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Do I need to install a DC-DC charger?
Smart Alternators These alternators are controlled by the vehicles ECU. This allows the voltage to be reduced to a lower level when the battery is nearly full, so that engine loads are reduced, less fuel is used and emissions are lowered. This helps ...
Leisure Battery Testing
Introduction This guide has been put together to help test and diagnose cases where a caravan or motorhome user is experiencing leisure batteries discharging or not lasting as long as expected and refers to electrical systems supplied by Sargent ...
Can I charge the vehicle battery from my system?
Introduction Our electronic PSU systems fall into 2 categories with regards to vehicle battery charging: Systems not based on CAN-bus (PSU2007 with EC200, EC225 with EC100, EC325, EC328, EC155 with EC50/51, EC176 with EC361/2/3) all have manual ...
AS310 - Stinger Alarm / Common Issues
Battery not holding charge or not charging Check 12V supply to Alarm, Check charging current (In line with 12V supply, 0-550mA, Hardware reset to force charge cycle) – 30 Hour Charge Cycle. Low Battery Often caused by damaged/broken Battery Switch on ...
Can I add extra solar panels to my system?
The limiting factor on how much solar you can connect to a Sargent PSU (Power Supply Unit) is dependant on the fuse that is protecting the solar circuit. This is different depending on which system you have. Below is a list of PSU series and the ...