The use of automatic chargers allows not only to simplify life and reduce time costs, but also to more gently carry out the process of restoring the electric capacity of the battery. The Orion Pennant 325 device belongs to this category of memory. In addition, it is very technological and versatile with a wide range of functions, and at the same time it can be purchased at a very affordable price.
Content
Device Overview
The device for charging the battery Orion Vympel 325 consists of a plastic rectangular case in which there are ventilation holes located at the top of the product. The front panel of the memory has the following control and adjustment elements.
- Pointer ammeter.
- Rotary current regulator.
- LED indicators for turning on the device and emergency operation.
A power cord is connected to the device, through which the operating voltage from the 220 V network is supplied, as well as 2 wires with clamps that connect to the battery.
Product Specifications 325
The technical characteristics of the device must be known in order to correctly calculate the load on the rechargeable battery.
Specifications Orion Pennant 325:
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 180-240 V |
| Current Adjustment Range | 0.8-20 ampere |
| Output voltage in current stabilization mode | 0 to 15 V |
| Output voltage in voltage stabilization mode | 14.9 - 15.1 V |
| Operating temperature range | from -10 to +40 C |
| Dimensions | 155x85x200 mm |
| Weight | 910 grams |
| Ammeter | Switch |
| Battery Voltage Rating | 12 v |
| Features: | |
| Built-in cooling fan | |
| Fully discharged battery | |
| Use as power supply | |
| Use as a starting device | |
The device is capable of issuing rated values of electric current only if it is connected to a network with a frequency of 50 Hz and a voltage of 180 - 220 V.
Features of the device and for which battery is intended
Designed for car batteries with a voltage of 12 volts. The minimum current strength of the Orion Pennant 325 charger is 0.8 A. Considering the fact that the current is approximately 10% of the battery capacity, it is safe for the battery, it is not recommended to use this product for charging small batteries whose capacity is less than 8 Ah. Since the maximum current value is 10 amperes, the maximum capacity of a charged battery should not exceed 200 Ah.
This does not mean that it is impossible to charge a battery with a capacity of 240 Ah or more with these memories, it just takes more than 10 hours, but if you start charging a battery with a capacity of less than 8 Ah, then the electrolyte can boil in it.
A design feature of the Vympel 325 charger is the presence of forced cooling of the electronic unit. Thanks to the integrated fan, even powerful batteries can be charged without stopping. In order to protect the device as much as possible from the effects of excessive amperage during polarity reversal, the product design has a fuse that blows out if the terminals are not connected correctly to the car battery.
Orion Pennant 325 can also be used successfully as a power supply and as a starting device to facilitate starting the motor.
How to charge a battery using a pennant 325
To reduce the likelihood of a fire resulting from the ignition of gases generated as a result of a chemical reaction when charging the battery, it is recommended to connect the battery to the device in the following sequence:
- Connect the terminals of the charger to the battery terminals, observing the polarity.
- Connect the device to 220 V.
- Set the required level of charging current (not more than 10% of the battery capacity).
During the operation of the device, it is necessary to control the battery level. If a serviced battery is being charged, then a hydrometer can be used for this purpose. If the modern battery model is restored, in which there is no way to remove the cover, then the charge value can be determined by the voltage or current strength and the duration of the device.
When shutting down the device, you must also be careful, therefore, before disconnecting the clamps from the battery terminals, it is recommended that you first turn off the device. The implementation of these instructions will minimize the risk of fire, as well as positively affect the performance of the device.
Circuit diagram
Download the official PDF manual
Instructions for use of the Orion Pennant 325 charger can be downloaded HERE.
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Reviews
Michael. Yakutsk
I bought a Pennant 325 charger in the store last summer. I really like the presence of a smooth adjustment of the current strength in the device, which allows you to charge the battery in various modes.
Leonid. Kursk
A good and relatively inexpensive device. There is protection against overheating, but thanks to the presence of a fan, the temperature has never risen above the operating value for 2 years of operation.
Denis. Kaliningrad
A very compact device that has protection against reverse polarity and overheating. Great for charging powerful freight batteries.
