Fischer Panda 15 mini PMS Digital - How to Connect Two 12 V Batteries to a 24 V Battery Bank

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Installation Instructions

12.8.20 Kapitel/Chapter 6: Installation Instructions - Seite/Page 71

6.10.2 How to connect two 12 V batteries to a 24 V battery bank

Fig. 6.10.2-1: Installation starter batteryThe starter batteries have to be connected in this order:

1. (+) cable of first battery

Fig. 6.10.2-2: Installation starter battery2. (-) cable of second battery

Fig. 6.10.2-3: Installation starter battery3. (+) cable of second battery

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Current Revision Status2
Table of Contents3
General Instructions and Regulations10
Safety First10
Tools12
Manufacturer Declaration in Accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC14
Customer Registration and Guarantee14
Technical Support14
Caution, Important Information for Start-Up14
Safety Instructions - Safety First15
Safe Operation15
Observe Safety Instructions15
Personal Protective Clothing (PPE)15
Cleanliness Ensures Safety15
Safe Handling of Fuels and Lubricants16
Exhaust Fumes and Fire Protection16
Safety Precautions against Burns and Battery Explosions17
Protect Your Hands and Body from Rotating Parts17
Anti-Freeze and Disposal of Fluids17
Implementation of Safety Inspections and Maintenance18
Warning and Instruction Signs18
Special Instructions and Hazards of Generators18
Protective Conductor and Potential Equalisation19
Protective Conductor for Panda AC Generators19
Switch off All Loads While Working on the Generator19
Potential Equalisation for Panda AGT DC Generators19
Safety Instructions Concerning Cables20
General Safety Instructions for Handling Batteries20
In Case of Emergency First Aid / IM Notfall - Erste Hilfe21
When an Adult Stops Breathing22
Basics23
Intended Use of the Machine23
Purpose of the Manual and Description of the Definitions Trained Person/Operator/User23
Trained Persons23
Operator23
User23
Panda Transport Box24
Bolted Fischer Panda Transport Box24
Fischer Panda Transport Box with Metal Tab Closure24
Transport and Loading/Unloading24
Transporting the Generator24
Loading/Unloading of the Generator24
Scope of Delivery25
Asynchronous Generator25
Opening the MPL Sound Insulation Capsule27
Opening the GFK Sound Insulation Capsule28
Special Maintenance Notes and Arrangements at Long Periods of Stand Still Time or Shutdown28
Reference Note for the Starter Battery at a Long-Term Standstill29
Arrangements at a Short-Term Standstill29
Arrangements at a Medium-Term Standstill / Winter Storage29
Arrangements for Conservation29
Arrangements for Deconservation after a Medium-Term Standstill (3 to 6 Months)30
Arrangements at a Long-Term Standstill / Shutdown31
Arrangements for Conservation31
Arrangements after a Long-Term Standstill (Shutdown) / Recommissioning (more than 6 Months)32
The Panda Generator33
Type Plate at the Generator33
Description of the Generator34
Right Side View34
Left Side View35
Front View36
Back View37
Details of Functional Units38
Remote Control Panel38
Fuel System - Schema40
Sensors and Switches for Operating Surveillance41
Operation Instructions44
Preliminary Remark44
Daily Routine Checks before Starting44
Generator Operation Instruction47
Personal Requirements47
Hazard Notes for the Operation47
General Operating Instruction47
Operation at Low Temperatures47
Pre-Heating the Diesel Motor48
Tips Regarding Starter Battery48
Light Load Operation and Engine Idle48
The Soot of the Generator Is Due to the Fact that48
To Prevent the Soot of the Generator Following Steps Should be Observed48
Generator Load for a Longer Period and Overload48
Protection Conductor49
Operating Control System on the Fischer Panda Generator49
Instructions for Capacitors - Not Present at All Models49
Checks before Start, Starting and Stopping the Generator49
Installation Instructions51
Personal Requirements51
Hazard Notes for the Installation51
Place of Installation53
Preliminary Remark53
Preparing the Base - Placement53
Advice for Optimal Sound Insulation54
Generator Connections54
Installation of the Cooling System - Raw Water55
General Information55
Installation of the through Hull Fitting in Yachts - Scheme55
Quality of the Raw Water Sucking in Line55
Generator Installation above Waterline56
Generator Installation below Waterline56
Raw Water Installation Scheme57
Installation of the Water Cooled Exhaust System58
Installation of the Standard Exhaust System58
Installation of the Waterlock58
Possible Cause for Water in the Exhaust Hose59
Possible Cause: Exhaust Hose59
Possible Cause: Cooling Water Hose59
Installation Area of the Waterlock59
The Volume of the Waterlock60
Ideal Position of the Waterlock60
Example of the Installation of the Waterlock Off-Center and Possible Effects62
Exhaust / Water Separator63
Installation Exhaust Water Separator64
Fuel System Installation65
The Following Items Need to be Installed65
Connection of the Fuel Lines at the Tank66
Position of the Pre-Filter with Water Separator67
Generator DC System Installation67
Connection of the Starter Battery Block67
How to Connect Two 12 V Batteries to a 24 V Battery Bank71
Connection of the Remote Control Panel - See Separate Control Panel Manual72
Generator AC System Installation72
Capacitors Mounted Inside the Sound Isolation Cover72
AC-Control Box72
Connection to the AC On-Board Power Supply74
Protective Conductor74
Electrical Fuse74
Disconnector - Power Source Selector (Three Way Cam Switch)75
Special Recommendations75
Water Sensor75
Instructions on Prevention of Galvanic Corrosion75
Instructions and Measures on Prevention of Galvanic Corrosion76
Insulation Test76
Set into Operation76
Maintenance Instructions77
Personal Requirements77
Hazard Notes for the Maintenance77
Environmental Protection79
Maintenance Interval79
General Maintenance Instructions79
Checks before each Start79
Check of Hoses and Rubber Parts in the Sound Insulated Capsule80
Oil Change Intervals80
Checking Oil-Level80
Refilling Oil81
After the Oil Level Check and Refilling the Oil82
Replacement of Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter82
After the Oil Change84
Verifying the Starter Battery and (if Necessary) the Battery Bank85
Battery85
Check Battery and Cable Connections85
Check Electrolyte Level85
Check Electrolyte Density86
Checking the Water Separator in the Fuel Supply87
Replace the Air Filter Mat87
Alternative Replacement of the Air Filter Mat with Pull out Holder88
Alternative Replacement of the Air Filter at Housing with Snap Fasteners90
Ventilation of the Coolant Circuit / Freshwater91
V-Belt Replacement for the Internal Cooling Water Pump93
The Raw Water Circuit95
Clean Raw Water Filter95
Causes with Frequent Impeller Waste95
Replacement of the Impeller96
Check and Discharge the Capacitors97
Generator Faults101
Personal Requirements101
Hazard Notes for this Chapter101
Tools and Measuring Instruments102
Troubleshooting Table and Flowchart103
Generator Output Voltage too Low103
Generator Voltage too High103
Generator Voltage Fluctuates103
Generator Not Able to Start Electric Motor103
Diesel Motor Fails to Start103
Starter Is Turning Motor, but Fails to Start103
Motor Does Not Achieve Enough Speed During Starting Process104
Motor Runs Unsteady104
Motor Speed Drops104
Motor Runs in off Position104
Motor Stops by Itself104
Sooty, Black Exhaust105
Generator Must be Shut off Immediately if105
Versions of the Generator Power Terminal Box106
Overloading the Generator108
Monitoring the Generator Voltage109
Automatic Voltage Monitoring and Auto-Shut down109
Checking the Electrical Connections to the Capacitors109
Check the Generator Voltage109
Measuring the Ohm Resistance of the Generator Windings110
Check the Windings for Short Circuit110
Measuring the Inductive Resistance111
Generator Provides no Voltage111
Rotor Magnetism Loss and „Re-Magnetising111
Engine Starting Problems112
Electric Fuel Solenoid Valve112
Re-Start with Failure Bypass Switch112
Lifting Solenoid for Motor Stop - Optional113
Check and Discharge the Capacitors114
Troubleshooting Table115
Tables117
Technical Data117
Rated Current117
Cable Cross Section118
Fuel118
Engine Oil118
Engine Oil Classification118
Operating Range118
Quality of Oil118
Coolant Specifications119
Coolant Mixture Ratio120
Acoustic Alarm154
Starting and Stopping the Generator154
Advanced Selections / Data Menu155
Program VCS158
Entering Numerical Values158
Navigating through Programing Pages158
Selecting / Altering Program Data159
Program Panel159
Program Date/Time159
Connection Block KL188 and Connection Harness161

Fischer Panda 15 mini PMS Digital - How to Connect Two 12 V Batteries to a 24 V Battery Bank

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