoid overcharging the battery.
In non-automatic mode
If necessary, you can use the memory in a non-automatic mode. To do this, turn the voltage switch to 19 V. After turning on the device in the network, you need to set the desired value of the charging current and keep the device turned on until the battery is fully restored.
Unlike automatic mode, the device will not turn off when it reaches full charge, so you will need to independently check the battery charge level throughout the entire battery life.
Download the official PDF manual
Instructions for use of the Orion Pennant 30 charger can be downloaded HERE.
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Reviews
Eugene. Orenburg
Thanks to the built-in fan, the charger does not overheat even after prolonged operation in non-automatic mode. I recommend to everyone! Great quality at a reasonable price.
Igor. Gatchina city.Eugene. Orenburg
Despite its very modest size, the device allows you to charge even powerful cargo batteries.
Novel. Armavir
Inexpensive quiet and very powerful memory, which has built-in protection against overheating.
