If the vehicle does not come with the
240A alternator, or greater current for a
long duration is required at engine run,
than the rating of the fitted vehicle
alternator, then extra dedicated third
party alternator and cabling must be
added. This is to avoid saturation of the
Ford alternator and thermal issues on the
system including the Ford wiring and
related systems. The table described in
Power and Connectivity Usage
Recommendations also applies when to
upgrade alternators and batteries.
NOTE:
FPBG new nodes (11-20) are not available
until October 2017, for availability please contact
your National Sales Company representative, or
local Ford dealer. If they are unable to help you
then please contact the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service at [email protected]
FPBG is not available with relocated handbrake
or Ford 230V Inverter.
System Overview
The Ford Programmable Battery Guard (FPBG)
is a production or service fit system which provides
175A fused 12V power for customer use at any
engine or ignition state. The system can be
down-rated depending on the Mega fuse range
available, changed by the Converter.
Main System Benefits Include:
•
Intelligent control of power that isolates the
175A power to third party systems protect
vehicle`s crank capability. Fuse values can be
lowered if required
•
Third party batteries can be connected and
monitored including charging where required
•
Easy setup operation modes(1 to 20)
depending on the battery configuration on the
vehicle and time duration power requirements
at engine off
•
Protects Ford battery State of Charge (SOC)
by isolating the power relay when a low voltage
is detected or a specific time point is reached
•
Efficiently controls the Ford SRC and
Start-Stop Inhibit to receive maximum charging
to the third party batteries whilst protecting
Ford battery SOC
•
Provides warning signals prior to timed or
required power shut down
•
Immediate relay close function to receive
emergency power, after auto disconnect, for a
limited period of time
•
Immediate relay close function to override
mode timers for extended engine off usage on
low current devices
•
Immediate relay open function to isolate third
party system when isolation is needed
•
Controls voltage range to smaller band width
between 14.0V and 14.9V, in high load mode
at engine run – less variation than seen with
SRC which can range from 12.2V to 15.2V
•
Load Active Pin provides longer Engine Off
usage duration for currents above 20A while
still protecting the crank capability
•
Will provide a charge to all batteries when
detecting a mains charger applied to one of
the batteries, at engine off
•
Will protect third party batteries, particularly
leisure type GEL batteries from crank cycles
and only use energy if required
•
Provides a warning that a mains charger is still
connected to the vehicle if the system sees an
ignition state change to start the engine
•
Reduce fuel usage and emissions from less
charging time due to mains charging and
efficient isolation of third party system
•
Improves third party battery warranty as
system will now monitor the state of charge
of the third party battery and protects from the
majority of engine crank cycles
•
Helps maintain the standard Ford SRC system
•
Will provide continuous power at engine off if
mains charger applied by manual switch
demand
Date of Publication: 03/2018
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