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horton333
Explorer
Jan 04, 2015

Long Question on how Converters Sense Battery Voltage.

Hi: My normal 2 weeks per year of dry camping will be more like 2 months this year I expect so I am investing in a better 'off grid' setup and the single output voltage converter has to go. For ref...
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time2roll
Nomad
Jan 04, 2015
They all sense voltage at their own output terminals.

Progressive Dynamics uses a timer to reduce voltage.

IOTA drops voltage 15 minutes after hitting 14.6 then uses a variable timer to go to float.

PowerMax drops as soon as it hits 14.6 volts.

For best voltage sense install the new converter close to the battery with #4 wire.

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