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--- electrical:12v:alternator_details [2024/03/29 19:16]
frater_secessus [voltage]
+++ electrical:12v:alternator_details [2024/03/29 19:23]
frater_secessus [external regulation]
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 External regulation can provide overtemperature protection (see section on Heat above), current limiting, and can also cause the alternator to behave like a smart charger with [[electrical:12v:charging|multistage charging]].
+In a camper/RV context //an externally-regulated alternator// typically means an **aftermarket external regulator** controlling a **dedicated secondary alternator**.((on boats there is typically one externally-regulated alternator that runs the electrics and charges the house bank.  Modern land vehicles are likely less tolerant of the alternator doing things the ECU did not command.))  Depending on the implementation external regulation might provide:
+  * configurable current levels and/or voltage setpoints
+  * [[electrical:12v:charging|multistage (smart) charging]]
+  * temperature monitoring so maximal current can be extracted without overheating
+  * RPM-based output limits
+  * etc
+External regulators include:
+  * Balmar ARS-5 (no external voltage sensing)
+  * Balmar MC-614 (external voltage sensing)
+  * Xantrex Xar (no external voltage sensing)
+  * Wakespeed WS500 (CANBUS)
+  * [[https://theyachtrigger.com/arco-zeus-alternator-regulator/|Arco Zeus]] - new to market
+  * [[https://www.mastervolt.com/products/alpha-pro-mb-charge-regulator1/alpha-pro-iii/|Mastervolt]], more often seen in marine installs
+  * [[https://sterling-power.com/collections/alternator-regulators|Sterling]]

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