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- Page 1 INTELLI-RV INSTRUCTION MANUAL P/No. PM235C...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGS • Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging • Before charging, read the instructions • For indoor use ONLY. •...
- Page 3 4 Wiring ............................13 System Components System Schematic Preparation Connection 5 Wiring ............................15 PM235C Master Unit 6 Operation ..........................16 Manual Switch Remote Switch Dip Switch Maintenance 7 Specifications ........................... 18 8 Add On Accessories ......................... 20 Projecta Accessory Range...
- Page 4 Product Instructions 1.1 Overview PM235C is designed for use in caravans or motor homes. It has the following functions integrated into the unit: battery charger, distribution blocks, PWM solar charger controller, VSR charging, battery low voltage protection, water pump controller. PM235C is designed for easy installation and has a user-friendly interface.
- Page 5 1.2 Features • Smart battery charger 12V 30 Amp (35 Amp total supply for loads + charge) – Multistage adaptive charging algorithm – Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) charging – Temperature compensation charging • Float charge for starter battery • Solar charge controller (PWM), 30A •...
- Page 6 1.4 Water Tank Probe PM235C can monitor a maximum of 4 water tank probes. Note: Always check the probe required for the water Tank before purchase. There are 2 Probe styles. PMWS200: PMWS400: • Side installation • Side installation • Suitable for water tank •...
- Page 7 2.2 Battery Charging of House/Service Battery The charger automatically starts when the appropriate power is connected, either from grid, generator or solar. With multiple charging stages (Soft-start, bulk, absorption, float & recycle), the PM235C is designed to fully charge the service battery quickly.
- Page 8 NOTE: If your vehicle is fitted with a smart charging system (Variable Voltage or Temperature Compensating), the VSR charge system may not function correctly and the Projecta PMDCS range of DC-DC chargers are recommended. Please consult your local dealer or installer for further information.
- Page 9 2.8 Battery Low voltage protection (BLVP or commonly known as an LVD) PM235C has a built-in low voltage protection relay. It will disconnect the load once the battery voltage drops below the threshold voltage. The default setting is 10.5VDC. This can be manually turned On/Off via the LOAD button on the LCD display. NOTE: Class C3 will remain active as long as the battery switch is left on and Class D loads remain active all the time.
- Page 10 STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION 3.1 PM235C Power Management System NAME DESCRIPTION TYPE AC Input AC input IEC Socket Solar+ Solar input Positive Screw terminal SBAT+ Starter BATT input Positive BAT+ Service BATT input Positive Always ON+ 40A Always ON output Positive Solar- Solar input Negative BAT-...
- Page 11 296mm 316mm 338.9mm Installation: PM235C adopts fan-forced air cooling for heat dissipation. In order to ensure good heat dissipation, it is necessary to ensure that there is enough installation space. The installation space needs to keep a minimum distance of 50mm on the left and right of the unit to keep the vents clear.
- Page 12 3.2 Water Tank Probe PMWS400 WATER TANK PROBE Installation PMWS200 WATER TANK PROBE Installation...
- Page 13 Wiring 4.1 System Components CODE NAME MODEL/LENGTH P/NO. ON DRAWING Battery Management PM235C System Display Screen PM4SWLED/PMD-BT3C/PMD-BT4C/ PMD-BT7C Water Tank Level Sensor PMWS200/PMWS400 AC Power Cable 0.3M PMACR Display Screen Cable 5M/10M Refer To Display Manual and diagram on page 22-25 Battery Sensor Cable 3M/10M PMBS-3M/PMBS-10M...
- Page 14 4.3 Preparation PM235C system is designed with ease of installation in mind. To complete the easy installation, a screwdriver and DC cables are required. Follow Table 5 recommendation for minimum wiring sizes. CURRENT MINIMUM CABLE SIZE When running cables, if they pass through panels or wall, ensure the 0–5A 1.0mm or 18 AWG...
- Page 15 Wiring 5.1 PM235C Master unit COLOUR STATUS DESCRIPTION AC input OK Mains AC disconnected Quick flashing AC input abnormal Starter battery charging the battery Slow flashing (once every second) The input of the Aux is normal but battery is charged by AC Mains Quick flashing (twice every second) Starter Battery input error Starter Battery disconnected...
- Page 16 Operation 6.1 Manual switch There is an ON/OFF switch on the side of the machine, which is used to control the whole machine to switch on/off when it is powered by battery alone, and to control the whole machine to enter into sleep mode when it is powered by mains power. This switch must be be “ON” in order for the Remote Switch to operate.
- Page 17 Only the energy consumption of the loads connected on the PM235C is measured and calculated in the data on the Monitor. Unless a shunt is fitted. Projecta p/n PMSHUNT For storage it is recommended to switch off the the Manual Battery Switch on the unit or the Remote Switch (if installed) to cut off power to the system from the service battery.
- Page 18 SPECIFICATION MODEL PM235C ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Grid Nominal input voltage (V) 240V ±10%VAC 50/60Hz Power factor 0.95 Input current at full load 2.5A Battery Starter Battery 12VDC Starter battery voltage range 12.8-16VDC Service battery 12VDC Service battery voltage range 10.5-16VDC Charger type Open circuit voltage 30VDC Max supply current...
- Page 19 MODEL PM235 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Current draw Only Battery and Load 550mA on battery switch ON Only Battery and Load 300mA switch OFF Only Battery, Voltage < LVD 180mA Power Switch OFF < 1mA Fused outputs Numbers Rated current Protection Short circuit on outputs Fuse blown Reverse polarity Diode reverse isolation...
- Page 20 ADD-ON ACCESSORIES 8.1 Projecta Accessory Range The PM235C, PM335C and PM435C support a range of additional Projecta accessories as listed below: For details on how to connect these, refer to the connection diagram (Figure 25, page 22-25). 20 AMP 60 AMP PART No.
- Page 21 PMTPMS PART No. PMTPMS x 4 (one for each type) TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM MODULE PART No. Reciever - PMTPMS-R Input 6-24V The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the RV’s tyre Working Current 30mA pressure before and during the journey. Working Temperature -40°C - 85°C Humidity...
- Page 24 WARRANTY STATEMENT Applicable only to product sold in Australia Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd of 1500 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield, Vic.,telephone (03) 9730 6000, fax (03) 9730 6050, warrants that all products described in its current catalogue (save and except for all bulbs and lenses whether made of glass or some other substance) will under normal use and service be free of failures in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (unless this period has been extended as indicated elsewhere) from the date of the original purchase by the consumer as marked on the invoice.
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