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ABOUT US ATEM POWER, born in June 2017, as a synonym for exciting outdoor experience, is an Australian company with dedication and passion for the R&D of high quality products in the field of renewable energy products, batteries and related accessories. Since the company was founded, we have committed to innovation that aims to make your life infinitely more convenient.
KEY FEATURES This DC-DC charger by ATEM POWER, which is ideal for 4WDs, caravans, RVs, trucks, campers, trailers, campervans, commercial vehicles and boats, offers an effective way to charge your auxiliary batteries from the alternator or solar panel (up to 20A) to charge LiFePO4 and lead acid: AGM,Gel & calcium batteries. It also has a built-in MPPT regulator to maximize energy absorption, thus reducing the load on your engine.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PleasecheckwhetherthespecificationofyourcableiscompatiblewiththisDC-DCcharger. Thischargercanbeinstalledbothhorizontallyandvertically. Pleasemakesurethatthechargerisinstalledascloseaspossibletothebatteryyouaregoingto charge,andyoualsoneedtomakesurethattheareasisnotsusceptibletomoisture,water,dustor hightemperatures. Pleaseensurethatthereisnoheatsourceorflammablegasaroundtheunit. Andersonplugisrecommendedwhenthischargerisinstalledonacaravanoracampers (seepicture below). Twincorecablewillbeusedbetweenthestartbatteryandthecharger,andyouneedtoconnectthe commonnegativeandcommonpositivewiresfromthestarterbatterytotheinputoftheDC-DCinthe appropriatepositiveandnegativeterminals. Itishighlyrecommendedtoinstalla40Ampcircuitbreaker(notincludedinthispackage)thatshould beinstallednearthestarterbattery. Checkwhetherallconnectionsarecleanandtight. You can connect the optional ACC line to the ignition of your vehicle, then turn your key to the ACC positionwhenenginestarts,whichwillbedetectedbytheDC-DCcharger.Andthemainbatterywill startchargingyourauxiliarybattery. Note: thechargermaydischargeyourmainbatteryiftheACClineisconnectedbutyoukeyisnot turnedtotheSTARTposition.
HOW TO USE 1. DC Battery Start your vehicle and let it idle. And the charger will recognize that there is a charge being applied to the main starting battery. The charger will charge the auxiliary battery when the main starting battery has reached 13V (ACC line not connected).
BATTERY WIRING This diagram is for a reference only. Local rules and regulations should be followed when installing this unit. 12V Start / Vehicle Battery Fuse / Breaker (Optional) 12V - 40A Temp Sensor Cable (Included) Fuse / Breaker 30A (Optional) MPPT Solar Panel Input 300 W 30A/Isc / 25V/VOC...
3 years; overheat; low in electrolyte; over-charging or battery vulcanized; You need to consult your battery manufacturer to check its condition or make a replacement. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model: AP20DC Type Multi Stage DC Battery:13.0 -16.0 Volts Solar Input:16.0 - 25.0 Volts...
CHARGING VOLTAGE AGM/GEL LEAD ACID CALCIUM LiFePO4 BOOST 14.3 V 14.0 V 15.0 V 14.0 V CHARGING 14.7V 14.4 V 14.4 V 15.4 V MAINTENANCE 13.5 V 13.5 V 13.5 V CHARGING ALGORITHM Charging algorithm will change according to battery type. NOTE: Charging voltage is specified by your battery manufacturer.
WARRANTY MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD: Full 12 months warranty from date of purchase against all manufacturing defects. This DC-DC charger by ATEM POWER comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY COVER? Under normal usage conditions, this warranty covers: Any defect in design or manufacture which results in its failure to perform correctly as described.
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