Smart Battery monitoring systems

[jessef]

Some great ready to go units out there on the market.

I'm a fan of the National Luna system.

http://www.nationalluna.com/


This one looks promising :

Sierra Expeditions is pleased to announce that we are now carrying http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index. ... list&c=298

IBS - Intelligent Battery Systems.



This computerized dual-battery manager kit was developed in Switzerland. This state-of-the-art system uses a RISC micro-computer to either isolate or link multiple batteries as needed. Normal operation separates the starting battery from the auxiliary battery to safely power electrical accessories when the vehicle isn't running. An override button links the batteries for high-load uses such as winching and is also used for self jump-starting. In-cab monitoring, which uses an LED display to show each battery's state of charge, is available. The system is offered in 12-volt and 24-volt models (controls four batteries). Installation involves an included power cable and a pre-made four-wire harness. The IBS won a Global Media Award as one of the best new products at the 2009 SEMA Show.



http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index. ... ail&p=2074

Dual Battery Systems (DBS) kits include:
[*]200A Relay (12v Systems)
[*]In-cab monitor with flush mount (optional mounts available)
[*]Wire Harness
[*]10' of 4g positive and negative cables
[*]All connectors needed to complete installation[/list]

Features:
[*]Low Battery Alarm on both batteries (Beeping and flashing LEDs) - Can be de-activated by pressing display button.
[*]Selectable display (bright or dim)
[*]Link Failure alarm (beeping and flashing LED)
[*]Forcible Link Deactivation in case of aux battery failure.
[*]Bi-Directional Automatic Battery Linking
[*]Manual Battery Linking - 30 & 120 min[/list]

Installation is easy with only 4 small gauge wires that need to be feed through the firewall, no clips or funky connectors. You can see the install of our unit we used for testing http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/s ... tcount=703" here and http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/s ... nt=704here



The optional mounting brackets make installing the Battery Monitor a breeze, there is three mounting brackets in case the include flush mount just doesn't do the unit justice:
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index. ... ail&p=2076

Swivel Mount:



http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index. ... ail&p=2077"]Horizontal Mount:

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index. ... ail&p=2078
Goose-neck Mount:


At this time 24v options are not available, but should you want us to bring some in on the next inbound shipment please let us know.

[fexlboi]

We use the IBS system on our dual battery setup: http://dinoevo.de/2010/06/dual-battery-system/
Well built and popular in European overland vehicles.
Made in Switzerland http://ibs-tech.ch/index.php?id=1&L=2

And if you actually believe their story, they came up with this small, smart unit and National Luna ripped it off. Who knows if this is true.

[jessef]

I'm waiting on their 24V sys. If it doesn't come out soon I'll go with RedArc.

[fexlboi]

It is available as a 24v version. Would be weird if not as all the converted Troopies and such are 24v too.
http://ibs-tech.ch/en/products/dual-bat ... bisbs.html

[Albert_N]

hey,
I saw the IBS at Dino's van and wanted to build the same in my ride. The cost of IBS in Poland is around 220 CAD and it is not cheap. I have found a similar product branded by T-Max, which is a winch company, but it looks very cheap and the price is not much less than the IBS.

I have found a local company that makes electronic and power systems for yachts and motorboats. They had several options for dual battery systems, and I chose the SE-2 MOFSET :

with the voltage gauge panel :
the total cost was half of the IPS and it fits nicely, will post pics of the van soon.
Hopefully I will never get stuck in the middle of nowhere because I forgot to turn the fridge off..