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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Installation, CAN wiring, menus, charger settings (group, priority, monitor, float threshold, current limit, silent mode), messages and technical data for the Quick RDS 1562 remote display for SBC NRG+ Medium and High Power chargers, with the 1:1 drill template.

DocumentQuick RDS 1562 Remote Display Installation & Use Manual
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Quick RDS 1562 Remote Display — Installation & Use Manual

Technical Data

Item Value
Supply voltage (1) from 9 to 32 Vdc (powered through the CAN cable)
Maximum current (2) 50 mA
Operating temperature (3) from –15 °C to + 70 °C
Weight 105 g
Interface CAN BUS with differential transceiver
EMC EN60945 – FCC Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class B
Dimensions (mm, see drawing) 116,5 (4 19/32), 77,2 (3 1/32), 102,3 (4 1/32), 27,2 (1 3/4), 7 (1 7/64)
  • (1) May reset below 9 Vdc. (2) Typical, backlight at high intensity. (3) Below 0 °C the display slows down.
  • Shows the three charger output voltages and total current; backlight 6 levels, contrast 5 levels, audible alarm, reverse polarity protection.
  • Package: RDS 1562, frame, drilling template, connecting cable, 2 termination connectors, manual, warranty.

Mounting

  • Easy to read; clean, smooth, flat surface; rear access and room for the connectors; back of the unit protected from water.
  • At least 25 cm from the compass, 50 cm from radio receivers, 1 m from radio transmitters (2 m from SSB) and 2 m from radar beams.
  1. Place the drilling template, mark the hole centres and cut the opening.
  2. Remove the template and deburr.
  3. Fit the display with four countersunk screws (not supplied) and clip on the frame.

Drill template (RDS 1562 / RDH 1660)

  • Print at 100% and check the 100mm scale bar before cutting.
  • ø40 (ø1" 9/16) opening and four ø3 (ø 1/8) holes, 63.2 (2" 1/2) as drawn.

Wiring

  • Always connect the RDS 1562 to the charger's CAN OUT port, ferrite end of the patch cord at the charger; fit the termination connector in the display's second RJ45.
  • Use the supplied cable or a UTP CAT5 patch cord; data cable max 100 meters; keep cables 1 m from radio signal cables (2 m from SSB).
  • In "monitor" mode the display keeps reading voltages with the charger off, powered from the MASTER battery bank.
  • In parallel (current sharing) networks each end of the CAN chain needs a termination connector.

Using the Display

  • Start-up shows the software version for 2 seconds, then the charger data.
  • Hold ENTER 3 seconds to enter the main menu; UP/DOWN to scroll, ENTER to select.
  • Press UP and DOWN together to silence the alarm; press DOWN + ENTER briefly for stand-by.
Function Options (factory *)
Battery type Display only: open, sealed, Gel, AGM, AGM spiral, Li-Ion
CAN group A *, B, C (group U talks to all)
CAN priority 1 *, 2, 3: only for chargers in parallel; one must be PRIORITY 1
Monitor mode Disable * / Enable: charger stays on the CAN with no AC (below 70 mA); off below 7 Vdc (12 V) / 14 Vdc (24 V)
Float threshold 10%, 15%, 20% *, 25%, 30% of rated current
Max current 100% *, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%
Silent mode Disable * / Enable: lower fan speed, current derated with temperature
Reset Resets the charger, including manual-reset errors

Config RDS

Setting Options (factory *)
Language English *, Italiano, Francais, Espanol, Deutsch
RDS group / priority Must match the charger to be displayed: A * / 1 *
Net scanning Lists group and priority of every charger on the CAN
Beep alert On warnings (slow beep) / on errors (fast beep): Enable *
Key beep Enable *
Backlight 10%, 30%, 50% *, 70%, 90%, 100%
LCD contrast 3 *

Change group and priority on one charger at a time, switching chargers on one by one. In current-sharing mode, monitor, float threshold, max current and silent mode must be the same on all chargers.

Messages

Message Meaning
Overtemperat Ambient too hot for regular operation: check location
Fan blocked One fan blocked; output limited: service point
AC low Mains below 207 Vac (1450, 1950, 2450 HR) or 108 Vac (600 – 1200 FR): output limited to 70%
AC fail Mains below 161 Vac (HR) or 83 Vac (FR): output suspended
Cold / Hot battery Battery sensor below –15 °C or above +50 °C: output suspended
Sensor fault One internal temperature sensor failed: service point
CAN error Communication errors: check CAN wiring
Batt M / 1 / 2 lo, hi Output voltage below 11 Vdc / 22 Vdc or above 14,8 Vdc / 29,6 Vdc (12 V / 24 V models)
Bulk, Absorption, Float, Derating, Monitor, Limit power, Silent mode, Sharing on, Charge comp Status messages
Problem XX Manual-reset problem: see the charger manual
Flash check sum error Display memory checksum error
No link Group/priority in Config RDS do not match the charger, or CAN line problem: check wiring and termination
Model not recognized Charger model not recognised

Maintenance: none special; check cables and connections yearly, clean with a soft damp cloth, no chemical or abrasive products.

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