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We l come ! THE POWER PEOPLE M erlin are experts in the design, manufacture and supply of systems and products that generate, store, convert, distribute and monitor electrical energy in virtually any type of mobile or static application. Whether you have to provide dependable power to run 12V and 230V medical appliances on ambulances, ensure total electrical independence on round the world yachts or recharge power tools on a maintenance van, we have the products, knowledge and service you need! Our products are useful in all walks of life, but we’re particularly proud to serve: The Marine...

An Introduction To Battery Monitors 4 SmartGauge Battery Monitor 5 PowerGauge Lite Battery Monitor 6 PowerGauge Pro Battery Monitor 7 DataCell Battery Monitor 8 An Introduction To Split Charging 9 SmartBank Split Charging System 11 SmartBank Advanced System 12 PowerGuard - Battery Protector 13 PowerBank Battery Management System 14 PowerBank Lite Battery Management System 16 M-Power Battery Equalizers 18 M-Power Sine Wave DC/AC Inverters 19 An Introduction To Battery Chargers 20 M-Power Adaptive Mains Chargers 22 M-Power Mobile Solartechologie 23 M-Power Solartechnologie M-Power...

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SmartGauge Battery Monitor While there are many advanced battery monitors available that count ampere hours to display state of charge (by using a current measuring shunt), one drawback can be their accuracy over extended time periods. If you are prepared to periodically re-synchronise your monitor, then the Merlin PowerGauge Lite and Pro are good examples. If however, your application is such that manual re-synchronisation is not possible or practical, Merlin SmartGauge is Designed by Merlin's own R&D team, the unit uses an advanced computer algorithm to display voltage (2 battery banks)...

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^vi <= f~ i_ *i r\ DataCell Battery Monitor ► Open Lead Acid ► Sealed Lead Acid (Wet) Ierlin DataCell is a ground breaking step forward for anyone reliant on battery power. DataCell is essentially a SmartGauge Battery Monitor in a black box. Designed to be integrated into an existing on board computer, multi function display or OEM panel, the unit constantly provides battery information via an RS232 data output. An optional remote display panel is available. Designed by Merlin's own R&D team, the unit uses our unique Smart Gauge measuring models to track capacity in a way never seen or...

A n I n t ro d u c t i o n To S p l i t Ch a r ging THE POWER PEOPLE A guide to Split Charging T he majority of today’s boats and aux battery bank while also charging a full specialist vehicles are fitted with engine start battery, the engine battery will effective, compact and have few drawbacks. multiple battery banks. With the ever be overcharged. This is due to the charging They act like older split charge relays (which increasing burden of electrical loading, device raising the voltage to around 14.8V close when the ignition is switched on). But, careful management of available charge...

A n I n t ro d u c t i o n To S p l i t Ch a r ging THE POWER PEOPLE SmartBank While VSR’s are suitable for smaller boats allow power to flow through to the other start your engine from auxiliaries or, use an and service vans, they aren’t smart enough battery. Under no circumstances will batteries emergency device from the engine battery if for the demands of larger electrical systems be overcharged or allowed to discharge into auxiliaries are flat. found on ocean cruisers, motor boats, the other. SmartBank also uses DSP (Digital Signal ambulances and where charge sources are Relay chatter...

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