Accessories and Converters
Figure 11-4 Curtis Model 900R battery gauge. (www.curtisinst.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=cProducts.DownloadPDF&file=500_46%.)
Figure 11-5 Curtis Model 900R battery gauge operation. (www.curtisinst.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=cProducts.DownloadPDF&file=500_46%.)
a simple two-wire connection. This is a great basic instrument to monitor your batteries. It is ideally suited for lead-acid battery–powered vehicles that require a display of SOC only.
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Double flashing red LEDs signal “empty” alarm at 80 percent discharge. It recognizes an improperly charged battery. It is available in single voltages of 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, and 80 V dc. A multicolored 10-bar (5 green, 3 yellow, 2 red) LED displays SOC.
Curtis enGage II enGage II is a dual-function microprocessor-based instrument that can be factory or user defined to monitor various and multiple functions. Gauge options include fuel, temperature, pressure, voltage, tachometer, battery SOC, hour meter, settable hour meter, and field-programmable maintenance monitor. Figures 11-6 and 11-7
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