Electronic Rust Prevention Systems Series 2000 System

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How ERPS Works

Below is a little information on how the ERPS Series 2000 System works, if you require more information please visit E.R.P.S website

The Series 2000 unit is the ‘power’ behind the system. The unit operates continually from the vehicle battery and draws only 20-30 milliamps. The twelve volt DC charge is then stepped up to a high voltage and transferred to the Capacitive Couplers. The Capacitive Coupler then becomes charged so as to be the positive plate of a capacitor, whilst the structure or vehicle becomes the negative side. The high concentrations of electrons cause the surface to become covered by a layer of electrons. These electrons are held static by the dielectric (usually the paint or ferric oxide). The layer of electrons prevents or slows corrosion by lowering the metals voltage potential which means the metal becomes less reactive and therefore less likely to corrode. Corrosion/rust is a natural reaction. Put simply electrons escape from unprotected metal, combine with atmospheric molecules and ‘rust’ begins. The ERPS unit constantly replaces these electrons. The series 2000 unit is easier to fit, more advanced and better value for money than the previous Series 60 and Series 80 models.

The series 2000 unit has been designed so as to be ‘over engineered’ for most situations it will encounter. These ongoing developments ensure we continue to provide the most effective electronic rust prevention system available.

Above is a basic diagram of a 4 coupler unit. The unit has three wires – red, black and blue – which run from it. The red wire runs to the battery positive providing the input voltage. The black wire runs to battery negative and provides the earth for the unit. The blue wire powers all the couplers. The blue couplers are in-line couplers and the red coupler finishes the sequence.

Typical system fitted on a 4WD.