X-PORT+ CHARGE CONTROLLER SPECIFICATION
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
The split charge controller can handle a voltage range 6 - 32 volts DC.
Operating temperature: -5 + 40 °C ambient.
IP rating IP24.
The alternator charge controller can handle an input voltage suitable for either a 12 volt system or a 24 volt system. (maximum voltage input 16/32v)
Suitable for a negative earth only.
Battery sensed version, max 10 Amp for sensing circuit.
Split charge voltage drop for float currents (5-10 Amps) less than 50mV on all versions. (voltage loss compensated for when used in conjunction with the alternator charge controller).
LED indication of charging voltage present at input.
Typical voltage drop @ 120Amp (150Amp model) ~400mVolts.
The unit is not suitable for alternators with mechanical regulators.
Maximum boost charge voltage set according to type of battery selected.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
Size in mm: 170w x 170l x 135h [over studs].
Weight: 2.2Kg.
Power input/output terminals: M6 studs.
All other connections M4 studs [-Ve connection and battery sensing circuit].
MODE OF OPERATION
The charge controller incorporates a sophisticated alternator charge controller and a low loss electronic charge splitting control unit. When the ignition is initially switched on the alternator charge controller measures the voltage of the battery banks connected and determines the next sequence of operation. If the voltage measured is below 12.6 (25.2) volts the alternator charge controller will switch to boost mode and depending on the charge state of the batteries which routine will be initiated. The boost charge will change on each successive boost as the batteries are charged preventing the possibility of over charging of any battery connected. Various alarm strategies are running in the background and on dual systems each alternator has its own alarm routine. Versions available cater for a single or dual alternator input with either 2 or 3 outputs. The 2 in 2 out and the 2 in 3 out versions are especially useful for twin alternator based systems or systems that have more than one charging source that need to be kept separate. The charging source can be derived from any of the common sources, alternators, wind chargers, towed generators, solar cells etc., in each instance if the charging source is not an alternator and an alternator is being used it must be switched off so that the alternator's output can be monitored correctly. Each charging source other than the alternator must have its own voltage control circuitry. The level of charge fed to each individual battery bank connected is determined by the charge state of each battery bank and the level of charge available from the charging source. (N:B. the split charge controller does not control the amount of charge to each battery bank).
Note:-
It is very important to rate the alternator charge controller to either equal or is greater than the charging source which has the highest output capability.
Unit can be left connected to wind chargers and or solar cells and permanently connected to batteries without the fear of over charging provided the correct voltage dump is fitted to the wind charger and or solar cell array.