The AUDI battery charger (1065) is a switch mode charger with both float and pulse maintenance and is part of a series of battery chargers from AUDI. These chargers represent the latest technology within battery charging. An AUDI battery charger (1065) gives the battery maximum life.
The Audi (1065) is a switch mode battery charger with both float and pulse maintenance and is part of a series of battery chargers from AUDI. It is intended for charging lead-acid batteries only, and the front panel has a power lamp, an error lamp, a MODE button and an 8-step display that shows the charging process.
The manual lists safety instructions for working near lead-acid batteries, the steps for connecting and disconnecting the clips with the battery installed in or outside the vehicle, and a table of the recommended minimum AWG size for AC extension cords. A charging programs table describes the small battery, normal battery, cold weather and recond programs with their battery sizes, voltage, current and temperature ranges.
| Charger type | Switch mode charger with float and pulse maintenance |
|---|---|
| Small battery program | 1.2-14 Ah, 14.4 V / 0.8 A, -20 °C to +50 °C |
| Normal battery program | 14-160 Ah, 14.4 V / 4.3 A, +5 °C to +50 °C |
| Cold weather program | 14-160 Ah, 14.7 V / 4.3 A, -20 °C to +5 °C |
| Recond program | 14-160 Ah, 15.8 V / 1.5 A, -20 °C to +50 °C |
| Battery type | Lead-acid batteries only |
| Charging display | 8 steps; STEP 4 = ready to start engine, STEP 7 = fully charged |
| Minimum AC extension cord size | 18 AWG for cords up to 100 ft (30.5 m); 16 AWG for 150 ft (45.6 m) |
It charges lead-acid batteries only, and must not be used for dry-cell batteries commonly used with home appliances.
The battery is ready to start the engine when STEP 4 is lit, and it is fully charged when STEP 7 is lit.
Press the MODE-button to select the program; after about two seconds the charger activates the selected program.
That indicates an error, and the charger should be disconnected.