maximum dc voltage output Magnum 3012 with remote

It may have been limiting due to temperature. I know those will do well over that voltage for equalization.

Hi,

The banks were at 19.5 C, so I think it is not temperature related.

If your battery is at or near charge capacity of 14v, your voltage will be regulated down from 15.4volts. If your battery was sitting at a lower capacity such as 10volts when you would see higher charging output voltage. This can usually be confirmed by using a volt meter while briefly disconnecting the positive lead from the charging source simulating a fully discharged battery. This would command 15.4v max charge. Running the charger like this for an extended time could cause damage.

Try 14.9 next time you run them down a bit. Is there a second limitation by battery type etc? Maybe reduce the amp rating to 50% of max.

time2roll,

They were only charging at 9 amps.

I'm using the "custom" setting on the remote.

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Just tried this again.

At 15.4 set on remote I got a maximum voltage of 14.8 at the battery terminals. Amps were 8.0. It is 11.7 c (53.1 f). I ran the test for 10 minutes. When I "backed off" to a float of 13.2, charging went to 13.5 volts @ 0 amps. After another ten minutes that went to 13.5 @ 8 amps.

I think the idea is to try something different. Otherwise best to contact Magnum.

I've just emailed Magnum and will report back what they say.

First reply is to use the setup menu to adjust the float voltage. I wrote back and told them I had already done that.