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Hello everyone, it is wrong to have connected two Smart Battery Sense (one for the service battery and one for the engine battery). Having a Blue Smart IP22 battery charger I can only monitor the service battery, but above all I hope that this type of installation does not create overheating problems when charging the batteries.
Hi cucco,
I have a smart battery sense as well and all they do is measure the battery voltage and their surface temperature. They draw very little current (milliamps) thus won't cause any overheating issues while charging. I hope that answers your question.
@cucco Do be very careful if you are using Smart Networking to compensate for battery voltage and temp variations.
The Smart Network must be between the battery being charged, and the IP22 charger.
If you charge a battery that is not networked to the charger, incorrect voltage and temp feedback can result in battery damage.
Thanks everyone for the replies, especially thanks to
klim8skeptic because it made me understand that only one smart battery sense must be connected to the Smart Networking.
