B AT T E RY C H A R G E R S

MODEL FIGARO HF-3

A P P L I C AT I O N
Curtis is a world leader in the supply of battery
monitoring instruments and DC motor speed controllers
within the electric vehicle industry. Curtis now have
available a comprehensive range of motive power battery
chargers to meet the demands of the materials handling
arena.
Designed to meet Curtis standards of reliability the
Figaro, a high frequency battery charger, is the premiere
product within the Curtis battery charger range. It is
manufactured to meet all European quality and safety
standards including TUV, CE, & ISO 9002.
The Figaro high frequency charger is designed with state-
of-the-art switching technology, which means its overall
dimensions, weight and dissipated power are very small
in comparison to a traditional battery charger.
Different charging methods and characteristics can be
selected by means of the microprocessor control, which
makes the charger suitable for any electric vehicle
application.

DESCRIPTION
The Curtis Figaro charger is designed to recharge
batteries in 7-13 hours. Available from the standard
range for recharging batteries of 12 to 96 volts at 10 to
60 amps from a single-phase 230 volt supply. Has a high
87% efficiency rating.
BENEFITS
• Has a superior 87% charging efficiency which
will reduce your electricity overheads.
• Capable of re-charging any type of EV battery.
• Simple to operate with graphical operating
instructions and a simple start/stop switch. Four
LED’s show state of charge and security timer
operation or mains supply fault.
• Significant reduction in physical size from a
standard charger.
• Switching frequency 100kHz.
• Electronic protection against polarity reversal.
• Electronic microprocessor control equipped with
auto start.
• Low input current on all models makes them
suitable for operating on a 16-amp single-phase
230VAC supply.
• High durability heavy gauge all steel case work
and finished in hard wearing wipe clean epoxy paint.

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MODEL FIGARO HF-3

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Input Supply voltage: Single phase 230-240 volts AC 50/60 hertz
Protection: Fast blow fuse on AC supply
Connection: 2 m of AC input cable with a moulded 13 Amp plug 13 –16 amps un-terminated
Output Characteristic: see diagrams fig 1 - 4 in Operating Instructions
Protection: Fast blow DC fuse
Connection: SR50 / SR175 connector
Operating Ambient Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Relative Humidity: 80%
Enclosure Material: Sheet Steel
Protection: To IP 20
Finished: Kiln dried epoxy coating
Control Electronic protection against polarity reversal
Thermal temperature cut out (PTC)
Charging process interrupted on battery disconnection
Electronic microprocessor control equipped with auto start
Display of the different charging phases by LED’s
Forced cooling
Equalising charge to be selected
Display of the failure self diagnosis by LED’s
Indication LED of charger status
Green flat battery symbol LED lit – Battery connected but not charging
All LED’s flash – diagnostic test when mains first applied
Green fully charged battery symbol LED lit when charge complete
Red battery fault LED – flashes or remains on if there is a power failure or other fault
Yellow LED lit - final charge is being performed
For full details see manual

MODEL REFERENCE

Battery Case A Case B

Voltage
12V 10 - 30 amp 40 - 60 amp
24V 10 - 40 amp 50 - 60 amp
36V 15 - 30 amp 40 - 60 amp
48V - 10 - 60 amp
72V - 10 - 30 amp
80V - 10 - 40 amp
96V - 10 - 30 amp
For the weight of a specific charger please refer to Sales Office.
For charger selection against battery ampere hour and charge time - Please refer to Curtis Charger rating selection table.

DIMENSIONS: MM

Width Depth Height Weight

Case A 160 300 110 3.5 - 3.8 Kg
Case B 250 430 130 7.2 - 8.3 Kg

W A R R A N T Y Five year limited warranty from time of delivery.

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