Programmable universal battery charger with high-frequency IGBT hybrid technology, from a single cell to 600 V DC packs
Forming, conditioning, testing and desulphating batteries of any technology and voltage with a single unit calls for a programmable universal charger with a filtered output current and configurable charging curves. The MMF charges from a single cell up to 600 V DC at 50 to 500 A, runs on single-phase 220-240 V AC or three-phase 220 to 600 V AC, with efficiency above 90 % and power factor above 0.90 averaged over the charge cycle, and lets the user add custom curves to the factory-programmed ones.
MMF key data
- DC output: from a single cell up to 600 V DC and 50 to 500 A; ultra-filtered, perfectly constant current with virtually zero ripple, keeping battery temperature rise to a minimum during charging.
- Standard models: from 2-48 V / 0-50 A (A-50) to 2-48 V / 0-300 A (A-300), 2-80 V up to 150 A, 2-96 V up to 200 A, 2-120 V (F-50 and F-100), 50-200 V / 0-80 A (D-80) and 50-400 V / 0-50 A (E-50); formation versions A-00 to E-00 from 0-48 V to 0-400 V.
- Supply: single-phase 220-230-240 V AC or three-phase 220-240, 400, 440, 480 and 600 V AC, ±10 %, 50/60 Hz ±5 Hz; efficiency >90 % and power factor >0.90, average values over the full charge cycle.
- Applications: formation, conditioning, recovery, desulphation, regeneration and testing of lead-acid and lithium batteries, with factory charging curves and user-programmable custom curves.
- Protection: wrong battery and reverse polarity (stays in stand-by with an error message), overload and short circuit, power-on self-test in under 10 s, shutdown within 3 s if the battery is disconnected while charging, independent safety timer and full anti-arcing protection with auxiliary wires.
- Logging and communication: alphanumeric LCD display, LEDs, keyboard and audible alarm; internal storage of 200 cycles, expandable to 600 via USB, RS-485 port and optional wireless connection.
- Construction: cabinet A 500 × 900 × 440 mm or B 620 × 1050 × 550 mm, IP21 as standard or IP54 optional, forced ventilation with less than 65 dBA at 1 m, operation from −10 to +50 °C up to 2000 m.
- Standards: CE; EMC IEC EN 61000-6-2 and IEC EN 61000-6-4; safety IEC EN 50178 and IEC EN 62040-1; UL 1564, CSA 22.2 107.2-01 and cCSAus; quality ISO 9001:2015.
The most advanced technology for battery formation, conditioning, test and desulphation.
The MMF is a universal battery charger, digitally controlled and programmable.
It can operate with batteries of any type, from individual cells to complete packs, and it can be programmed to support applications of any type (Formation, Conditioning, Recovery, Desulphation and Regeneration).
It is based on a new hybrid power conversion technology, featuring an unprecedented combination of very high efficiency, unity power factor (PFC), universal capabilities and precise charge control.
The new generation of Universal Chargers
- IGBT-HF Hybrid Converter
- From 50 to 500 Amps
- DC output from 12 to 700 VDC
The two parts that are combined together to compose this "Hybrid" system are:
- Special isolation transformer, with line frequency multiplication system;
- High frequency switchmode converter, based on IGBT technology.
The MMF features a very complete set of charging curves, and the user can complete it by programming new ones, following a very simple procedure.
Thanks to the ultra-filtered output current, this charger ensures a minimal temperature rise in the battery during the recharge process. Moreover, the MMF is suitable to charge battery types that require perfectly constant current and virtually zero ripple.
The MMF is equipped with alphanumeric display & keyboard, Charge History Logger, Programmable Real-Time Clock and Calendar, Audible Alarm and Connectivity package, compatible with wireless Battery Identification Modules and the WEB based Fleet Management System DoctorFleet.com.
Typical applications
- Battery Formation
- Battery Service Shops
- Battery Testing Laboratories
Main features
- The Most Energy Efficient technology available
- Very Reliable design, easy maintenance
- True Universal Charging capability: Multi-Voltage,
- Multi-Capacity, Multi-Chemistry, from single cell to
- Full set of standard charging curves factory
- Possibility to Create and Save Customized Charging curves of any type
- Intelligent electronic protection system (includes soft-start, battery polarity reversal, output short circuit and over-temperature)
- Very quiet operation
- Battery voltage/temperature compensation (battery temperature probe required)
- Anti-Arcing protection (auxiliary wires required)
Optional
- Wireless connection to DoctorFleet.com
- Extended data-logger with USB port
- Enclosure type IP54 or NEMA 3R (outdoor rated)
- Submersible probe for battery temperature
Product specifications
Models | _ |
AC INPUT | |
TYPE | Battery Charger MMF |
STANDARD VOLTAGES | Single-phase 220-230-240 VAC ± 10% |
EFFIENCY |
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POWER FACTOR |
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DC OUTPUT | |
STANDARD VOLTAGES | From single battery cell to 600 VDC. |
CURRENT RATINGS | From 50A to 500A. |
CHARGING CURVE | User configurable. |
PROTECTION | |
WRONG BATTERY AND REVERSE POLARITY | If the battery voltage is outside the acceptable limits, or the polarity is reversed, the charger remains in stand-by mode and gives error/warning message. |
ELECTRONIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION | Complete protection in case of output short circuit or overload. |
ANTI-ARCING | WITHOUT AUXILIARY WIRES: When the battery is connected, no arcing is generated at the connectors. If the battery is disconnected while it's being charged, arcing is possible, so it's necessary to turn off the charger before to disconnect the battery. WITH AUXILIARY WIRES (RECOMMENDED): Full Anti-arcing protection in case of battery disconnection, even while the charge is in progress. |
POWER-ON SELF-TEST | Every time the unit is powered, an automatic self-test of the power electronics and the control boards is executed in less than 10 seconds. In case of fault, the unit remains in safe stand-by mode and gives fault messages. |
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN ON BATTERY DISCONNECTION | If the battery is disconnected while the charge is in progress, the charger turns-off automatically within 3 seconds and a specific message is saved in the Charge History Log. |
SAFETY TIMER | An independent safety timer turns the charger off in case of malfunction of the main control unit. |
MECHANICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL | |
DIMENSIONS(W x H x D mm) | Cabinet A: |
ENCLOSURE | Steel |
COOLING | FORCED VENTILATION with active fan control |
AUDIBLE NOISE | <65 dBA at 1 meter |
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION | IP21 (Standard) |
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE | OPERATION: -10 / +50 °C |
ALTITUDE | <2000m |
USER INTERFACE AND CONNECTIVITY | |
USER INTERFACE | Alphanumeric LCD Display, 5x LEDs, membrane keyboard and Audible Alarm |
CONNECTIVITY |
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STANDARDS | |
MARKING | CE |
EMC | IEC EN 61000-6-2, IEC EN 61000-6-4 |
SAFETY | IEC EN 50178, IEC EN 62040-1 |
IEC EN 62040-3 | |
NORTH AMERICAN STANDARDS | UL 1564 ``Industrial battery chargers´´ |
| QUALITY | ISO 9001:2015 |
| FORMATION MODELS | A-00: 0-48 V, 0-50 A |
NOTES
(*) = Reported Efficiency and Power Factor values are AVERAGE values, measured over the entire charging cycle. Peak Efficiency and Power Factor are higher.
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| 3x380V | |||
| MODELS | VOLTAGE RANGE | CURRENT RANGE | |
| MMF | |||
| A-50 | 2-48V | 0-50A | |
| A-100 | 2-48V | 0-100A | |
| A-150 | 2-48V | 0-150A | |
| A-200 | 2-48V | 0-200A | |
| A-300 | 2-48V | 0-300A | |
| B-50 | 2-80V | 0-50A | |
| B-100 | 2-80V | 0-100A | |
| B-150 | 2-80V | 0-150A | |
| C-50 | 2-96V | 0-50A | |
| C-100 | 2-96V | 0-100A | |
| C-150 | 2-96V | 0-150A | |
| C-200 | 2-96V | 0-200A | |
| D-80 | 50-200V | 0-80A | |
| E-50 | 50-400V | 0-50A |
Frequently asked questions
Which charger can form and desulphate batteries of different voltages and technologies?
A programmable universal one. The MMF charges from a single cell up to 600 V DC at 50 to 500 A, comes with factory charging curves and accepts custom ones, so a single unit covers formation, conditioning, recovery, desulphation and testing of lead-acid and lithium batteries.
How does it protect against connection errors?
If the battery voltage is outside the limits or the polarity is reversed, the MMF stays in stand-by and shows an error message; if the battery is disconnected during charging, it switches off within 3 s and records the event in the charge history log, and with auxiliary wires the anti-arcing protection is complete.
