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INTRODUCTION: 

KSM is a prepackaged KAPower assembly allowing for the ease of installation and operation 
of your KAPower system.  The KSM enclosure consists of a KAPower module, a contactor, a 
PLC  Module,  a  circuit  breaker,  cables,  conductors  and  connectors.  The  cover  of  the  KSM 
enclosure can be removed by unscrewing and removing the ten (10) fasteners found on the 
top  and  sides  of  the  enclosure.    The  cover  should  only  be  removed  for  servicing  or 
troubleshooting. 
KAPower  is  designed  as  an  auxiliary  power  source  to  be  installed  in  parallel  with  your 
cranking batteries. It derives its power from your batteries or engine charging system and 
discharges this power when needed. KAPower is intended for supplying electric power to 
various  loads  operated  in  high  pulse  power  (engine  cranking)  modes.  KAPower  will 
enhance and provide for reliable cranking and starting of internal combustion engines.  

KAPower

•Stores Cranking Voltage Until Needed •Long Service Life – Upwards of a Million Cycles 

•Performance Virtually Unaffected by Temperatures •Increases the Life of Batteries 

•Requires NO Maintenance •Safe & Easy to Install

 

KAPower Basic Description: 

 

The KAPower module is an energy storage device.  KAPower is a High Power device with 
Low  Energy  density.    The  cranking  or  discharge  periods  will  be  short  but  powerful 
(typically  less  than  30  seconds)  with  the  time  to  full  recharge  rated  in  tens  of  seconds. 
Recharging  can  be  accomplished  from  virtually  any  electrical  power  source.    Cycling, 
charge  and  discharge  events  will  not  wear  out  the  device.    The  Cycle  Duty  is  rated  in 
hundreds of thousands of cycles approaching one million cycles. 
 

The KAPower Module: 

 

The  KAPower  module  represents  an  internal  bank  of  6,  10  or  12  capacitor  cells  series-
connected to each other.  

An Electrochemical Capacitor (EDLC): 

 

An  Electrochemical  Double  layer  Capacitor  represents  a  device  capable  of  storing  and 
delivering  electric  power  due  mainly  to  the  existing  capacitance  of  the  double  electric 
layer, which is formed by the capacitor's electrodes being in contact with electrolyte. The 
capacitor  consists  of  negative  and  positive  electrodes  with  terminals,  separator, 
electrolyte, and a shell. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for KSM PLC

Page 1: ...NSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Gen 3 Rev D KBI Kold Ban International Ltd 8390 Pingree Road Lake In The Hills Illinois 60156 9637 U S A 800 527 8278 847 658 8561 Fax 847 658 9280 www koldban com ATA VMR...

Page 2: ...button switch 3 Wiring harness Not Shown 4 Terminal grease Not Shown 5 Protective boots Not Shown ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION 1 Battery cables 4 0 cable is recommended 2 Terminals for battery cable...

Page 3: ...materials adjacent to the point of short circuit may follow it In case of accidental short circuit ing of the KAPower module or individual capacitors it is necessary to disconnect the KAPower module i...

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Page 5: ...Cycles Performance Virtually Unaffected by Temperatures Increases the Life of Batteries Requires NO Maintenance Safe Easy to Install KAPower Basic Description The KAPower module is an energy storage d...

Page 6: ...er KSM module will clear any lids and other movable parts Install the KAPower KSM module as close to the engine s cranking motor as possible Avoid locations that are subject to extreme heat humidity r...

Page 7: ...KSM to the vehicle or equipment is critical Make sure to provide good clean robust cable interface connections 6 The closer the KSM is located to the engine s cranking motor the shorter the cable len...

Page 8: ...hoods lids covers and other movable vehicle or equipment parts Install the KSM module as close to the engine s cranking motor as possible Avoid locations that are subject to extreme heat humidity road...

Page 9: ...9 10 12 cell KSM The J1939 connector is used for KBI Factory programing only Contact KBI for details...

Page 10: ...r DT04C3P GENERAL WIRING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CAUTION KSM Power Stud Nuts should be torqued to 180 Inch Pounds CONNECTORS LOCATED ON THE END FACEPLATE OF THE KSM ENCLOSURE END FACEPLATE OF THE KSM E...

Page 11: ...tors the condition of the KAPower Module and will close or open the Contactor Relay inside the KSM based on the preprogrammed parameters inside the PLC When the engine is stopped the equipment is turn...

Page 12: ...t pin four 4 of the wire interface connector you must find a 5 Amp power source from the vehicle key on ignition source that is live only when the engine is cranking and running Install a five 5 amp f...

Page 13: ...s applications where the rear start feature is desired a second DPST Switch can be installed in the rear start location wired in parallel with the front start DPST switch OEM Push Bu on or Key Switch...

Page 14: ...e engine should begin to crank over with power being supplied from both the KSM capacitor module and the standard batteries Once the engine starts and the DPST switch is released the KSM internal PLC...

Page 15: ...nector Refer to pages 10 13 Check the circuit breaker and contactor relay within the KSM module In order to service or replace any of these components you will have to remove the cover of the KSM encl...

Page 16: ...sues such as shorts chafing or bad connections and components The PLC Module is a sealed unit It cannot be serviced If additional troubleshooting is required contact KBI STORAGE The KAPower module sho...

Page 17: ...and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase Failure due to accident abuse neglect use other than in the intended application specified in this manual improper installation or maintenance...

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