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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 04:38 PM

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Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

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Posted By avanti

Do you have any reason to doubt the quality of...

Do you have any reason to doubt the quality of the Promaster setup? I have no data, but I will say that the Sprinter install was VERY robust and fit like a glove. Nation's appears to be a class act...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 04:34 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

Yes, that is my understanding. I spoke to Balmar...

Yes, that is my understanding. I spoke to Balmar (good customer support, BTW) during the install, and assuming we were communicating, they confirmed that understanding.

The sense wire. I have it...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 04:04 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

I understand and agree. My only point was that if...

I understand and agree. My only point was that if you have a ill-designed system that is only being "protected" by a too-small wire, making the wire bigger could possibly make matters worse. ...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 04:01 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

Yes. There is a signal called "ignition input"...

Yes. There is a signal called "ignition input" that must have +12 applied to it for the system to power up. If you turn this off, the Balmar stops providing field voltage to the alternator and it...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 03:22 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

Yes, the original wiring is still there, as is...

Yes, the original wiring is still there, as is the old isolation relay. I did this precisely so my "boost" button would still work. I did disconnect the wire from the "engine running" signal to the...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:47 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

Well, I guess it has to.:-) But, not that I can...

Well, I guess it has to.:-) But, not that I can notice. And, of course, when the battery is fully charged the alternator just freewheels, so it is in any case only a short-term issue during charge....

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:38 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

It is worth noting that in the case of the Balmar...

It is worth noting that in the case of the Balmar regulator in my 2-alternator system, the regulator has a "sense" input that provides feedback to the regulator. The reg will constantly adjust the...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:15 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

Sounds like a great, collaborative relationship....

Sounds like a great, collaborative relationship. I was only reacting the words "...have to be done...".

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:11 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

It is a dream. Best thing I have ever done for...

It is a dream. Best thing I have ever done for the van. It more-or-less takes power out of the boondocking equation. A little bit of local sightseeing every day is enough to get us through the night....

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 04:14 AM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

Well, this isn't quite true. Although larger...

Well, this isn't quite true. Although larger cables can't consume current, smaller cables can cause voltage drops which in turn would limit current. So, a too-small-cable could be a half-assed way to...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 04:10 AM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

This is totally untrue, at least in the US. The...

This is totally untrue, at least in the US. The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act makes any such requirement illegal. You can NEVER have your warranty "voided" due to the use of aftermarket mods, unless the...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 08:25 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

You can't do it that way, but (at least if you...

You can't do it that way, but (at least if you have the Balmar external regulator), it can easily be done. The regulator has an external enable input that is easily manipulated. I have it connected...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 05:58 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

Views: 14,270

Posted By avanti

I have seen my Trimetric report SOC values >...

I have seen my Trimetric report SOC values > 100%.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-17-2016, 05:29 PM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

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Posted By avanti

Yeah, I've seen that before. It is interesting. I...

Yeah, I've seen that before. It is interesting. I have no data at all on this device, but I don't find it totally implausible that you could keep track of SOC via constant monitoring of voltage...

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