Use This For Equalization
Converter voltage input. You set the finish voltage and current limit. http://image4.pushauction.com/0/0/dff7a368-2d54-402c-9f41-d22dc193feac/1acc5795-d1a2-9778-ad25-d8a6cf97902a.jpg
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They are boosters. 10-13.5 volts input you adjust output voltage to 16.0 manually by not having the booster connected to anything at first. Then set voltage then connect.
You limit current by zeroing, backing the pot all the way down at first then bring current UP TO 5% of your battery amp hour rating. This is a REGULATOR. So obviously voltage is not going to climb to 16.0 volts instantly. Voltage will climb as rapidly as 5 amps constant current will let it. The 16 volt limit is a safety. It does not shut off automatically. Check on the process in incremental time intervals. When the voltage reaches 16.0 shut it off. You are supposed to monitor the WEAK SISTER CELL with a hydrometer and if it regains full specific gravity earlier than 16 volts shut the booster down.
This is NOT INTENDED for any other purpose than to equalize a six cell battery. It will work with any converter or charger but it will not work if INCOMING converter voltage or charger voltage to the booster is 14.0 or higher. So a converter in float mode is fine.
The 6 cells to be equalized must be disconnected from the battery bank before this device is connected. Lift a negative cable to isolate the 6 cells to be equalized.
Remember connect to 13.5 volts or less, set voltage with output disconnected. Back down amperage pot then bring amperage up when unit is connected to cells to be equalized. Actually amperage should be backed down at the pot the moment this thing leaves the packing box.
The booster REMEMBERS. If the number of cells to be equalized remains the same then this booster does not need to be adjusted after the first time. Just checked and verified with a meter.
A switch on the input positive and a suitable fuse on the output positive would be a good idea. As a Matter of fact it would be mandatory for safety and protection.
100AH 5 amps
200 12 (6 cells of golf car)
320 16 amps (L16) Be careful here this is about the limit of this critter.
Use a small household fan to blow across the fins. This is not optional. Use a fan. Yes you can get fancy with a 12 volt fan.
You limit current by zeroing, backing the pot all the way down at first then bring current UP TO 5% of your battery amp hour rating. This is a REGULATOR. So obviously voltage is not going to climb to 16.0 volts instantly. Voltage will climb as rapidly as 5 amps constant current will let it. The 16 volt limit is a safety. It does not shut off automatically. Check on the process in incremental time intervals. When the voltage reaches 16.0 shut it off. You are supposed to monitor the WEAK SISTER CELL with a hydrometer and if it regains full specific gravity earlier than 16 volts shut the booster down.
This is NOT INTENDED for any other purpose than to equalize a six cell battery. It will work with any converter or charger but it will not work if INCOMING converter voltage or charger voltage to the booster is 14.0 or higher. So a converter in float mode is fine.
The 6 cells to be equalized must be disconnected from the battery bank before this device is connected. Lift a negative cable to isolate the 6 cells to be equalized.
Remember connect to 13.5 volts or less, set voltage with output disconnected. Back down amperage pot then bring amperage up when unit is connected to cells to be equalized. Actually amperage should be backed down at the pot the moment this thing leaves the packing box.
The booster REMEMBERS. If the number of cells to be equalized remains the same then this booster does not need to be adjusted after the first time. Just checked and verified with a meter.
A switch on the input positive and a suitable fuse on the output positive would be a good idea. As a Matter of fact it would be mandatory for safety and protection.
100AH 5 amps
200 12 (6 cells of golf car)
320 16 amps (L16) Be careful here this is about the limit of this critter.
Use a small household fan to blow across the fins. This is not optional. Use a fan. Yes you can get fancy with a 12 volt fan.
