IDEAL PRAKTIK CHARGER 8 Battery Charger

Battery voltage: 6 / 12 V | Battery capacity: 1.2 - 300 Ah | Charging current: 2 A (6V) / 2.8 A (12V) | Power supply: 230V

IDEAL PRAKTIK CHARGER 8

The PRAKTIK CHARGER 8 is an electronic charger for 6 and 12 volt lead-acid batteries:

• WET (flooded)
• GEL (gel)
• MF (maintenance-free)
• AGM (with fibreglass mat)
• EFB (for vehicles with Start-Stop systems)

The charger features a microprocessor-based control system, ensuring automatic shutdown once the required voltage is reached on the battery and automatic resumption of charging when the battery voltage drops.

The set includes:

• IDEAL PRAKTIK CHARGER 8 unit
• 110 cm jumper cables
• Cardboard box
• User manual (Polish)

FUNCTIONALITY

Each time it is switched on, the charger automatically sets the last saved parameters (useful for repeated use and in the event of mains power failures).

Cold battery charging function: optimises charging at very low temperatures (low temperatures can adversely affect the chemical structure of the battery components).

The device is equipped with protection against short circuits, overloads and reverse polarity.

Single-phase 230V power supply. The unit is fitted with a power plug.

The charger housing has an IP65 protection rating (splash-proof and dust-tight).

CHARGING PROCESS

The 9-stage charging process ensures optimal battery charging conditions. The automatic control system adapts each of the 9 charging stages to ensure the battery is charged correctly:

• STAGE 1 - DIAGNOSTIC – analyses the battery and checks whether it can accept the charging current; prevents a damaged battery from being charged.
• STAGE 2 - RECOVERY CHARGE (Pre-charge) – low-voltage batteries are pre-charged with a low current but at a higher voltage; heavily discharged batteries can be restored to a usable condition, ensuring a longer battery life; this stage is skipped if the battery is only slightly discharged and in good condition.
• STAGE 3 - SOFT START – the charger gradually increases the charging current until the set charging current is reached.
• STAGE 4 - PULSE CHARGE – the battery is charged with a pulsed current (the pulse fluctuations occur within the DC current range).
• STAGE 5 - RECONDITIONING – a preparatory stage for charging in the bulk charge stage.
• STAGE 6 - BULK CHARGE – charging with a constant current until a pre-set voltage is reached (14.4–14.7V).
• STAGE 7 - ABSORPTION CHARGE – once the required battery charge level is reached, the system switches to constant voltage (CV) charging and the charging process ends.
• STAGE 8 - EVALUATION DIAGNOSTIC – automatic monitoring of the battery voltage after charging is complete.
• STAGE 9 - MAINTENANCE CHARGE – a stage that maintains the battery (float) and monitors its condition; resumes charging at a reduced current if necessary.

LCD DISPLAY

Depending on the selected function, the LCD display shows the charger’s operating status:

Charging in 12V slow mode: 2A / 14.4V

Charging in 12V fast mode: 8A / 14.4V

Charging in winter mode: 8A / 14.7V

Recommended for charging batteries at temperatures below 5°C.

Charging in 6V mode: 2A / 7.2V

Battery charge level.

Information:

- that the terminals are not connected

- incorrect connection of the terminals

Information:

- about poor battery condition

- incorrect charging mode selected (e.g. charging a 6V battery in 12V mode)

Information regarding elevated charger temperature

TECHNICAL DATA:

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS

• Protection rating: IP65
• Weight: 665g
• Overall dimensions L x W x H: 212 x 100 x 60 mm
• Packaging dimensions L x W x H: 68 x 145 x 280 mm

CHARGING SPECIFICATIONS

• Charging voltage: 6 / 12 V
• Charging current: 2A (6V) / 2–8A (12V)
• Rated battery capacity Ah 15h (min/max): 1.2–80Ah (6V), 10–180Ah (12V), trickle charging up to 300Ah

POWER SUPPLY PARAMETERS

• Rated supply voltage: 230V; 50Hz (1ph)