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             EC600 Power Control System 

 

 

 

 

Issue 2.3 

Page 1 of 20 

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 August 2017 

1  Introduction     

This section of the handbook will guide you through the operation of the electrical system.  All details 
are correct at the time of going to press.  Please also see the online version which will include any later 
updates or amendments. 

Further technical details are contained in section 3 or in the supporting technical manual available from 

www.sargentltd.co.uk

 

For the safe operation of all electrical equipment within your Leisure Vehicle it is important that you 
read and fully understand these instructions.  If you are unsure of any point please contact your dealer 
/ distributor for advice before use. 

The system has a number of key components that you will need to be familiar with before attempting to 
use the system, these are: 

·

  The EC601, EC602 & EC651 Power Supply Unit (PSU) - a combined mains consumer unit 

and 12V controller located in the bed box or upper locker.   

·

  The EC620 Control Panel (CP) - a remotely located user control panel used to turn circuits 

on and off and to display battery, water tank and other system information.  This panel uses 
simple straightforward controls and reliable data communication to the PSU.   

·

  The PX300 Intelligent Battery charger 300W. 

·

  The C44 Road Light Fuse Box - This small unit, which is unique to caravans, is located in 

the front bed box.  The unit houses fuses for the road lighting circuits and supplies from the 
tow vehicle, and also has connectors for the optional alarm system and Automatic Trailer 
Control (ATC) unit. 

2  Using the System 

2.1  Power Supply Unit - Component Layout 

The PSU is located in the front offside bed box area in caravans, and in similar locations in 
motorhomes. 

Heating 

System

switch

Charger 

switch

Reverse polarity 

indicator

Residual Current 

Device (RCD)

Miniature Circuit 

Breakers (MCB’s)

RCD 

Test 

button

12 Volt DC fuses 

(under flap)

Isolate 

switch

 

Summary of Contents for EC600

Page 1: ...e The EC601 EC602 EC651 Power Supply Unit PSU a combined mains consumer unit and 12V controller located in the bed box or upper locker The EC620 Control Panel CP a remotely located user control panel used to turn circuits on and off and to display battery water tank and other system information This panel uses simple straightforward controls and reliable data communication to the PSU The PX300 Int...

Page 2: ...e that some electronic generators may not be compatible with your leisure system Further generator operational information is contained elsewhere in this manual B Switch the PSU internal Power Converter OFF Locate the green Charger power switch on the PSU and ensure the switch is in the off position button out before connection to the mains supply C Connect the Hook up Lead Firstly connect the sup...

Page 3: ...hown on the LCD display To avoid night time nuisance the LED and backlight will be turned off after a preset time see note below Menu Navigation Up Button Use the menu up and down buttons to scroll through the various functions The menu operates on a continuous loop arrangement so you can go up or down to reach all menu items It is recommended to start in the down direction Menu Navigation Select ...

Page 4: ... external temperature is under 2 degrees C AC Limit the AC current limiter when enabled will monitor the incoming AC current and if the set limit is reached the 230V heating element within the heating system will be temporarily turned off until the current falls below the set limit Use the select button to set the limit or to turn the feature off The AC Limit icon in the header indicated that a li...

Page 5: ...t time default time is 30 seconds adjustable between 5 and 120 seconds Setting the timer to 0 seconds will force the backlight to be permanently on The illumination of the blue LED s adjacent to the power pump awning light buttons can be configured in the same way as the backlight The screen will wake up if your hand is placed near the panel or if a button is pressed 2 6 Operation while driving Th...

Page 6: ...ack on The following table shows the rating and circuit allocation for the three MCB s MCB Rating Output Wire Colour Description 1 10 Amps White 230V Sockets 2 16 Amps White Yellow for heater Extra 230V Sockets Heating System 3 10 Amps Black Blue for Whale water heater Fridge Charger Auxiliary devices Whale Water Heater 3 2 Generator Usage Caution should be used before connecting a generator to yo...

Page 7: ...ARNING Under heavy loads the Battery Charger case may become hot ALWAYS ensure the ventilation slots have a clear flow of air Do not place combustible materials against adjacent to the charger 3 4 Leisure Battery A Type Selection For optimum performance and safety it is essential that only a proprietary brand LEISURE battery is used and it is suggested to select a battery from the NCC Verified Bat...

Page 8: ... 10V Discharging a battery below this figure can cause permanent damage to one or more of the cells within the battery To prevent over discharge the EC600 system incorporates a battery protect circuit that warns the users and then disconnects the batteries when they fall below set values If a warning is active a beep will be emitted by the control panel and information will be shown on the screen ...

Page 9: ... Lighting Entry Light Dim Channel 2 9 10 Amps Red Spare Outputs Marker Lights En Route Sockets Lights Motorhome Only 10 10 Amps Red Auxiliary Awning Light Electric Step Motorhomes Only 11 20 Amps Yellow Fridge 12V Motorhome Only 12 15 Amps Blue Towing 12V Motorhome Only 13 15 Amps Blue Fridge D Motorhome Only Note Fuses 2 13 have a Red LED below them which provides indication that the fuse has blo...

Page 10: ...external tank runs dry the pump runs for a maximum of 7 minutes The water tanks fresh waste incorporate a level warning feature to warn the user when the fresh water level drops below 25 or when the waste water level reaches 100 If the water pump power is turned on and the fresh water level drops to below 25 a warning beep will be heard and a message will be displayed on the control panel To cance...

Page 11: ...em lighting button the control panel awning light button and the App Each item can toggle the light on or off The awning light on a motorhome can again be controlled by a number of items the control panel awning light button the App and the lock and unlock system dependant on system setting being set to do so Each item can toggle the light on or off The Swift Command App can be used to both config...

Page 12: ...er Set the timer 1 hot water temperature This setting can be OFF ECO or HOT Example Eco The menu now repeats for timer 2 through to timer 4 Exit settings When timer 4 is completed the exit settings item is reached Press the select button to exit and save the settings The timer example above will set the heating to 22 degrees C and the hot water to eco at 7 30 in the morning WHALE Menu Item Descrip...

Page 13: ...the required operating mode Available options are OFF AUTO GAS 12V DC 230VAC The default setting when the system is first turned on is OFF Setting Set the required cooling setting Available options are 1 minimum 2 3 middle 4 5 maximum The default setting when the system is first turned on is 1 Status The status display shows the temperature state of the fridge with the Optimal position being the i...

Page 14: ...e options are In COOL or HEAT modes the fan can be set to LOW MEDium HIGH MAXimum or AUTOmatic In FAN only mode the fan can bet set to LOW MEDium HIGH or MAXimum In AUTO DRY or IFEEL modes the fan speed is automatically controlled so cannot be adjusted Temp Set the required target temperature The available settings are 16 through to 31 degrees Celsius For information in using the air conditioning ...

Page 15: ...res and humidity levels displayed 3 19 Bluetooth Pairing Using the control panel access the System Settings menu and then scroll to the Bluetooth pairing section Press the select button to start pairing the power button LED will flash to indicate the pairing mode You can now pair your device to the system following the devices instructions to add a Bluetooth item Pairing remains on for 1 minute an...

Page 16: ...d Message on screen and warning buzzer Step jammed or obstructed Mains lead hook up cable still connected plugged in When the engine is started and the mains cable is still plugged in and the charger is switched on Message on screen and repeated beeps from the control panel The beeping will not stop until the hook up lead is removed Heating system When set to control the heating system the EC620 c...

Page 17: ... display a warning A number of things can cause this but the most common is the solar panel it is worth checking the regulator is connected correctly and operating within the correct parameters Engine has been started all equipment has been disconnected to meet EMC requirements See 2 6 Control Panel locked erratic function Observe control panel handling instructions Control panel software may have...

Page 18: ... web site Here you can update and amend your details look at location information and history review system information and historical data as well as changing some system options and settings 4 3 Swift Command SIM Coverage Usage information The EC600 system contains Mobile SIM with 36 month contract which commences upon activation at the Dealership when your vehicle is linked to your customer Bel...

Page 19: ...r inputs for temperature humidity Fresh water negative sensed Waste water negative sensed Data IN OUT CANBUS Data communication and power to Control Panel via 6 way connector CI Bus Data communication to CI Bus enabled devices via RJ11 12 connector IP rating IP31 Operating temperature Ambient 0 to 35 Celsius Charger case temperature with full load 65 C Max Automatic shutdown and restart if overhea...

Page 20: ...nced approvals The unit complies with all essential requirements of the Directives Signed Name Position Manufacturer I L Sargent Technical Director Sargent Electrical Services Ltd Unit 35 Tokenspire Business Park Woodmansey Beverley East Yorkshire United Kingdom Date Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document no guarantee is given against errors or o...

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