Charging the car battery with the help of special devices may be required after a long parking of the car, as well as in the case when the generator can not cope with this function. A large number of devices operating from a 220 V network are presented at points of sale of automotive spare parts, among which you can find the Orion Vympel 265. The main technical characteristics of this device, as well as how to properly connect it to the battery, will be described in detail in this article.
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Device Overview Orion Pennant 265
The Orion Pennant 265 charger is fully automatic, so the only adjustment element is the variable resistor knob, which is installed on the front panel. Using it, you can change the current strength at the terminals from 0.4 to 7.0 amperes. This parameter is displayed using an ammeter with a mechanical scale, which is located to the right of the adjustment element.
The front panel also has red and green LEDs. The green indicator lights up immediately after connecting the device to the mains, red - turns on only if the overheat of the electronic memory unit has occurred.
The device has a low weight and a very compact body. Due to the presence of a cavity designed to accommodate contact wires and a power cord, it is very convenient to store Pennant 265.
Device specifications
The technical characteristics of the Vympel NPP Orion 265 charger are as follows:
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 180-240 V |
| Current Adjustment Range | 0.4-7 ampere |
| Output voltage in current stabilization mode | 0 to 15 V |
| Output voltage in voltage stabilization mode | 14.9 - 15.1 V |
| Operating temperature range | from -10 to +40 C |
| Dimensions | 155x85x200 mm |
| Weight | 850 grams |
| Ammeter type | Switch |
This type of device works from a normal household outlet.
Features of the device and for which battery is suitable
The minimum battery capacity that can be charged using the Pennant 265 device is 4.5 Ah. As a rule, such batteries are installed on mopeds, scooters and small motorcycles, the engine of which is started without using an electric starter.
The maximum battery capacity that can be effectively charged with this charger model is 70 Ah. Batteries of this capacity provide electricity to the on-board electrical network of a medium-sized passenger car.
The charger of this model is not necessary to use only for auto and motor vehicles. With the help of such a device, it is possible to easily restore the batteries used in electric inverters or used as traction sources of electricity.
A feature of the Pennant 265 device is the presence of protection against short circuit and polarity reversal. If, at the time of connection, short-circuit the terminals or connect the positive conductor to the negative terminal of the battery, the device will automatically be put into standby mode.
If the device is shorted or connected incorrectly, it emits a characteristic noise, while the green LED glows, and the red one starts flashing.
How to charge the battery with the Pennant 265
Charge the battery using this model of charger according to the following instructions:
- Set the adjustment knob to the left.
- Connect the charger terminals to the battery terminals.
- Plug the power cord into a 220 V power outlet.
- Turn the regulator to the left until the indicator shows the required value of the charging current.
The maximum current strength for safe charging of the battery should not be more than 10% of the battery capacity. For example, to restore a battery charge of 55 A / h, you must set the current level to 5.5 A.
Circuit diagram
Download the official PDF manual
Instructions for using the Orion Pennant Charger 265 can be downloaded HERE.
You have a charger Pennant 265? Then tell us in the comments which one and about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.
Reviews
Michael. Arkhangelsk
The Vympel 265 charger does an excellent job of charging a car battery, but when the current is set to 4 amperes, the device emits a rather loud squeak.
Leonid. Kursk
Very inexpensive and reliable device. More than a year has passed since the purchase, but the memory works without any complaints.
Dmitry. Krasnodar city
A very simple device for charging the battery. The memory of this model is ideal for beginners.
