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UNDERSTANDING SOLAR, ALTERNATOR

& CHARGING LIGHTS

Standby Mode

No inputs detected. Once the Aux battery has 
been connected and is within the detectable 
voltage range, the battery type LED will short flash 
to indicate the device is in standby mode and no 
input sources are detected

Battery type selection mode

Press and hold the Mode button for 2 ~ 4 
seconds, upon releasing the button, the default 
battery type LED will cease to flash and remain 
solid. Press mode button repeatedly until required 
battery type LED is selected. Battery type setting 
is now programed and charger will return to 
Standby mode after a short time.

Standby Mode Alternator input detected

With no Solar connected or detected and the 
Alternator is the only available input source, the 
input LED will short flash to indicate input voltage 
is below the set cut-in voltage. Charger is still in 
Standby mode and has not begun to charge the 
battery.

1

2

3

MODE

WET

GEL

AGM

CAL

LiFePO4

Solar

Priority

 

DC DC-MPPT

BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT

FAULT

ALTERNATOR

SOLAR

12V 20A

Standby Mode Alternator and Solar inputs 
detected

Both input sources are detected but neither has 
reached the set cut in voltage range. By default 
Alternator input has priority and will provide power 
to charge the battery. Solar priority has not been 
selected and indicator LED is on.

1

2

3

MODE

WET

GEL

AGM

CAL

LiFePO4

Solar

Priority

 

DC DC-MPPT

BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT

FAULT

ALTERNATOR

SOLAR

12V 20A

1

2

3

MODE

WET

GEL

AGM

CAL

LiFePO4

Solar

Priority

 

DC DC-MPPT

BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT

FAULT

ALTERNATOR

SOLAR

12V 20A

1

2

3

MODE

WET

GEL

AGM

CAL

LiFePO4

Solar

Priority

 

DC DC-MPPT

BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT

FAULT

ALTERNATOR

SOLAR

12V 20A

Charging with Alternator or Solar only

Once the input source reaches the set cut-in voltage, charging will begin. The battery type LED 
will turn solid and the active charge stage LED will come on and remain solid, while the input 
source LED will continue to flash.

ALTERNATOR ONLY

SOLAR ONLY

Summary of Contents for KADCDC20A-CAR

Page 1: ... 20 AMP DC DC CHARGER WITH MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER USER MANUAL KADCDC20A CAR V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...y battery from draining your start battery Built in voltage sensing will ensure your tart attery charges your uxiliary attery s b a b when the vehicle is running It will then disconnect the start battery from the auxiliary battery when the vehicle is not running u Ensure your auxiliary battery is being fully charged and maintained Most modern vehicles especially those manufactured after 2010 do no...

Page 3: ...ault Over voltage protection If the Charger detects voltages connected to its inputs or outputs that are too high it will shut down Over temperature protection The Charger will lower its output current if it senses that the unit will overheat Temperature compensation The included temperature sensor will measure the battery temperature and adjust current accordingly to prevent overcharging For more...

Page 4: ...44mm 870g KICKASS constantly improves and innovates its products and we may from time to time discontinue or update product specifications without notice For the latest product information and specifications please visit KICKASS com au BATTERY TYPE SPECIFICATIONS Types of batteries Battery capacity range Integrated isolator cut in cut out voltage Integrated isolator ignition override on WET GEL AGM ...

Page 5: ...PRODUCT OVERVIEW KADCDC20A CAR 4 Charging Stage LEDs Battery Type LEDs Battery Mode Button Fault LED Alternator LED Solar LED Mounting Slots 4 5mm Solar Priority Button Solar Priority LED ...

Page 6: ...e gases Always check the batteries and charging system periodically to ensure no faults occur Ensure all cabling is secure and cannot be cut broken or short circuited Battery acid is corrosive If acid comes into contact with skin or eyes please seek medical advice Never connect this charger to mains supply We recommend fitting a 50 75 amp fuse on both the input and output sides of the charger such ...

Page 7: ...ator output cable red Solar input cable green Output cable brown Common ground black Ignition override blue External LED indicator brown CABLE SIZE 2 8mm 8 B S 2 8mm 8 B S 2 8mm 8 B S 2 8mm 8 B S 2 1 5mm 2 1 5mm Note The above recommendation is for cable length up to 8 meters For more information or assistance see installation videos at kickassproducts com au 6 ...

Page 8: ...nstalled AUXILIARY BATTERY 2 BLUE IGNITION OVERRIDE 1 5mm BLACK TEMPERATURE SENSOR KICKASS DUAL BATTERY WIRING KIT KADBWK8MMPP KICKASS 5 5M EXTENSION LEAD KA8M5 A2A KICKASS INLINE MAXIFUSE KAMAXIFHAND KICKASS INLINE MAXIFUSE KAMAXIFHAND 25 AMP FUSE MOUNT DC DC CHARGER AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY SOLAR PANEL 7 SOLAR ALT IN I OUTPUT ...

Page 9: ... Amp CAUTION Always ensure fuses are installed AUXILIARY BATTERY 25 AMP FUSE MOUNT DC DC CHARGER AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY KICKASS 5 5M EXTENSION LEAD KA8M5 A2A SOLAR PANEL BLACK TEMPERATURE SENSOR KICKASS INLINE MAXIFUSE KAMAXIFHAND 8 OUTPUT SOLAR I ...

Page 10: ...e button for 2 4 seconds then releaase to change the battery type setting The selected battery type will be saved as the new default The default priority setting is ALTERNATOR To change the Solar priority press and hold the Solar Priority button for 2 4 seconds then release to set the the solar priority The priority setting will be saved as the new default 9 NOTE When in FLOAT stage the battery is...

Page 11: ... and has not begun to charge the battery 1 2 3 MODE WET GEL AGM CAL LiFePO4 Solar Priority DC DC MPPT BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT FAULT ALTERNATOR SOLAR 12V 20A Standby Mode Alternator and Solar inputs detected Both input sources are detected but neither has reached the set cut in voltage range By default Alternator input has priority and will provide power to charge the battery Solar priority has not b...

Page 12: ...LED will remain solid while source is available The charger will transition through the different charging stages as previously shown until the battery is full 1 2 3 MODE WET GEL AGM CAL LiFePO4 Solar Priority DC DC MPPT BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT FAULT ALTERNATOR SOLAR 12V 20A 1 2 3 MODE WET GEL AGM CAL LiFePO4 Solar Priority DC DC MPPT BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT FAULT ALTERNATOR SOLAR 12V 20A 1 2 3 MODE WE...

Page 13: ... load connected to the lithium battery Secondly connect Alternator Input or Solar Input to the KickAss DCDC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller Thirdly connect the output from the DCDC charger to the lithium battery When the DCDC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller input charging voltage reaches the relevant cut in voltage the DCDC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller will automatically try to activat...

Page 14: ...ar green Battery Type green Solar Priority Green Fault red Fault Solution MODE WET GEL AGM CAL LiFePO4 Over voltage detected at alternator input Check alternator battery voltage Over voltage detected at solar input Check solar panel open circuit voltage Over voltage detected at output Check auxiliary battery voltage Over temperature Let the unit cool down for some time or improve ventilation DC DC...

Page 15: ...tages Check system wiring for potential connection issues Low voltage detected at alternator input Voltage is below cut in range Check alternator battery voltage Check system wiring for potential connection issues Check alternator operation Check solar panel voltage Check system wiring for potential issues Check alternator battery voltage Check system wiring for potential connection issues Check a...

Page 16: ...15 KickAss constantly updates frequently asked questions troubleshooting videos and specifications please visit kickassproducts com au for the most up to date information NEED HELP ...

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