Converter and Inverter/Converter Combination
All Newmar coaches are equipped with a converter
or inverter/converter combination.
A converter transforms
alternating
current or shore line power 120 Volts
to low-voltage
direct current to provide power to the coach's 12 Volt
house and
chassis batteries.
On the other hand, an inverter transforms direct current to alternating current to provide
power to
specified
appliances and entertainment systems.
Solar Panel
Some
Newmar units are equipped with a 10 Watt solar panel wired to the chassis batteries. Prior models may have
a
five
or 10 Watt solar panel and may be wired to the chassis-side KIB panel.
Batteries
Please refer to the Battery Basics article for more information.
Power Distribution
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Charge Bridge Solenoid
All current
model Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire
coaches
use Silverleaf,
a computerized coach management system.
One of its many functions is
to
control the battery charging through the
Charge
Bridge
Solenoid. The TM102 module
monitors the battery state
and
senses
the house and chassis
battery voltage.
When the parameters are met, the TM102 module
activates the solenoid,
causing it to bridge or connect the chassis and house battery banks.
For more information on your coach's TM102 module, refer to the
SilverLeaf
Functional Guide.
Battery Isolation Manager (BIM)
All current
Dutch Star, Ventana,
and Ventana LE diesel
coaches, as
well as
gas coaches with 50 Amp electrical service, use a Precision
Circuits
all-in-one
Battery Isolation Manager (BIM). The BIM
monitors
both the chassis and
house battery and is the only place in
the coach where they both merge. The
BIM
only functions when the
engine or generator is running or when the coach
is connected to
shore power.
To learn more, visit the Battery Isolation Manager home page.