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General| Input Voltage | 9 - 32VDC |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage | 12V DC |
| Output Current | 20A |
| Dimensions | 150mm x 120mm x 37mm |
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Types Supported | AGM, Gel, Calcium |
| Charger Type | DC to DC |
| Protection Features | Over Temperature, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity |
Details the 6 LEDs on the front panel used to display charge profile and status.
Explains the three-stage charging process: Boost, Absorption, and Float, including automatic timeouts.
Specifies the voltage thresholds for the charger to turn ON and OFF under various conditions.
Guidance on mounting the charger in close proximity to the auxiliary battery, away from heat sources.
Provides a table for selecting appropriate wire cross-sectional area based on cable length for safe operation.
Recommends MIDI style bolt-down fuses and advises against blade fuses and self-resetting circuit breakers.
Emphasizes good, low-resistance electrical connections, recommending soldered butt splice crimps with heat-shrink.
Instructions for connecting the brown wire to the auxiliary battery positive terminal, including fuse placement.
Details connecting the black wire to a common ground point for both start and auxiliary batteries.
Explains how to connect the orange wire to set the maximum output voltage for different battery profiles.
Instructions for connecting the red wire to the positive input from the vehicle's start battery.
Details how to connect the blue wire for input trigger behaviour, depending on alternator type and vehicle ignition.
Illustrates common wiring configurations for 12V and 24V starter battery installations.
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