Alternator power output

[pswene]

Hi there.<br />I'm working on a project, but before I can start it, I'd like to know what would be the average power output of the alternator in the engine? is it around 12V or is it 20-30V, AC or DC? I'd love to know soon, because I have a circuit board which needs power, and I have no engine to tinker with and test for the moment.<br /><br />Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, this project is aimed at a 50hp Tohatsu engine, because my boat which I'm due to get (a Zapcat, Gemini Zapcat G8!!) will have that type engine. I know nothing about boat engines, so please help me out. Thank you very much.<br /><br />There are no details regarding power generation voltage output or current output in the PDF manuals.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Peter

 

[roscoe]

Re: Alternator power output

According to the Tohatsu website, USA specs, for a 50hp TLDI:<br />THe charging system is<br />12 Volt, actual output should be 12.6-15 volt, depending on regulator.<br />280 Watt <br />23Amp maximum output<br /><br />Note, European or other area specs may be different.