OCTOPOWER 3 REPLACES TRADITIONAL GENERATORS

WhisperPower’s new OctoPower 3 is now available.

The 3kW unit replaces a diesel/petrol generator and functions as a zero-emission and quiet self-contained electrical power system for a boat powered by a 12V DC battery bank but also needing mains voltage for AC equipment.

The OctoPower 3’s battery module is designed to take four WhisperPower 100Ah Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries totalling 5120Wh, although double or triple storage packs can be offered as add-on options. The battery bank has an estimated 2,000 charge cycles available.

The power electronics module has a 90-265V AC 50Hz/60Hz AC to DC battery charger with three-phase charging plus a DC to DC booster, suitable for 12V auxiliary devices or battery to battery charging. For the US market, a 120V 60Hz version is also available.

The module contains a solar MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) charger, which can manage solar panels of up to 500W output.

The 3000W inverter will supply most of the AC demands on a typical 12V-powered vessel.

A built-in transfer switch automatically detects the powering up of mains equipment and to avoid battery damage from excessive drain, the module provides full over-temperature or overload protection. There is also automatic battery switch-off when the reserve of power becomes too low.