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ELECTRICAL
Inverter/Converter
Combination Units
The inverter/converter combination provides battery
charging and allows the 120 volt power from shore power
or the generator to pass through the inverter. The inverter
performs this charging action by using the transformer to
decrease the voltage and rectify the alternating current
into useable direct current voltage. This is regulated by
internal-sensing circuitry based upon the battery bank’s
state of charge and several other factors, depending on
the coach’s particular inverter brand and type.
This type of unit also performs the inverter function. For
this function to occur, the inverter must be powered, setup
and turned on. A variety of combination units are used by
Newmar; however, most have a control panel located in
the overhead cabinet with other switches and controls.
CAUTION
!
It is important that the fluid level of any connected
batteries be checked on a regular basis. All batteries
will “gas” and lose some fluids when continuously
connected to any charging source.
TCMS Charge Wizard
Your INTELI-POWER converter is equipped with a TCMS
interface. The TCMS Charge Wizard pendant plugs into
the TCMS interface to provide computer control and
monitoring of your batteries charge state. The Charge
Wizard automatically determines which operating mode
is best suited to recharge or maintain optimum battery
condition. The Charge Wizard Pendant (if equipped)
allows for manual override and has an indicator light to
indicate the mode of operation.
BOOST MODE
Indicated by green LED remaining on.
NORMAL MODE
When the battery is between 50% and 90% charged, the
green LED will flash once per second. When the battery
has reached 90% of full charge the green LED will flash 2
- 3 times per second.
STORAGE MODE
Indicated by green LED flashing every 6 - 8 seconds.
9100
The full rated load is available for load, battery charging or
both. When functioning as a regulated battery charger the
converter has a nominal voltage output of 13.6 VDC for
12 volt models. The system is designed to sense voltage
on the battery and will taper the charging current as the
battery becomes charged.
When the vehicle is to be stored for extended periods
of time it is recommended that the batteries be
disconnected, unless a TCMS Charge Wizard is attached
to the TCMS interface. Reconnect battery once a month to
maintain a full charge.
9200
The full rated load is available for load, battery charging or
both. When functioning as a regulated battery charger the
converter has a nominal voltage output of 13.6 VDC for
12 volt models. The system is designed to sense voltage
on the battery and automatically selects one of three
operating modes (normal, boost and storage) to provide
the correct charge level to the batteries.
BOOST MODE
If the converter senses that the battery voltage has
dropped below a preset level the output voltage is
increased to approximately 14.4 VDC to rapidly recharge
the battery.
Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power Converter
Operation (Models: PD9100 and PD9200 Series)
This article provides basic operation instructions for a Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power Converter (Models: PD9100 and
PD9200 Series).
General Operation
The INTELI-POWER series converter will supply “clean”
power from input voltages that range from 90-130 VAC.
The INTELI-POWER series of converters are primarily
designed for use with a battery, however, the output of
the INTELI-POWER converters are a regulated, filtered DC
voltage that can power sensitive electronics without the
need for a battery or other filtering.
At normal input voltages the full load rated capacity
is available. At input voltages less than 105 VAC the
converter may not supply full rated output capacity.
NORMAL MODE
Output voltage set at approximately 13.6 VDC.
STORAGE MODE
When the converter senses that there has been no
significant battery usage for 30 hours the output voltage
is reduced to 13.2 VDC for minimal water usage. When in
storage mode the microprocessor automatically increases
the output voltage to 14.4 VDC for approximately 15
minutes every 21 hours to help prevent sulfation of the
battery plates.
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