- #Magnetek 6345 troubleshooting upgrade#
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More power! but I think it is only available used now. PS: I do like my Black and Decker BC40EWB 40 amp smart (3 stage) charger with 110 amp engine start. Even the old PD that came in my 78 worked this way (since replaced with a modern PD9265 3 stage converter and new power center.) Many 70's through mid to late 80's converter/Power Centers (Magnetek and PD) worked this way. So, if you have been been boondocking and are connecting up to shore power to recharge the battery, it can take around 4- 6 hours to do that at 5.5 amp charger output depending on how low the battery is. That charger has only a 5.5 amp output capability. In this mode, the only thing connected to the battery is the printed circuit board charging circuit. When connected to shore power the battery is isolated from the coach by the transfer relay. If you ever get in a situation like this where you need to use a battery charger to get by until converter repairs are accomplished, make sure you get a charger that can put out at least 25 amps.
#Magnetek 6345 troubleshooting plus#
MJ now has to do some fancy footwork using her jeep alternator and the battery charger plus battery swapping every 12hrs in order to get by for a week or so until she can replace/upgrade the Magnetek converter with a modern 3 stage PD 4645. With only 3 amps available, as in MJ's case, it will take at least 12 or more hours to restore the battery. This is due to current ramp down and other charging losses,
#Magnetek 6345 troubleshooting full#
If the charger was able to supply the full 6 amps it would take around 6 hours to restore the missing 171AH. With the batteries badly discharged and the fridge pulling around 3 amps (4 amp fuse) for the control board, that only left 3 amps to charge the battery with. MJ purchased a 6 amp max constant voltage Battery Charger that shuts off if the maximum rate (6 amps) is drawn for 12hrs. etc.etc.'s suggestions and info have gone into my converter file. I did follow somewhat the conversation last night on the gearbox, and Mark's, Dave's, Mike's, etc. Some of the above is based on personal experience. My opinion only.įYI Magnetek's 6300/6400 series, particularly the 6345 is well known and well documented for problems, including fires. Not only are they a company that deals with these specific products, but if you email Randy/etal you will likely get honest info re your converter problems and best case suggestions for dealing with your particular problems at the lowest cost.
#Magnetek 6345 troubleshooting upgrade#
MJ - if you are going to upgrade, personally I would highly recommend eliminating your Magnetek 6345 and cost/installation ease wise going with the PD Upgrade for the 6345. Inverter and converter are commonly mixed up for what they actually do. It also converts 120vdc to 12vac and, depending on the model of converter charges batteries at the same time - and at desired stages - provided it is plugged into shore power and working as built. The converter just keeps the batteries charged and ready for use. If on shore power and the voltage is below 13VDC then the converter is not working. When shore power is connected, the output voltage of a 3 stage converter/charger will be one of three values: 13.2VDC (no coach loads), 13.6VDC (normal coach loads in use), or 14.2VDC (battery charge boost mode when battery has been discharged a lot ). Modern setups also normally use a modern 3 stage charger. The converter output, battery, and DC fuse panel are connected in parallel. Newer power distribution centers do not use a transfer relay. When the converter section goes bad, the transfer relay never energizes therefore the battery is always connected to the DC fuse panel which can drain the battery down to 0 VDC depending on coach condition.
When the converter is OFF (no AC power source) the transfer relay is de-energized and battery output is routed through relay to coach DC fuse panel. The converter charger is on and charges the battery however, with the transfer relay energized the battery is not connected to the coach circuits.
When converter is ON, transfer relay is energized and converter output is routed through relay to coach DC fuse panel. This model converter uses a 12VDC transfer relay with an independent battery charger circuit. Same indications as a low battery when not on shore power.ĪC outlets on same AC circuit breaker as converter worked OK (AC power available to converter) While on shore power, 12VDC in rig still went low to the point fridge and furnace would not work. If battery was charged up, all DC in coach worked ok when not connected to shore powerīattery was not charging while on shore power. MJ's Magnetek 6345 converter has gone bad.
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