Comparing Progressive Dynamics AC/DC Panel with Converter Part PD4060K and Part PD4060LIV

Question:

PD4060LIK vs PD4060KV I am hoping you can clarify the differences between the different models of this converter. One copy of the installation manual I downloaded from Progressive Dynamics shows a switch on the PD4060KV circuit board to change the output mode from lead acid battery to lithium battery. Another version of the same manual does not show a switch but references the PD4060L as the model needed for a lithium battery setup. I can’t tell which manual is the current version. Can you tell me if the current PD4060KV has the switch, or do I need to buy the PD4060LIV model for a lithium battery setup? If the PD4060KV has the output mode switch, is there any difference between the PD4060KV set to lithium battery mode vs the PD4060LIK? I am changing my travel trailer from a lead acid battery setup to lithium, so I need to change the converter to one that will charge lithium batteries correctly. My existing converter is only for lead acid batteries. Thanks for shedding light on this.

asked by: Kraig S

Expert Reply:

The main difference between the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger part # PD4060K and part # PD4060LIK is that the former model can charge both lithium and standard batteries such as lead acid/AGM/Etc. whereas the latter is only capable of charging lithium batteries. The former unit was just recently released with an updated lithium switch .

expert reply by: Conner L