Batteries & Chargers
How to setup a second lithium battery
Installation & Wiring Before configuring the system, the additional battery should be wired into the vehicles 12 volt electrical system. The magnetic communication cable must also be connected from the battery to the CAN Bus of the Sargent Control ...
My PX300 charger isn’t working correctly
The link below will take you to the product page for the PX300 where you will find a downloadable attachment showing you how to test the output voltages of the PX300 and ensure your charger is working correctly. Please click the link to find out ...
I would like to fit a Lithium battery
NOTE: Most of the Sargent systems have a Battery Charger like a PX300 or PF200 connected to the system. If your vehicle has another charger fitted, please consult the manufacturers manual to check it's compatibility with Lithium batteries. The PX300 ...
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 ...
I would like to fit a second battery to my Auto-Trail motorhome
Fitting a second leisure battery to an Auto-Trail vehicle is usually straight forward. All current and most older models come equipped with a dedicated connector to allow an additional battery harness to be plugged in, making the whole process a ...
I would like to fit a different AGM battery
For systems using the PX300 charger (EC400/EC400+, EC500, EC600, EC700, EC800, & EC328): Whilst we do not recommend any specific make or model of battery, the PX300 charger used in these systems is compatible with the majority of good quality AGM ...