EBC-AT - Charger Xenteq - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Multi-charge battery charger (Econline series)
Brand	Xenteq
Model	EBC-AT
Input Voltage	230 VAC (min. 170 VAC)
Output Voltage Options	12V or 24V models; adjustable via dip switches (e.g., 13.2V, 13.5V, 13.8V for 12V; 26.4V, 27V, 27.6V for 24V)
Charging Phases	Bulk (100% current, min. 30 min), Absorption (current decreases until <25%), Float (maintenance voltage)
Battery Compatibility	Start, Semi-traction, Gel, AGM, Calcium, Spiral AGM (set via dip switches)
Dual Battery Output	Yes, diode isolated outputs to prevent discharge
Power Supply Mode	Yes, selectable via dip switch; voltage adjustable
Protection	IP205: solid particles >12mm, no water protection, impact resistance 2 J
Cooling	Temperature-controlled fan; automatic shutdown at high temperature
Short Circuit Protection	Yes, on output (when no battery connected)
Indicators	Green 'Charger on', Green 'Float', Yellow 'Absorption', Red 'Bulk'
Remote Display	Optional model RD-06BC (plugs into 'Remote display' output)
Installation Requirements	Indoor use only; ambient temperature 0-40°C; min. 10 cm clearance for ventilation
Maintenance	Clean housing with dry cloth; check cables and ventilation regularly
Warranty	2 years (valid with purchase receipt; void if third-party repair or improper use)
Accessories Included	One cable set; extra cables optional
Safety Precautions	Protect from moisture and dirt; do not use in explosive atmospheres; reverse polarity protection via fuse
Fuse	Input fuse (value not specified); replace with same rating

Frequently Asked Questions - EBC-AT Xenteq

What are the charging phases of the Xenteq EBC-AT charger?

The charging process consists of three phases: Bulk charging (100% current until set voltage, min. 30 minutes), Absorption charging (voltage maintained, current decreases until below 25%), and Float charging (maintenance voltage with low current).

Can I use the EBC-AT as a power supply without a battery?

Yes. Set switch 6 to ON to enable power supply mode. The voltage can be adjusted via the dip switches (e.g., 13.2V, 13.5V, or 13.8V for 12V models). The maximum current equals the rated charging current.

How do I set the correct charging voltage for my battery type?

Disconnect the charger from mains. Use the first five dip switches on the front panel to select the voltage setting according to the battery type chart (e.g., Start, Gel, AGM, etc.). Always consult your battery's specifications. Do not set switches arbitrarily to avoid damage.

What do the LED indicators on the EBC-AT mean?

Green 'Charger on': 230V AC present and charger on. Green 'Float': Float charging, battery full. Yellow 'Absorption': Absorption charging. Red 'Bulk': Bulk charging (main charging phase).

How do I connect two batteries to the EBC-AT?

Use the included cable set. Connect red cable(s) to the '+' output(s) and black cable to the '-' output. The outputs are diode-isolated, so batteries charge independently without discharging each other. Ensure correct polarity.

What should I do if the charger does not start (no LEDs)?

Check if mains voltage is above 170 VAC. If the input fuse is blown, return the charger to the manufacturer. Also check for short circuit on output (charger recovers automatically after removal). A temperature stop may also occur; the charger resumes when cooled.

What is the IP rating of the Xenteq EBC-AT?

The charger has an IP205 rating: 2 (protected against solid particles >12mm), 0 (not protected against water), 5 (impact resistance up to 2 J). It must be kept dry.

How should I clean and maintain the EBC-AT charger?

Use a dry cloth to clean the housing. Regularly remove dust from ventilation openings. Check cables and connections for damage. Inspect battery acid level (if applicable). No other specific maintenance is required.

What is the warranty period for the EBC-AT?

The charger carries a two-year warranty covering parts and labor. It is valid only with the original purchase receipt. The warranty lapses if the charger is repaired by a third party or used improperly.

Can I use the EBC-AT charger outdoors?

No. The charger is designed for indoor use only. It must be mounted in a dry, ventilated space away from moisture, flammable materials, and direct sunlight. Do not expose to rain or splashing water.

USER MANUAL EBC-AT Xenteq

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Read the instruction manual carefully, before using this device.

On pages 24 en 25 you will find the technical details of the EBC chargers.

The EBC charger belongs to the 'Econline' product group. The products from the Econline are very suitable for use in caravan, mobile home or holiday crafts. Permanent connection to the battery and main voltage is possible. This way a battery can be held in good condition when it, for instance, is put away for the winter.

All chargers from the EBC-series have the possibility to connect two batteries(groups). The outputs are separated by a diode. This way the charge current is divided but the batteries can not discharge each other.

Temperature protection

During the bulk charging phase the fan is always working. This fan is also temperature controlled. When the internal temperature is increases to much, the fan will be switched on automatically. When the internal temperature is normal again, the fan stops. If the cooling of the fan isn't enough the charger will shut down totally. When the charger has cooled down it will continue the charging process.

How the temperature protective devices operate will depend strongly on the ambient temperature.

Short circuit on the output

The charger is protected from short circuit when no battery is connected, even in the presence of 230VAC.

Batteries on the other hand cannot withstand short circuit!

You should for this reason never short circuit the battery. Never short circuit when the charger is connected to the battery, irrespective of whether 230VAC is present. When a battery is short circuited there is a danger that it will explode!!! The charger too will then incur serious damage.

Level of protection

The indication for the degree of protection contains the character 'IP' (International Protection) followed by two or three digits that stipulates the conditions that it complies with.

The first digit refers to the class of protection for density, the second digit to the fluid density and the last digit refers to the impact resistance. The EBC charger can be assigned IP 205, which means:

2 = the charger is protected against solid particulate larger than 12mm.
0 = the charger is not protected against water/liquid etc.
5 = the charger can bear an impact force of 2.00 Joule (2Nm) max.

Important

Protect the charger against moisture, pollution etc. This can damage the charger internally. The cost for this repair is not covered by warranty.

THE CHARGING PROCESS

The charging process consists of 3 phases. The length of the charging time depends on the battery quality, battery capacity, dept of discharge and any present users.

Bulk charging

The charging current is 100% and the voltage increases until the set voltage is reached. The charger always starts in this stage for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Absorption charging

The charging current is at most 100%, but because the battery is filling up the charging current decreases. The charging voltage is kept on the set value. If the charging current is less than 25% the charger will switch to the last fase.

Float charging

The battery is full and will be maintained with a lower, firm voltage (set value). The delivered current is low. If the requested current is more than 100% of the maximum charge current, the charger will switch back to the main charging phase.

Important

If you want to remove the charger from the battery, it's important that the charging process is always completely finished. As such, the connection between the charger and the battery should only be broken when the green LED 'float' lights. If the charging process is interrupted before it is completed, the battery can become damaged.

When disconnecting the battery, at interruption of the mains voltage or when the charger is turned off, the current charging process will stop. When a battery is re-connected, the mains voltage is present again or when the charger is turned on again, in all cases a new charging process will start.

VOLT AGE SETTING S

Charging voltages

The EBC has different charging voltages because each battery type needs other voltages to ensure the longest duration of life. Therefore, the right charging voltages need to be set beforehand by means of switches.

Disconnect the charger from the mains. On the front panel of the charger you will find six switches. The charging voltages can be set by means of the first five switches. The sixth switch should be in the OFF position. The schedule bellow is a good directive, however always consult the technical details of your battery or your battery supplier. The charge voltages for each setting can be found on page 24.

Battery type SUGGESTED SETTING
Start Semi-traction
Gel AGM1
Calcium Spiral AGM2

Under no circumstances must these dipswitches be set arbitrarily. This can lead to irreparable damage of the battery and any devices which may be connected.

Power supply

The EBC battery charger can also be used as a power supply. The users can be connected to the charger directly, so without intervention of a battery. For this mode the sixth switch should be set to the ON position.

The power supply voltage can also be set. The maximum power supply current is equally to the charging current.

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 12Volt models	POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 24 Volt models	SETTING*
13,2V. 26,4V.
13,5V. 27V.
13,8V. 27,6V.

^* = de first three switches have no use in the power supply mode.

INSTALLA T ION

The atmosphere

The inverter must be mounted in a space that complies with the following:

• Leave enough space on all sides of the charger (min. 10 cm) for air circulation. In addition, make sure that there are ventilation vents.
• The ambient temperature must be between 0^ C and 40^ C. The optimum temperature is between 15^ C and 25^ C.
• Mount the charger in a dry place where there is no chance of it being affected by moisture or dirt.
• Keep the charger out of the reach of children.
• Do not use the charger in places where gases are released or flammable materials are stored.
• It is normal that the housing is warm during charging.
• The EBC charger may not be used outdoors.

Important

• do not charge when there is a fuel leak or fuel is evaporating.
• when the charger is to be used in an aluminium or steel ship/vessel, it must be insulated by suspension. That is, in order to avoid electrolysis, the casing of the charger may not be in contact with the ship.

Connection

One cable set is delivered with the EBC charger. Extra cables can be mounted when more batteries are charged.

1. Mount the red cable(s) on the '+' output(s) of the charger. The black cable can be mounted in the same way on the '-' output of the charger.
2. Connect the other sides of the cables on the poles of the battery. Red on the plus pole and black on the (joined) minus.

If you want to connect own cables, the below formula should be followed:

Max. charge current x distance x 0,2 = required while thickness

1. After the battery has been connected to the charger the power plug can be put into a socket outlet and the on/off switch can be turned in the 'on' position. The charging process will begin.

When disconnecting the charger, the charger must be turned off and the power plug must be removed from the outlet.

Important

• The charger will become broken if the polarisation is reversed.
• The battery junction that isn't linked with the frame should be connected firstly. The other junction must be made with the frame.
• The connection between the charger and the battery must be made some distance from the fuel installation.
• Damaged wires/cables should be replaced immediately.

LE D IND ICATION S

"Charger on" green : 230VAC present -charger on

"Float" green : Float charging, battery full

"Absorption" yellow : Absorption charging

"Bulk" rood : Bulk charging

ACCESSORIES

Exterior view of a power supply unit with indicator lights and a black cable (no readable text or symbols)

For the EBC-AT models the LED display RD-06BC is optional available. If connected, it's possible to follow the charging process remotely.

The cable of this display should be plugged into the 'Remote display' output.

PROBLEM SOLVER

Problem (possible) cause Handling

	No input voltage present.	Measure the mains voltage. It should be higher then 170VAC.
A battery is connected to the charger but the charger doesn’t work. No LED’s burn.	Input fuse broken.	Return the charger to the retailer / manufacturer.
	Short circuit on output.	The charger will be active-ted automatically after removal of the short circuit.
The battery is connected to the charger and only the LED Power on lights.	Charger is in a temperature stop.	The charging process will continue automatically when the charger has could down.
The battery is connected to the charger and the LED's burn but the charger does not work correctly.	Mains voltage is too low.	Measure the mains voltage. It should be higher than 170VAC.
	Weak or no connection between the battery and the charger.	Check the connection and the wires.
	Reversed polarization of the cables.	Remove the connection. Replace the fuse in the charger (only use a fuse with the same value).
	Charger is set on the power supply mode.	Set switch 'charger/power supply in the correct position.
No battery is connected but the green LED from 'charge process' burns when the charger is activated.	The charger always gives a output voltage, irrespective of the present of a battery.	Switch the charger off. Always firstly connect a battery.
The battery isn't charged fully, but the charged indicates the charging process is finished (float LED).	The battery is defective.	Measure the acid and, if necessary, replace the battery.
The charger doesn't switch to float.	The battery is defective.	Measure the acid and, if necessary, replace the battery.
	Battery cables to thin. Connect thicker cables.
	There are heavy consumers connected to the battery.	Turn off as many users as possible or connect a heavier charger.
	battery is too heavy for the charger.	Connect a heavier charger to the battery.

MAINTENANCE

The charger doesn't need any specific maintenance. When cleaning the housing, use a (squeezed) dry cloth. Remove any filth and dust from the ventilation openings of the charger. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when using and handling the battery. CAUTION! A battery contains corrosive sulphuric acid.

Important

• Check the charge status of battery charger on a regular basis.
• Check the cables and connection between the charger and battery regularly.
• Check the ventilation vents en fan on a regular basis.
• Check the degree of acidity of a non-maintenance free battery on a regular basis

WARRANTY

Before sending the charger back, always advice the Trouble Shooter and other information in this manual firstly. If a problem could have been solved by means of this manual, we are obligated to charge the repair/research costs.

In case of a malfunction, the charger can be brought back to your supplier or it can be send to the address on the back of this manual. The charger must be send prepaid. The EBC charger carries a two-year warranty. This warranty only covers the costs of parts and labour for the repair. The warranty period is only valid when a copy of the purchase ticket is handed over with the repair. The warranty will lapse when a third party has attempted to repair the charger or when the charger is not installed or used in accordance with the instructions. Do not attempt to repair the charger yourselves.

The manufacturer cannot be hold responsible for the voltage settings or any damage resulting from use of the EBC charger.

ALGEMEIN

Xenteq BV

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5768 ET Meijel (NL)

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