Alternator Based Battery Charger

ABBC

The Alternator Based Battery Charger Module (ABBC) is a 30A rated battery charger that supports operation from an alternator 3 phase output. It produces a non-isolated current regulated nominal 14V output, compatible with a 12V battery system. The system can operate independently of any other sources/loads on the bus and the current regulated output enables the charger to be paralleled with existing battery chargers.

The ABBC is compatible with a wide variety of battery technologies.

The ABBC monitors the alternator winding temperature and supports a thermostat.

The ABBC is Fully Sealed (IP67). It supports external underslung mounting, is Naturally Cooled and requires Minimal Maintenance.

An Ethernet interface enables external communications for status monitoring.

The Alternator Based Battery Charger, 30A Regulator Packs were developed by Creative Power for the Monash Institute of Railway Technology for use within their Wagon Monitoring Systems.

CPT has the capability to design and manufacture similar products for our clients, but for this specific product and application, please contact Monash Institute of Railway Technology.

    Technical Features

    • Dual Stage - Paralleled MOSFET based modules
    • MSP432E401YTPDT MCU Controller based
    • Galvanic Isolation between External Control and Power Circuitry
    • Naturally Cooled
    • Modular design (single person lift)
    • All Connections at the front of the unit
    • IP67 Rated
    • Auto-restart upon fault elimination
    • Contains a Battery Charging Algorithm
    • Minimal Maintenance
    • Long Lifetime
    • Extended Temperature Range
    • Ethernet Interface
    • Internal Parameter Registers

    In-built Protection

    • Input (Rectified DC) Over Voltage Detection
    • Midpoint Over Voltage Detection
    • Output Over Voltage Detection
    • Output Over Current Detection
    • Ambient Over Temperature
    • Inductor (Magnetics) Over Temperature
    • Alternator Winding Over Temperature
    • Alternator Thermal Safety Trip (Over Temperature)
    • Fatal Sensor Failure

Technical Specifications

Electrical
Input Voltage 50 V - 375 Vrms, 3 Phase Winding
Frequency 5 - 50 Hz
Output Voltage 0 - 15 V DC
Nominal Set Point 14.2 V DC (Externally Adjustable)
Output Current 0 - 30 A DC
Output Power 400 W Max.
Temperature Sensor - Alternator Winding KTY 84
Winding thermal Security 100 ohm PTC
Control Power <1 W (Idle)
Communications Ethernet
Mechanical
Construction Custom Aluminium Enclosure
Dimensions (mm) L: 380 mm
W: 190 mm
H: 145 mm
Weight 8.2 kg
Cooling Medium  Natural air cooling
Environmental
Operating Temp. Range -20°C to 65°C
IP Rating 67
Humidity 5% - 95% non-condensing

Connections

ABBC

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