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

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The most important reason to buy a charger is to prepare your car for the harsh Russian winter climate. The weather often brings surprises, and many cars do not take them too well.

Every self-respecting car enthusiast should have this device in their arsenal, as well as a spare tire or a set of keys.

Let's consider a typical product of domestic electronics, which copes with the declared functions quite successfully, as evidenced by many positive reviews. Charger "Orion PW325" - we will talk about it.

Importance of acquisition

Even the most responsible car owner, with conscientious operation of his car, who always does everything on time, may feel the need for this device.

When the car is moving, the battery is charged by the alternator, but this may not be enough for its full operation.

Short trips cannot provide a full battery charge, while the use of newfangled gadgets also contributes to increased power consumption. The situation worsens ifkeep in mind that at present 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, you look for your car under the snowdrifts for half an hour and, finally, find it will not start.

The ideal solution would be to purchase an Orion PW325 charger. The user manual speaks of the possibility of using it for preventive purposes or as a starting device.

Preventive action is when you check and recharge your car battery from time to time and maintain a sufficient charge level.

The starter is useful when you need to start the engine during a long idle time of the car or when the temperature drops sharply, since in cold weather it is quite difficult to set the crankshaft in motion in cold oil, and not every car can be "lit" or, even worse, start "from the pusher". This is more suitable for Russian cars of the last century. Modern models can't help it anymore.

Scheme

The starter-charger is a pulsed adjustable current stabilizer, for example, Orion PW325, the diagram of which is shown below - TL 494. In this regard, the device has small dimensions and weighs only 1 kilogram.

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

BThe manufacturer's official documentation states that these schemes are patented and classified.

But everything can be found on the Russian-language Internet, including handwritten and printed circuit diagrams of the Orion PW325, and other models.

General purpose

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

This device can recharge even batteries that have been discharged to zero. In automatic mode, it provides boiling control and will not allow overcharging. In this case, it is not necessary to remove the battery from the car network.

Opportunities

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

These can be power tools, car radios, lamps and many other appliances that are appropriate in terms of consumption.

Charger "Orion PW325" can also be used as a pre-launch mechanism.

How to choose the right device

The manufacturer offers us an extended range of similar models of chargers. They all work on the same principle, the only difference is in the regulation of the charging current, well, they addminor features that seem to be necessary, but in general you can do without them.

Each model has its own current supply range. For earlier models, it is in a fairly low range, and they also have a lower cost. Those with higher charging current levels are more expensive, but still not that expensive compared to their competitors.

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

So before buying, be sure to read the instructions or consult with a sales assistant about which unit suits you best.

You can opt for a universal device that can handle different types of batteries. This option is suitable for owners of cars and additional vehicles (motor boats, snowmobiles, mini-tractors), the same models are suitable for car services.

If you have one car, then just select a device with parameters similar in characteristics to your battery. If multiple vehicles, it is better to purchase with more customizations.

The maximum current consumption of the device should be three times higher than the battery capacity. If your battery has a capacity of 60 A / h, then you should choose a device with a starting current of at least 180A/h.

Type of work

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

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

About the Orion PW325 charger, customer reviews indicate the use of two operating modes: automatic and manual.

The latter provides for charging the battery with a constant voltage. Here you turn the amperage knob yourself and determine which parameter you need to set.

It is necessary to observe the operation of the device in order to prevent boiling of electrolytes. 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 automatic mode, everything is, of course, easier. The device, despite its simplicity, will determine the level of charge itself and in several stages will bring it to the desired level. Overcharging is excluded and boiling is not allowed. Once fully charged, the process will automatically stop.

Use

Before using, make sure that the device works correctly. After turning on the power cord, the indicator light "Network" should light up. You need to set the current lever and turn it all the way to the left, to the minimum.

Next you can proceeddirectly to the charging itself: connect the clamps of the charger to the battery terminals in accordance with their polarity. Usually red or light wires are marked with a plus, black or dark colors are marked with a minus.

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

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

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

Pros

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

• sufficiently compact and lightweight, making it easy to transport when needed;
• easy and quick to set up;
• fair price;
• the ability to independently set the current strength;
• work in automatic mode;
• capable of charging batteries of any degree of discharge.

Cons

For the Orion PW325 charger, customer reviews highlight the negative aspects that arise during operation:

• some hum or unpleasant sound;
• specific smell;
• short-lived;
• does not tolerate voltage fluctuations;
• body is resistant to damage;
• Inconvenient to store, no packaging for moving.

Manufacturer's warranty

From the date of purchase of this product, the manufacturer has a warranty obligation to the buyer for up to 12 months in case of breakdown if the applicant has a warranty card.

You can exchange the device for a similar one or get a refund for the purchase. However, in case of mechanical damage of a different nature or if the device is not used for its intended purpose, you will be denied warranty repair.

Don't forget about safety

Before using this appliance, inspect it for visible damage, check the integrity of the mains cable.

Try to use the device in such a way as to avoid contact with chemicals: gasoline, acids, paint and other reagents, as well as water.

Carry out recharging of rechargeable batteries, especially heavily discharged batteries, in well-ventilated areas in order to avoid the accumulation of harmful gases.

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

Keep the device in a dry and safe place out of the reach of children, clean it in timecontacts if they are oxidized.

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

Customer Reviews

About "Orion PW325" reviews of those who bought it in the bulk are positive. Most of them are happy with the purchase, the device lasts for years, works quite well.

Negative complaints about the incorrect operation of the device, failure after a short operation indicate the presence of fakes on the market. From this, alas, there is no escape in our time.

Keep your receipts and warranty cards, and you can always exchange or return your money for the 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 that affects the operation of the device.

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