Charging System Requirements
Charging System Requirements
Your charging system should be capable of delivering a charging current equal to
CAUTION
Never operate the PROwatt 600 directly from an alternator. To work properly the PROwatt must be connected to a battery or a
Charging With an Engine Alternator
The following information will let you determine whether your vehicle’s standard alternator will be adequate by itself, whether you should install an alternator controller, or whether you need a
Using Your Vehicle’s Standard Engine Alternator
A typical engine alternator (12 volts) may not be able to meet these requirements if your system uses large capacity batteries. Alternators are typically rated for the current they can deliver when they are cold. In use, alternators heat up, and their output current capability drops by as much as 25%. Therefore, standard alternators with ratings of
Two solutions are to install an alternator controller or to install a
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