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West Mountain Radio
Operating Manual
Non-Standard Cells
Set the charge voltage using the USB port and set the power supply around 0.1V
over the charge voltage.
Connecting the Load or Power Strip
Output -
Connectors are intended to power equipment. It may go to a single
piece of equipment or to a distribution panel (i.e. RIGrunner). There is no fuse
or internal current limiting. Expect this voltage to be about 0.05V lower than the
input voltage from the power supply or voltage from the battery; whichever is
higher.
Manufacturers list the lowest recommended DC supply voltage range for the
specific radio model. Some radios are listed as 13.8 VDC +- 15%, and others as
13.8 VDC +-10%. 12 volt power supplies are regulated to provide 13.8 volts DC.
The
Epic
voltage drop is 0.05V.
The load wire should be heavy gauge and as short as possible. If connecting
directly to a radio or other device, you will need to install Powerpole
®
on those
cords. Modern radios use
RED
wire for positive, and BLACK wire for negative (or
common or ground). Refer to the equipment manual if you have non-standard
equipment. Plug this wire into the
Epic
terminal marked
OUT
.
If you are connecting the output to a power strip, such as a RIGrunner, it is
recommended to use #10 wire. At least one end will need Powerpole
®
installed;
the other end can wire directly to the power strip or use connectors. Note that
West Mountain Radio carries 3, 6, and 10 feet long extension cables, #10 red
and black insulated wire, with Powerpole
®
on both ends.
Plug this wire from the power strip or equipment into the
Epic
connector marked
OUT
(output). Confirm that the Powerpole
®
are plugged together securely, and
that the wire is straight at the connection and is not under strain or bent over.
Solar Panel
- Connectors are intended to connect to a solar panel, NOT A
CHARGE CONTROLLER. When the power supply is not present (or off) and
there is over 13V on this input, the battery will be charged from this input. This is
an optional input to be used only with a solar panel.
Internal Jumpers
Remove the case screws to access the internal jumpers. Select the correct
chemistry and maximum charge current. Lead Acid batteries maximum charge
current is usually 10% of the AmpHour rating. LiFePO4 batteries usually use the
AmpHour rating, some specify 50% to be safe, or others may specify being able
to handle double.
INST
ALLA
TION & SET
-UP
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