Smart Chargers

The algorithm can optimise charging on a range of battery types. This optimisation has the benefit of delivering a fully charged battery in a shorter amount of time while maximising the service life of the battery. A critical factor in fast charging is management of heat. To manage the heat generated a battery monitoring unit (BMU) is attached to the battery. The BMU actively monitors the temperature of the battery along with other key factors, and actively communicates with the charger to modify its charging to suit the circumstance.

The employment of high frequency power conversion has the effect of reducing the amount of energy consumed and providing a greater level of control of thepower output. This technology also has the advantage of being lighter weight to conventional thyristor controlled chargers. Being lighter allows operators to wall mount these chargers with ease, reducing the possible risk of impact from material handling equipment and improving the use of space.

Century Smart Chargers have facilities to provide an equalise charge function. Equalise charge can be completed manually or regularly in an automatic (programmable) mode. When the battery also contains a BMU (Battery Monitoring Unit) it is possible to set the BMU to select when an equalise charge should be provided to the battery. In addition, Century Smart Chargers have facilities to control a solenoid valve connected to a water supply source. Automatic watering can take place when a Century Single Point Watering System is incorporated.

Features and benefits

• Unique charging algorithm to provide safe and effective
  fastcharging capability when integrated with Century BMU.
• Battery Monitoring Unit: specifically designed to provide
  active control over charging parameters during charging.
• Alarm indicators: Highlights to the operator and logs
  issues with the charger and battery.
• High frequency power conversion with >91% efficiency
  in power conversion from input power to output power;
  the amount of energy consumed to recharge batteries
  is reduced.