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| 1. | What is SecureSound? | ||||
SecureSound is a car audio power booster (powered by TMF lead acid battery) specially designed to meet the instantaneous high power demand from the car audio system. | |||||
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| 2. | Why do I need to install a SecureSound? | ||||
SecureSound is a compact high power booster that can be installed next to the power amplifier and thus reduce distortion, noise and interference | |||||
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| 3. | What benefits does SecureSound do for music? | ||||
SecureSound enables instant high current discharge to meet any shortage of power from the car alternator or battery. With higher current supplied, the power amplifier can easily ride through the dynamic range of music and hence reduces the distortion and noise. | |||||
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| 4. | So is SecureSound beneficial to the car? | ||||
The extra power provided by the SecureSound helps the surge power demanded by the air-conditioner when compressor frequently switched on and off. It is able to supplement or boost the limited existing electric power supply from both alternator and car battery. As a result it also helps to improve the ignition efficiency. | |||||
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| 5. | Does SecureSound provide a better option than sub battery or power bank? | ||||
Yes. SecureSound has 10 times lower DC internal resistance and easily more than 5 times higher peak current. It can produce a much higher power compare to traditional sub battery or power bank. It has fast recharge ability to recover capacity for the high current discharge. | |||||
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| 6. | How does SecureSound compare to Ultra Capacitor? | ||||
Energy output of SecureSound is few hundred times higher than ultra capacitor in Farad, and it can sustain much longer high power demand from dynamic music playback. | |||||
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| 7. | What is TMF battery in the SecureSound? | ||||
Thin Metal Film (TMF) technology combines the best features of traditional sealed-lead battery chemistry with an advanced mechanical construction. This patented battery is able to produce very high current in less than 1 millionths of a second. | |||||
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| 8. | Can the TMF batteries be replaced? | ||||
No, SecureSound must not be disassembled by user or unauthorized personnel. | |||||
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| 9. | Do I need to maintain SecureSound? | ||||
No, after connected SecureSound parallel to the car alternator and/or car battery, it will be automatically maintained with built-in float/trickle charge. | |||||
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| 10. | How long can SecureSound being stored without any recharge? | ||||
SecureSound can only be stored without any recharge for 3 days. However, with an external 12V backup battery connected, it can be stored without any recharge for 1 month. | |||||
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| Download: >> SecureSound's FAQ | |||||
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| 1. | What kind of engines can I start with SecureStart? | ||||
V6 Gasoline-powered engines with a 12-volt electrical starting system. | |||||
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| 2. | Can I use SecureStart on a diesel engine? | ||||
| Yes, it is possible to start newer diesel engine. | |||||
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| 3. | What is TMF battery? | ||||
Thin Metal Film (TMF) technology combines the best features of traditional
sealed-lead battery chemistry with an advanced mechanical construction. The
patented mechanical construction results in a battery that produces very high current of 1,000A in less than a millionth of a second. | |||||
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| 4. | Can the TMF batteries be replaced? | ||||
| No, SecureStart must not be disassembled by user or unauthorized personnel. | |||||
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| 5. | How many times will it jump start on one charge? | ||||
| A fully charged SecureStart can start a gasoline-powered engine up to 5 times without recharging. However, immediate recharging is recommended after jumpstarting. | |||||
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| 6. | How long can I store my unit before I need to recharge it? | ||||
| The time between charges is dependent upon the ambient temperature and state of charge of both TMF and alkaline batteries. Under room temperature around 25ºC, with fully charged TMF and fresh alkaline batteries, it can be stored without recharging for about 9 months. During hot months when temperature exceeds 29ºC, you may need to recharge it more frequently or plug in permanently. | |||||
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| 7. | Can I leave SecureStart continually on charge? | ||||
| Yes. SecureStart can be continually charged by plug-in the car adaptor or wall adaptor (15VDC-1Amp). SecureStart is incorporated with smart charging system to prevent overcharging. Therefore permanent plugged-in is highly recommended. | |||||
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| 8. | What are the alkaline batteries for? | ||||
| When the TMF cells are fully charged, the alkaline batteries provide a constant float/trickle charge for the TMF batteries to ensure that the TMF fully charged status will be maintained for a long time. It also extends the shelf life of the unit and powers its internal control electronics. | |||||
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| 9. | How to read the LED indications? | ||||
| Minimum half an hour rest after charging, simply press and hold the fuel-gauge switch to observe the LED color. Green light - Ready to jump start Orange/Red light - Immediately recharge and replace 13 pieces of AA alkaline batteries at the same time. | |||||
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| 10. | How often do I need to replace the alkaline batteries? | ||||
| The life of the alkaline batteries depends upon how often you charge your SecureStart and how quickly you charge it after jump-starting. When you first purchase the unit, it is very important to replace the alkaline batteries and immediately place it on charge for at least 4 hours cumulatively. SecureStart will emit audible beeps at 5 minutes intervals when the alkaline batteries need to be replaced. | |||||
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| 11. | Can I use rechargeable batteries or rechargeable alkaline batteries? | ||||
| Due to its lower voltage and faster self discharge nature, rechargeable batteries are not recommended. | |||||
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| 12. | How many times of jump starting can be performed by a SecureStart? | ||||
| SecureStart can provide more than hundred times of starts if the instructions in the manual are followed properly. | |||||
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| 13. | What is the peak current does a SecureStart produce? | ||||
| SecureStart is able to produce a peak current output of 900 Amps, and can sustain 200 ~ 300 Amps of output for 4 to 7 seconds. A three-liter car in good operating condition needs less than 1 second of 300~600 Amps to start. | |||||
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| 14. | I have a standard 12-volt battery charger at home. Can I use it to charge my SecureStart? | ||||
| No, use only the charging methods described in the user manual. | |||||
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| 15. | How should I clean my SecureStart? | ||||
| Use a damp cloth with a small amount of dish-soap applied to it. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Never use solvents to clean this product. Do not immerse in or spray it with water. | |||||
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| 16. | What type of wall adaptor can be used to charge SecureStart? | ||||
| It should be 15VDC -1Amp switching power supply version. | |||||
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| 17. | Comparing to conventional jump starters, what is the advantage of SS103A? | ||||
| SS103A is very compact with its weight at 1.38kg. Unlike most other jump starters in the market which easily weighs above 5kg. It can be installed or placed in any part of a vehicle. It has a strong power to even jump start with "dead" battery unlike conventional one that can only jump start with weak car lead acid battery. Conventional jump starter has a lower peak current output of around 450 Amp (at 12Ah), but SS103A has a peak current output of 900 Amp at 1Ah. | |||||
| Download: >> SecureStart's FAQ | |||||
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