All Discussions Tagged 'Earthx' - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T09:25:08Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Earthx&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJabiru 3300 gen4 & EarthX Batt - Overvoltage Moduletag:zenith.aero,2018-06-08:2606393:Topic:6313852018-06-08T16:05:52.208ZJames Nicholshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesNichols
<p>Wrestling with the wiring octopus - the EarthX install manual states "EarthX requires having automatic over-voltage protection (crowbar) for alternator type charging systems (not required for <20 Amp pad mount standby alternators). " The Jabiru has an internal permanently excited single phase<br></br>AC generator with rectifier/regulator and the external regulator has an output voltage 14 volts + 0.8 volt, and may have a 20A fuse or circuit breaker between the regulator & battery. The…</p>
<p>Wrestling with the wiring octopus - the EarthX install manual states "EarthX requires having automatic over-voltage protection (crowbar) for alternator type charging systems (not required for <20 Amp pad mount standby alternators). " The Jabiru has an internal permanently excited single phase<br/>AC generator with rectifier/regulator and the external regulator has an output voltage 14 volts + 0.8 volt, and may have a 20A fuse or circuit breaker between the regulator & battery. The Viking forum has a discussion that seems to trend against the crowbar... Crowbar for this combo???? Any recommendations/experience would be appreciated.</p>