EGON DC-Hub 48V Installation Guide

PURCHASE THE COMPLETE 48V EGON SYSTEM HERE

TO BUILD an operational 48V system you will need the following products. In this list, only the alternator and battery are optional should you prefer to source them elsewhere. Other branded DC-DC converters or alternator controllers are NOT compatible with the Egon 48V hub. 

 

INSTALLATION

Download the installation Manual PDF. Click here

Download the Wakespeed Setup manual. Click here

INTRODUCTION

The EGON 48V hub is supplied with a stainless steel mounting bracket. Mount spacers in the bracket with screws inserted from the back. Do not over-tighten the screws. Just a firm hand will do.

Mount the bracket in a dry and easily accessible location. (Nano is not suited to under-bonnet installations.)

Insert the hub into its bracket and secure using the 8 spacers and screws.

Place external battery fuses near each battery but do NOT insert fuses until installation is complete, or near completion (safety).

Route and secure all cabling for alternator, alternator controller (Wakespeed), DC converters and loads.

Using diagrams and instructions on the following pages, connect loads, converters, controllers, Cerbo GX and solar inputs to the 48V hub. Double check your work. I’ll repeat that. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK BEFORE THE NEXT STEPS. Do not connect batteries at this stage.

Use cable ties to secure the cables to the T-bars on the mounting bracket. This is important as it reduces vibration wearing the cables loose.

Insert each fuse step by step and check system behaviour at every step.

Verify polarity and connector torques. Connect the battery while using rubber gloves for protection. Then energize the system by installing the battery fuse/s. A small white LED on the 48V hub will indicate that the board is energized.

SAFETY

If you are planning to install the 48V system but you do not have DC electrical installation training, then we STRONGLY RECOMMEND you watch the following short video:

INSTALLATION AND WIRING DRAWINGS

If you connect everything exacly as explained, and check your work carefully, then the EGON 48V hub works every time, without exception. Be lazy, get a connection wrong, and it could damage a component. This is why it is VITALLY IMPORTANT that you check your work, and do EXACTLY what is shown here BEFORE you connect the battery. Should you decide to try ‘a better way’ and you cook something, then on your wallet be it. We’ll help you get replacements, but honestly, this wiring works every time.

For further instructions and the settings required for the Wakepeed controller, set using the Cerbo GX and screen, download these two PDF booklets.

 

We also offer an email support service and its attended every work day and response times are within 24 hours on weekdays. support@egon.com.au