Sterling Power BB1240 User manual

BB1240
Input / starter
battery 12V Domestic / House
Output Battery 12V
Lead Acid or Lithium
SIMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM
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Basic installation diagram
Here, we hope to provide a very
basic installation diagram for the
vast majority of installers to
follow.
If a process is not mentioned
here, the chances are that it is
not a pre-requesite to get the
BB1240 to function.
The default charging profile is a
standard sealed lead acid
charging profile of 14.4V and
13.3V float.
If you wish to charge a lithium
battery, please see overleaf.
Charging modes
In default mode, the BB needs to
see 13.5V on the input terminal
to begin charging the output
battery. When the input then
drops below 12.8V the BB will
stop charging.
12V ignition signal, required for
Euro 6 / Smart alternator use.
Ignition gives a binary on / off
style signal to control the
BB1240. Connect ignition cable
to ‘ign’ connector If ignition .
signal has been applied to the
BB the BB shall remain
dependent up a live ignition to
operate. Do a factory reset to
restore BB to default settings.
Vibration sensor mode. This
requires you to switch the
Vibration sensor switch on. If the
unit detects a vibration event the
BB shall turn on and begin
charging.
Factory reset - hold
Select button for 15
seconds
Recommended installation
orientation
The BB1240 can be mounted in
any orientation. However, if the
area is prone to getting wet or
damp, we recommend the first or
second install.
*Label rendered for clarity,
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Air Flow Air Flow
50A
fuse
50A
fuse
10mm2 / 8AWG cable 10mm2 / 8AWG cable
12V ignition signal (optional)
Alternator
If prone to getting damp,
this mounting option may
result in pooling of water at the bottom
10mm2 / 8AWG cable
common negative
nothing to change in the setup.
Simply plug cables in and start engine.
More detailed information overleaf.
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12V to 12V Battery to Battery Charger
40A input
BB1240
Input voltage
Charger on - 13.5 -> 16V
Charger off - <12.8V
Input voltage + ign feed.
Charger on - 11.6V -> 16V
Charger off - <11V
Input voltage + vib. sense.
Charger on - 11.6V -> 16V
Charger off - <11V
Charging modes
input output
Reverse Charging Feature -
There is nothing to setup with regards the reverse charging feature. Provided there is over 13.8V on the leisure
battery and the starter battery is below 13V the BB shall allow approximately half current (~20A) to flow back to the
starter battery up to about 13.6V (float voltage). It simply allows the starter battery to remain topped up when there is
surplus energy in the domestic battery. This feature will NOT drain your domestic battery - it simply takes surplus.
Once your alternator / engine turns on or you provide the BB with an ignition signal the BB revert to normal charging
of the leisure battery. To disable this feature hold button down to 30 seconds and let go.
temperature sensor - optional fit
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For Negatives
PLEASE USE DIRECT CABLING
DO NOT USE CHASSIS POINTS
Temperature sensor included - optional fit.
- Allows for temp voltage compensation for
lead acid batteries. No temp comp. for
lithium.
- 0 Deg C trip for charging lithium.
- High temperature trip protection.
- connect to negative terminal of domestic
battery.

Lead Acid Charging Profiles
Orange LED status:
Fast flashing = Bulk / Fast Charge
Slow flashing = Absorption
Solid = Float
LED panel
Lithium
Type 2
Lithium Charging Profiles
Orange LED status:
Fast flashing = Bulk / Fast Charge
Slow flashing = Absorption
O/P Batt. Volt.
Orange LED status:
Fast flashing = Low battery voltage, battery needs a good charge
Slow flashing = Medium battery voltage, mid charge.
Solid = Good battery voltage, nearer charge completion.
Description of faults in the instruction manual
LED sequence
Battery Type
Absorptions (V)
Float (V)
Lead I
14.4V
13.3V
Lead II
14.6V
13.5V
AGM I
14.2V
13.1V
AGM II
14.7V
13.6V
Lithium I*
14.4V
13.8V
Lithium II*
14.2V
13.6V
Lithium
Battery Type Select
When charger is on, press and hold the Select button for 5 seconds until the LEDs flash. Then,
press the Select button to toggle through the 6 different battery types - the flashing orange LED
shall depict the battery type. Type 2 LED shall light up to display the second profiles of the battery
types. Once you have the LED on the battery type you, want wait until the LED stops flashing - after
a few seconds the flashing stops and the LED stays on solid - this confirms setting.
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Lithium* = live output voltage, ideal for waking up BMSs on batteries. Please ensure your lithium battery
has an internal or external BMS.
If temperature sensor connected, no voltage compensation on lithium profiles. If temperature sensor
detects 0 Deg C - BB stops charging.
Front Panel, LEDs and Battery Type select
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12V to 12V Battery to Battery Charger
40A input
BB1240
default
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