Charging and Maintaining Multiple Batteries
Before you
start using your BatteryMINDer, check how your batteries are connected and
decide how you are going to connect the batteries to the BatteryMINDer.
If the
batteries are connected in your diesel truck, golf cart, RV or airplane in
series, you have to use a series connection to the BatteryMINder.
If your
batteries are disconnected or removed from your vehicle, you may use a
series or a parallel connection depending on the model of the BatteryMINDer
and the voltage of the batteries.
Below are
some examples of parallel and series connections using different
BatteryMINDer models. The basic principal is that when connecting the
batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total voltage the same. When
connecting them in series, you are doubling or adding voltage. For example,
6 Volts + 6 Volts = 12 Volts; 12 Volts + 12 Volts = 24 Volts.
Index: (Click on the item that interests
you)
Parallel Connected with a 12
Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Series Connected with a 12
Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Series-Parallel Connection with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Parallel Connected with a 24
Volt BatteryMINDer
Series Connected with a 24
Volt BatteryMINDer
Series Connected with a 36
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 Batteries
of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed, gelled,
AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in parallel (+ to +,
- to -).
When you
connect the batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total voltage the
same. For example, if you connect two 12 volt batteries in parallel, the
voltage of the combination is 12 volts.
When you connect multiple batteries in parallel, connect the + of the first
battery to the + of the second battery. Then connect the – of the first
battery to the – of the second battery. The + of the first battery
and the – of the first battery connect to the BatteryMINDer if
possible; otherwise, connect to the accessible battery.
Connect each
battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated wire. Strip
at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts
of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc.
does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish this, due to the
many variations in size and terminal configuration.
Always
desulphate each battery separately for 2-3 days if they are connected in
parallel. Otherwise, they will not be equally desulphated.
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 Batteries
of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed, gelled,
AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in series (- to +).
When you
connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the total
voltage. For example, if you connect two 6 volt batteries in series, the
voltage of the combination is 12 volts. If you connected them in parallel,
the voltage would be 6 volts, and you would have to use the 6 volt
BatteryMINDer.
When you
connect multiple batteries in series, connect the + of the first battery to
the – of the second one. To add more than two batteries, connect the + of
the second battery to the – of the third battery. The – of the first
battery and the + of the last battery connect to the BatteryMINDer if
possible. See diagram.
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Series-Parallel Connection with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
 You
could also connect the batteries using a series-parallel connection. For
example, if you connect four 6 volt batteries to a 12 Volt BatteryMINDer,
connect the first two batteries in series (- to +) and the next two in
series (- to +). Then connect the two groups in parallel. Connect the – of
the two batteries (on the right in the picture) together and the + of the
other two (on the left in the picture) together. The – of the battery on the
top right in the picture connects to the – of the BatteryMINDer and the + of
the battery on the top left in the picture connects to the + of the
BatteryMINDer. See below.
Connect each
battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated wire. Strip
at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts
of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc.
does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish this, due to the
many variations in size and terminal configuration.
You may
desulphate more than one battery at the same time when they are connected in
series.
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 Batteries
of the same or different type (engine starting, deep cycle,
sealed, gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in
parallel (+ to + and – to -).
When you
connect the batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total voltage the
same. For example, if you connect two 24 volt batteries in parallel, the
total voltage of the combination is 24 volts.
When you connect multiple
batteries in parallel, connect the + of the first battery to the + of the
second battery. Then connect the – of the first battery to the – of the
second battery. The + of the first battery and the – of the first
battery connect to the BatteryMINDer if possible; otherwise, connect to the
accessible battery. See diagram.
Connect each
battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated wire. Strip
at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts
of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc.
does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish this, due to the
many variations in size and terminal configuration.
Always
desulphate each battery separately for 2-3 days if they are connected in
parallel. Otherwise, they will not be equally desulphated.
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 Batteries
of the same or different type (engine starting, deep cycle,
sealed, gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in
series (- to +).
When you
connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the total
voltage. For example, if you connect four 6 volt batteries in series, the
total voltage of the combination is 24 volts. If you connect two 12 volt
batteries in series, the total voltage of the combination is 24 volts.
When you connect multiple
batteries in series, connect the + of the first battery to the - of the
second battery. The - of the first battery and the + of the second
battery connect to the BatteryMINDer. See diagram.
Connect each
battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated wire. Strip
at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts
of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc.
does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish this, due to the
many variations in size and terminal configuration.
You may desulphate more than one battery at the same time when they are
connected in series
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 Batteries
of the same or different type (engine starting, deep cycle,
sealed, gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in
series only (- to +).
When you
connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the total
voltage. For example, if you connect six 6 Volt batteries in series, the
total voltage of the combination is 36 volts. This would be a typical
connection for golf cart batteries. If you connect three 12 volt batteries
in series, the total voltage of the combination is 36 volts.
When you
connect multiple batteries in series, connect the - of the first battery to
the + of the second battery. Connect the – of the second battery to the +
of the third battery and so on. The + of the first battery and the -
of the last battery connect to the BatteryMINDer. See below.
Connect each
battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated wire. Strip
at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts
of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc.
does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish this, due to the
many variations in size and terminal configuration.
You may
desulphate more than one battery at the same time when they are connected in
series.
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