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- Page 1 USER MANUAL 12V CONTROL HUB WITH DC-DC CHARGER HKPPWRHUB25 / HKPPWRHUB40 V1.0 - 9.2023...
- Page 2 Our aim is for you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, and therefore your new Hardkorr product is backed by a comprehensive warranty and an outstanding after-sales customer service team.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OPERATION WARRANTY INFORMATION DISCLAIMER While caution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Hardkorr assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Please note that specifications and product functionality may change without notice. For assistance with assembly or installation, parts and service, please visit www.hardkorr.com or... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY • Before installing or using the product, ensure you have read and understood all the warning and safety messages supplied with your product. • Children, those without the proper training or experience, or those under the influence of drugs or alcohol should not operate this unit. -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS HKPPWRHUB25 HKPPWRHUB40 BATTERY TYPE COMPATIBILITY 12V SLA, AGM, Gel, Calcium, LiFePO₄ DC-DC CHARGING CAPABILITY ROCKER SWITCH RATING Max. 20A ANDERSON PLUG OUTPUT RATING Max. 30A DC-DC ANDERSON PLUG RATING Max. 50A CIGARETTE SOCKET RATING Max. 15A... -
Page 6: Overview
OVERVIEW CONTROL HUB EXTERNAL OVERVIEW ITEM DESCRIPTION DC-DC charger Charges auxilliary battery via alternator input/solar input. Battery monitor Displays information based on the connected battery's status. Fuse box Compact housing of blade-type fuses with two spares. Rocker switches Used to control hard-wired 12V accessories. 12V cigarette sockets Used to power appliances with a 12V cigarette plug. - Page 7 OVERVIEW COMPONENT OVERVIEW DC-DC CHARGER Charge your batteries with your alternator or with the sun. The charger comes with an inbuilt 25/40A MPPT solar regulator which has been pre-wired to a dedicated solar Anderson input on the side of the box.
- Page 8 OVERVIEW CONTROL HUB INTERNAL OVERVIEW ITEM DESCRIPTION 12 500A shunt The apparatus that measures that battery's condition. 13 Positive busbar A distribution point used to manage all of the box's positive leads. 14 Negative busbar A distribution point used to manage all of the box's negative leads. 15 40A Midi-fuse Used as an over-load protection, dedicated to the DC-DC input.
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Page 9: Mounting
MOUNTING CONTROL HUB INSTALLATION PREPARATION Ideally suited to being mounted up on a 4x4 canopy wall, or in a camper trailer, the control hub is best located in an area that’s easy to access and offers protection from dust and water ingress. The unit should be mounted with consideration as to where/how you will be running your wires into/out of the box. -
Page 10: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM LID INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring indicative only. Your hub may exhibit minor variations in connectivity. - Page 11 WIRING DIAGRAM CHASSIS INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring indicative only. Your hub may exhibit minor variations in connectivity.
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Page 12: Installation
INSTALLATION CONTROL HUB WIRING - ACCESSORIES • Disconnect the unit from power prior to wiring the switches. • To wire into the switches, make sure your appliances are fitted with leads that are a minimum of 14AWG cable. Larger appliances may require cables at up to 10AWG. •... -
Page 13: Inverter Integration
INSTALLATION CONTROL HUB WIRING - INVERTER • Consult your inverter’s user guide prior to installing through the hub. • Take into consideration the appropriate cable gauge and fuse size needed to run your inverter. You will need to use heavier gauge cables running from both the battery into the hub and from the hub to the inverter. -
Page 14: Battery Installation
INSTALLATION CONTROL HUB WIRING - AUXILLIARY BATTERY • Ensure that only a dedicated 12V battery/battery bank is used with the system. • Make sure that the battery is of either SLA, AGM, Gel, Cal, or LiFePO4 chemistry. • Inspect the unit internally to make sure that all the leads are in good working order and are of an appropriate gauge. -
Page 15: Dc-Dc Charger Input
INSTALLATION DC-DC INPUT WIRING - VEHICLE BATTERY The 12V Control Hub's DC-DC charger allows charging an auxilliary battery with the vehicle's alternator using an Anderson 3-pole connector attached to your vehicle's battery and ignition source. For more information, please consult the included DC-DC charger manual. DC-DC INPUT WIRING - SOLAR The 12V Control Hub's DC-DC charger allows charging an auxilliary battery with an input using an Anderson 3-pole connector attached to your vehicle's battery and ignition source. -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION BATTERY MONITOR ICON FUNCTION / DESCRIPTION Capacity percentage Battery voltage Battery current Battery state Battery power Charging value Battery amp-hours Discharging value °C Battery temperature DISPLAY SWITCHING Press < or > to switch between the display screens. The monitor’s default screen shows the battery voltage (V), ranging from 8V~100V. - Page 17 OPERATION CODE FAULT FAULT CODES Input over-voltage. When over/under-voltage, over-current or over-temperature occurs, the buzzer sounds 0.5 Input under-voltage. seconds on and 0.5 seconds off alternatively. Input over-current. Press to mute the buzzer and return to the Over-temperature. normal status. OUTPUT - CIGARETTE SOCKETS The 12V control hub contains three cigarette sockets to allow you to plug in common appliances like camp-fridges, inflation devices and lighting.
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Page 18: Warranty Information
(e.g. completing and returning your warranty card if applicable). TO BEGIN A WARRANTY CLAIM: If you believe your Hardkorr product is defective, it must be returned to Hardkorr for inspection by our warranty claims department. - Page 19 DISCONTINUED ITEMS Discontinued items that are still under warranty will be reviewed by Hardkorr. If a discontinued item is covered under warranty it may be replaced by an equivalent or superior item. If an equivalent item is not...
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