Projecta PC400 Pro-Charge 6-Stage Battery Charger 12V 4A

Fully automatic battery charger

The Projecta PC400 Pro-Charge 6-Stage Battery Charger is ideal for the home professional wanting a charger for a range of charging applications.

6-Stage automatic charging
The PC400 is a fully automatic battery charger with 6 charge stages. Automatic charging protects your battery from being overcharged so you can leave the charger connected to the battery indefinitely. 6-stage charging is a sophisticated charging technique that gives your battery longer life and better performance compared to using traditional chargers. The Pro-Charge charger is suitable for most 12V automotive, marine and deep cycle batteries. It may also help restore drained and sulphated batteries. The 6 charge stages are: Rejuvenation; Soft Start; Bulk; Absorption; Battery Test and Float.

Calcium mode
Pro-Charge's Calcium mode adjusts the charging profile to suit calcium batteries for complete and proper charging. This charge mode is best suited to Calcium batteries that have been deeply discharged and require an equalisation charge to restore a full electrolyte reading.

Rejuvenation mode
The Rejuvenation mode can restore tired batteries by breaking down sulphation and revitalising the battery cells, increasing battery life and performance.

Adjustable charge rate
The charger's output can be adjusted to suit the size of the battery for optimum charging.

Switchmode technology
Using the latest technology in battery chargers, switchmode chargers convert 240V AC power to 12V DC power using electronic components unlike traditional battery chargers that rely on heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be lightweight and compact without sacrificing on performance.

Spark-free and polarity protected
All Pro-Charge battery chargers are spark-free and are protected against accidental reverse connection making them safer to use around batteries.

The 6 Charge Stages

• Rejuvenation: The rejuvenation stage is manually initiated and delivers a 24 hour high frequency, intermittent charge that breaks down sulphation from the battery’s plates. Upon completion, the charger will proceed to Soft Start.
  
• Soft Start: This is a preliminary charge process that gently introduces power to the battery, protecting the battery and increasing battery life.
  
• Bulk (Constant Current): The Bulk stage reduces charging time by charging the battery at the maximum rate (constant current) to a set voltage, at which point the battery is approximately 80% charged.
  
• Absorption (Constant Voltage): The absorption stage charges the battery to 100% by adjusting the charge rate allowing the battery to absorb more power.
  
• Equalisation (Calcium Mode Only): Designed especially for calcium batteries, this stage returns calcium batteries to full service by removing acid stratification of the electrolyte.
  
• Battery Test: The analysis mode tests the battery to ensure that it has taken the charge; if the battery passes the test the charger will proceed to the float stage.
  
• Float: The Float stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without overcharging or damaging the battery. This means the charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely.
  

Projecta PC400 Pro-Charge 6-Stage Battery Charger Features:

• Adjustable Output: suitable for a wide range of different size batteries
  
• Calcium Mode: adjusts the charging profile to suit calcium batteries
  
• Rejuvenation Mode: revitalises tired batteries, increasing battery life and performance (subject to battery condition)
  
• Side Mounting Wings: optional mounting wings for permanent installation
  
• Fused Wiring Harness: 0.6m harness allows permanent connection and features polarity protection
  

Projecta PC400 Pro-Charge 6-Stage Battery Charger Specifications:

• Part number: PC400
  
• Type: 6 Stage Battery Charger
  
• Input: 240VAC, 50Hz, 132W
  
• Output: 12V
  
• Output current: 1, 2, 4A
  
• Minimum start voltage: 3.0V
  
• Back drain: 1mA
  
• Approvals: Electrical Safety, EMC
  
• LED Charge Indication
  BLUE LIGHT ON: Bulk and absorption charging
  GREEN LIGHT ON: Fully charged and maintaining, no need to turn off
  AMBER LIGHT ON: Rejuvenation process occurring
  RED LIGHT ON: Indicates faulty battery
  
• Battery Charging Times
  

PC400	Voltage	Battery Size	Charge Time
Automotive	12V	40-480CCA	7-24 hrs
Marine	12V	55-650MCA	7-24 hrs
Deep Cycle	12V	7-80Ah	7-24 hrs

Projecta PC400 Pro-Charge 6-Stage Battery Charger Instructions