Volvo 2030B Alternator output

[rivertest]

Evening all,

does anyone know what the charge voltage is likely to be on a 1996 vintage VP2030B alternator. Yes I know I can measure it with a voltmeter but won't be down to the boat for a couple of weeks. I'm considering improving on the standard battery charging system with Smart Gauge and Smart Bank units. I realise that theres been a fair bit of comment on the Smart Gauge unit over the years but would be interested to hear from anyone that uses both together.

R.T

 

[VicS]

Not sure what sort of answer you are expecting

Its a 12 volt system

Its a 14 volt 60 amp alternator

 

[halcyon]

Not sure what sort of answer you are expecting

Its a 12 volt system

Its a 14 volt 60 amp alternator

I'm interested in that answer as well.

Also remember Volvo only quote a nominal 14 volt, it could be upto 14.4 volt depending on the alternator regulator.

Alternators used to be / are still rated in watts @14 volt, so 840 watt @ 14 volt would equal 14 volt @ 60 amp.

Brian

 

[rivertest]

Vics

I'm expecting your sort of answer, thank you very much, and to you Brian

Now just need to hear from anyone with experience of the Smart Guage/Smart Bank combo.

Thanks all in expectation..

R.T

 

[VicS]

I'm interested in that answer as well.

Also remember Volvo only quote a nominal 14 volt, it could be upto 14.4 volt depending on the alternator regulator.

Alternators used to be / are still rated in watts @14 volt, so 840 watt @ 14 volt would equal 14 volt @ 60 amp.

Brian

S'what the owners manual says, and yes 840 watts

 

[tillergirl]

I get 14.4v when charging according to my battery monitor. (2030B)

 

[rivertest]

Thanks all, seems I got the answers I wanted.