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Unsealed 4x4 Australia's Dometic PLB-40 Review.
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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 616316" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>I emailed Companion re the Rover 40 and have a reply, asking the following Qs;</p><p></p><p><em>Rover 40 Lithium - Solar input is noted at 18-20 V & DC input at 14 V, both at 5.0 amps. (I have purchased one) </em></p><p><em>1. If solar or DC volts is a little higher ie 21V or 14.5V respectively, will the internal BMS handle these increases? </em></p><p><em>2. My 110 W panel can output 6+ amps (higher than spec) will the BMS also handle this increase? </em></p><p><em>3. If I charge from my AGM auxiliary battery when it is charged via a DC-DC charger and it is at 14.4 V is this ok?</em></p><p><em></em></p><p></p><p>Their simple answer was Yes to all 3 Qs.</p><p></p><p>So, I can only assume that if solar V is less than (<) 18V then the charge rate will take longer and if greater than (>) 20V the controller will absorb the extra. If the A of the solar output is > than 5A the same.</p><p></p><p>If whilst driving, the Rover is plugged into the Auxiliary system to charge it, also ok and in my opinion more stable than Alternator charging as it's better regulated for a deep cycle battery.</p><p></p><p>I would also hazard the Dometic PLB40 would react similarly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 616316, member: 1932"] I emailed Companion re the Rover 40 and have a reply, asking the following Qs; [i]Rover 40 Lithium - Solar input is noted at 18-20 V & DC input at 14 V, both at 5.0 amps. (I have purchased one) 1. If solar or DC volts is a little higher ie 21V or 14.5V respectively, will the internal BMS handle these increases? 2. My 110 W panel can output 6+ amps (higher than spec) will the BMS also handle this increase? 3. If I charge from my AGM auxiliary battery when it is charged via a DC-DC charger and it is at 14.4 V is this ok? [/i] Their simple answer was Yes to all 3 Qs. So, I can only assume that if solar V is less than (<) 18V then the charge rate will take longer and if greater than (>) 20V the controller will absorb the extra. If the A of the solar output is > than 5A the same. If whilst driving, the Rover is plugged into the Auxiliary system to charge it, also ok and in my opinion more stable than Alternator charging as it's better regulated for a deep cycle battery. I would also hazard the Dometic PLB40 would react similarly. [/QUOTE]
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