DC-DC Battery Charger

Troubleshooting Basics
For DC-DC battery chargers, you must follow proper connection steps for the unit first by referring to the
user manual instructions. Once the DC-DC battery charger unit is properly connected to the starter and
house battery and/or the PV terminals if it is a DC-DC charger with MPPT, it is important to have a multi-
meter in hand to be able to measure the current flow between the input and output cables and be able to
check on how well the device is charging your battery.

The most common issues on DC-DC charger devices are wrong parameter settings, blown internal fuses,
melting, and burnt internal circuitry that can be recognized by a distinct burnt smell. A typical repair on DC-
DC charger devices involves replacing internal fuses most times.
How To wire D+ signal
How To wire D+ signal

When hooking up our DC-DC isolators and chargers, there are multiple ways to connect the D+ signal wire.
The D+ signal wire is used as an on and off switch for these devices, its main purpose is to send a 12V+
signal to the device when the vehicle is running. This is necessary for devices without a voltage-sensitive
relay (VSR) so the unit knows to turn on when the alternator is running and off when it is not, so it does not
drain the starter battery. There are multiple circuits in a vehicle that are only powered on when the vehicle is
running, we recommend splicing into one of these for the D+ signal.
The first step is identifying which circuit is active when the vehicle is running, which can be accomplished by
reviewing the vehicle's electrical diagram or testing for DC voltage with a multimeter. Our first
recommendation is to check on the alternator itself, most alternators will have three wires connected ( BATT
+, BATT -, Ignition circuit), identify the constant 12V+ which will be live all the time. To test for voltage set the
multimeter to DC voltage on the dial, once that is set find a common negative on the vehicle either the battery
negative post or an area on the chassis and place the negative lead from the meter there, then splice into
one wire at a time to expose the bare wire and with the positive lead from the meter test on that area. Once
the 12V+ constant is identified take note of that wire, then turn on the ignition and test the other two wires for
a 12V+ signal, once that one is identified, that wire will be the hot in run/start ignition circuit. With the ignition
circuit identified the D+ signal wire can be spliced into that wire.

The second place we recommend to check is in the engine bay fuse block, by reviewing the fuse layout
diagram on the vehicle the accessory/auxiliary fuse should be identifiable. Once that fuse is identified test for
a 12V+ signal at the fuse by checking for DC voltage with a multimeter, once that is set find a common
negative again and place the negative lead from the multimeter there, then place the positive lead of the
multimeter to one of the test points on top of the fuse, when the vehicle is off there should be no voltage
present, next turn on the ignition and test for a 12V+ signal in which there should be voltage present. If an
accessory/auxiliary fuse is not identifiable the above steps can be followed on any fuse in the block to identify
an active circuit when the vehicle is on. Once the active 12V+ signal is identified when the vehicle is running
the D+ signal wire can be spliced into that connection.
When the D+ signal is spliced into one of these circuits and the rest of the installation is complete on the
device, the unit should turn on and off with the vehicle. This is a brief introduction on how to wire the D+
signal wire to a vehicle and we always recommend this is done by an experienced installer or professional.
If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to call or email our customer support team here.

How to Solve the Connection Issue

Between BT-2 Bluetooth Module and
DC-DC MPPT Battery Charger
I am sorry that you are experiencing connection issue between the 50A DC-DC MPPT battery charger and the BT-2
Bluetooth module. Please following the step by step guidelines below to restore the Bluetooth connection.

1. First, disconnect the BT-2 Bluetooth module from the DC-DC MPPT battery charger.

2. Second, disconnect the DC-DC MPPT battery charger completely from the system (solar panel, starter battery,
alternator, etc.) and wait until there are no longer flashing/solid lights as there may be a delay.

a) Once off, let it rest for approximately 30 seconds.

3. Next, reconnect the house battery to the DC-DC MPPT battery charger first then reconnect all other components (solar
panel, starter battery, alternator, and etc).

4. Finally, plug in the BT-2 Bluetooth module to the RS485 communication port on the DC-DC MPPT battery charger
and use the DC Home App on your phone to add this device.

If this did not solve your connection issue between the 50A DC-DC MPPT battery charger and the BT-2 Bluetooth module,
please contact us by email or give us a phone call, we will be glad to provide further technical assistance. Again, I apologize
for the inconvenience and hope you have a wonderful day.