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Safety and Legal Legal Guidelines / Warranty Statement Safety Guidelines Product Information Basic Wiring Diagram / Installation Orientation Annotated diagram of front section of BB12200 Annotated diagram of connector panel Front digital display functions 3 type of product activation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and fault finding...
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This 12V to 12V battery to battery charger is a device typically installed between a starter battery (input) and a 200A house / domestic / service battery (output). The BB12200 is designed to charge up your 12V domestic / service / auxiliary battery from the power generated from your alternator, whilst your engine is running. It is designed to work with vehicles (old / new) and (boats old / new).
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STERLING POWER SAFETY AND LEGAL LEGAL GUIDELINES Warranty and Terms Your 100% satisfaction is our goal. We realise that every customer and circumstance is unique. If you have a problem, question, or comment please do not hesitate to contact us. We welcome you to contact us even after the warranty and return time has passed.
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STERLING POWER SAFETY AND LEGAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Product Guidelines Your Sterling Power product should only be utilised for it’s designated purpose. Use the Sterling Power BBs ONLY : For DC to DC power conversion With fuses protecting both the input and output DC cables In a well ventilated, dry, dust-free and condensation free environment When the Owners Handbook has been read and wholly understood Transport and Storage...
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If your alternator is under powered or does not deliver the correct current at low RPM, this is something that @85% 200A -> 170A needs to be remedied, first. BB12200 powered reduction is possible via the BBR remote control - that can be set @65% 200A -> 130A to 85% and 65%.
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Display panel. More information on page 9. Connection blocks. This region is described in more detail overleaf. This is the area where all the physical installation connections to the BB12200 are made. Also, this region contains additional 2x 5mm mounting feet. PRODUCT INFORMATION...
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(Euro 6 engine). Wire a feed from your ignition into this terminal. Ensure that this feed is ~12V when the ignition is live and goes to 0V when ignition is turned off. Once the BB12200 receives its first successful ignition signal it shall render the unit dependent on an ignition signal going forward.
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STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION PANEL Controls | Battery Type Select LED panel Lead Acid Charging Profiles Lithium Charging Profiles Orange LED status: Orange LED status: Fast flashing = Bulk / Fast Charge Fast flashing = Bulk / Fast Charge Slow flashing = Absorption Slow flashing = Absorption...
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STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION Charge control modes - how to get the BB12200 to turn on and begin charging Automatic Mode (Default) Input voltage Negative Vout 70mm2 / 00AWG cable Charger on - 13.5 -> 16V This mode is the simplest way to install Charger off - <12.8V...
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Troubleshooting & Faults Troubleshoot - checks to ensure the Firstly, ensure the BB12200 is wired up correctly. Ensure negatives are common and the BB charger’s negative BB is installed correctly and receiving is connected to the starter battery’s negative - avoid connecting to chassis negative. Voltages between common the correct input and output voltages.
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