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electrical:12v:b2b [2022/11/11 15:03] frater_secessus [Renogy] |
electrical:12v:b2b [2022/12/17 17:16] frater_secessus [Sterling] |
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- | === solar+alternator behavior | + | == solar+alternator behavior == |
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Using the above information and a theoretical scenario where we have 15A((~250w of panel under excellent conditions)) of solar charging available during the daytime, an alternator capable of delivering 50A, and a bank able to accept 50A of charging: | Using the above information and a theoretical scenario where we have 15A((~250w of panel under excellent conditions)) of solar charging available during the daytime, an alternator capable of delivering 50A, and a bank able to accept 50A of charging: | ||
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Note: some have reported better alternator charging performance with the D+ (smart alternator) wire connected, even with plain alternators. | Note: some have reported better alternator charging performance with the D+ (smart alternator) wire connected, even with plain alternators. | ||
- | === starter battery maintenance behavior | + | == starter battery maintenance behavior == |
> If the service battery is in float charge stage, the starting battery will be charged at the same time. The charging voltage is limited at 13.8V. The charging amperage is limited at 25A.((https:// | > If the service battery is in float charge stage, the starting battery will be charged at the same time. The charging voltage is limited at 13.8V. The charging amperage is limited at 25A.((https:// | ||
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Note: the Ring appears very similar to the Kisae (above). | Note: the Ring appears very similar to the Kisae (above). | ||
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+ | The Sterling BBS1230 Pro Batt Ultra is a 30A boost/buck 30A charger. The solar input max is 31V and 16A. Alternator input voltage is 11v-20v and 30A. Both the solar and b2b charging can be turned off separately. | ||
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+ | === solar+alternator behavior === | ||
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+ | The charger charges only from alternator when engine is running: | ||
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+ | > When your engine is running, the BB aspect of the BBS charges. When the engine / ignition is off, the solar charger works. They do not work simultaneously. | ||
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+ | === starter battery maintenance behavior === | ||
+ | the manual for the pre-2022 version incorrectly claims the unit maintains the starter battery. | ||
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+ | The BB1240 has a starter battery maintenance (reverse charging) feature. This might be true for all the 2022 redesigns. | ||
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>> By default, absorption will not exceed 3 hours to prevent overcharging. | >> By default, absorption will not exceed 3 hours to prevent overcharging. | ||
+ | === Rego series === | ||
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+ | * configurable output current - 60A/ | ||
+ | * voltage-sense triggering rather than D+ | ||
+ | * 10-300min boost duration in USER mode | ||
+ | * 120min boost duration still hard-coded in predefined lead-chemistry modes, BUT will drop to Float if output is less than 3A (ie Absorption termination based on endAmps) | ||
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==== Redarc ==== | ==== Redarc ==== | ||