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STERLING POWER INLEAF FAQs What charge profile should I Ultimately, this is something we cannot tell you. There is no purely standardised charge profile for specific choose? battery types and we cannot be expected to know every single battery on the market. Consult with your battery specification sheet or with your battery manufacturer and choose a battery type that most closely fits in with their recommended values.
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Recommended cable size chart Welcome Welcome to the Sterling Power Products Owners Handbook for the Saturn product range. To make things easier for us (and you), we’ve collated everything into one manual. We’re very proud of the Saturn range, they’re genuinely the best on the market at this time and we’re confident you’ll love the item too.
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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 Battery to Battery Charger 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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STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION SIMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM *Label rendered for clarity, Basic install diagram Air Flow nothing to change in the setup. Simply plug cables in and start engine. 12V ignition signal (optional) Ensure you have the correct battery to battery charger for your install.
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Approval CE | UKCA E-Marking Cooling method Thermostatically Controlled Variable low speed fan Negative Cable As thick as the IN cable. BB1210 BB1220 Input voltage range 9V-16V Input voltage range 9V-16V Max Rated output power 9A at 14.41V ~130W Max Rated output power 19A at 14.41V ~267.9W...
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STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION UNIT SPECS AND RECOMMENDED CABLING Common to all Saturn range BBs Self recovering protections: under voltage protection input over voltage protection output over voltage protection over current protection charge over temperature Operational Temperature -20 Deg C -> 60 DegC Approval CE | UKCA E-Marking...
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STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION UNDERSTANDING YOUR UNIT, PT.1 *Label rendered for clarity, Faceplate Diagram Air Flow Air Flow The top mounting plate. Composed of 2x 5mm wide mounting feet. There are 2x 5mm wide mounting feet at the bottom, too. Location of 2x heat extracting fans.
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STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION UNDERSTANDING YOUR UNIT, PT.2 *Label rendered for clarity, Base Diagram The left large green connector is for direct connection to the input / starter battery. 12V input connection. Ensure the cable thickness is 35mm2 / 2AWG. Ensure this cable is fused at ~150A fuse. These 2 central connectors are for common negative cable.
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Multiply voltages by 2 for 24V, 4 for 48V. STERLING POWER PRODUCT INFORMATION ITEM CONTROLS AND UNDERSTANDING LED panel Charging Status :: 1) Orange LED status: Fast flashing = Bulk / Fast Charge Slow flashing = Absorption Reverse Charge O/P Batt. Volt. Solid = Float Type 2...
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NOTE :: Engagement voltages and disengagement voltages are x2 for 24V input units. The below is written and designed with 12V input installs in mind. STERLING POWER ENGAGEMENT MODES SATURN RANGE INSTALLS, 3x ENGAGEMENT METHODS Automatic Mode (Default) This mode is the simplest way to install the Saturn charger, however, not the most effective if you are using this BB on a modern vehicle that has...
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Multiply voltages by 2 for 24V, 4 for 48V. STERLING POWER TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION Verify Install : Negatives As with all things, if you suspect a problem, please ensure the install is correct. Ensure negatives are common where possible and the BB charger’s negative is connected to the starter battery’s negative - avoid connecting to chassis negative.
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STERLING POWER SATURN CHARGER REMOTE CONTROL Welcome The BB remote control (BBR) is designed to be used with Sterling Power’s range of Buck Boost Battery to Battery Chargers (red casing with white text). The BBR is both a passive display of information and a remote control that can input and modify the behaviour of the BB.
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STERLING POWER SATURN CHARGER REMOTE CONTROL Battery type Press ENTER - toggle between LEAD 1 +2, AGM 1+2 and both the lithium profiles or the User Defined Settings 1+2. This can be set further down the menu list. EQ mode This mode puts the BB into a desulphation charge voltage of 15.5V (only appears when in LEAD mode) - use toggle up and down to adjust.
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STERLING POWER TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS SATURN DIMENSIONS, NOT TO SCALE BB1210 BB1215 BB1220 BB1225 BB1240 185mm BB1270 BB122465 BB124865 TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS...
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STERLING POWER TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS SATURN DIMENSIONS, NOT TO SCALE BB12120 BB1224120 BB1248120 BB12200 TECHNICAL DIMENSIONS...
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STERLING POWER Thank you for considering Sterling . Happy travels. Further consideration If you are interested in placing an order or asking a question, please contact info@sterling-power.com Automotive Catalogue Accessories Catalogue Marine Catalogue AMPS Lithium Catalogue CATALOGUES...
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