Load Manager 1HP

The Load Manager 1HP is a compact, high-current load management controller designed to monitor vehicle battery voltage and automatically disconnect a single electrical load when low-voltage conditions are detected. This device is specifically tailored for use in fire apparatus, ambulances, rescue vehicles, command vehicles, and other specialty vehicles that require reliable electrical system management. The Load Manager 1HP helps prevent excessive battery discharge while supporting high-current equipment with a heavy-duty 75-amp relay, ensuring that critical systems remain operational under varying voltage conditions.

The Load Manager 1HP continuously monitors the vehicle's 12 VDC electrical system to ensure optimal performance and protection. When the engine is running and battery voltage is above 12.8 volts, the relay contacts remain closed, allowing power to be supplied to the connected load. However, when the engine is stopped and battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts, the relay contacts open, disconnecting the load to help prevent complete battery discharge. This automatic voltage-based operation ensures that the system functions reliably without requiring routine operator intervention.

A dedicated starter connection on the Load Manager 1HP provides starter inhibit protection, which prevents the connected load from being shed during engine cranking when temporary low-voltage conditions are expected. This feature helps prevent unnecessary equipment shutdowns and computer reboots during engine starting, ensuring that critical systems remain functional. The electronic circuitry is fully encapsulated for protection against water damage, allowing the Load Manager 1HP to be installed under the hood or in other locations exposed to demanding vehicle operating conditions.

Features

• Automatically manages and sheds one high-current electrical load
• Continuously monitors vehicle battery system voltage
• Designed for 12 VDC vehicle electrical systems
• Heavy-duty 75-amp relay provides high-current load control
• Supplies power to the connected load when battery voltage is above 12.8 volts
• Disconnects the connected load when battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts
• Low-voltage disconnect helps prevent excessive and inadvertent battery discharge
• Automatic voltage-based operation requires no routine operator intervention
• Starter inhibit protection prevents load shedding during engine cranking
• Helps prevent unnecessary computer reboots and equipment shutdowns during engine starting
• Encapsulated electronic circuitry provides protection against water damage
• Suitable for under-hood installation and other demanding vehicle locations
• Compact design simplifies installation in emergency and specialty vehicles
• Ideal for high-current electrical accessories and vehicle equipment requiring battery protection
• Backed by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kussmaul Electronics
• Product Type: High-Current Low-Voltage Load Management Controller
• Model: Load Manager 1HP
• Product Code: 091-167-12
• Load Management: Yes
• Input Voltage: 12 VDC
• Number of Loads: 1
• Relay Contact Rating: 75 Amps
• Load Shed Voltage Range: 11.5 to 12.8 Volts
• Low-Voltage Disconnect Threshold: 11.5 Volts
• Power Restoration Voltage: Above 12.8 Volts
• Set Point: 11 Volts
• Starter Inhibit: Prevents Load Shedding During Engine Cranking
• Electronics Protection: Encapsulated for Resistance to Water Damage
• Installation Locations: Under Hood or Other Suitable Vehicle Locations
• Weight: 0.5 lbs.
• Warranty: 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Availability and lead time are subject to confirmation.