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Setec DRIFTER Owner's Manual

Summary of DRIFTER

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    Drifter owner's manual please read the installation section of this manual before installing the product..

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    Copyright © setec pty ltd 2013 disclaimer setec pty ltd makes no claim as to the accuracy or suitability of the information contained in this manual. Setec pty ltd accepts no liability for any loss or damage, which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products. Warranty is only val...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents introduction..............................................................................................................4 safety precautions..............................................................................................4 accessories.............................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction safety precautions please read the safety precautions carefully before installing the power supply. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. After completing installation, conduct a trial operation to check for faults. Warning failure to follow these instructions properly may re...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories the following accessories are provided with the retail pack for this product. Other required items • two­core cable for connecting between the drifter and the water tanks • qc terminals or similar for the above cable refer to the installation section of this manual for details. 5.

  • Page 6: About The Drifter

    About the drifter designed specifically for caravan applications, the drifter is a display unit that monitors water tank levels and the 12 v battery charge state. Its backlit lcd presents information such as: • battery voltage • current flowing in (charging) • current flowing out (discharging) • est...

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    Names and functions of parts clock display current time in 12 hour mode battery charge state battery time remaining while discharging at current discharge rate. Usb charger generic 1 amp usb charger water level in tank 1 water level in tank 2 (if fitted) water level in tank 3 (if fitted) level in wa...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation in normal power­on mode the unit displays the home screen. The various display elements of the home screen are described below. Description of display elements clock this displays the time of day in 12­hour mode with am/pm indication. To set the clock, refer to clock setting on page 11. Te...

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    Fresh water tanks these indicate the approximate water level in each of the tanks. If a tank is not installed that tank indicator will always show empty (no level segments will be shown). When full, all level segments are shown. When empty, the bottom level segment flashes and the other segment are ...

  • Page 10: Usb Charger

    Displayed. In this condition (provided mains power is connected) the power supply powers the loads and trickle­charges (slow charges) the battery. In the down position no battery annunciator is shown and the battery will power the loads if no mains power is connected. Provided mains power is connect...

  • Page 11: Clock Setting

    Charge current is limited to 0.9 a. Clock setting 1. Ensure the display is in normal mode (not in any setting mode). 2. Press and hold the home button for at least 5 seconds. The minutes digits will start flashing, the “time” annunciator will be displayed, and all other non­relevant display segments...

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    Selected. • for some parameters holding pressed the back­light button will force a fast or slow increment of its value. 5. To exit the parameter setting mode, do not press any button for at least 15 seconds. When the display returns to its normal appearance, it means setup mode has been exited. Para...

  • Page 13: New Battery Installation

    New battery installation the drifter unit is a smart battery monitor in that it is able to learn the actual battery capacity and thus provide more accurate “time remaining” feedback to the user. When an existing battery is replaced by a new one, the capacity of the new one is likely to be much highe...

  • Page 14: Connectors

    When the loads are turned off, or when the low­voltage disconnect has been activated, the battery voltage will increase slightly—this is normal. 6. View the battery capacity parameter—it will have been updated to a new value. This new value is likely to be different to what was initially entered, bu...

  • Page 15: Installing The Drifter

    Installing the drifter personnel installation is to be carried out only by suitably qualified personnel. Installation environment the drifter should be located indoors where it will not be subject to water or other liquid spills or splashes. In addition, for the temperature display to be usefully ac...

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    16 figure 1: mounting bracket details 80 mm 4 2 m m 47 mm 5.2 mm 1 .8 m m m a x screw head clearance for mounting screws.

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    17 figure 2: fitting drifter onto mounting bracket.

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    18 figure 3: removing drifter from mounting bracket.

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    Battery shunt wiring important: to keep track of the battery capacity, this product needs to able to measure all current into and out of the battery. This is achieved by connecting a current­sensing shunt between the battery negative terminal and all 0v connections. This connection arrangement is sh...

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    Water tank level wiring (a) empty the water from the tank(s) (b) choose a suitable side of the tank where the level­sensing bungs can be located. (c) drill the required holes as shown in figure 5 below. (d) fit the four bungs to the holes as detailed in figure 6. Pay particular attention to which bu...

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    22 figure 5: tank preparation drill holes: ensure water tank is empty before proceeding. Drill four (4) Ø10mm holes in water tank. The bottom bung is to be located as close as practical to the bottom of the tank. The top bung is to be located at desired height for 'tank full' indication, recommended...

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  • Page 28: Servicing

    Servicing there are no internal user serviceable parts. Specifications input voltage: 8 – 15 vdc battery drain: usb output: 0.9 a max, charger only ambient temperature: 0 c – 50 c size: 149 wide x 85 high x 22 deep after­sales service warning: do not disassemble, modify, or repair the unit. Doing so...

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    Notes: 29.

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    Warranty terms and conditions the benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to any other rights or remedies you may have, as a consumer, under any other law which applies to setec pty ltd products. Setec pty ltd goods come with guaranties that cannot be excluded under the australi...

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    000000 rev 1a designed and manufactured in australia.