Electrical System
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Minimum recommended battery capacity:
| System Voltage |
Ambient Temperature |
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-18°C [0°F] |
0°C [32°F] |
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Cold Cranking Amperes |
Reserve Capacity 1 Amperes |
Cold Cranking Amperes |
Reserve Capacity 1 Amperes |
| 12 VDC |
1800 |
640 |
1280 |
480 |
| 24 VDC2 |
900 |
320 |
640 |
240 |
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The number of plates within a given battery size determines reserve capacity. Reserve capacity determines the length of time that sustained cranking can occur.
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Cold cranking amperes (CCA) ratings are based on two 12-VDC batteries in series.
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A minimum of 6.5 VDC at the power connector is required to power up the ECM.
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Batteries (Specific Gravity)
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TOC |
| Specific Gravity at 27°C [81°F] |
State of Charge |
| 1.260 to 1.280 |
100% |
| 1.230 to 1.250 |
75% |
| 1.200 to 1.220 |
50% |
| 1.170 to 1.190 |
25% |
| 1.110 to 1.130 |
Discharged |
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Last Modified: 25-May-2007
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