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Charging and Maintaining Multiple Batteries with the BatteryMINDer
Before you start using your BatteryMINDer, check how your batteries are
connected and decide how you are going to connect the batteries to the
BatteryMINDer.
If the batteries are connected in your diesel truck, golf cart, RV or
airplane in series, you have to use a series connection to the BatteryMINder.
If your batteries are disconnected or removed from your vehicle, you may
use a series or a parallel connection depending on the model of the BatteryMINDer
and the voltage of the batteries.
Below are some examples of parallel and series connections using different
BatteryMINDer models. The basic principal is that when connecting the
batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total voltage the same. When
connecting them in series, you are doubling or adding voltage. For example,
6 Volts + 6 Volts = 12 Volts; 12 Volts + 12 Volts = 24 Volts.
Parallel Connected with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Series Connected with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Series-Parallel Connection with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Parallel Connected with a 24 Volt BatteryMINDer
Series Connected with a 24 Volt BatteryMINDer
Series Connected with a 36 Volt BatteryMINDer
Parallel Connected with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed,
gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in
parallel (+ to +, - to -).
When you connect the batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total
voltage the same. For example, if you connect two 12 volt batteries in
parallel, the voltage of the combination is 12 volts.
When you connect multiple batteries in parallel, connect the + of the
first battery to the + of the second battery. Then connect the – of
the first battery to the – of the second battery. The + of the
first battery and the – of the first battery connect to the BatteryMINDer
if possible; otherwise, connect to the accessible battery.
Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated
wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact
with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC
Electronics, Inc. does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish
this, due to the many variations in size and terminal configuration.
Always desulphate each battery separately for 2-3 days if they are connected
in parallel. Otherwise, they will not be equally desulphated.
Series Connected with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed,
gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in
series (- to +).
When you connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the
total voltage. For example, if you connect two 6 volt batteries in series,
the voltage of the combination is 12 volts. If you connected them in
parallel, the voltage would be 6 volts, and you would have to use the
6 volt BatteryMINDer.
When you connect multiple batteries in series, connect the + of the first
battery to the – of the second one. To add more than two batteries,
connect the + of the second battery to the – of the third battery.
The – of the first battery and the + of the last battery connect
to the BatteryMINDer if possible. See diagram.
Series-Parallel Connection with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
You
could also connect the batteries using a series-parallel connection.
For example, if you connect four 6 volt batteries to a 12 Volt BatteryMINDer,
connect the first two batteries in series (- to +) and the next two in
series (- to +). Then connect the two groups in parallel. Connect the – of
the two batteries (on the right in the picture) together and the + of
the other two (on the left in the picture) together. The – of the
battery on the top right in the picture connects to the – of the
BatteryMINDer and the + of the battery on the top left in the picture
connects to the + of the BatteryMINDer. See below.
Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated
wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact
with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC
Electronics, Inc. does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish
this, due to the many variations in size and terminal configuration.
You may desulphate more than one battery at the same time when they are
connected in series.
Parallel Connected with a 24 Volt BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same or different type (engine starting, deep cycle,
sealed, gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same
time in parallel (+ to + and – to -).
When you connect the batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total
voltage the same. For example, if you connect two 24 volt batteries in
parallel, the total voltage of the combination is 24 volts.
When you connect multiple batteries in parallel, connect the + of the
first battery to the + of the second battery. Then connect the – of
the first battery to the – of the second battery. The + of the
first battery and the – of the first battery connect to the BatteryMINDer
if possible; otherwise, connect to the accessible battery. See diagram.
Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated
wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact
with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC
Electronics, Inc. does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish
this, due to the many variations in size and terminal configuration.
Always desulphate each battery separately for 2-3 days if they are connected
in parallel. Otherwise, they will not be equally desulphated.
Series Connected with a 24 Volt BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same or different type (engine starting, deep cycle,
sealed, gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same
time in series (- to +).
When you connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the
total voltage. For example, if you connect four 6 volt batteries in series,
the total voltage of the combination is 24 volts. If you connect two
12 volt batteries in series, the total voltage of the combination is
24 volts.
When you connect multiple batteries in series, connect the + of the first
battery to the - of the second battery. The - of the first battery and
the + of the second battery connect to the BatteryMINDer. See diagram.
Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated
wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact
with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC
Electronics, Inc. does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish
this, due to the many variations in size and terminal configuration.
You may desulphate more than one battery at the same time when they are
connected in series
Series Connected with a 36 Volt BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same or different type (engine starting, deep cycle,
sealed, gelled, AGM, maintenance-free) can be charged at the same
time in series only (- to +).
When you connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the
total voltage. For example, if you connect six 6 Volt batteries in series,
the total voltage of the combination is 36 volts. This would be a typical
connection for golf cart batteries. If you connect three 12 volt batteries
in series, the total voltage of the combination is 36 volts.
When you connect multiple batteries in series, connect the - of the first
battery to the + of the second battery. Connect the – of the second
battery to the + of the third battery and so on. The + of the first battery
and the - of the last battery connect to the BatteryMINDer. See below.
Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated
wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact
with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC
Electronics, Inc. does not provide any type of wire harness to accomplish
this, due to the many variations in size and terminal configuration.
You may desulphate more than one battery at the same time when they are
connected in series.
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