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I have a 2008 Hawk model with an IOTA Power Converter/Battery Charger, model DLS-30 installed as standard equipment by FWC.
I recently went on a month long trip to Arizona during which time my camper battery died (failed to hold much of a charge). In doing some research I found out some pretty interesting information.
The IOTA DLS-30 model has an optional "Smart Battery Charging" unit available for $25 called the IQ4 Charge Controller. Here is an excerpt from the IQ4 manual:
"The IQ4 Charge Controller offers automatic charging control for DLS
Battery Chargers, providing longer and safer use of your system’s
battery. The IQ4 Controller allows the DLS Charger to operate as an
automatic 3-stage “smart charger” that gives the customer the benefit
of Bulk, Absorption, and Float stage charging. Three-Stage Charging
increases the charging capacity of the DLS charger and decreases
the charge time while insuring proper and safe battery charging and
minimizing the possibility of over-charging. The IQ4 monitors the battery
at all times. If the DLS voltage remains in the Float stage for more
than seven days, the IQ4 will automatically enter the Equalization stage
for a predetermined time to help maintain the battery plates, and then
resume float stage charging."
This is the same 3-stage battery charging discussed in an earlier post on this site.
I'm ordering one today. I can provide a source for this item in Souther CA if you are interested.
Only time will tell if this will improve the life of the expensive camper batteries.
Attached is the manual for the IOTA IQ4 Smart Charge Controller.
This contoller simply plugs in to the IOTA DLS-30, and is accessable from the front panel, just under the furnace grid in the camper, without having to dismantle anything. Simply plugs into an RJ phone jack.
This is just a FYI post as I have no experience using this unit and do not know if it will improve the life of our camper batteries.
I recently went on a month long trip to Arizona during which time my camper battery died (failed to hold much of a charge). In doing some research I found out some pretty interesting information.
The IOTA DLS-30 model has an optional "Smart Battery Charging" unit available for $25 called the IQ4 Charge Controller. Here is an excerpt from the IQ4 manual:
"The IQ4 Charge Controller offers automatic charging control for DLS
Battery Chargers, providing longer and safer use of your system’s
battery. The IQ4 Controller allows the DLS Charger to operate as an
automatic 3-stage “smart charger” that gives the customer the benefit
of Bulk, Absorption, and Float stage charging. Three-Stage Charging
increases the charging capacity of the DLS charger and decreases
the charge time while insuring proper and safe battery charging and
minimizing the possibility of over-charging. The IQ4 monitors the battery
at all times. If the DLS voltage remains in the Float stage for more
than seven days, the IQ4 will automatically enter the Equalization stage
for a predetermined time to help maintain the battery plates, and then
resume float stage charging."
This is the same 3-stage battery charging discussed in an earlier post on this site.
I'm ordering one today. I can provide a source for this item in Souther CA if you are interested.
Only time will tell if this will improve the life of the expensive camper batteries.
Attached is the manual for the IOTA IQ4 Smart Charge Controller.
This contoller simply plugs in to the IOTA DLS-30, and is accessable from the front panel, just under the furnace grid in the camper, without having to dismantle anything. Simply plugs into an RJ phone jack.
This is just a FYI post as I have no experience using this unit and do not know if it will improve the life of our camper batteries.