The BatteryProtect disconnects the battery from non essential loads before it is completely discharged (which would damage the battery) or before it has insufficient power left to crank the engine.
The BatteryProtect is a uni-directional device. It can only deal with current in one direction, so either current to a load, or current from a charger, but not both currents at the same time. In addition to this, current only can only flow from the Battery terminal to the Load terminal. In case of use with a load, the battery connects to the Battery terminal, and in case of use with a charger, the charger connects to the Battery terminal.
Features
12/24V Auto Range - The BatteryProtect automatically detects system voltage
Programming made easy - The BatteryProtect can be set to engage/disengage at several different voltages. The seven segments display will indicate which setting has been chosen
Special Setting for Li-ion batteries - IN this mode the BatteryProtect can be controlled y the VE.Bus BMS. *The BatteryProtect can also be used as a charge interrupter in between a battery charger and a LI-ion battery. See connection diagram in the manual
Ultra Low current consumption - this is important in case of Li-ion batteries, especially after low voltage shutdown. Please see our Li-ion battery datasheet and the VE.Bus BMS manual for more information
Over voltage protection - to prevent damage to sensitive loads due to over voltage, the load is disconnected whenever the DC voltage exceeds 16V respectively 32V
Ignition Proof - No relays but MOSFET switches, and therefore no spark
Delayed Alarm Output - The alarm output is activated if the battery voltage drops below the preset disconnect level during more than 12 seconds. Starting the engine will therefore not activate the alarm. The alarm output is a short circuit proof open collector output to the negative (minus) rail, max. current 50mA. The alarm output is typically used to activate a buzzer, LED or relay.
Delayed Load disconnect and delayed reconnect - The load will be disconnected 90seconds after the alarm has been activated. If the battery voltage increases again to the connect threshold within this time period (after the engine has been started for example) the load will not be disconnected. The load will be reconnected 30 seconds after the battery voltage has increased to more than the preset reconnect voltage.
