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  • How Does MultiPlus-II’s Built-in Battery Monitor Work?

    Posted by Photon on January 13, 2024 at 2:43 pm
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    I’m trying to understand the built-in battery monitor in the MultiPlus-II. Specifically, how does it decide when to start or stop the generator in a hybrid system?

    Garrit replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Xamira

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    January 13, 2024 at 4:30 pm
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    The built-in battery monitor in the MultiPlus-II is pretty sophisticated. It can be set to automatically start and stop the generator based on several criteria.

    This includes a specific percentage of battery discharge, a preset battery voltage, or a load level.

    So, the system automatically kicks in the generator when needed, and turns it off when it’s not, ensuring efficient energy usage.

  • Garrit

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    January 13, 2024 at 6:39 pm
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    The built-in battery monitor in the MultiPlus-II uses an algorithmic approach to manage generator operation in a hybrid system. It monitors various parameters such as the battery’s state of discharge, voltage levels, and load demands.

    Based on these inputs and the pre-set thresholds (like specific discharge levels, battery voltage, or load levels), the system automatically triggers the generator to start or stop.

    This ensures optimal energy use by only activating the generator when necessary, based on real-time battery and load conditions.

    Here are the general variables that can be used to start and stop the generator:

    • Start at a preset % discharge level, and/or

    • Start (with a preset delay) at a preset battery voltage, and/or

    • Start (with a preset delay) at a preset load level.

    • Stop at a preset battery voltage, or

    • Stop (with a preset delay) after the bulk charge phase has been completed, and/or

    • Stop (with a preset delay) at a preset load level.

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