The battery charger that every household should have
The MULTI XS 3600 is a versatile battery charger in a compact format that makes it convenient and easy to charge and maintain all household vehicles. The special cold mode means that you can also charge during cold winter days without problems. The MULTI XS 3600 satisfies all the home’s charging needs as it charges all types of 12V batteries.
Charging
The MULTI XS 3600 has a fully automatic, four step charge:
- Desulphation
Desulphation with pulsing for sulphated batteries. Bulk
Primary charging where approximately 80% of the charging takes place. The charger delivers maximum current until the terminal voltage has risen to the preset level. After a number of hours, the charger goes on to the next phase, even if maximum voltage is not reached.
- Absorption
Final charging, voltage is kept at the preset level. During this phase, the current is gradually reduced. If the maximum length of time for Absorption is exceeded, the charger automatically continues with Analysis. Maintenance charging - pulse
State of charge varies between 95% and 100%. The battery receives a pulse when the voltage sinks, keeping the battery in good shape when it is not being used. The charger can be connected for months at a time. If the battery is charged and/or the battery’s terminal voltage drops, the charger starts a charge pulse until the voltage has reached the preset level. The charge pulse is then interrupted and the cycle is repeated as long as the charger is in pulse maintenance phase. If the terminal voltage drops even lower, the charger automatically reverts to the beginning of the charging curve. If possible, check the water level in the battery.
Using the MULTI XS 3600 gives your battery an optimum service life and operational reliability.
Technical Data
| MODEL | MULTI XS 3600 |
|---|
| Input voltage AC | 170-260VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Output voltage | Nominal: 12V |
| Efficiency | 85% |
| Charging voltage | 14.4V/0.8A, 14.4V/3.6A, 14.7V/3.6A |
| Charging current | 3.6A max |
| Back current drain* | 1.3mA |
| Ripple** | max 50mV rms, 0.13A |
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to +50°C, output power is reduced automatically at higher temperatures. |
| Type of charger | Four step, fully automatic switch mode with pulse maintenance. |
| Type of batteries | 12V lead-acid batteries (Wet, MF, AGM and GEL) |
| Battery capacity | 1.2 -120Ah |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 165x61x38mm |
| Insulation | IP 65 (splash and dust proof), outdoor use |
| Weight | 0.5kg |
*) Back current drain is what drains the battery if the charger is connected without the power cord connected. The MULTI XS 3600's extremely low back current drain corresponds to 1Ah per month. Many other chargers have 1Ah per day.
**) Ripple denotes the amount of interference there is to the current and voltage. A high current ripple heats the battery and shortens its life. A linear charger has a current ripple of 70 - 400% which is much larger than the maximum 5% for a modern sealed battery. Voltage ripple could harm other equipment, which is connected to the battery. The MULTI XS 3600's ripple is only 2%. The battery gains a long service life and there is no risk of damage to other electronic devices connected to the battery.
