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Pyxis User Manual V3.2 with accessories
3.1.3
disconnecting Pyxis
1.
Ensure that Pyxis is turned off
“3.1.2 Turning Off Pyxis” on page 12
.
2.
Rotate the Main Isolator switch
“Fig. 4 - Main Isolator” on page 12
to the off position.
3.
Switch off the AC Output Protection switch
“Fig. 3 - AC Output
Protection” on page 12
.
4.
Switch off the Solar Isolator switch if fitted
“Fig. 1 - Control Panel” on
page 9
.
5.
Disconnect the input cable(s)
“Fig. 1 - Control Panel” on page 9
.
6.
Disconnect the output cable(s)
“Fig. 1 - Control Panel” on page 9
.
7.
Remove the earth cable by unscrewing the Earth Point wing nut.
8.
Replace the washer and wing nut onto the Earth Point bolt
“Fig. 1 -
Control Panel” on page 9
.
3.2 Charging Methods
Pyxis can be charged using a number of methods: AC/DC Mains Charger, Vehicle
Accessory Socket, Solar Fold-Array or Kinectrics PedGen.
3.2.1
charging with Ac/dc Mains Battery charger
The unit, connected Battery Extender Modules and individual Battery Extender
Modules can be charged via an external battery charger powered from either
the AC grid supply or a secondary power system.
The battery charger must be able to provide an amperage of at least 10% of the
Amp Hour (Ah) rating of the combined Pyxis & Battery Extender Modules that
are to be charged. Please contact the manufacturer for a suitable charger.
Fig. 6 - Battery
Condition Indicator