Manual ACE 24/30 Battery Charger

The ACE 24/30 battery charger charges 24 V battery banks with a total of 30 A. The manual explains installation, connecting the batteries, selecting the charging curve with the push button and the meaning of the LED indicators.

Manual edition: version 2A, June 2023. The manual applies to the ACE 12/25, 12/44, 12/64, 24/20 and 24/30. This page contains the content for the ACE 24/30. Manual as PDF (German) · Go to product: ACE 24/30 battery charger

Contents

Scope of delivery

  • Battery charger
  • one AC input connector
  • one DC output connector
  • one Temp-ACE temperature sensor
  • the operating manual

Safety and installation location

Installation must be carried out by an electrician or professional installer, and on pleasure craft in accordance with ISO 13297. Never work on the unit while it is live: switch off all energy sources, disconnect the batteries using the battery isolator switches, and switch off or isolate chargers and alternators.

  • The PE terminal must be earthed and connected before any other connection. Before switching on, the housing is closed with the supplied screw.
  • Mount the unit on a vertical wall. Leave 150 mm of clearance around the charger; even in extreme conditions the air temperature at the inlet must be below 65 °C. The hot air must be able to escape on both sides.
  • Do not place any objects on or against the charger, and do not install it near a heat source, flammable materials, liquids or gases. Keep moisture, salt and dust away.
  • Do not drill into or modify the housing.
  • A battery switch belongs as close as possible to the batteries. The manual requires 30 mA residual current protection on the AC side (recommendation NFC 15-100).

Mounting: 4 round-head screws M5 (head diameter under 10 mm), mounting spacing 272 × 170 mm, housing 289 × 195 × 106 mm.

Wiring diagram and cabling

Wiring diagram of the ACE 24/30 battery charger with residual current circuit breaker, DC outputs, circuit breakers and fuses on the battery banks

Dimensional drawing of the ACE battery chargers with four DC outputs and mounting spacing of 272 mm; according to the manual it applies to the models 12-44, 12-64, 24-24 and 24-34

AC side: The mains cable is plugged into the Winsta mains socket on the unit. The charger operates on single-phase mains from 90 to 265 V AC and 47 to 65 Hz. It is in operation as soon as mains voltage is present and switches off 20 seconds after the mains voltage is lost. When using a generator, first check compatibility (power, voltage, overvoltage, frequency); the charger's AC input should be switched off when the generator is started. Damage caused by overvoltage is excluded from the warranty.

Battery side: Disconnect the batteries before plugging in. Beforehand, check polarity and voltage with a calibrated voltmeter and make sure that the charger and the battery banks match in voltage and current. The supplied Phoenix Contact connector is assigned from left to right:

Terminal Connection
-BAT Negative of the battery system
+BAT E Positive, starter battery
+BAT 1 Positive, battery bank 1
+BAT 2 Positive, battery bank 2
+BAT 3 Positive, battery bank 3 (see note)

Note on +BAT 3: The technical data table lists four outputs for the ACE 24/30, including +BAT 3. The cabling section of the manual, however, mentions +BAT 3 only for the models 12/44, 12/64, 24/24 and 24/34. Check the terminals on your unit or ask us.

The maximum cable cross-section for the output of the ACE 24/30 is 16 mm². Unused outputs remain unconnected. Each output can deliver the rated current.

Avoiding interference: Keep at least 2 m away from sensitive radio equipment, route the AC mains cable separately from battery charging cables and at least 200 mm from data and control cables, and do not connect any other devices to the AC cable.

Settings with the push button

The charger is configured with the "P" push button or via the P-BUS. A long press (1 to 2 seconds) switches to programming mode: the ON LED (LED 1) lights up blue, the charging phase LED (LED 2) white. In programming mode, the number of flashes of the ON LED indicates the programming field, and the number of flashes of the charging phase LED indicates the value. A steady white LED means value 0. A short press increases the value by one; a long press saves and jumps to the next programming field. After saving, both LEDs flash blue. If you want to restore the state before the changes, interrupt the power supply for 60 seconds: settings are only saved when you leave programming field 3.

Programming field 1: Battery type (voltages for 24 V)

Value Battery type Floating Boost max. boost max. absorption
0 flooded, free electrolyte 26.8 V 28.2 V 2 h 4 h
1 (factory) classic sealed (sealed lead) 27.6 V 28.8 V 2 h 4 h
2 Gel 27.6 V 28.8 V 2 h 4 h
3 AGM (refresh not recommended for all AGM types) 27.2 V 28.8 V 2 h 4 h
4 Spiral cells 27.2 V 28.8 V 2 h 4 h
5 Lead-calcium-tin 28.8 V 30.2 V 2 h 4 h
6 Winter storage/standby, sealed battery 26.8 V 26.8 V 0 h 0 h
7 Power supply mode 24.0 V 24.0 V 0 h 0 h
8 flooded SP 26.4 V 29.6 V 2 h 4 h
9 LiFePO4 with BMS 27.6 V 28.8 V 6 h 1 h
10 Stormline 27.4 V 29.0 V 2 h 6 h
11, 12 specific 24.0 V 24.0 V 0 h 0 h
13 / 14 / 15 13 adjustable via Bluetooth, 14 adjustable via CAN bus, 15 not used

The voltages apply at +BAT 1, +BAT 2, +BAT 3 and +BAT E at 10 % of the rated current (tolerance ±1 %). When switching on, the number of flashes of the charging phase LED shows which curve is currently in use. After 15, the value jumps back to 0.

Programming field 2: Refresh and boost

Value Refresh Boost
0 off off
1 (factory) off on
2 on off
3 on on

Boost (IUoU curve) charges faster and is time-controlled; the changeover to the floating phase takes place at a battery current below 20 % of the rated current (below 12 % for LiFePO4 with BMS). Boost off results in a pure IU curve for maintenance charging, which is only suitable for stationary batteries in continuous operation. Refresh periodically applies a voltage increase to maintain the battery and prevent sulfation.

Programming field 3: CAN bus protocol

Value Protocol
1 Cristec
2 Multibloc
3 (factory) philippi P-BUS

philippi P-BUS is preset and should not be changed. After a long press, the charger returns to normal operation.

Factory setting: sealed lead, boost on, refresh off, standby off. This compromise charges flooded lead, gel, AGM, spiral cell and LiFePO4 batteries with BMS satisfactorily. For special batteries, have an installer set the values according to the battery manufacturer's specifications. philippi is not liable for battery damage or incorrect charging.

Temperature sensor, OTD sensor and P-BUS

  • Temperature compensation: The temperature sensor adjusts the absorption and floating voltage to the temperature of the battery compartment, at -18 mV/°C for 12 V models and -36 mV/°C for 24 V models. No compensation is applied for winter storage/standby, power supply mode and LiFePO4 with BMS.
  • OTD sensor (optional): The digital input stops charging and triggers an alarm if it remains open. It can also be used with a relay contact as a remote on/off switch. At the factory it is disabled by a jumper: connect the sensor on the front and set jumper JP3 to position 1-2.
  • P-BUS: For this, plug the optional ACE-T-KABEL HPO (5 0411 1162) into one of the two six-pin sockets; the second remains free. Jumpers JP1 and JP2 stay in the position shown, and the four DIP switches stay at 0000. Display and settings are possible with the monitors P-BUS System Monitor PSL and P-BUS System Monitor PSM3 (the manual refers to PSM and PSL).

Charging curve

With boost on, the unit delivers a five-stage IUoU curve with automatic weekly recycling: boost, absorption, floating, refresh, reboost.

  • Boost: starts after switch-on when the battery is discharged; the maximum current flows.
  • Absorption: begins when the boost voltage is reached; the current falls. Boost and absorption together last at most T Boost plus T Abs.
  • Floating: begins after T Abs or at a current below 20 % of the rated current; the voltage drops to the floating value.
  • Refresh: automatic weekly cycle after a complete charging cycle, a time-controlled voltage step every 7 days, even when refresh is switched off.
  • Reboost: new cycle with boost if connected DC loads require it, only within a defined period.

With boost off, the unit delivers a single-stage IU curve with constant voltage. Charging then takes longer.

LED indicators and troubleshooting

Two LEDs on the front show the status. When the unit saves a new configuration, both LEDs flash blue three times.

LED Indication Meaning
LED 1 "ON" green, steady Charger is powered
LED 1 "ON" green, flashing Standby mode
LED 1 "ON" blue, flashing Programming
LED 1 "ON" off Fault: AC mains missing or damaged, input fuse blown or internal malfunction. Check the AC supply cable and input fuse, otherwise get in touch.
LED 2 "Charging Phase" yellow, flashing Boost phase
LED 2 "Charging Phase" yellow, steady Absorption phase
LED 2 "Charging Phase" green, steady Floating phase
LED 2 "Charging Phase" green, flashing Refresh phase
LED 2 "Charging Phase" off Output voltage off
LED 2 "Charging Phase" red, flashing pattern Depending on the pattern: OTD fault, output fuse blown, temperature range or no output voltage (for the patterns see page 19 of the PDF manual (German))
LED 2 "Charging Phase" red, steady Other faults

Output fuses may only be replaced with suitable fuses (Bussmann/Eaton ATM 20, ATM 30 or ATM 15; for the ACE 24/30 two 30 A/32 V fuses). For any repair, contact an authorised dealer or philippi; unauthorised repairs void the warranty.

Maintenance, repair and disposal

  • For maintenance and repair, disconnect the charger from the AC mains and from the batteries.
  • In dusty environments, vacuum regularly, because dust impairs heat dissipation.
  • Check the state of charge of the batteries every 3 months and check nuts and screws for tightness once a year.
  • Dispose of via the local collection points for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

According to the manual, the warranty is 24 months. More on this: Warranty and repair.

Technical data ACE 24/30

Feature Value
Part number ACE24-30
Total rated current (±7 %) / rated power 30 A / 855 W
Recommended battery bank 300 to 500 Ah (lead batteries, C/10 ratio; for lithium, ask the manufacturer for the maximum charging current)
Input 90 to 265 V AC single-phase, 47 to 65 Hz, automatic
Current consumption 230 / 115 V AC 4.5 / 8.8 A
Recommended generator power 1050 W
Power factor / efficiency 1 / more than 90 %
Input fuse T15A/250V, 6.3 × 32 (F101)
Outputs according to table 4 (+BAT E, +BAT 1, +BAT 2, +BAT 3) and 1 × -BAT, integrated MOSFET splitter (see note above)
Output fuses in the negative pole 2 × 30 A/32 V (F400, F401)
Factory configuration boost / floating 28.8 V / 27.6 V for sealed lead
Ripple below 2 % at rated conditions
Cooling / noise level fanless / 0
Operating temperature at 230 V AC -20 °C to +60 °C, power derating above 60 °C
Storage temperature -20 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity up to 70 % (95 % non-condensing)
Dimensions (L × H × D) / weight 289 × 195 × 106 mm / 3.6 kg
Mounting 272 × 170 mm, 4 round-head screws M5
Protection rating IP22
Standards EN 61204-3, EN 60335-2-29, ISO 8846 (ignition protection)
Communication CAN bus, Bluetooth as standard

Frequently asked questions

How many outputs does the ACE 24/30 have?

The technical data table lists four connections for the ACE 24/30: +BAT E, +BAT 1, +BAT 2 and +BAT 3 with a common negative pole. The cabling section mentions +BAT 3 only for other models. Therefore check the terminals on your unit or ask us. Unused outputs remain unconnected.

What voltage does the ACE 24/30 deliver from the factory?

From the factory the charger is set to sealed lead: 28.8 V boost and 27.6 V floating, with boost on and refresh off. You change the battery type in programming field 1 with the push button. To do so, count the flashes of the charging phase LED and increase the value with a short press.

Can I charge LiFePO4 batteries?

Yes, for LiFePO4 batteries with BMS, programming field 1 offers value 9 with 27.6 V floating and 28.8 V boost. Temperature compensation is not applied for this curve. For lithium batteries, ask the manufacturer for the maximum permissible charging current of the battery system.

How do I integrate the ACE 24/30 into the P-BUS?

For this you need the optional ACE-T-KABEL HPO. It is plugged into one of the charger's two six-pin sockets; the second remains free. The preset protocol philippi P-BUS in programming field 3 should not be changed. The four DIP switches stay at 0000.

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