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245 Trysull Rd,
Merry Hill,
Wolverhampton,
West Midlands,
WV3 7LG
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1902 380494
Fax: +44 (0)1902 380435
Email:
techsales@adverc.co.uk
Web:
www.adverc.co.uk
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ADVERC BM Ltd., is a recognised authority, world-wide, in the wider aspects of battery related matters.
Adverc BM will not be at the Southampton International Boat Show, this year, but the usual show offers will still apply, until the end of October. There are many items of equipment and systems on offer.
There isn't just one. With 26 years' exposure to automotive and marine battery related scenarios, from a yacht on a swinging mooring to an MOD Bomb Disposal vehicle, from a Round the World Yacht to a Supermarket Fleet, from a narrowboat to an A & E Ambulance, Adverc have been at the forefront of battery management systems, a term actually coined by the Company, some fifteen or more years ago.
Yachts, motor cruisers, narrowboats and specialist vehicles have a common thread: they are considerably dependant on battery power, but they have individual needs, too, and, in most cases, these needs entail maintaining electrical and battery charging systems in balance.
Which is where Adverc BM comes in. Free advice is always available from a Company whose reputation has been built on know-how, experience, expertise and customer satisfaction rather than an ability to shift boxes.
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Keeping things simple.
We dont just supply Adverc Battery Management systems and alternator controllers.
Our twenty-six years experience has gone into making life on-board easier.
So let us show you how to get the best from a twin alternator set-up, for example.
Just as important, why not integrate this into a ONEbox concept, having AC & DC consumer functions embracing a host of components: switches, breakers, fuses, solenoids, buss bars, split-charging, low voltage protection, an inverter and mains charger facility, even a galvanic isolator and DCM monitor.
We make a range of standard systems but are just as happy to supply a bespoke version.
Simply hook it up job done! Reduce fitting out time by up to 75%, saving you money.
We've done the hard work, saving hours spent in fitting out your boat and increasing reliability of on-board power systems.
Other components in the system can feature:
Adverc Mk IVA
After twenty-six years and approaching 20,000 unit sales, Adverc is still the simplest and most reliable alternator controller available.
No gimmicks or fancy claims, just fast, effective, complete & safe battery charging. A must for twin alternator configurations. 5 year warranty and, of course, British made.
DCM
The most underated product in the Adverc portfolio. Simplicity itself, a unit which can check and diagnose faults in your charging system. It can save you fuel by informing you when to start and stop charging no need for ampere-hours.
Galvanic Isolator
Question: Do you need one?
Answer: Only if you (and perhaps your neighbour) rely on shore-power to provide a mains supply on the boat and you wish to preserve your boat & perhaps your health! The easy way to tackle galvanic corrosion. 50 Amp rated. EC/73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC & ISO13297 compliant.
OSCA-P
A highly efficient DC-DC Charger. Suitable for charging auxiliary batteries from a donor battery when no mains power is available and the engine is running.
OSCA-P units are suitable for many applications, including bowthrusters, etc and reduce the need for large diameter heavy cables.
Remember we also supply Alternators, Mains Chargers, Cables, Solar Panels, Batteries, Inverters, Combis, Low Voltage Protection and much more. Give us a call. Almost all of our equipment is British made, with an unrivalled twenty-six years of technical know-how and customer support always freely available.!
Adverc - worth that bit extra!
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Here, we have a sophisticated, multi-chip controlled system having almost five hundred more functions than a conventional voltage regulator, providing rapid and full restoration of battery charge.
The relationship between battery input and alternator output is continuously monitored whilst the engine is running.
ADVERC compensates for voltage losses in the system, including that attributable to blocking diodes, as well as ambient temperature variations.
The appropriate corrective action is applied via the alternator field windings, resulting in the correct voltage climate being applied at the battery terminals, aimed at complete charging without damage to alternator or batteries.
Note:
There is no 'forced feeding' of the batteries. With ADVERC, the battery accepts a charging current commensurate with the existing state of charge ie. well-charged batteries will take little current whilst heavily discharged ones will take more, knowing that the alternator can now deliver, depending on its output capability, of course.
Cycling the charging voltages either side of the battery gassing voltage, viz: 14.4v and 14.0v (temperature compensated) provides rapid, complete battery charging accompanied by reduced counter-voltage and improved charging stability.
In addition, ADVERC Battery Management imposes a 40 minute 'rest period' at normal voltage (14v) after 4 cycles (each of 20 minutes duration) in the charging programme.
This is a unique ADVERC feature in that the length of the 'rest period' is influenced by battery consumption during periods of engine inactivity, making the system extremely suitable for commercial vehicles having electric tail-lifts working in multi-drop situations.
A 0.5v 'clamp' is imposed on the ADVERC blue lead in order to protect the alternator against high output voltages caused by large voltage losses in the electrical system.
Linear temperature control compensates for changes in ambient temperature around the batteries. This is essential for vehicles having the batteries on the chassis-rail and the alternator in a warm engine bay.
A separate charge control lamp is incorporated in the ADVERC harness, leaving the original warning light in situ - this is especially useful with Bukh marine engines, and powerboats having flying bridges, twin engines and four panels.
A 'blinking' light (1 per sec.) with the engine running, indicates loss of the ADVERC battery sensor lead (red) or an over-voltage situation eg. 16/32v, for whatever reason. Investigation should locate the source.
The function, circuit protection and selection of individual components comprising the original TWC concept have all been 'value engineered', the end result being a redesigned, more efficient, more robust ADVERC system which is more tolerant of alternator idiosyncrasies and incorrect installation eg. voltage spikes, reversed battery polarity, etc.
The latest design incorporates features aimed at producing smoother alternator output and attenuating RFI, together with additional refinements based on customer feedback over the past eight years eg. improved and relocated plug and socket, automotive quality harness with an adaptor to facilitate alternator removal and a double skin anti-corrosion finish on the case.
The ADVERC system can be used in tandem with the original regulator, facilitating installation and providing an essential fall-back situation in the unlikely event of ADVERC failure.
A five year warranty period reflects these improvements.
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| DCM MkIII |
Battery problems?
Charging problems?
Electrical problems?
Having essential information at a glance is the first step to solving them!
The ADVERC DCM MkIII does this and more.
Features:
Up to 4 circuits can be monitored simultaneously.
Voltage/Current displayed instantly.
Can measure up to 199 amps.
Large 4 digit display.
Low voltage alarm, with audio visual functions.
Adjustable threshold level provides ample time to react.
Back lighting facility.
Low power consumption - less than 5 mA.
Compatible fascia plate - white legend on black traffolyte.
Straightforward installation.
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| ONEbox |
ONEbox, developed and manufactured by Adverc BM, provides an enclosed DC or AC electrical distribution panel, incorporating many of the components, normally installed separately. A ONEbox (DC) panel may well enclose shunts, solenoids, a busbar, fuses, a split-charging system etc, providing an integrated system all within a single enclosure. This simplifies installation, reduces fitting out time and minimizes installation errors. ONEbox employs installer friendly connection points or cables. It can be in standard form, a bespoke unit or optimised for rapid production line fitting out.
The ONEbox concept means that spare units can be kept to enable a rapid exchange in the event of a suspected fault. A ONEbox unit can be easily bench tested at a convenient time, either by the customer or Adverc BM.
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| OSCA-P |
A new range of British made OSCA-P DC-DC chargers is now available, ideally suited to charging bow-thruster and electric windlass batteries, without the need for heavy electrical cables.
The OSCA-P modules covers the following voltage ranges:
24v step down to 12v. Range 15-60 amps output.
12v step up to 24v. Range 10-40 amps output.
12v to 12v. Range 12-48 amps output.
24v to 24v. Range 12-48 amps output.
One or more OSCA-P modules can be built up to provide the necessary output, making them suitable for specialised vehicles, such as ambulances and MOD communications vehicles.
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Question: DO I NEED A GALVANIC ISOLATOR?
Answer:
1.Only if you (and perhaps your neighbour) rely on shore-power to provide a mains supply on the boat.
2.If you wish to preserve your health!
1. Shore-power Considerations:
The subject of electrolytic corrosion is a complex one, involving dissimilar metals, on the one hand, and differences in voltage potential, on the other.
In the first instance, sacrificial anodes are common place and are a fundamental part of the equation. In the second instance, connecting your vessel to a shore-power mains supply, or even mooring alongside another vessel, can significantly exacerbate the problem, creating an earth loop.
The Galvanic Isolator (Zinc Saver) will not affect the earth return passage of the AC current but it will block DC galvanic current flow, the cause of the problem.
2. Safety Considerations:
Unlikely as it sounds, faulty electrical appliances on boats could have lethal consequences, if the path to earth is easier via an individual, the hull and water, rather than the recognised earth path.
Accordingly, the practice recommended by the BMEA (The British Marine Electronics Association) and RCD (European Recreational Craft Directive), is that all AC appliances and metal fittings on the boat should be earthed and bonded to the boats common DC ground.
This practice, whilst affording the necessary AC protection, does create the opportunity for galvanic corrosion to occur, which can be avoided by the use of a relatively inexpensive Galvanic Isolator (Zinc Saver). This will also reduce the erosion on any sacrificial anodes, that are fitted for electrolytic protection.
The general subject of electrolytic corrosion, in all its forms and with several causes, has been amply addressed in detail by several well-informed experts. For those interested in a further study of this phenomenon, we would thoroughly recommend the following sources of detailed information:
Alastair Garrod-Electrics Afloat.
John Payne-The Marine Electrical & Electronics Bible.
Nigel Calder- Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual.
BMEA- Code of Practice for Electrical & Electronic Installations - Small Craft (4th edition).
NOTE: Galvanic Isolators supplied by Adverc must be used in conjunction with a recognised RCD device.
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An expanded range of split-charging systems, incorporating British & US components.
There are a number of ways of charging two or more battery banks, using diode-splitters, relays (some are voltage sensitive) and manual switches.
The route to be taken should be based on the application and the circumstances, over which some thought should be given before making the choice.
It may be worth reading about on our website www.adverc.co.uk.
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| LVPM |
Most ADVERC Battery Management Systems are designed to enhance on-board alternator charging. The GUARDIAN approach provides low voltage protection, in several forms.
The simplest system, the GUARDIAN L type provides a visual and/or audible alarm in the event of a low voltage situation. It does, however, have a spur that can activate a relay, at a chosen voltage, selecting or disengaging nominated circuits.
The GUARDIAN A version works in conjunction with a relay/solenoid, providing isolation of the battery or electrical equipment should an unacceptable low battery voltage condition arise.
A combined lamp and button in the vehicles cab provides a visual indication of the time remaining before isolation. The button provides instant isolation i.e. without waiting for a low voltage condition to arise, or pulls the solenoid back-in, once it has isolated.
The GUARDIAN TA unit provides the same end result, without the visual warning. It provides a fit and forget approach and is ideal for vehicle tail-lift applications. The vehicle driver is in no way involved, other than to start the vehicle.
Installation time is dramatically reduced for the GUARDIAN TA (taking approximately 1 hour).
In addition to providing electrical isolation, the GUARDIAN TA can pull in support batteries or equipment, should a services bank be over-stretched, for example.
The GUARDIAN TAB is a TA system enclosed in a near water-proof box. It is especially suitable for vehicle fleet applications, for OE or retrofit installations. In this instance, the installation time for this bolt-on approach is approximately 10 minutes, because everything can be customised for a particular vehicle.
Using programmable software, voltage and other settings are variable to suit particular applications and circumstances.
Emphasis has been placed on preventing water ingress.
GUARDIAN systems are available as 12v and 24v options and are suitable for vehicle and marine use.
GUARDIAN is CE approved and EMC compliant to 95/54/EC.
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Adverc Battery Management Systems
Alternators 12v and 24v up to 200amps
Batteries
Battery Selector Switches
Battery Cables, Connectors etc.
Blocking-diodes
Mains Chargers
ONEbox
DC-DC Chargers (OSCA-P)
DC-DC converters
Galvanic Isolator
DC-AC inverters
Charger/Inverter Combinations (Combis)
Digital Circuit Monitors (DCM), Battery Status Monitors & Portable LCD Multimeters
Generator Sets and Wind Chargers
High output DC Generators up to 100amps
Line Conditioners and filters with stabilised voltage supply (VS300)
Low/High Voltage Alarm, Protection and Shut-down (Guardian LVPM)
Over-voltage shut-down modules (OSM)
Shunt Ammeters and Voltmeters (Clip-on Ammeters)
Solar Panels
Twin Alternator configurations
On-board supplementary charging (OSCA)
Split-Charging systems
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