When the charging current through the CIG Accessory Cable exceeds 8.5A the BULK input will be enabled
to test the available vehicle alternator current. After testing for 30 seconds if the BULK charging current
exceeds 10 Amps the ToughPower will remain in ALTERNATOR BULK charge until the charging current
drops below 11 Amps (after the BULK Charging stage). During this stage, the HOME screen will show the
input
source
as
BULK.
When BULK charge has finished, the built-in DC-DC Charger will finish off the charging process providing
the required final charging stages for the selected Battery Type (Note: A TP-1000
DUAL
fitted with a Lithium
LiFePO4
Battery
does
not
have
a
float
stage).
7.5
Multiple
Charging
Sources
Connected
The ToughPower can be set-up with multiple Input Charging
Sources
permanently
connected. The advanced technology
inside the Lid automatically controls when to switch
between Input Sources based on which is providing the
greatest
charging
power.
This capability includes attaching the Kettle Cord to a Mains
Power supply. Obviously this cannot be done when driving,
however it is a convenient charging option when you have
an
overnight
stay
at
a
powered
site
in
a
caravan
park.
7.6
External
Power
Charging
–
(EXT)
An External 12V Battery Charger can be connected to the ToughPower to provide high current charging.
Perfect if you already own a Generator and a high current 12V Battery Charger and want to minimise your
Generator run time whilst maximising the input charge into the Battery. This capability is permitted using
the
Right Hand Side
Anderson
Output Connector only. The maximum charging current permitted is 50
Amps
as
the
Anderson
Connector
is
protected
with
a
50A
Self
Resetting
Circuit
Breaker.
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