User Manual

FUNCTION

The Charge Equaliser operates in a two battery 24V DC

negative earth system. The Output Voltage of the Charge

Equaliser is regulated to half the Input Voltage. 12V power

is available from the lower battery in a 24V system via the

centre tap (bridging link). The Charge Equaliser ensures that

the voltage across the lower 12V battery (I.e. the battery

whose negative is connected to ground) is equalised to the

voltage across the upper 12V battery in the 24V bank.

Charge Equalisers are ideally suited to loads requiring a

safe, clean and stable 12V supply because of their high peak

current capability and fast transient response. They are ideal

for variable current loads such as winches, motors, lamps,

fridges etc. because the 12V supply is taken direct from the

lower 12V battery.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL CE3 CE10 CE20 CE30 CE40 CE60

Supply Range 19-33VDC 19-33VDC 19-33VDC 19-33VDC 19-33VDC 19-33VDC

Max. Charge Current

3 Amps 10 Amps 20 Amps 30 Amps 40 Amps 60 Amps

Operating Temp. -10°C to +50°C -10°C to +50°C -10°C to +50°C -10°C to +50°C -10°C to +50°C -10°C to +50°C

Dimensions 70x135x75mm 156x135x75mm 200x135x60mm 300x135x75mm 300x135x75mm 450x135x75mm

Weight 400g 800g 1kg 1.5kg 1.5kg 3.5kg

Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years

PROTECTION

The charge equaliser will not be overloaded because of inbuilt fast responding current limiting.

The charge equalisers electronic components are protected internally against the large positive

and negative transient voltages usually present in mobile electrical systems.

When correctly connected there is NO POSSIBILITY of 24V being applied to the load (equipment),

because the 12V equipment is supplied by the 12V battery.

Charge Equalisers

CE3, CE10, CE20, CE30, CE40, CE60

FEATURES

• High peak current

capability

• Fast transient response

• Fully encapsulated

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Charge Equalisers CE3, CE10, CE20, CE30, CE40, CE60 FUNCTION The Charge Equaliser operates in a two battery 24V DC negative earth system. The Output Voltage of the Charge Equaliser is regulated to half the Input Voltage. 12V power is available from the lower battery in a 24V system via the centre tap (bridging link). The Charge Equaliser ensures that the voltage across the lower 12V battery (I.e.
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WIRING For maximum efficiency the Charge Equaliser must be fitted as close as practical to the lower battery. Fuses or circuit breakers (not provided) MUST be fitted to the input and output wires as outlined in the diagram and as per the precautions below. The fuses are essential to ensure the safety of the vehicle’s wiring in the event of a short circuit.
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WIRING DIAGRAM Input Circuit Breaker* To 24V Not System supplied CE Unit *CE Circuit Breaker Ratings I/P O/P CE3 5A 5A CE10 15A 15A Green CE20 15A 20A CE30 20A 35A CE40 30A 50A CE60 50A 80A Equipment Circuit Breaker rating is dependant on the total load rating of all the equipment used. Fuses may be used however self resetting circuit breakers are recommended.
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TWO YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Over the last three decades our company has established a reputation as the power conversion specialist. A 100% Australian-owned company, we have met the needs of customers in transport and other industries through exciting, innovative thinking.