Appendix B - Batteries
Battery Configurations (continued)
Wiring Batteries in Series-Parallel (continued)
NOTE: Connecting the positive and
negative wires to the inverter
from different strings ensures
a balanced charge/discharge
through the batteries,
resulting in longer run times
and improved battery life.
Series 1 Battery-Bank
to positive (+) terminal
12-volt Inverter
(Total Battery Capacity = 200 Ah)
Series 2 Battery-Bank
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Step 3 - Connecting the Series-Parallel Configuration to the Inverter
• Connect a wire from the POSITIVE terminal of the first battery string to the
inverter's POSITIVE DC terminal (via a fused device).
• Connect the NEGATIVE terminal of the second battery string to the inverter's
NEGATIVE DC terminal.
Connection from
on the inverter.
+
–
Connection from
to negative (–)
terminal on the
inverter.
Figure B-7
Step 3 - Series-Parallel Configuration Wired to the Inverter
Series 1
Battery-
Bank
6-volt/100 Ah
Battery
–
6-volt/100 Ah
Battery
–
Series 2
Battery-
Bank
6-volt/100 Ah
Battery
–
6-volt/100 Ah
Battery
–
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