Turns out that my View currently has a Parallax Electronic model 7345, which seems to float the batteries around 13.6 volts. Here is the manual for the beast:
http://www.parallaxpower.com/7300/51092351-000%20rev%20G.pdf
I don't see any mention of AGM batteries, nor any mention of adjusting the float voltage.
It sounds like Parallax claims to be making an add on kit that will make their convertors do battery temperature compensation:
http://www.parallaxpower.com/products.htm
Have no idea if that will make it support AGM batteries, but it might be worth my calling ParallaxPower tommorow.
Progressive Dynamics also makes converter upgrade kits. Multi stage charging, with 13.2 vdc float:
http://www.progressivedyn.com/pd4600_converter_replacement.html
Turns out that the PDI convertor/charger I have is a 9260. They warn about not replacing chargers with larger amperage ones because you might overheat the wires. I assume that they are just talking about the wires going from the converter/charger to the battery?
Chris Shaker
cjshaker said:
I like the idea of multistage charging, with temperature monitoring and compensation. If I'm going to spend a lot of money on AGM batteries, I want them to last
This sounds interesting:
http://www.bestconverter.com/4455TC-ParaMode-with-TempAssure_p_164.html
I have a Progressive Dynamics 9200 multi stage converter/charger on hand for another project that I could use. Has no temperature compensation, though.
Chris Shaker