Automatic

battery
chargers
Automatic battery chargers
for lead-acid batteries
electric
General characteristics
Protections:
Mains input fuse
Electronic lock in case of short circuit on battery
terminals, battery polarity inversion, low voltage across
battery poles (<0.5 Ue) and disconnected battery
Relay alarm output.
LED indications:
Correct output voltage
Battery polarity inverted.
Operational characteristics
Auxiliary supply voltage: 100...240VAC (10%)
50/60Hz (5%)
Charging cycle: in accordance with DIN 41773 standards
Current limitation
Degree of protection: IP20
Fixed clamping screw terminal block with captive screws.
Type Maximum power Mains
consumption dissipation fuse
[VA] [W] [A]
BCF 0250 12 96 40 2
BCF 0450 12 181 76 2
BCF 0125 24 96 39 2
BCF 0250 24 181 72 2
Alarms
GREEN LED RED LED RELAY
Correct output ON OFF ON
voltage
Polarity ON ON ON
inverted
Short circuit OFF OFF OFF
Alarms output circuit
Type of output:
3A 250VAC relay (AC1).
Reference standards
Compliant with standards: IEC/EN 60950-1.
Order code Rated Rated Qty Wt
output output per
current voltage pkg
DC
[A] [V] n [kg]
1 charging level.
BCF 0250 12 2.5
12
1 0.270
BCF 0450 12 4.5 1 0.270

BCF 0125 24 1.25
24
1 0.270
BCF 0250 24 2.5 1 0.270
BCF...
Switching battery
chargers
U
Uc
0,5Uc
Ic I
b
a
a - constant current charge
b - constant voltage charge
Automatic battery chargers
for lead-acid batteries
electric
General characteristics
Protections:
Mains input fuse (except for BCE 2V5 and BCE 03)
Battery output fuse
Electronic lock in case of short circuit on battery
terminals, battery polarity inversion, low voltage across
battery poles (<0.5 Ue) and disconnected battery
Alarm output:
Negative static, NPN transistor for BCE 2V5 and BCE 03
Relay for BCE 05, BCE 06, BCE 10 and BCE 12.
Indications:
Power on
Charge (I > 0.2 Ic)
Alarm for protection tripping.
Operational characteristics
Auxiliary supply voltage: 220-240VAC 10%,
50/60Hz 5%
Charging current: 30-100% Ie adjustable
Charging cycle: in accordance with DIN 41773 standards
Current limitation
Degree of protection: IP00
Clamping screw terminal block with captive screws:
Removable for BCE 03 and BCE 2V5
Fixed for BCE 05, BCE 06, BCE 10 and BCE 12.
Type Maximum power Mains Output
consumption dissipation fuse fuse
[VA] [W] [A] [A]
BCE 0312 117 24 6.3
BCE 0612 222 46 4 12.5
BCE 1212 400 73 6.3 25
BCE 2V524 166 26 6.3
BCE 0524 317 40 4 12.5
BCE 1024 610 66 6.3 25
Alarms
BCE 2V524 - BCE 0312
These types have a static alarm output for the control of a
relay or indicator, maximum 300mA duty.
If it is connected to a relay, this must be normally
energised in absence of alarm. In alarm conditions with
ALARM LED switched on, or in absence of supply, the
relay de-energises.
BCE 0524 - BCE 0612 - BCE 1024 - BCE 1212
These types have a normally energised relay alarm
output.
In alarm conditions with ALARM LED switched on, or in
absence of supply, the relay de-energises.
Possible causes of alarm include:
Low battery voltage
Battery fuse blown
Battery not connected
Battery polarity inverted.
Alarm output circuit
BCE 2V524 - BCE 0312
Type of output:
Negative static; NPN transistor
Maximum voltage applicable to load: +V battery
terminal
Maximum output current: 300mA
Maximum overload current for 1 second: 2A
Dynamic over-voltage protection with inductive load.
BCE 0524 - BCE 0612 - BCE 1024 - BCE 1212
Type of output
Relay: 1 changeover contact
Rated voltage: 250VAC
Maximum admissible voltage: 440VAC
Rated capacity in AC1 duty: 5A 250VAC Ith
Rated capacity in DC13 or DC14 duty: 5A 30VDC
Electrical life: >10
5
cycles
Mechanical life: >30x10
5
cycles.
The output is not overload or short-circuit protected. It is however
capable of switching on a 3W filament bulb.
Certifications and compliance
Certifications obtained: GOST.
Compliant with standards: IEC/EN 60335-2-29.
Order code Rated Rated Qty Wt
output output per
current voltage pkg
DC
[A] [V] n [kg]
1 charging level.
31 BCE 0312 3 1 1.900
31 BCE 0612 6 12 1 4.750
31 BCE 1212 12 1 8.600

31 BCE 2V524 2.5 1 1.900
31 BCE 0524 5 24 1 4.925
31 BCE 1024 10 1 9.550
31 BCE 0312
31 BCE 2V524
31 BCE 0612
31 BCE 0524
31 BCE 1212
31 BCE 1024
Linear battery
chargers
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Uc
0,5Uc
Ic I
b
a
a - constant current charge
b - constant voltage charge
DERATING CURVES
DERATING CURVE
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
50C 55C 60C 65C 70C
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Operating temperature
BCE 2V5 - BCE 03
75%
DERATING CURVE
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
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Operating temperature
BCE 05 - BCE 06
75%
DERATING CURVE
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
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Operating temperature
BCE 10 - BCE 12
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-
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POWER
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60
40
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+ -
BATTERY
100%
FUSE
BATTERY
ALARM
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90
POWER ON
CHARGE
BCE 0312 - BCE 2V524
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ALARM
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BCE 1212 - BCE 1024
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BCF...
Automatic battery chargers
for lead-acid batteries
electric
Dimensions [mm]
Wiring diagrams
BCE... BCF...
+
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100...240VAC
OUTPUT
13.6...27.2VDC
RDY RDY
Automatic battery chargers
for lead-acid batteries
electric
TYPE BCF... BCE...
Description Single phase automatic battery charger
1 charging level for lead-acid batteries
Supply voltage 100...240VAC 10% 50/60Hz 220...240VAC 10% 50/60Hz
Rated output voltage (Ue) 12-24VDC
Rated charging current (Ie) 2.5-4.5A (12VDC) 3-6-12A (12VDC)
1.25-2.5A (24VDC) 2.5-5-10A (24VDC)
CHARGING CYCLE
Reference standards DIN 41773
Diagram

a - constant current charge

b - constant voltage charge


End charge voltage (Uc) 12V battery: 13.8VDC (2.3V/cell)
24V battery: 27.6VDC (2.3V/cell)
Charge current (Ic) Fixed Adjustable 30% to 100% Ie
(using potentiometer)
Current limit Yes
PROTECTIONS
Mains supply fuse Mains supply fuse
Charging inhibition due to: (5, 6, 10, 12A types only)
short circuit at battery terminals Battery output fuse
battery polarity inverted Charging inhibition due to:
low voltage at battery poles (<0.5 Ue) short circuit at battery terminals
disconnected battery battery polarity inverted
low voltage at battery poles (<0.5 Ue)
disconnected battery
ALARM OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1 output relay Static output (NPN transistor) ;
3A 250VAC (AC1) relay with 1 c/o contact, 5A 250VAC
AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Operating temperature -25...+51C -10...+50C
Storage temperature -25...+85C -30...+80C
HOUSING
Version Modular Open frame
Degree of protection IP20 IP00
Cooling Natural
Connections Fixed terminals Removable/plug-in terminals
Fixed terminals
U
Uc
0,5Uc
Ic I
b
a
For 2.5A and 3A types only.
For 5, 6, 10 and 12A types only.
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