NDS Energy PWS GOLD 12V 30A 3 in 1 Hybrid Charger - DC to DC, MPPT & Battery Charger
The NDS Power Service Gold unit is a 3-in-1 hybrid charging system, ideal for use in motorhomes and campervans, and boats. It will take care of the leisure battery by charging from the alternator (when the engine is running), from a solar panel (up to 250W) and from 240V mains as well. It can be used with any kind of lead-acid battery - Gel, AGM, flooded acid and LiFePO4 lithium batteries.
Charging is done in 5 stages including desulfation (not when set for lithium), ensuring a full recharge, as well as improving the battery's general performance and extending its life.
Installation of the Power Service Gold charger is straightforward and detailed instructions are supplied.
Technical journalist Peter Rosenthal installed a Power Service Gold charger in his self-built campervan and wrote about the installation in MMM, the UK's leading motorhome magazine. You can read the article by clicking on the link below.
Suitable for use with "smart" alternators and lithium batteries.
Features
- 30A DC-DC charger compatible with all alternator types (standard, Euro 5, Euro 6 +)
- 20A wide input voltage range (90-264V AC) mains charger
- PWM solar controller with 250W max. panel capacity
- 5-stage charging
- Fast and deep charging of leisure batteries
- Can be used with all lead-acid (flooded, sealed, AGM, gel etc.) and lithium batteries
- Selectable (via jumper) multi-stage charging profiles
- Auxiliary connection for existing systems (CBE, Sargent, Schaudt, Nordelettronica etc.)
- Engine and leisure batteries are kept separated to prevent accidental discharge
- Protection against over-temp, short circuit, reverse polarity, over-current, over-voltage, low-temp (lithium only)
- LED status indicators and audible warning
- User-replaceable fuses
- Supplied with 2-pin Euro to IEC power lead
Specification
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Nominal input voltage
- Alternator: 12V DC
- Solar panel: 12V DC
- Mains: 230V AC / 50Hz
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Input voltage range
- Alternator: 11-15V DC
- Solar panel: 12-28V DC
- Mains: 90-264V AC / 47-63Hz
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Maximum input current
- Alternator: 34A
- Solar panel: 15A
- Mains: 3.5A
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Input sources recommend power
- Alternator: ≥90A
- Solar panel: ≤250W
- Mains: ≥450W
- Nominal output voltage: 12V DC
- Output voltage range: 11-16V DC
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Maximum charging current
- Alternator: 30A
- Solar panel: 15A
- Mains: 20A
- Galvanic insulation: From DC - No / From AC - Yes
- Maximum efficiency: 92%
- Cooling: Fan-assisted
- Charging type: 5-stage
- Battery types: All lead-acid (wet, sealed, AGM, Gel) and lithium
- Recommended battery capacity: ≥90Ah
- Euro6 & 'Smart' alternator compatible: Yes
- Cable connections: 7-way screw terminal block (16mm² max., recommended 10mm² min.)
- Mains power cable: 2-pin Euro plug
- Status indicators: 2 x LED + buzzer
- Protection: Short-circuit, reverse-polarity, over-temp, over-current, over-voltage, under-temp (lithium only)
- Self-consumption: 13mA
- Operating temperature range: -20 to +50°C
- Overall dims: 228 (L) x 135 (W) x 95 (H) mm