Description
Intellitec B.I.R.D. Gas W/Low Threshold 00-00362-100
Intellitec’s Bi-Directional Isolator Relay Delay offers a new approach to charging batteries in an RV application. Unlike proir systems that only allowed charging the RV battery from the engine’s alternator, the Bi-Directional Isolator Relay Delay chargers both batteries when either one is being charged. When the coach is being driven, both batteries wil be charged from the engine’s alternator. When the coach is plugged into shore power, both batteries will be charged from the converter. If neither battery is being charged, the batteries are fully isolated. The controller also senses heavy loads on either battery to prevent the wrong battery from being inadvertently discharged.
The unit is housed in a plastic enclosure for mounting in an engine compartment. It operates in combination with a conventional continuous duty solenoid to connect the two batteries together under the proper conditions.
It operates by sensing the voltages on both batteries. When either of these voltages exceeds 13.3 volts for approximately 12 seconds, which happens when either battery is being charged, the control will close the isolator solenoid, connecting the two batteries together, charging them both. (Normal charging voltages are from approximately 13.8 to 14.4 volts.)
After the solenoid has been closed, the system continuous to sense the voltage. If the ignition switch is off and the battery voltage drops below 12.8 volts for approximately 5 seconds, which might occur when the converter is heavily loaded, the solenoid is opened to prevent the chassis battery from being discharged by the coach loads. When the voltage goes above 13.3 volts again for approximately 5 seconds, the solenoid closes again.
If the ignition switch is on, the control allows the voltage to drop below 12.0 volts for approximately 5 seconds, before the solenoid is opened to insure the alternator’s full output is available for important chassis functions.
Intellitec B.I.R.D. Gas W/Low Threshold 00-00362-100
When the voltage goes above 13.3 volts again for approximately 5 seconds, the solenoid will close.
| Specifications: | |
| Output Current | 1 Amp Maximum |
| Standby Current | Less than 2 milliamps |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Normal Input Voltage Range | 10 to 18 Volts |
| Short Term Over Voltage Protection To | +26 Volts |
| Reverse Voltage Protections to | -300 Volts |
| Positive Voltage Spike Protection To | +150 Volts |
| Operating Environment | Out of direct weather |
Warranty Terms: 1 Year
