Charger "Orion PW325": reviews. Charger "Orion PW325" for cars: manual

The most important reasons for purchasing a charger is the preparation of the car for the severe winter climate of Russia. The weather often presents surprises, and many cars do not tolerate them too well.

Each self-respecting motorist in the arsenal must have this device, as well as a spare tire or a set of keys.

Consider a typical product of domestic electronics, which copes with the claimed functions quite successfully, as evidenced by a lot of positive feedback. Charger "Orion PW325" - we will talk about it.

Importance of acquisition

Even the most responsible car owner, in the conscientious operation of his car, always and always doing on time, can experience the need for this device.

When the car is moving, the battery gets charging from the generator, but this may not be enough for its full operation.

Short-term trips can not provide a full charge of the battery, while the use of new-fangled gadgets also contributes to increased power consumption. The situation worsens, given that at the present time most of the cars spend the night in the open air.

All this can lead to the fact that at the most inopportune moment, when you are late, half an hour you search under the drifts of your car and, finally, find it will not start.

The ideal solution will be the purchase of the charger "Orion PW325". The user's manual indicates the possibility of using it for preventive purposes or as a starting device.

Preventive actions - this is when you from time to time check and recharge your car's battery and maintain a sufficient level of charge.

The starting device is useful when it is required to start the engine with a long idle machine or with a sharp decrease in temperature, since it is quite difficult to set the crankshaft in cold oil in the frost, and not every car can be "lit" or, worse, started "from the pusher" . This is more suitable for Russian cars of the last century. Modern models do not help.

The scheme

The starting-charging device is a pulse regulated current regulator, for example, "Orion PW325", the scheme of which is shown below, is TL 494. Therefore, the device has small dimensions and weighs only 1 kilogram.

This scheme is simple, but at the same time has a high efficiency and combines a number of other useful characteristics. If you have knowledge in the field of electronics, the circuit will help to identify any malfunctions of the device.

The official documentation of the manufacturer states that these schemes are patented and classified.

But the Russian-language Internet will find everything, including handwritten and printed schematics of the "Orion PW325", and other models.

General Purpose

The car charger "Orion PW325", first of all, is used to charge the batteries of cars and some trucks, as well as motorcycles.

This device can recharge even discharged to zero battery mark. In automatic mode provides control of boiling and will not allow recharging. It is not necessary to remove the battery from the car network.

Capabilities

Charger "Orion PW325" (reviews of owners on the positive side characterize additional technical features of the device) is a source of direct current for devices of low consumption of electricity or their recharging.

It can be power tools, car radio, lamps and many other devices that correspond to the parameters of consumption.

The "Orion PW325" charger can also be used as a pre-trigger mechanism.

How to choose the right device

The manufacturer offers an extended range of similar charger models. All of them work on the same principle, the difference is only in the regulation of the charging current, well, and add minor functions that seem to be needed, but in general you can do without them.

Each model has its own current range. In earlier models it is in a fairly low range, they have a lower cost. At which the level of charging current is higher - they are more expensive, but still not so expensive compared to their competitors.

Some models can only work with 6 volt batteries (motorcycles, scooters, some types of garden equipment), others at 12 volts, like "Orion PW325". The instruction allows it to be used for passenger cars and selectively freight. There are also designed for 24 volts - it's SUVs, buses, large special equipment.

So before buying, be sure to read the instructions or consult a sales consultant about which unit is more suitable for you.

You can choose a universal device that can serve different types of batteries. This option is suitable for car owners and additional vehicles (motor boats, snowmobiles, mini tractors), the same models are suitable for car service centers.

If you have one car, it's enough to choose a device with parameters similar in characteristics to your battery. If there are several vehicles, it is best to purchase with wider settings.

The maximum current consumption of the device should be three times higher than the capacity of the battery. If your battery has a capacity of 60 A / h, then you should choose a device with a starting current of not less than 180 A / h.

Kind of work

The charger "Orion PW325" operates from a standard 220 V network and can be connected to any electrical outlet that is at hand.

The device has two wires with terminals "+" and "-", which must be connected to the terminals of the rechargeable battery.

About the charger "Orion PW325" customer reviews say about the use of two modes of operation: automatic and manual.

In the latter, the battery is charged with a constant voltage. Here you independently rotate the current controller and determine which parameter you need to set.

It is necessary to observe the operation of the device in order to prevent the electrolytes from boiling. The session can take quite a long time, it depends on the initial state of the battery (15-17 hours). Therefore, immediately consider this factor.

In the automatic mode, everything, of course, is simpler. The device, despite its simplicity, will determine the level of charge and in several stages will bring it to the desired level. Excludes overcharging and boiling is not allowed. After the full charge, the process will automatically stop.

Using

Before using, make sure that the device is operating correctly. After turning on the power cord, the "Network" indicator should light up. It is necessary to install a lever of current and turn it to the left as far as it will go, to the minimum.

Then you can proceed directly to the actual charging: connect the charger terminals to the battery terminals in accordance with their polarity. Usually, red or light wires are indicated as plus, minus - black or dark colors.

After the LED lights up, gently set the required current value. To properly determine it for your battery, you need to select the position at which the LEDs start to light and set the regulator to the intermediate position.

After reaching 15 A on the battery, the current will automatically decrease. In this case, you can not set the regulator to a higher value, as provided by the circuit.

The use of the device for other purposes will lead to its malfunction or breakdown, as evidenced by numerous reviews about the Orion PW325 charger.

pros

Reviews about the charger "Orion PW325" highlight a number of its positive features:

• Compact and lightweight, which makes it easy to transport if necessary;
• Easily and quickly configured;
• acceptable price;
• The ability to independently set the current;
• Work in automatic mode;
• The possibility of charging batteries of any degree of discharge.

Minuses

For the "Orion PW325" charger, customer feedback is highlighted by the negative aspects that arise during the operation:

• Some hum or an unpleasant sound;
• Specific odor;
• Short-lived;
• Poorly tolerates voltage drops;
• The case is not resistant to damage;
• It is inconvenient to store, packing for movement is not provided.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

The manufacturer from the moment of purchase of this product has a warranty obligation to the buyer for a period of up to 12 months in the event of a breakdown in the presence of a guarantee coupon from the applicant.

You can exchange the device for such or return money for the purchase. However, with mechanical damages of a different nature or when using the device for other purposes, you will be refused warranty repair.

Do not forget about safety

Before using this unit, inspect it for visible damage, check the integrity of the network cable.

Try to use the device so that chemicals, such as gasoline, acids, paint and other reagents, and water do not get on the body and wires.

Recharge batteries, especially those that are extremely discharged, should be recharged in well-ventilated rooms in order to avoid accumulation of harmful gases.

The instruction accompanying the "Orion PW325" charger indicates that the device can charge the battery in automatic mode. Despite this, you must necessarily control it and monitor the parameters of the work.

Keep the device in a dry and safe place out of the reach of children and clean contacts in good time if they become oxidized.

To avoid overheating the device, the device should not come into contact with anything, and the rest is already provided for here: forced ventilation, if the temperature inside the housing rises, and the output current limiting circuit. This is quite enough to prevent the body and its individual elements from heating up.

Customer Reviews

On the "Orion PW325" reviews received it in the bulk have a positive nature. Most of them are satisfied with the purchase, the device serves for years, it works quite well.

Negative complaints about the improper operation of the device, the failure after a short operation indicate the existence of counterfeits on the market. From this, alas, you can not get anywhere in our time.

Keep checks and guarantee coupons, and you can always exchange or return your money for a purchase.

All of the above disadvantages can also be caused by non-compliance with the rules for transporting goods to points of sale. Subsequently, internal or external damage is observed, which affects the operation of the device.

In general, this thing is quite necessary and, judging by the prevailing positive reviews of car owners, it is worth it to buy it. After all, battery failures can overtake us at the most inopportune moment.