Energy 18 – User Guide
5.3 Battery charge with the system voltage of 220V
The procedure of charging the batteries with the energy coming from land requires special
caution. As we know, using electricity is dangerous and by doing this near the water or
wet surfaces, it becomes increasingly dangerous and requires a higher amount if caution
than on land. Only a charger approved by the manufacturer should be used to charge the
batteries. If the charger breaks down or stops working for other reasons, consult the
manufacturer or supplier of the vessel before purchasing a new one. The use of a wrong
charger can lead to the overloading of the batteries or the charger, which can result in a
fire on board or other accidents.
During the charging of the batteries, pay special attention to the following:
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the vessel must be firmly tied to the pier or anchored,
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all electric current-users on board the vessel must be switched off (the main
switches of the current-users and the motor are positioned on „OFF“ ),
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make sure that the feeder cable which connects the vessel to the electric current is
not damaged,
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the feeder cable must not touch water,
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the feeder cable must not hinder the movement around the vessel (it should not be
tightened across walking surfaces, thus posing a danger to pedestrians).
5.4 Battery charge with solar cells
The vessel Energy 18 can also feature solar cells. These are installed on the roof of the
vessel and serve for charging the batteries. Of course, this does not mean that it is
possible to navigate only with the help of the energy produced with the solar cells, as a
full recharge of the batteries would require approximately 5 sunny days. A correct
functioning and adequate charge of the batteries is provided by the regulator PR2020,
which is located on the control console, next to the fuses.
Solar Charge Controller STECA 2020
The latest charging technologies, combined with a Steca- AtonIC state of charge
determination which has been significantly improved once again, result in optimal battery
maintenance and control of the module output of up to 900 Wp which can be connected
to it. A large display informs the user about all operating modes with the aid of symbols.
The state of charge is represented visually in the form of a tank display. Data such as
voltage, current and state of charge can also be displayed digitally as figures on the
display. In addition, the controller has an energy meter which can be reset by the user.
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