Glossary
PCU (philippi Control Unit)
What is PCU (philippi Control Unit)?
The PCU (philippi Control Unit) is philippi's central control and monitoring unit for the onboard electrics of boats, motorhomes and vans. On one touch display it shows batteries, tanks and energy flow and controls connected devices, in 12 V and 24 V systems.
What matters about PCU (philippi Control Unit) in practice?
A conventional battery monitor only shows battery values. The PCU also monitors tanks and energy flow and operates devices such as the fridge, heating or air conditioning via CI and CAN bus.
Tank senders and temperature sensors are connected directly or centrally via the CONNECT HUB, from which only one cable runs to the display. Victron devices can be integrated via the Smart Interface, and with the Switching Unit (PSU) it becomes a load management system.
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