DC charging systems
Direct Current (DC) That's what a battery provides - DC Power. DC chargers use battery power to recharge other batteries. Examples of this would be using a start battery to charge a house/service battery. Or more specifically the vehicle's alternator which charges the start battery, but then the DC charger amplifies the voltage to provide the correct voltage to the house battery which might also be a different type of battery to the start battery. For instance, a start battery that a wet cell can happily charge at 13.5 volts but a much larger house battery that's an AGM technology might require 14.7v for a much longer period than what an alternator will maintain a steady 13.5 volts for.
That is why we need DC charging systems or DC to DC chargers these days with modern vehicles because a vehicle's alternator doesn't operate as it used to 20 years ago and it's even more important with Euro 5 & Euro 6 vehicles.
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DC-DC INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGERS
While many applications can be supplied using a standard voltage converter or stabiliser, sometimes there can be a requirement to charge one DC battery from another in order to provide independent power. The Alfatronix range of DC-DC chargers are based on the very successful PowerVerter range but configured to offer a four stage charging program that will ensure that batteries are charged to a maximum capacity providing long term reliable power.
These products come with many of the same safety and protection features as the PowerVerters, but are also additionally designed to detect faulty batteries and dead cells.
MANY KEY FEATURES
These intelligent battery chargers operate a four stage charging cycle. The first stage monitors the battery to establish that the battery is in good
condition before starting the three stage process. This feature is of key importance in ensuring that faulty batteries are not inadvertently charged
causing overheating and potential system failure. The units are also reverse polarity protected and when re-connected correctly will operate
normally without reset. The Alfatronix three point mounting cradle is also supplied for fast and easy installation.