Specifications

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the enter button to store the setting. The
display will automatically move on to the next
item (e.g. minutes), and Flash that.
All settings are adjusted in the same way, using
the arrow buttons
for adjustment, and
Enter button to store the setting.
Once all settings have been adjusted, pressing
the Enter button
will return you to the
Main screen.
BATTERY CHARGING
The Energy Management System intelligently
charges the batteries from a number of sources
(Solar Panel, Alternator, Mains Hook-up).
The system will prioritise and bring batteries up
to full charge in a pre-determined sequence.
You may hear it “click”, from time to time, as
it switches between Batteries/charging sources.
This is perfectly normal and is not a malfunction.
TheBatterysymbolsontheVoltmeterscreen
animate to show you which Batteries are being
charged at any time.
EMERGENCY START
Intheunfortunatescenariowhereyouatten
your Engine battery, the Autocruise Energy
Management System has a special feature to
help get you started.
The Special features Menu is accessed by first
pressing the central button under the display
and holding it for about two seconds. You
then repeatedly press either of the arrow
buttons under the display until
“Emergency Start” appears.
Select the “Yes” option to proceed with the
Emergency Start.
You will be asked to wait for a few minutes
while the System prepares for the Engine
Start. You can STOP the process at any time by
selecting the “Exit” option
The Screen will then prompt you to start
the Engine
Once it detects the Engine has started it will
return to normal operation
The above procedure is for Emergency
situations only and should not be used on a
regular basis.
It is important that you follow the procedure
above, or you may blow the main 50A system
fuse (see your vehicle manual for details).
Similarly,anexcessivelyatEngineBatterymay
result in blowing of the 50A fuse, in which
case you should replace it and have one further
attempt at the procedure.
Emergency Start will not work if your Auxiliary
Batteries are also Flat!
BATTERY CALIBRATION
Your system is designed to be low
maintenance. However, there are some
circumstances when you may wish to re-
calibrate the battery system, for example:
• WhenyouhavettednewBatteries
• WhenyouhavechargedtheBatteries
using some external source
In the examples above, the system will not
‘know’ what has happened and you will have
to ‘tell-it’.
If this is the case, you should first ensure the
batteries are fully charged, then enter the
advanced Menu by Holding the centre button
below the display for about two seconds.
Then use the arrow buttons to scroll
round until you see the “Reset Ah” option
Pressing the button below “Reset” will re-
calibrate the system.
The Ah counter records the amount of
electrical energy used, and should therefore
read Zero when the Batteries are fully charged
USING THE ENGINE BATTERY
Some Motorhomes allow you to use the
Engine Battery to run the Domestic Electrical
systems. This is also accessed through the
Advanced Features Menu.
Enter the Advanced Menu by pressing and
Holding the Enter Button
below the display.
Press the arrow buttons
until you see
the “Battery Select” option
Press the “Enter” Button
You then press either of the arrow keys
and the system will switch over to the Engine
Battery.
Press the Enter Button
to return to the
normal operating screens.
Note: Whilst using the Engine Battery,
the Ammeter and Info screens will not be
valid as they are designed to work with
the Aux Batteries. The Voltmeter screen,
however will still indicate the condition of
all Batteries.
If the System says “Feature disabled” when
you try to select the vehicle Battery, this
means this is not available on your model of
Motorhome.
To go back to using the Auxiliary Batteries,
repeat the steps above - selecting the ‘AUX’
battery option.
The Energy Management System has several
special features which provide you with extra
information about your electrical system.
Mains Hook-up
When you connect the Hook-up, the system
performs automatic checks to ensure the
Mains Polarity is correct the right way round.
If an Error is detected, the Panel will Beep and
Display “Mains Polarity Reversed”. The System
can be used as normal, but a reminder will
appear on the Display every minute, either
until the condition is corrected, or the hook-up
is unplugged.
If the Engine is started with the hook-up
plugged in, the control Panel will beep to warn
you if you try to drive off.
Alternator Charging
Your Energy Management System allows you
to charge the auxiliary batteries using the
vehicle alternator.
You can continue to use the electrical systems as
normal until you move off, when the system will
automatically switch off to isolate the systems.
This means you can charge the batteries using
the alternator without having to turn the lights
orTVoff.