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Connecting external Battery Chargers
Connecting Solar Panels
Ignition over-ride (optional accessory)
CAUTION
The Power Pack supports the direct connection of
solar panels up to 42V through the heavy-duty connector
marked "SOLAR PANEL".
Note that if the solar panels have internal regulators,
connect them to one of the AUXILIARY IN/OUT
connectors instead.
This will bypass the Power Pack solar MPPT system.
Other charger brands can be connected to one of the
heavy-duty AUXILIARY IN/OUT connectors.
Charge currents exceeding 10A can be connected.
This port can support up to 10A charge current.
The Power Pack has a charge port specifically for use
with National Luna Intelligent Battery Chargers.
In order to connect other brands of chargers to this input,
a quick-connector cable is available separately.
Insert the charger quick-connector into the charge port
labeled "NL5 CHARGER" until it clicks securely.
Plug the larger end into a socket that provides a positive
voltage only when the ignition of the vehicle is ON.
This may be the case in some vehicles with "Smart
Alternators".
Plug the small end of the over-ride cable into the
The IGNITION SENSE port allows the Power Pack to support
vehicles where the charge voltage drops very low or is very
erratic.
IGNITION SENSE port.
the MAIN battery.
Connecting the IGNITION over-ride to a permanent 12V source may result in excessive discharge of
Only use the IGNITION SENSE feature if the vehicle alternator voltage is below 13.2V under normal
conditions.
IGNITION
SENSE
NL5 CHARGER
