There is a connection for a battery but it goes into a selector switch so the loads that are powered from the "converter" can be switched over to the battery when there is no mains power.
#Magnetek rv power converter replacement manual
I can draw up a circuit diagram and choose the components if you tell me how much current you need to draw from the regulated and smoothed 12V rail.Īccording to the manual (also linked in the first post) it is not a float charger. This requires a circuit consisting of about ten components, which you can build up on a piece of stripboard. Your best option for powering devices that need clean DC is a low dropout (LDO) regulator, powered from a large smoothing capacitor that's fed from your "converter" via a diode. If you are only loading it lightly, and/or if one or more of your loads includes a large capacitor that "smooths out" the voltage in between the camel humps, the voltage you measure on your multimeter will be higher than the specified 12V. The characteristics of the output voltage will depend on what it's connected to. The output voltage consists of a line of camels' humps, not a flat DC voltage, as shown on the right in this picture.Īs the manual says, "equipment limited to operation from pure 12 volt battery power including 12 volt TVs, radios, stereos, unfiltered fluorescent lights - must be connected directly into RV storage battery line, or equipped with filter - as Converters do not produce the "pure" 12 volt DC needed by these items." It's "DC, Captain, but not as we know it".
That "converter" is a full-wave rectified power supply without smoothing. RV.Hi there and welcome to Electronics Point Topic: Magnetek power converter not charging battery I have a Magnetek 6300A model 6325 that is not charging the battery. Anyone know what the problem might be? If it is to much I will just get a trickle charger for the battery. If you are always using sites that have hookups the small charger will do the job but if you camp without power hookups the best bet is to replace the converter part of your power center, its the bottom part, with a modern three stage converter like a WFCO 35a conversion converter. It is a slip in replacement for your old converter.Ī good source of information and advice is Randy at. Who left the light on?"> is it me or are we leaning downhill."> where did the dog run off to"> Give him a call and he will lay out your options.Ħ-Kyocera 130w solar panels SB3024i MPPT controllerġ987 Suzuki Samurai tintop Toad w/VW 1.6 turbo diesel powerįirst off what's it in? some motorhomes do not charge the motor battery off the converter, just off the alternator. The truck will charge the bat while running but you have stuff running on clean 12V that runs from the battery only or thats my understanding. If you are parked where their is shore power it would need a charge. If you are dry camping you would run off the bat. I have never been happy with what I read about Magnetec converters. The best thing I can say about 'em is that Parallex, when they bought the line, made MAJOR improvements before they slapped their name on 'em. Progressive Dynaics is a much better line 9200 seriesĬheck your fuses and breakers. I recall an article I read several years ago (likely 20-30 years ago) on converter/chargers which said they charge SLOWLY due to the fact that you can be plugged in for many days. I'd still suggest a Progressive Dynamics 9200 or it's equalĢ005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total lossĪfter a semi "nicked" it. Mine went out the same way, the last night of my 2 year Forest River factory warranty. Basic wiring and a few sheet metal screws.Ĭedar Creek 27LRLS 7359 dry with extensive options/7700+ loaded.Ģ003 Expedition 5.4 FX4 with factory Tow 3.73 Bilstein shocks. GCVWR 14500, Tow rating with no cargo 8650Įqualizer Hitch, Prodigy, Barker Electric jack. Parallax purchased MagneTek and basically changed the labels on the old MagneTek lines of converters. The most common failures of those converters are the auto-resetting circuit breaker, the limit resistor and the chassis mounted SCR.
If you have some electronic tech skills, you can check them out. Here is a link to Linear Converters Tech Documents. You'll find a picture of the converter innards, a schematic and more on that page. If you aren't into electronics, then your thoughts to get a battery charger for your trip are good.
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