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Tech Tip: NRG Battery Faults / Charging “Dead” Batteries Featured Image

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Tech Tip: NRG Battery Faults / Charging “Dead” Batteries

SENS NRG 10 and 20 amp genset battery chargers are equipped with Battery Fault protection that will prevent the charger from producing output under...

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Using the SENS Setup Utility With the IQ2 Chargers Featured Image

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Using the SENS Setup Utility With the IQ2 Chargers

The SENS Setup Utility, already used on all of SENS’ switchmode chargers and systems, now works with the new IQ Generation 2. Use the utility to...

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Updating Firmware in MicroGenius 2 Chargers Featured Image

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Updating Firmware in MicroGenius 2 Chargers

Keeping Up To Date With any microprocessor based product, updating firmware while the product is in service is useful to add features or improve the...

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Commissioning NiCd Batteries with MicroGenius 2, S2, S4 Featured Image

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Commissioning NiCd Batteries with MicroGenius 2, S2, S4

Application Note 26 – click here to download as .pdf Introduction This application note describes how to commission discharged (zero charge)...

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Verifying / Changing the Voltage Range of MicroGenius 2 Chargers Featured Image

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Verifying / Changing the Voltage Range of MicroGenius 2 Chargers

This tech tip describes how to verify the factory-set voltage range of a MicroGenius 2 battery charger and change it if necessary. All MicroGenius 2...

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All About Sizing Chargers for Engine-Starting Batteries Featured Image

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All About Sizing Chargers for Engine-Starting Batteries

What is the correct output ampere rating of a battery charger used in engine-starting applications? Let start with an example. The prime mover for a...

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Tech Tip - Low Cranking Voltage Alarm Featured Image

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Tech Tip – Low Cranking Voltage Alarm

According to Cummins Power Generation, “Weak or undercharged starting batteries are the most common cause of standby generator system failures.”1...

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Tech Tip: Managing NRG Remote Alarms Featured Image

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Tech Tip: Managing NRG Remote Alarms

All NRG 10 and 20 Amp genset battery chargers include five alarm relays. What does each alarm mean? How can you create a summary alarm? This tech tip...

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