When batteries age and/or spend too much time in a discharged or abused
state, sulphite crystals can form on the battery plates which inpede
the flow of electricity
and is the main cause of poor battery performance. This unit is a basic
battery desulphator
with advanced control techiques. This unit emphasizes extremely low
cost and premium
performance.
Basic Operation
Sulphite crystals form when the battery charge is reduced and/or the
discharge/
discharge cycles are not well suited for the battery. These sulphite
crystals
act as insulators to the flow of electricity in the battery, seriously
degrading the
capability of the battery to have electricity flow in it, reducing its
charging and
discharge capability.
Like most battery desulphators, this unit uses a sharp pulse of
current
forced into the battery suddenly to "jar" the sulphite crystals and
cause
internal resonances, both mechanical and electrical, to grind down the
sulphite crystals that form so they can be re-combined into the battery
acid.
For increased performance, this unit precisley controls the
magnitude of the sharp pulse of current, which is adjustable by the
user. This adjustment is
important as no 2 batteries are the same and no 2 battery setups are
the same. As well, battery desulphaters, as they work with current
spikes, may interfere with
equipment connected to the unit. This adjustment allow the user to
taylor the both the
current spike and at what voltage it is present.
Features
- Single unit 12 to 48 V nominal systems
- Adjustable pulse strength
0.0 Amp pulse to 10 amp pulse
- LED to indicate unit operating
- LED to indicate relative strength of battery
- Adjustable on/off voltage
Can be adjusted to only operate when battery is near full.
- EXTREMELY low draw
Electrical Specifications
Base Model: BD-2
Nominal battery voltages (V) |
12 - 48 V DC |
Maximum Input (V) |
63 V DC |
Maximum Pulse Current(A) |
10 amps |
Range of Pulse Current |
0.0 Amps to 10 amps |
|
Adjustable with small screwdriver |
Range of On/Off Control |
0 V to 70 V |
|
Adjustable with Voltmeter and small screwdriver |
Self Consumption |
< 50 ma from battery at full pulse |
Effeciency |
>96% over 20% pulse load |
User Controls
- Pulse Current Magnitude
- On/Off Voltage
LED Indicators
Mechanical Specifications
Weight:
Size:
Connections:
- Power #16 AWG Flying Leads
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Note: In the interest of continuous product improvement
specifications subject to change without notice.