Solar Connection
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Using a genuine "red" Anderson plug, connect your unregulated solar panels directly into
Archie. Use of portable folding panels are recommended when Archie will be used in a
portable application. When installed in a vehicle the use of fixed panels may be preferred.
Refer to the Specifications table for maximum solar panel rating.
Note
: Refer to DC2DC manual for information on wiring for vehicles with smart alternators.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Connecting to Main (Start) Battery
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Using the optional Vehicle Charge Cable Kit connect the lug end to your main/start battery.
The supplied 70A midi fuse must be located as close as possible to the main/start battery.
Connect the "blue" Anderson plug on the cable kit to the “blue” Anderson Vehicle Input plug.
This input is protected by the "DC2DC" circuit breaker on the rear.
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If you select to run your own cabling connect a genuine “blue” Anderson plug to the end Archie
will be installed. Connect the other end to you main/start battery. A 70A midi fuse located as
close as possible to the main/start battery is required. Refer below cable sizing chart.
DC2DC Connection
Inputs
Require Length & Battery Cable Size
DC2DC set to
50A Output
From Start Battery
2 Meters to 5 Meters (2)
6-16mm² @ 12vdc
16-35mm² @ 12vdc
/ 4-8mm² @ 24vdc
Up to 10 Meters (2)
Greater than 10 Meters
Not Recommended
/ 8-16mm² @ 24vdc
