{"title":"Quick ECS 162, 163, 222 \u0026 223 Charge Separators — Installation Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eInstallation, wire sizing, connection to alternator or charger, operation and technical data for the Quick ECS 162, 163, 222 and 223 MOSFET charge separators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick ECS 162, 163, 222 \u0026amp; 223 Charge Separators Installation Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 16 pages · 0.9 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"om-dd\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"om-btn dl\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"om-dd-menu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Quick-ECS-Charge-Separators-Installation-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 16 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Quick-ECS-Charge-Separators-Installation-Manual-Older-Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder edition (non-B units)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 28 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/collections\/quick-battery-isolators-combiners\"\u003eView Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-wiring\"\u003eWiring \u0026amp; Operation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Quick-ECS-Charge-Separators-Installation-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Quick ECS 162, 163, 222 \u0026amp; 223 Charge Separators — Installation Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eECS 162\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eECS 163\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eECS 222\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eECS 223\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery charger current (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharge current from alternator (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage 5 ÷ 31 Vdc; voltage loss (1) \u0026lt; 0,26 Vdc (0,04 Vdc @ 20 A); reverse polarity protection; natural cooling; operating temperature –20 °C to +70 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 195 x 68 x 135 mm (drawing: 195 (7 43\/64), 68 (2 43\/64), 135 (5 5\/16), 190 (7 31\/64), 95 (3 47\/64), 44 (1 47\/64)).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIG terminal to excite modern alternators. MOSFET technology: the charge is shared between batteries without damaging voltage drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Typical values. (2) Total maximum current divided over the outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe current manual covers the B versions of ECS 162 and 163; the older edition (non-B units) gives the same technical data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, ventilated place, for fixed indoor installation. Horizontal or vertical; vertical is recommended for natural convection cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the unit (excluding its base) at least 5 cm (1\" 31\/32 in) from walls or objects; the mounting base must withstand at least 80 °C (176 °F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is the heat sink and can get hot: let it cool before handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistances for EMC: at least 25 cm from the compass, 50 cm from radio receivers, 2 m from radar beams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMinimum Wire Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum cross section (1)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 ÷ 40 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm2 (AWG 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ÷ 80 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm2 (AWG 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 ÷ 120 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm2 (AWG 0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 ÷ 160 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm2 (AWG 00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 ÷ 220 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 mm2 (AWG 000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003e(1) Wire working temperature 70 °C (158 °F). Use insulated terminals and keep wires as short as possible; undersized wires or loose terminals can overheat dangerously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-wiring\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure no wire is live, and check battery polarity carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge source positive (alternator or battery charger) to +IN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach battery or bank positive to an output; with two banks use + A OUT and + B OUT. Fuse each line as shown in the diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge source and battery negatives to the same bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith an alternator, connect the separator IG terminal to the alternator IG terminal: modern alternators need some voltage on their input to start charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperation \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge sharing starts as soon as a running charge source is connected to the input; the green POWER LED lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the POWER LED is off the unit works like a traditional diode separator (low efficiency, high heat); working this way can damage it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce a year check cables and connections. Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water; no chemical or abrasive products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTampering by unauthorized persons voids the guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qckfbecs1620000d00","title":"Quick Isolators - ECS 162 Charge Separator - 160 Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ECS 162 Charge Separator #FBECS1620000D00 is a clever solution for managing battery connections, making sure each one stays charged independently. Thanks to its MOSFET technology, it handles the charge separation smoothly without causing any worrisome voltage drops. 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