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MODEL 803 “FUEL ”GAUGE/HOUR METER ® CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 200 Kisco Ave. Mount Kisco, New York 10549 914-666-2971 www.curtisinstruments.com Read Instructions Carefully ! 53002 REV E 3/13...
2. teChnICal speCIfICatIons B+ HIGH (Pin 8) Current B+ LOW (Pin 7) Current Model Output I Nominal I Maximum I Nominal I Maximum 2.1 electrical Voltage Option @B+=Nom @B+=Max @B+=Nom @B+=Max Operating Range 12/24V 26mA@24V 39mA@30V 61mA@12V 120mA@15V ± 25% of nominal voltage 24/36V 34mA@36V 48mA@45V 27mA@24V 42mA@30V 24/36V...
The keyswitch turns on and off the LED display of the battery discharge indicator. Monitoring of the battery The Model 803 fits into a dash-panel cutout measuring continues when Pin 2 is turned off and the display ” (52 mm).
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table 1. hour Meter Control line specifications pin 6 = hour Meter + HRM (+) (for use with a switched positive voltage) Pin 6 connects to a high voltage as defined in Table 1 HRM+ & Keyswitch to activate the hour meter. Leaving Pin 6 open or Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
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1.82 1.84 1.86 note: Fuses and Wires 1.89 Regulations may require that the Model 803 be 1.91 fused. If installing a fuse, use a 10A fuse wired with 1.93 1.5mm or equivalent wire. The voltage drop across the fuse, its holder, and connectors must be less than 1% of the...
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Connections for Typical Model 803 Application Vehicle system voltage is the higher of the two operating voltages of a dual voltage unit. Hour meter measures “keyswitch on” time. CURTIS Model 803 Rear View...
Reset type/level (after or during recharge) CTR = Charge Tracking Reset The Curtis Model 803 combines in one instrument a completely solid state LED battery state-of-charge If the gauge is connected to the battery during recharge, indicator, an LCD hour meter, and lift lockout.
5. troubleshooting 6. Maintenance Model 803 Series is not serviceable in the field. Units returned The following checklist should help you to to the factory within the warranty period (see inside backcover) troubleshoot any problems with the instrument. will be replaced without charge.
Under no circumstances switches, guards, etc. shall Curtis Instruments, Inc., be liable for any special or con- Read the Operating Instructions carefully before startup. sequential damages or loss of profits or other damages.
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Meter does not show battery voltage
The Curtis 803 meter may not show battery voltage due to one of the following reasons:
- Terminals are not connected.
- Improper voltage.
- B+ connected to the wrong terminal.
- Instrument voltage does not match battery voltage.
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