MPL - The Choice of the Professional
The MPL battery charger has built in intelligence, designed to deliver exactly the right amount of charge automatically.. every time.
Manufactured in the UK by Traction Chargers. This unit is the OE choice of many vehicle manufacturers.
Features
- Patented Sulphation Recovery Programme
- Short circuit shutdown without blown fuse
- Reverse polarity protection
- Soft start current control
- Fast constant current bulk charge
- 3-stage charging ci-cv-float
- Constant voltage float/standby
- Proportional timing – minimal gas emission
- Led ladder ammeter – no moving parts to jam
- Independent overrun timer
- Accurate zero-crossing voltage sensing
- Digital electronics – for stability and reliability
- Flexibility – to match battery specification
- Technical Information
Patented Sulphation Recovery Programme
At the start of each charge the MPL tests the battery to determine if it is deeply discharged or if sulphation has occurred, and then applies the correct recovery programme. The MPL will start charging even if the battery is discharged down to 1 volt.
What exactly is sulphation?
Please click here for a full, technical decsription of exactly what suplhation is.
Soft Start
Prevents a high in rush of current to small and partially discharged batteries at the beginning of the charging process, to minimise plate surface charging and heating and consequent damage to the battery
Proportional Timing
Varies the second (constant voltage) stage in proportion to the time taken for the first stage (constant current). This allows optimal charging by ensuring sufficient gassing to prevent stratification by mixing the electrolyte thoroughly and eliminating overcharging (an effect that can happen with fixed charge timers). The result is lower electrolyte loss and reduced battery maintenance.
Constant Voltage Float
After the charging cycle has been completed the MPL switches into standby mode which compensates for self discharge and holds the battery at peak charge ready for use indefinitely without overcharging.
The led ladder ammeter
Provides accurate charging indication and is more efficient, more rugged and more reliable than a conventional analogue ammeter
Short circuit shutdown
Prevents damage to the charger if the d.c. output is short circuited, or if the battery is connected with wrong polarity, without blowing fuses.
Available in110/220 & 240 volt input models
Weight and dimensions:
12volt 10amp - 8kg - 25cm x 18cm x 19cm
12volt 20amp - 15kg - 28.5cm x 20cm x 21cm
Recommended Applications
12v/10A for batteries between 35 and 110 Ah 24v/10A for batteries between 35 and 110 Ah
The Technical Book Article
The MPL battery charger is discussed in the quarterly publication "The Technical Book". Read the article here.
Aftermarket Magazine Article
The MPL battery charger is discussed in the May 2009 publication of "Aftermarket Magazine ". Read the article here.
Bosch BAT 430 Battery Charger
30A compact and solidly built electronic charger with multifunctional applications.
- Charging mode for 12 V/24 V vehicle electrical systems
- Microprocessor-regulated charge control suitable for maintenance-free batteries, standard batteries, geltype batteries and fleece batteries
- Reduced charge time thanks to optimized charge process
- Continuously adjustable, regulated charge current
- Charge on vehicle electrical system
- Floating and backup mode
- Saw tooth preservation charge
- Overcharge protection
- Reverse-polarity protection only allows charging with correct connection
- Protective charge of exhaustive-discharge batteries
- LEDs for system status display
- Temperature switch (warm/cold)
- Comprehensive documentation in 8 languages
- Device for cable storage
- Solid housing
