X-PORT APPLICATION No.3

Application shows a 1 input 3 output X-PORT and a single alternator with the addition of an X-ALT Skipper" alternator charge controller for boost charging the alternator's output. The addition of the "Skipper" enables the batteries to be charged quicker and more efficiently then if a stand alone alternator is used. As the losses of the X-PORT are low the output of the alternator does not have to be increased above the normal boost charge voltage to overcome the loss that would occur if a standard diode splitter was used instead of the X-PORT. As in all other applications the amount of charge that each battery receives is dependent on the charge state of each battery bank at any one time. In Other applications the Alternator can be replaced by another charging source, such as Wind Generator, Towed Generator, Solar Cell Array etc. Where there is a multi source charging capability (in addition to the normal alternator) such as a standby wind generator and or solar cell the additional charging sources can be paralleled to the input to enable all batteries to be charged. The X-PORT is required when the alternator current rating exceeds 120 Amps.
 

If the alternator is battery sensing then the additional circuitry showing as an ignition feed should be included it ensure correct alternator charging. For applications requiring the use of an alternator boost charge controller in conjunction with the X-PORT look at the application notes associated with the X-ALT. Click here to go to the X-ALT application page.