SeaSTAR OPTIMUM EPS - Page 39

© 2014 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
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Figure 4-15. Sample triple engine connection with ACR.
Triple and Quad Engine Applications
To prevent the Optimus EPS/360 system from draining batteries while
trolling on a single motor, it is necessary to connect the batteries in
such a way that the PCM is always connected to a battery being charged.
Figure 4-15 illustrates a possible triple engine connection using
battery switches with a combine function and an automatic charging
relay (ACR). In this example, if the user is trolling on the center engine
the ACR will detect that the starboard battery is being discharged
and connect it to the center battery. This ensures that the steering
system will not deplete the battery.
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PCM
Brea k er Brea k er
STARBOARD
SIDE
PORT
SIDE
SW SW SW
ACR
CENTER
12V BATTERY
STARBOARD
12V BATTERY
PORT
12V BATTERY
PORT
ENGINE
CENTER
ENGINE
STARBOARD
ENGINE
For clarity only positive wire
connections are shown.
NOTICE