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- Page 1 Super PWRgate PG40S www.westmountainradio.com 1020 Spring City Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262-522-6503 sales@westmountainradio.com ©2017 West Mountain Radio, All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Super PWRgate PG40S….the high power OR Gate with a built-in four-stage battery charger. It makes a true solid-state UPS for the ham shack. The Super PWRgate eliminates the danger of connecting a power supply directly across a battery, which can damage many power supplies.
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Page 3: Package Contents
0.37 volts at 40 amperes • Solid, durable construction in an aluminum case with heat sink and includes mounting holes. Package Contents • Super PWRgate PG40S Unit • 4 Rubber Feet • User Manual WARNINGS The following may damage the unit: •... -
Page 4: Installation And Setup
If placed in direct sunlight, it will absorb heat and get unnecessarily hot. The Super PWRgate can be mounted using #8 hardware in the two mounting holes. Transceiver Super PWRgate PG40s Power Supply Battery Powerpole Connectors ®... -
Page 5: Connecting The Battery
Batteries can get very hot when improperly charged or if a cell gets shorted. Batteries will explode during charging or discharging for a variety of reasons. Batteries are safe when handled properly. West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... - Page 6 Again, it is very important to place a fuse at the positive battery terminal. Additional assistance may be found: http://www.westmountainradio.com/capacity_calculator.php West Mountain Radio carries size 24 Gel and AGM batteries, as well as smaller and larger batteries. Large batteries have side, post, or threaded terminals. Deep cycle, marine, AGM, and others usually have 3/8 inch and 5/16 inch studs.
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Page 7: System Checkout
® installed; the other end can wire directly to the power strip or use connectors. Note that West Mountain Radio carries 3, 6, and 10 feet long extension cables, #10 red and black insulated wire, with Powerpole on both ends. - Page 8 Turn-on…. If the power supply is turned on, and the battery had been discharged below 10 volts, the charger will start in the trickle charge state, and then, if the battery rises above 10 volts, it changes into the bulk charge state. West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
- Page 9 Note that leaving the fuses out provides a charge current of 1 ampere. To get different charging current values install the fuses as follows. 1 Ampere…..No fuse 4 Amperes……..Fuse in left socket 7 Amperes……..Fuse in right socket 10 Amperes……..Fuse in both sockets West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
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Page 10: Specifications
Reference voltages are temperature compensated Connectors: Anderson Powerpole®, 40A Size: 5.25 x 3.90 x 1.65 in, 13.4 x 9.9 x 4.2 cm Weight: 0.9 lbs, 0.4 kg Mounting Holes: Two, 0.175 d, at 4.875 in. distance, for #8 hardware West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... - Page 11 If failure occurs within this period, return the Super PWRgate PG40S or accessory to West Mountain Radio at your shipping expense. The device or accessory will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge, and returned to you at our shipping expense.