INSTALLATION To properly install the device, follow the instructions below. INSTALLATION OF 3 Link 3Lion-3Link system offers maximum performance if supported by a suitable capacity alternator. It is recommended that the alternator be greater than or equal to 120A with an no-load voltage between 13.8V and 14.7V . No-load measurement means the voltage measured at the terminals of the engine battery, when the engine is on, the engine battery is charged or partially charged when all the electrical equipment on the vehicle is off (lights, conditioner, etc.) and when the services battery is...
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Front View: Rear view: NUMBER FUNCTION M8 screw connector for engine battery positive terminal M8 screw connector for system common positive 3Lion M8 Screw Connector for battery positive terminal 2-way connector for ground connexion 2 way connector for AUX connexion Connection with display The original, electrical system of the motorhome can be represented in a basic manner by a relay that connects the engine battery (and thus the alternator) to the service battery when...
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3Link For connecting the cables to pins 1, 2 and 3 of the , it is strongly recommended that you use the terminals for M8 screws (DO NOT use the "fork" type) to ensure a perfect and secure connection between the cable and the contact of the 3link , as in the following figure.
For connexions 01, 02 and 08, it is recommended the use 35mm cross-section cables, if the length of the connexion is less than or equal to 1 meter. If the length of the connexion exceeds 1 meter, it is recommended the use of cables with a cross-section of 50mm .
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NUMBER FUNCTION Touch screen display Hole for passage of communication cable 4 Holes for fixing the cover to the wall System to fix the display frame to the cover Remove the display frame. C) Slide the display frame A) Slide the display frame upwards B) Lift the lower part downwards with respect to the with respect to the back cover...
Attach the display to the back cover: 3Link touch screen allows you to interact with the device by easily selecting various functions. To properly use the touch screen, follow the instructions below: Do not exert too much pressure on the surface of the display with your fingers and do not use sharp objects.
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excluded when it is charging, from the passing of current to the 3Lion. The amount of current that can be charged to the battery is closely related to the type of alternator installed on the vehicle. The higher its power, the greater the amount of current that the 3Link can draw from it.
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Setting the date . Click on the keys until the desired value is reached, taking into account that the first number to the left indicates the day, the central number indicates the month, and the number on the right indicates the last two digits of the year.
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Pressing inside the battery symbol, the 3Lion battery indications change shape as shown in the following example. 3Lion In fact, the voltage and current values for the are displayed. The current can take negative values, that is, battery discharging, and positive values, that is, battery charging. In the latter case, the thunderbolt symbol is displayed, overlapping the notches of the battery.
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ICON MEANING AND FUNCTIONS Shuts off the screen. If the screen is off, just click on any part of it to turn it back on. It allows you to decrease the value of the parameter in use. It allows you to increase the value of the parameter in use. When displayed, it indicates that the 3Lion battery is charging.
CHARGE It is recommended to use LiFePo4 lithium battery chargers. However, you can use a mains battery charger for AGM/GEL batteries, checking that the maximum voltage supplied by it does not exceed 14.5V. The charger must NOT perform any desulfation action. The use of 3lion battery chargers for flooded lead acid batteries , although they can completely charge batteries, they can reduce their life.
OPERATION CHECK Once the system is installed, you can test its functionality by performing the following tests: 1) With the engine switched off, and with all the equipment powered off, check that the voltage shown on the display relative to the 3Lion battery, is equal to the voltage measured with the tester positioned on the...
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4) The indication of the amount of available charge (SOC) does not seem to be accurate or has suddenly indicated a value of less than 5%. Run a full charge of 3Lion , where full charge means 100% shown on the battery state of charge (SOC) display.
8. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Technical characteristics of the 3Lion Model 3L-100 3L-100B 3L-100-P 3L-150-P Rated tension 12.8Vdc 12.8Vdc 12.8Vdc 12.8Vdc Nominal capacity 25 100Ah 100Ah 100Ah 150Ah °C Nominal energy 25 °C 1280Wh 1280Wh 1280Wh 1920Wh Cell number Chemistry LiFePo4 LiFePo4 LiFePo4 LiFePo4 Recommended...
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Technical characteristics of the 3Link Working voltage 12V (9V-18V) Average consumption 3mA @ 12V @ active device, 1mA @ 12V @ device in standby mode Maximum current 200A supported Working temperatures –20 °C/+65°C Maximum current, 30mA AUX output Current range -200A/+ 200A ±...
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3Link failure, the customer may contact an Authorized Centre or contact NDS Energy S.r.l. directly. In case of replacement, the warranty period remains as the initial date indicated on the warranty certificate. If the customer decides to make further verifications by third-party technicians, the customer shall bear the related costs without making any claims to NDS Energy S.r.l.
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June 30, 2003 N° 196 ---------------------------------------------- (customer's signature) To be returned in enclosed envelope to: NDS Energy s.r.l. - Via G. Pascoli, 169 - 65010 Cappelle sul Tavo (Pe) Italy, or send via email to: commer@ndsenergy.it NDS ENERGY S.r.l. Via G. Pascoli, 169 – 65010 Cappelle sul Tavo (PE) Italy Phone: +39 085 4470396 –...
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