General Description - Battery Charger:Vas5908

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NOTE:

If software updates or flash campaigns/actions must be performed on a vehicle, a charger with at least 70 A must be used in order to avoid problems during software updates and flash campaigns/actions.

Battery Charger:VAS5903 . Refer to Battery Charger .

Battery Charger:VAS5908 . Refer to Battery Charger .

The :VAS5908 has the following modes available:

AUTO MODE , maintenance charging with automatic load detection (battery or consumer). Refer to AUTO MODE WITH BATTERY CHARGER .
CHARGING MODE , battery charging with adjustable parameters. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING WITH BATTERY CHARGER
FSV MODE , FSV (external power supply), backup power supply. Refer to SUPPORT MODE WITH BATTERY CHARGER
I-CHECK , current draw test with shorted cell testing. Refer to VASI-CHECK CURRENT DRAW TEST WITH BATTERY CHARGER

Technical Data

Input voltage: 100-240 VAC
Output voltage 14.4 VDC (13.2 VDC retention charge)
Charge current: 90 A (max. 105 A)
Weight: 8.2 kg

Replacement Parts

Charging Cable 5m:VAS5908/1
Charger Coupling:VAS5908/2

Refer to :VAS5908 Operating Instructions for more information.

Device Overview - :VAS5908

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1 - "ON/OFF" Voltage Switch

2 - Voltage Cable Connection

3 - Up Button for Menu Selection

4 - ENTER Button for Menu Selection or Starting

5 - ↓ Down Button for Menu Selection

6 - + Battery Charging Clamp Connection (Red Pliers)

7 -- Battery Charging Clamp Connection (Black Pliers)

8 - Communication Interface RS232, 9-Pin

9 - Signal Interface, 25-Pin

10 -Menu Selection Display

11 -LED Display for displaying operation and device status

LED Display -11- The LED display on the front side of the device is to signal the operation and device status. The meaning of green, yellow, blinking red or illuminated LEDs in the different operating conditions is listed in a table. Refer to :VAS5908 Operating Manual, 8) LED and remote indicator index.

Device Menu

Various parameters and default settings to ensure the measured values and the conditions for switching the :VAS5908 on and off can be set in the device menu.

-- Switch the :VAS5908 on.

-- With the ←↓ buttons, select the >>MENU<< line and confirm with the ENTER button.

-- With the ←↓ buttons, select the >>DEVICE MENU<< line and confirm with the ENTER button.

Refer to :VAS5908 Operating Instructions for more information on the device menu.