Im running 50mm2 cable from the starter battery to the ctek units, both positive and ground wire. This charger is included in a series of professional chargers from ctek sweden ab and represents the latest technology in battery charging. The smartpass 120ss battery guard function ensures that critical equipment such as radio, emergency lights and navigation systems always have power and take priority when the voltage on the service battery is low disconnecting noncritical consumers. As the manual instructs, i installed it in an open space. Ctek battery to battery charge systems vw t6 forum the.
In todays video, jim and i install a ctek d250s dual charger on my van. Smartpass 120shandles all 12v batteries between 28800ah. Used together with a d250s, smartpass provides optimal charging. Ctek 250 upgrade to smartpass i have a powerpoint slideshow that shows you exactly how the 250s and smartpass work together in various stages of operation. Replacing the popular ctek d250s, the new d250sa is an intelligent, onboard 5stage battery charger with a consistent 20a output that gives users great flexibility when charging and maintaining secondary batteries whilst on the move, whether it be from the vehicles alternator or solar power. It offers state of the art technology and is perfect for charging smaller 12v batteries that can be found in motorcycles, jet skis, atvs and lawnmowers.
Automatic battery separator works without the need for diodes or vsr relays. Allowing the ctek d250s dual to work with a smart alternator. Sep 08, 2010 the ctek smartpass is a power management system that manages and distributes power produced from sources such as solar, wind, ac chargers, and alternators, directing regulated energy to equipment. Ctek 56674 multi us 25000 8step, fully automatic 12 volt 25 amp battery charger. A single 80amp solar panel on the roof running into the ctek and also connected via start batteryalternator. For a pdf of the full installation instructions please click here. Smartpass 120 works with any 12v lead acid battery. Solar panel and ctek d250s dual installation completed. Ctek d250se dual input dcdc 20a smart battery charger. With the ctek d250sa and smartpass 120 you can be sure of.
Used together with a d250s, smartpass provides optimal charging via cteks unique staged. Manual congratulations on the purchase of your new ctek professional battery management unit. Used together with a ctek d250s dual d250 not included, ctek smartpass provides optimal. Smartpass 120s handles all 12v batteries between 28800ah. Bainbridge technologies is one of australias leading expert power systems wholesaler. The ultimate 12v 4wd and camping power management system. It represents the latest technology in battery charging. Ctek smartpass 120 12v onboard power management system. Smartpass also has an integrated battery watch feature which protects batteries from harmful total discharge and ensures that critical equipment such as radio, emergency lights and navigation systems get the proper priority to provide maximum functionality. It can also be used with the ctek d250s dual 20a on board charger for the ultimate 140a power management system. Bainbridge technologies brings together more than 25 years of dc and ac power systems expertise and reliable, world class products to support your business objectives with specialised offgrid power storage systems.
With the ctek d250sa and smartpass 120 you can be sure of getting maximum performance from your dual battery system. Used together with a d250sa dual, smartpass provides optimal. Spoke to opposite lock recently about a 2nd battery setup, they put forward a battery box, with an agm 120 ah battery safe for inside the d2, in the back, the box having 2 outlets, one small outlet for a fridge, one larger outlet, cig. The 250sa and smartpass are lighting up showing normal operation. And works the same charging regime as a ctek mains charger. I recently fitted the ctek d250se without smartpass and it seems to be doing exactly as it is intended. Separation of energyconsuming equipment and service batteries during charging increasing the expected life of 12v devices such as light bulbs, leds and other electronics and allows the battery to be charged from the alternator at a level that minimizes recharge. Ctek new zealand distributor element 82 posts facebook. Improved mppt software improved connection points screws smartpass 120. The ultimate dual battery power management system, the ctek smartpass 120 takes care of all your. The installation must include a fuse in accordance with the recommendations in the table. Ctek d250se dual input dcdc 20a smart battery charger with.
If your windows computer does not have this software then smartpass will automatically prompt and install it. Bottom left drivers side is a 600w pure sine wave projecta inverter. The power board is up the top because i could run the power lead nice and straight with no slack. Often times people will reuse passwords across different accounts, this practise may be convenient however a single security breach is enough for a hacker to access all of your accounts with that password possibly stealing sensitive information. Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with high operating temperature under the bonnet. Used together with a d250sa dual, smartpass provides optimal charging via ctek s unique. Jul 19, 2016 the ctek dual is a battery to battery charger that replaces a split charge system, it puts more power into your leisure batteries than a standard split charge. Often times people will reuse passwords across different accounts, this practise may be convenient however a single security breach is enough for a hacker to access all of your accounts with that password possibly. Excellent point willys, so with 2 fridges on a standalone d250s it is not much different from hdcp 12a dc2dc with seperate load, assuming 34amp draw from ea. Feb 22, 20 ive just been through the ctek manual and that looks like the way to go, i think the ctek d250s and a smart pass will do for starters and ill go with the jayco installed battery charger for the time being, down the track ill probably upgrade that to the ctek m300 which looks the goods too. I have been searching for info on connecting 2 panels to the ctek but cant find anything. The user manual says it can take up to 50c but how hot does it really get under the bonnet. Ctek smartpass 120s 120a power management system for 12v.
Ok so i have the ctek d250s connected in the back of the gu. I want to talk about the ctek combonitation and just what the heck it is for. I previously had a sterling unit fitted but this could draw up to 50 amps and as my camper only has a 55amp alternator i felt this was giving the alternator a bit of a hard time so swapped it. Sterling pro batt ultra battery to battery charger. Smartpass is an energy management unit which controls and optimises energy produced by alternators, solar cells, wind power or conventional acdc chargers, and distributes it to the battery banks or consumers which require energy, such as the deep cycle bank, bow thruster batteries, consumers, etc. Ctek d250s dual wiring kit australian campertrailers group. It ensures the whole 20a is available to charge the battery and bypasses get it the current required for the loads around the 250 smart ne get it in practice, it is intended for those systems where you have say two or three fridges or some other heavy. With the ctek d250sa and smartpass 120 you can be sure of getting maximum. Batteries are connected in parallel to increase capacity ah. The relay is designed to go between these two power sources and your ctek d250s dual, and is activated by vehicle ignition. Typically 55ah to 100ah for automotive applications. Paired with the charge booster, this energy management unit provides optimal charging whilst managing energy consumption.
Using the ctek d250s dual and smartpass products, you can maximize. The smartpass 120 is an energy management unit which controls and optimizes energy produced by alternators, solar cells, wind power or conventional acdc chargers, and distributes it to the battery banks or consumers which require energy, such as the deep cycle bank, bow thruster batteries, consumers, etc. Charging solutions for big and small batteries 6, 12 or 24 volt. Smartpass 120 charges and supplies the service battery and equipment with 120a, separates critical equipment from noncritical equipment ensuring that radio, emergency lights and navigation systems always have power. Charging of service batteries up to 100a, which reduces recharge time. Terms and conditions, you may not upgrade as a smartpass citizenresident user. I plug a cable into that to charge the ct battery through the ctek while driving. Starter and house batteries charge off solar or alternator or ac current via another ctek product a 15a charger. During a trip, the ctek combination will charge from the vehicles 150a alternator and the 200w solar panels.
Using the ctek d250s dual and smartpass products, you can maximize the performance of. I missed this detail the result is a fried d9 diode and a 30a fuse inside the d250s. Retailers are still selling the b36 version which is the older software. Smartpass is a free opensource software utility to help you quickly generate completely random and unique passwords for you to use for online accounts. Llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed.
See what customers said about these highly rated items. Send me a pm with your email address and i will send it on to you. Ctek has a solution on the market consisting of the ctek d250s dual and smartpass. Ctek d250sa 12v 20a onboard dual battery charger dc to dc. The ctek smartpass is a power management system that manages and distributes power produced from sources such as solar, wind, ac chargers, and alternators, directing regulated energy to equipment. Used together with a ctek d250s dual d250 not included, ctek. A short description of my drawer setup in my car including hardware setup, ctek battery sensor over bluetooth on a 5ma agm. May 25, 2017 the plan is to install a ctek d250sa coupled with a ctek smartpass 120 unit to supply a leisure battery in the vehicle leisure battery must be provided this opportunity may be of interest to someone with a standard vehicle who plans to convert into a full camper or if anyone has an existing setup done badly or running from a vsr ie not well. Using the ctek d250s dual and smartpass products, you can maximize the performance of your 12vdc source. The installation must include a fuse in accordance with the recommendations in the table cable and fuse recommendations. Smartpass 120 is a 120a power management solution which distributes, controls and maximises the available energy from your. The problem is that im only getting about 23a charging from the alternator. Manual congratulations on the purchase of your new ctek charger providing professional battery care. Jun 29, 2012 hi all, i will be ordering our new van with 2 x 100amp batteries and solar prewire and plan to install the ctek d250s plus 2 x 120w solar panels.
The d250sa uses mppt maximum power point tracker to maximise the power from a solar panel. Page 2 smartpass 120 the d250sa is a dc to dc battery charger for a dual battery system with a starter battery and a smartpass 120 is a solution for supplying current to charge and. This unit is part of a range of professional battery chargers from ctek sweden ab. Installation all went well except that i connected 36v of solar to a ctek d250 which has a max of 22v input.
Jul 10, 2019 think i have all that element in hand but i see ctek do a smartpass device that can also back charge the starter battery and prevent a total discharge of the leisure. Maintenance charge of starter battery, which simplifies installation with fewer components. I also have to ask, is it worth is as its not cheap. Using the ctek d2505 dual and smartpass products, you can maximize the performance of. Ctek d250s problems patrol 4x4 nissan patrol forum. I previously had a sterling unit fitted but this could draw up to 50 amps and as my camper only has a 55amp alternator i felt this was giving the alternator a bit of a hard time so swapped it for the more compact ctek 20amp unit. This is the first step in a fivestep charging process. The d250sa and smartpass 120 are not protected against reversed polarity. This connects to the power board at the top with 4 gpo out lets and two usb outlets. So instead of sharing the 20a between the battery and the loads. Remember that all installations in boats must comply with iso 103. Separation of energyconsuming equipment and service batteries during charging increasing the expected life of 12v devices such as light bulbs, leds and other electronics and allows the battery to be charged from the alternator at a level that.
I was considering this but not sure if there will be space to mount both the d250sa and smartpass under the seat with the battery. It also has an input for solar panel and decided which is and charges leisure battery form the best source. Battery separation eliminates diodes and vsr relays. Solar panel installation examples prerequisites solar panel capable of charging a 40300ah service battery. The plan is to install a ctek d250sa coupled with a ctek smartpass 120 unit to supply a leisure battery in the vehicle leisure battery must be provided this opportunity may be of interest to someone with a standard vehicle who plans to convert into a full camper or if anyone has an existing setup done badly or running from a vsr ie not well. Ctek d250sa dual smart battery to battery and solar 12v. Note that emirates id card reader software must be installed. In my rush to build an off grid camper i bought a ctek d250s and smartpass along with 3 x 250w 36v solar panels. Permanently wired in my motorhome with a ctek 56676 smartpass 80 amp energy management unit. It has a builtin solar mppt maximum power point tracker regulator.
Hi guys just put a ctek dcdc charger in my 2012 hilux. Replacing the popular ctek d250s, the new d250sa is an intelligent, onboard 5stage battery charger with a consistent 20a output that gives users great flexibility when charging and maintaining secondary batteries whilst on the move, whether it be. Hi all, i will be ordering our new van with 2 x 100amp batteries and solar prewire and plan to install the ctek d250s plus 2 x 120w solar panels. The new ctek d250sa, 5step charger, gives 4wders the flexibility and ease of quickly charging up your service batteries from either traditional or smart alternators or from solar power. Jul 31, 2017 the d250sa is cteks latest 20 amp dc to dc charging unit. A start battery should never be deeply discharged service battery. Smartpass has a temperature sensor which protects batteries against high temperatures. It may require professional modifications to make it fit. Ctek smartpass is an energy management unit which controls and optimises energy produced by alternators, solar cells, wind power or conventional acdc chargers, and distributes it to the battery banks or consumers which require energy, such as the deep cycle bank, bow thruster batteries, consumers, etc. The d250sa is cteks latest 20 amp dc to dc charging unit. Ctek d250sa 12v 20a onboard dual battery charger dc to. Ive had quite a few questions on the d250s dual and smartpass chargers that im installing in my camper van so thought id make a video showing how they work and why i went with them.
The ctek solution for 24v basic installation on the image below you will find the dynamo, a solar panel, a bow thruster and a power supply on the left. It also has a battery rejuvenation cycle if the charger detects high sulphate concentration on the lead plates in the battery. A lot of people show there setup but dont really explain how it works. The ctek output goes through a hefty fuse cant remember the size to the battery. It will even give your starter battery a maintenance charge when your service batteries are fully charged.
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