A NEW TOURNAMENT APP
An Even Smarter Charging System
Power-Pole ’ s CHARGE is more than a charger ; it ’ s a battery “ manager .”
For starters , it can be incorporated into the VISION system to show you precise power levels on all batteries . If you don ’ t have VISION , you can still link it to a smartphone or tablet using the C-Monster app .
On the charging front , CHARGE is a 500-watt power station that delivers up to 25 amps of charging power to the trolling motor batteries and 40 amps to the cranking battery . And it works with lead acid , AGM , gel and lithium batteries .
Yet , the coolest feature is its ability to charge across the system , from battery to battery in order to carefully manage power levels . Power-Pole says it ’ s the world ’ s first AC / DC and bi-directional DC / DC charger .
When plugged in to a 120-volt shore outlet , the system charges and balances power on up to three auxiliary batteries , plus the cranking battery . When charging off the boat ’ s alternator , the system automatically charges the cranking battery first , then moves and balances power to the other batteries .
You can even use the VISION system or app to set a minimum charge level on the cranking battery , and when it falls too low , CHARGE will move power from the auxiliary batteries to the cranking battery in order to have enough juice to start the motor . The system is smart enough to alert you when batteries are getting low and predict how long you need to run to charge the batteries fully with the alternator . And there ’ s a built-in emergency start feature if you get in a jam .
Price is $ 1,295 . Like the VISION , it ’ ll be available soon . Visit Power-Pole . com for more information .
A NEW TOURNAMENT APP
By Colin Moore
In the realm of free smartphone gadgetry , there ’ s a new app that our buddy Joe Balog steered us to . It ’ s called At The Ramp , and it helps tournament directors or bass club members keep track of their events . Such information as weigh-in stats , boat pairings , lake and ramp maps , entry fees and payouts , tournament dates and times , and who ’ s competing can be accessed .
As noted , the app is free at present on iPhones or Android systems through their respective “ stores .” Learn more at attheramp . com .
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