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Dual Input Multi-stage 12V

In-vehicle Battery Charger

BCDC1225D, BCDC1240D 

Summary of Contents for BCDC1225D

Page 1: ...Dual Input Multi stage 12V In vehicle Battery Charger BCDC1225D BCDC1240D ...

Page 2: ...ay result in a risk of electric shock or fire and may void the unit warranty 3 Only use the Battery Charger for charging Standard Automotive Lead Acid Calcium Content Gel AGM SLI Deep Cycle or Lithium Iron Phosphate type 12V batteries 4 Check the manufacturers data for your battery and ensure that the Maximum voltage of the profile you select does not exceed the manufacturers recommended maximum c...

Page 3: ...5 Two Year Warranty 14 SPECIFICATIONS Part Number BCDC1225D BCDC1240D Continuous Current Rating 25A 40A Vehicle Input Fuse Rating 40A Not Supplied REDARC FK40 recommended 60A Not supplied REDARC FK60 recommended Output Fuse Rating Output Power 375W 600W Vehicle Input Voltage Range 9 32V Solar Input Voltage Range 9 32V Output Battery Type Standard Lead Acid Calcium content Gel AGM or LiFePO4 type o...

Page 4: ...225D and BCDC1240D Front Panels 1 2 Charge Profile LEDs The Dual Input In vehicle Battery Chargers feature 4 different charging profiles designed to suit your battery s charging requirements It is recommended to refer to the charging specifications stated by the battery manufacturer and the installation temperature chart below Figure 1 2 1 before selecting the profile for your installation Auxilia...

Page 5: ...from the Vehicle input to the maximum output of the unit or required by the battery at the time 1 3 2 Stage LED The Stage LED indicates the charge profile stage With either A B or C Profiles selected the charger will output a 3 Stage Lead Acid type charging profile with Boost Absorption and Float Stages When the Li Profile is selected the charger will output a 2 Stage LiFePO4 type charging profile...

Page 6: ...the Charger will move back into the Boost stage Li Profile When the Charger is turned on it will move into the Constant Current stage This stage maintains a constant current until the battery voltage reaches its set point The current may vary during operation in order to maintain safe operating temperature or to limit the difference between input and output voltage The Charger will then move to Co...

Page 7: ...er voltage shutdown 1 Shutdown if Output Battery 4V 1 5 Error Codes In the event of a fault with the unit installation either battery or solar panel ALL the LEDs on the unit will flash to indicate the fault type Flashing sequences are described in the table below LED State Description 1 flash 1 flash followed by 3 5 second off Internal Hardware Fault 2 flash 2 flash followed by 3 5 second off Unit...

Page 8: ...ct the correct battery type For more information consult your battery manufacturer s specifications Lithium type LiFePO4 batteries are not suitable for engine bay installations Refer to figure 1 2 1 for selecting the best Charge Profile for your installation The charger should be mounted in any orientation so that the front decal is visible using the 4 mounting tabs provided on the heatsink refer ...

Page 9: ...ire Input source positive This will set the Maximum voltage to 15 1V To select the Li Profile connect the ORANGE wire to the GREEN wire LED output This will set the charger to Lithium mode Check the manufacturer s data for your battery and ensure that the Maximum voltage of the profile you select does not exceed the manufacturer s recommended maximum charging voltage If the Maximum voltage is too ...

Page 10: ...Ignition Blue Wire Not Connected Blue Wire Figure 2 3 1 Setting the Input Trigger Settings 2 4 Cable sizing Below is a table outlining the required cable size for a given cable install length Please refer to this table for Vehicle Input Solar Input Ground and Battery Output cable thickness requirements Always choose a wire diameter equal to or greater than what is specified below Part Number Cable...

Page 11: ...ing provides a long lasting electrical connection and forming of the heatshrink will prevent any shorting contact with your vehicle chassis Crimp here Crimp both wires to the butt splice using indent type crimpers Solder Both Ends Here Solder the wires to the butt splice Ensure that a good connection is made Keep heatshrink away until after soldering is complete and has cooled Figure 2 5 1 Ensurin...

Page 12: ...V Start Battery Bank 12V Solar Panel Array Unregulated Fuse Ratings as per table on Page 2 12V or 24V Start Battery Bank Fuse 12V Solar Panel Array Unregulated 24V INPUT Fuse Optional LED All ground points must be connected to chassis earth Auxiliary Battery Charging Profile Select Refer to section 2 2 Red Blue Orange Black Brown Green 12V INPUT OR Yellow AND SOLAR INPUT Standard Trigger Settings ...

Page 13: ...he problem is still evident please see the relevant points below I have Solar connected but the Solar LED is OFF This indicates that the required turn ON conditions for this source have not been met Either the Open Circuit Voltage at the YELLOW wire on the charger is below 9V or there is not sufficient power available from the Solar Panel due to poor light conditions or a faulty panel 1 Is the sun...

Page 14: ...a to mount the BCDC Dual Input to a metal surface if possible to ensure optimal heat dissipation though this is not crucial Q What does the charger do if the temperature around it rises above its operating temperature A As the temperature of the BCDC Dual Input rises above a certain level the current capacity of the output is decreased gradually in order protect both the battery and the BCDC Dual ...

Page 15: ...he control of Redarc 7 Warranty claims in respect of a Product must be made in writing to Redarc at the postal address or email address specified in clause 21 within the Warranty Period Such claims must include the following 7 1 details of the alleged defect or fault and the circumstances surrounding the defect or fault 7 2 evidence of the claim including photographs of the Product where the subje...

Page 16: ...istance please contact REDARC Electronics 23 Brodie Road North Lonsdale SA 08 8322 4848 power redarc com au www redarc com au Copyright 2016 REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd All rights reserved www redarc com au WARBCDCD REV2 ...

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