Supercharge 150 and Supercharge 151

Supercharge 150 and Supercharge 151

Overview

The Supercharge 150 and Supercharge 151 were basic 150W battery chargers which are no longer manufactured.  The Supercharge 150 and 151 look identical other than the label; the Supercharge 151 differing only in having a blocking diode fitted internally to prevent any battery discharge from the unit when not in use.

If you are looking to replace either of these units then the PF200 would be the most suitable choice; please see the PF200 information page here:  PF200 - 14Amp, 2-Stage Battery Charger

Specification

Electrical
Mains Input 220-240 Volts AC +/- 10%, Frequency 50 Hz +/- 6%, Current 3.15A max.
DC Output 13.5 Volts nominal, Current 12 Amps max (150 Watts).
DC current draw with no mains supply ~75mA (Supercharge 150)
DC current draw with no mains supply 0mA (Supercharge 151)

Physical
Dimensions: L230 x w115 x H55mm.
Mountings: Four mounting points Side centres 158mm, Width centres 125mm.
Cooling: Heat sink / unit casing.

Approvals
BS EN 60335-1/2.29, EC directive 89/336/EEC, IEC61000-3.2/3:1995.

Location

The charger can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal position in either plain. It should be located in a ventilated area away from any moisture. The ventilation slots on the charger must be kept clear at all times.
Do not cover the unit.

Connection

230v
The charger requires a 230v supply protected with a fuse rated at no more than 6A.
The charger is supplied with a 300mm mains input leads with a 3pin JST L plug.

The pin-out connections are as follows:
‘D’ shaped terminal = Live,
Centre terminal = Earth,
Remaining terminal = Neutral.

Note that this pin-out arrangement is different to similar wiring connectors in some caravans.
The charger cover incorporates a mains on / off switch, up = on, down = off.

12v
The 12v output must be protected with a fuse rated at no more than 20A, which should be located as near as practicable to the charger [+] output terminal.
The charger is supplied with a 300mm 12v output leads with two ¼” insulated blade connectors.
The pin-out connections are as follows:
Red = [+] Positive,
Black = [-] Negative.

Servicing

The charger has no user serviceable parts


Safety

Switch OFF mains supply before connecting / disconnecting the battery.

Observe battery polarity, check before connecting if unsure.
Ensure there is free movement of air around the charger.
Never cover the ventilation slots.

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