The X-CISE is an intelligent microprocessor controlled battery charge protector used to limit the discharge of a battery or battery bank. It continuously monitors the voltage charge state of a selected battery bank and is used to switch off non essential voltage feed circuits, such as a fridge supply or other high power consumption equipment etc. This enables the remaining charge to be used for essential power circuits such as navigation lights on boats, warning lights on road vehicles or simply to prevent the battery being discharged to low levels. The isolation of the non essential power circuit is by a suitable electro-mechanical relay or relays (not latching relay as these do not fail safe).
Whilst the standard range of X-CISE units were primarily design for switching single point 12 & 24 volt circuits the special multistage units can be modified to switch off suitably rated relay or relays, which are then used to switch off multi-stage circuits such as separate mains feed circuits which are derived from dc-ac inverters simply by measuring the state of charge of the inverter battery bank, this enables discrete circuit switching without switching off the inverter. The application notes show other typical installations.

Features of the Basic unit include:-
Those features marked with *can be specified by end user to meet installation criteria.
*Visual pre warn indication and instantaneous switch off, of low level battery voltage :- 12.3 volts.
*Automatic reset on detection of voltage above reset level volts:- 12.7. (Circuit will reset without delay.)
Choice of power relays, 30 Amps & 100 Amps continuous rating or end users relay providing it meets with our voltage and switching parameters (contact technical support for specification).
Available in 12 volt or 24 volt versions.
Supplied with a standard 2 Metre plug in loom.
The list price for the Basic control unit including a 30A unit is £96.00. For units with 100A relay add £12.00.
2 year return to base warranty.

Features of the Integrated unit include:-
Standard alarm voltage levels and times as specified. Those features marked with * can be specified by end user to meet installation criteria.
*Visual pre warn indication and delayed switch off, of low level battery voltage :- 12.3 volts.
*Time delay to switch off if the sensed battery voltage remains below alarm level :- 5 minutes. The delayed switch off provides time span whereby high power equipment can be switched off and prevent an alarm trip.
*Reset time delay before manual reset is possible after low level detection :- 2 minutes. This prevents spurious relay operation as the battery recovers after disconnecting power loads.
*Automatic reset on detection of suitable charging voltage :- 13.5 volts. (Circuit will reset without delay.)
*Manual reset possible if battery voltage detected is above reset set point :- 12.6 volts. (only possible after the reset delay to prevent relay chatter due to fluctuating power demand)
*Optional audio alarm available instead of external override switch, preset to be on/off in any of the three alarm states. The options to be advised at time of ordering.
Multi function visual warning of alarm state by light incorporated in the manual reset switch.
Optional manual over ride switch. (not supplied, switch must be Normally Open for normal use and rated for 16 volts @ 10mA). Not available if audio alarm is specified.
Available in 12 volt or 24 volt versions.
Supplied with a standard 2 Metre plug in loom and panel mounting reset switch.
The list price for the control unit including a 30A unit is £158.00. For units with 100A relay add £12.00.
2 year return to base warranty.

Here is a sample list of the specials as shown in our application pages-:
Single input with 3 levels instantaneous switching with negative logic outputs for use on a 24 volt system.
Single input with 3 relay outputs with instantaneous switching plus tri-colour led output drive capability.
3 input with 3 relay outputs with instantaneous switching.
Single input with audio pre-warn and main instantaneous relay output.
 

Can we help you? contact our specials department with your requirement we may be able to manufacture a special adapted to your needs.

Other rating of relays to special order. Contact the sales office for prices. All prices quoted are UK prices exclusive of VAT and carriage.
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