The RMPARBU/24-6 intelligently selects the lower-charged of two Hawk batteries first — avoiding simultaneous draw and cell imbalance, with LED indicators showing active battery and charge state.
The RMPARBU/24-6 is an intelligent dual-battery sequential selector for Hawk 24V Ni-MH batteries, designed to maximise overall battery life in two-battery deployments. Unlike a simple Y-lead which draws from both batteries simultaneously, the RMPARBU/24-6 selects the battery with the lower state of charge first, discharging it preferentially before switching to the fuller battery. This sequential discharge regime significantly reduces cell imbalance between the two batteries, extending their combined service life and ensuring more predictable remaining runtime. LED indicators provide a continuous readout of which battery is active and each battery's relative charge state, giving operators accurate power management information without additional equipment.
Selects the battery with the lower state of charge and depletes it first, before switching to the fuller battery. This prevents simultaneous draw and the cell imbalance that degrades battery life in standard Y-lead configurations.
Dedicated LED indicators show which battery is currently active and provide a readout of relative charge state for each battery — enabling accurate power management decisions without additional instruments.
By preventing cell imbalance and ensuring each battery is fully discharged before the other is drawn upon, the RMPARBU/24-6 significantly reduces the degradation that causes premature battery replacement.
A Y-lead draws from both batteries simultaneously, causing unequal discharge and accelerating cell imbalance. The RMPARBU/24-6 solves this problem intelligently — same dual-battery runtime, better battery health.
A Y-lead splits load across two batteries equally — causing imbalance and degrading both. The RMPARBU/24-6 sequences them intelligently, protecting cell health and extending service life.