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electrical:12v:b2b [2022/12/17 17:06] frater_secessus [Sterling] |
electrical:12v:b2b [2023/02/06 11:43] frater_secessus [Kisae] |
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The Kisae does not appear to maintain the starter battery. | The Kisae does not appear to maintain the starter battery. | ||
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+ | === related === | ||
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+ | This unit also seems to be sold under the Ring and Merlin brands. | ||
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+ | ==== SRNE ==== | ||
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+ | SRNE makes a combo unit similar to the Ring and Kisae. Since SRNE makes things that are rebadged by other sellers it is possible they are the original manufacturers. | ||
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+ | solar+alternator behavior | ||
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+ | solar+alternator behavior | ||
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==== Redarc ==== | ==== Redarc ==== | ||
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Note: the Ring appears very similar to the Kisae (above). | Note: the Ring appears very similar to the Kisae (above). | ||
+ | ==== Hardkorr ==== | ||
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+ | Korr Lighting makes [[https:// | ||
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+ | * Solar input range is 16v-24v. | ||
+ | * alternator input range is 12.5v-24v. | ||
+ | * alternator charging connection when chassis voltage ≥13.0v (>12.5v with D+ energized). | ||
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+ | The manual shows " | ||
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+ | === solar+alternator behavior === | ||
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+ | Unclear; the manual does say: | ||
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+ | >> The charger will shift to solar charge mode when the input terminal is connected to the solar panel | ||
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+ | ...which suggests the unit goes to solar-only mode when panel voltage is detected. | ||
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+ | === starter battery maintenance behavior === | ||
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+ | not described | ||
==== Sterling ==== | ==== Sterling ==== | ||
- | The Sterling BBS1230 Pro Batt Ultra is a 30A boost/buck 30A charger. [[https:// | + | {{ https:// |
+ | 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. | ||
- | solar+alternator behavior | + | [[https:// |
+ | === solar+alternator behavior === | ||
+ | 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. | the manual for the pre-2022 version incorrectly claims the unit maintains the starter battery. |