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Prosine 2.5 readings

Yes we are plugged into 50 amp and have been for 3 weeks.  We have 4 8a8d batteries about 3 years old.

Our Prosine Control Panel - 2.5 shows:  13.00 DC Voltage,  5 amps Current, Inverter in "Standby" mode and charger shows "Ready".

I presume that I should be showing at least 13.75 DC Voltage?????

Thoughts?
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
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Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #1 –
Scott, turn inverter to off and charger off, now what does it show for voltage??
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Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #2 –
13.00 DC volts.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #3 –
Turned back on.  Now shows: 13.75 in Standby.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #4 –
A reading lower than 13.75 VDC should say 13.00 until it goes below 13.00.

Mine said 13.00 also so I followed John's advice, obtaining the same result as you Scott.

But when the charger is first turned back on doesn't it go into "bulk" charge causing the higher reading?

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #5 –
Inverter on or off should make no difference for charging function when on shore power or generator.

Depending on temperature, 13.0 is a little low (if that is the actual voltage-- not just idiot lights). 13.2-13.5 is more standard for float voltage.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #6 –
Idiot lights. 

Will be digging into this when we get to Tucson next week.  On batteries am only getting about 4.5/5 hrs before auto generated start starts gen set.  With 4 8a8d batteries should have min of 440 ah before I get to 12.2?

Thoughts?
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #7 –
I hate to mention this, you could have a bad battery/batteries or connections that are resistive somewhere.
Have you cleaned and tightened the battery terminals?

Jim

2002 U320
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #8 –
Scott,

Tell us your voltage at the batteries from a digital voltmeter.  If the idiot lights show 13.0 and the next increment is 13.5, you may be just fine.

BTW, we just pulled into the FMCA Convention in Chandler.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #9 –
All 4 are reading 14.1. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #10 –
Jim - I have not checked the battery terminal clamp tightness.  Will do that tomorrow as well as cleaning the terminals. 

Brett - Have fun in Chandler.  I might drive up on the 9th to have a look see.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
All 4 are reading 14.1. 
If the batteries are tied together they will all read the same. To get a "valid" reading you will need to disconnect all batteries, let sit for at least an hour, and then check. PIA I know... :(

We have several shade tree engineers here at Justin's to help you out. :)

see ya
ken
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Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #12 –
Thanks Ken - The batteries are all tied together.  I am sure we take you up on that offer.  It is a PIA which is why I haven't done it yet.  :D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Prosine 2.5 readings

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
Jim - I have not checked the battery terminal clamp tightness.  Will do that tomorrow as well as cleaning the terminals. 

Brett - Have fun in Chandler.  I might drive up on the 9th to have a look see.

3/9  is my busy day.  Might see you at one of the Seminars I present:

Suspensions – Thursday, 3/ 9, 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.       Seminar 2

Caterpillar – Thursday, 3/9, 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.       Seminar 2 (a good one to attend even if you have a Cummins engine-- 95% of the problems are not in the engine itself.  The support systems {cooling, fuel, air, electric, etc} is what I discuss).

Diesel RV Club Social– Thursday, 3/9, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Seminar 2 (suspect there might be free pizza!)
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020
 

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Reply #14 –
Maybe the RV club social.  Being an FMCA member, can I get in?
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320