Newmar Bi-24-100 24V Battery Integrator, BI-24-100
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Use of multiple
battery banks dictates that the batteries be connected or "integrated"
only whenever a charge voltage is present so that they may be charged
simultaneously, then disconnected or "isolated" when in use to allow for
selective discharge and avoid having the secondary or standby battery
drain into the primary battery.
The
new Battery Integrator performs this function automatically, acting as a
"smart" switch to connect independent battery banks only when a charging
voltage is present. Otherwise, they are isolated, and discharge between
banks is prevented.
The
traditional rugged and reliable diode isolator can also be used for this
function (see
Battery Isolators), as it also maintains isolation between banks and
allows charging from multiple sources. However, one drawback is
inefficiency when voltage is lost as current passes through the diodes,
resulting in undercharge if the charging source does not compensate for
the voltage drop.
The
Battery Integrator remedies this by use of an extremely low resistance
contactor which causes no voltage drop in the charging system, while the
multiple batteries are charged as a single bank whenever a charging
source of approximately 13.2 VDC or 26.4 VDC or greater is present
(depending on model).
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When the alternator or
charger is off or a large load causes the voltage to drop below the
disconnect point the unit breaks the common tie between the banks. This
allows selective battery discharge and prevents "dumping" of a
higher-charged bank into a lower-charged bank.
The unit may also be
activated through the key starter or a manual switch to provide an added
"boost" from the secondary battery whenever the starter is engaged and the
unit senses there is sufficient voltage in that battery to provide an
assist.
For systems with more
than two banks, an additional unit may be installed for each additional bank
to provide the same isolation and integration as described above.
The Battery
Integrator is ideal for multiplying the single charging output of an
inverter-charger to maintain both the house bank and an engine start
bank, then to isolate them during inverter function, so current is drawn
from the house bank only.
- Enables charging of
two separate banks without voltage drop, yet maintains 100% isolation at
all other times. For systems of three banks or more, an additional unit
may be installed for each additional bank
- Heavy duty
silver-plated contactor, continuous duty rated to 100 amps
- Voltage sense
circuit, epoxy encapsulated and heavy duty continuous rated solenoid are
all designed for use in marine environments
- Easy-to-install:
compact size - may be mounted with any orientation
- Easy three-wire
hook up for two bank systems (BATT +, BATT +, GROUND)
- Terminal for
optional wiring of remote light indicating when battery banks are
integrated
- Optional internal
connection can be wired though key starter or manual over ride switch,
tying battery banks together for extra boost during engine start
To view or download
the Installation/Operation Manuals for these products, please visit
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Specifications
Models:
BI-100/BI-24-100
Battery Integration Connect Point: 13.2 VDC (approx.)/26.4 VDC (approx.)
Battery Disconnect Point: 12.8 VDC (approx.)/25.6 VDC (approx.)
Maximum Continuous Current: 100 amps
Peak Maximum Current: 400 amps
Operating Temperature:
Control: -40 to +85° C
Solenoid: -28 to +48° C
Terminals:
Battery Connections: 5/16" copper alloy stud
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3" x 3.25" x 2.5"
Weight: 1 lb.
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WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-n-hexyl Phthalate (DnHP)
which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm, and
Vinyl Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For
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