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To monitor your battery is like knowing how much fuel you have in your car.  the PMP battery monitor can be neatly installed in your vehicle and there for you as the user, will always know what is the status of your auxiliary battery. It does not only give the current voltage status , but offer much more in the sense that it gives you the estimated time of usage left on your battery. If you have a fridge or load connected , the battery monitor will continuous calculated and inform you that with his specific load , you have an estimated X hours of operation left.

Further functions available to you include:

• Current battery voltage
• Charging or discharging current
• A.h status of your battery
• hours of useful energy left in your battery.
• Contact us for more detail on this wonderful product

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Link 10 Manual
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Higher current  output  demands at lower  alternator RPM are becoming increasingly common.  This often requires a special high power alternator regulator.  The MXS alternator regulator, offers this and many other facilities, e.g.:

In many vehicles,  high power is drawn from the 12V (or 24V) system, especially when the vehicle Is being driven at a low speed.  Typical examples: The current drawn from the battery in such cases can be as high as 150A, while the alternator is only producing about 50A - due to the low rotational speed of the alternator.  The battery will support the load until the stored energy runs out.

WHY 3 STAGE CHARGING? The special alternator regulator deliver An increase in available energy often goes hand-in-hand with charging batteries more frequently and more intensively. 

THE DISTINCTION  Practically all 12V or 24V alternators, which are supplied with a propulsion engine by the manufacturer, are intended for charging starter batteries.  The maximum charging current is often limited to 50 / 60A, while the voltage has been adjusted to a ‘float’ charging voltage.  This is a good point of departure for the starter battery, but not effective for charging service batteries.

OTHER DEMANDS The comparison on the following page shows the difference between normal application of the alternator and a typical 4 X 4 or leisure application.

CHARGING METHODS

We supply HIGH AMPERAGE and High Power alternators (inclusive of MXS alternator regulator). Due to the cycling conditions of the auxiliary battery, the only way to recharge the battery sufficiently in a short period of time is to offer increased charge voltage and to allow the battery to overcome internal resistance. 

(BATTERY SWITCHES, Dual battery systems )

There are Various Dual battery management systems , or battery isolator models on the market. Some use diodes, other use Contactors or Relays and some use solid state switching devices. Our experience however  showed us,  that the problem experience in the energy/power requirement fields of the4x4 industry is a little more complex then just a case of refitting another isolator to the system.

The shortfall on most dual battery systems boils down to the inability of the batteries  to accept full charge in either a short period or at a low recharge voltage level.  As a total solution to the dual battery management system, we focus on supplying a total combination in our dual battery system.

This dual battery management system look at the  recharge ability of the battery combined with the ability of the alternator to product such a power. We therefore offer a intelligent battery isolator  (Dual battery management unit) which have the ability to " talk " to the alternator which is driven by a special  regulator. The EBI150 (Isolator and battery management unit) and the MXS (Special alternator regulator) work together as a unity, but can also be operated independently.

• Battery isolators (Dual Battery 1management unit) ((EBI-150) are recommended in DC system with two or more battery banks that are functioning in an isolated position of each other.  The dual battery systems have to be installed between alternator or charger and the isolated battery banks.  The benefit of the solid-state battery isolators (Dual battery system)  is that the charge process for both batteries happens completely automatically without utilizing any mechanical parts. 
• The voltage drop is minimal between charger/alternator and battery, caused by the Mosfet of the dual battery management unit, and is  compensated for.

high power Alternators equipped with the MXS 3 stage regulator will  charge the correct way if the sense wires between the MXS and the battery poles are connected.  Any cable fluctuation will now be compensated for. The  EBI150 dual battery management unit Isolator gives priority charge to the lowest condition battery.

EBI150 specification sheet

EBI leaflet

MXS specification sheet

We offer a full service of upgrading and rewinding of your alternator, a typical 30% to 40% increased performance is possible. Please email us your detail and/or send your alternator for upgrading. Please refer to our dedicated website for alternator rewinding and alternator upgrading to high charge alternators.

alternator upgrade

The powermaster range of high frequency battery chargers represent 20 years of experience in the field of battery charger technologies. The range is designed for a wide range of input voltage 100V to 230V AC. All output voltages is designed for optimum battery charging. The KOP series allow for 5 level preprogram ability which allow specific charging patterns for any kind of battery. Refer to the page dedicated to the battery charger range

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The specially important range of silent generators made in small packages, specially for the 4x4 industry. The units is power efficient/light weight and durable. Refer to the page specially designated to the generator range of products.

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The Power-Tek vehicle mount generator with pure Sine wave output. The unit comes with options to also have a welder and battery booster. Comes with a full KIT/bracket set for your vehicle. This product is suitable for electrical contractor, ambulance, Fire truck builder, boat builder  up to the farmer. Please  refer to the page specially designated to the world renown product and email us for more detail.

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The Unipower vehicle mount generator/welder and battery booster. Comes with a full KIT/bracket set for your vehicle. This product is suitable for electrical contractor up to the farmer. Please  refer to the page specially designated to the world renown product and email us for more detail.

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A range of Energiser solar panels, specially build with build in regulator and optimized for size. refer to the Solar Power website for more info