BASIC SETUP AND
PROGRAMING
This guide is intended for basic interface setup and charger
programing.
If you need assistance or clarification with any step please contact your
local sales representative or DC Power Technologies at 1-844-ECO-CHRG
1-844-326-3474
INSTALLING INTERFACE
• Download interface Zip file.
• Remove setup files and save on computer.
• Do not install from zip file. (this will cause errors)
• Identify your operating system processor. (either 32 Bit or 64 Bit)
• Install corresponding charger interface.
• Open interface.
CHARGER INTERFACE
• Navigate to about tab and select about charger interface.
• Enter password and select change access.
*Password can be sent upon request*
• Exit pop up window when complete.
• Open configuration tab.
• Import CSV file by selecting ‘IMPORT CSV’ button.
• Locate CSV file saved with the interface setup files.
• Click open.
CHARGER PROGRAMING
• Connect to charger using USB to Micro USB cable.
• Open connection tab and select port if not selected automatically.
• In configuration tab select Configuration Template drop down menu.
• Select appropriate battery and charge method.
• Select charger type. (FS3,FS5 or FS9)
• Select AC configuration.
• FS3 can be configured in 208, 240 or 480 VAC single or three phase.
• FS5 and FS9 are configured in 480 VAC three phase only.
• Select ‘Use Values’
• (Values should be populated to charger configuration page)
• Start current and battery rating can be modified in the configuration
settings section.
• Changing start current will automatically adjust the finishing current.
• Finishing current is calculated as a percent of the start current.
• Select ‘Write Configuration’ to apply changes.
Choosing equalize settings
• Cycle Based (DCPT default
setting)
Battery will auto equalize after set
number of cycles. (DCPT default
setting is 5 cycles)
• Time Based
Battery will auto equalize at set time,
on set day and week frequency.
(Battery must be connected and
idle at set time for equalize)* Be sure
to set charger to computer time.
• Set by profile
Equalize charges are set by the active
charge profile.
(This setting is used by DCPT
technicians to create custom profiles)
CHARGER DISPLAY
• Charger should now be displaying the programed settings.
COMPLETION
• Connect battery and charger will begin the programed charge cycle.
• (Toggle the start/stop switch if equipped on charger)
• For assistance please contact the DC Power technical support line at
1-206-855-5446