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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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...