

When the Battery Combine Feature is activated, the default isolation mode is temporarily overridden and both MOSFET arrays are forced into the energized mode. New is the addition of an optional Battery Combine feature. If an alternate trigger configuration is required, contact engineering to discuss your needs. If the starter circuit is inaccessible, the device can be factory programmed for an alternate trigger like switched system voltage from an accessory port. The purpose of this circuit is to insure the Alternator’s regulator excites at vehicle start-up. When triggered, the user will note a four second delay between trigger initiation and alternator excitation. This trigger is initiated when the violet wire is momentarily connected to the engine start circuit typically tapped at the starter solenoid, or the wires leading to the starter solenoid. When system voltage (12 or 24 volts respectively) is applied, the MOSFET array located between the Main battery cathode and Alternator input anode is enhanced for a period of 60 seconds. Included on every POWER-GATE Dual Rectifier is a violet Alternator excitation wire. POWER-GATE is recommended by top battery manufacturers to insure that DC power gets to where it’s needed without the excessive heat and voltage loss typified by more common, lesser performing silicon and Schottky devices. Dual rectifiers are epoxy encapsulated in a custom ABS enclosure and are well suited for hostile environments. Ultra-low on-resistance means devices require no heat sinking and no airflow at currents up to 300 amps. A dedicated excitation circuit insures hassle-free integration with internally regulated alternators. Dual rectifiers are commonly deployed in dual battery configurations where each battery may be discharged independent of the other.Ī common problem with conventional “marine” or “RV” style isolators (aside from performance issues related to the obvious voltage drop and associated heat) is dealing with an internally regulated alternator. DC current will flow from the alternator to the batteries, but current will not flow between the batteries when discharged.

Note: Generation 3.0 not for new applications.******Ī dual rectifier has all the same outstanding performance characteristics of a single rectifier, but provides discharge protection for two batteries two, one-way electrical valves in a single package. Internationally patented MOSFET technology
#BATTERY ISOLATOR RELAY VOLTAGE DROP FULL#
No de-rating required over full temperature range ****Note: Generation 3.0 not for new applications.******Īn ideal high current dual-diode configurationĬharges two batteries or banks from a single charging sourceĪllows independent discharge of each battery or bankĪllows each battery or bank to absorb current as neededĮxtends battery life by insuring full charging voltage reaches the batteriesĩ9.9% efficient at maximum continuous current.
