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Redarc BCDC1250D, Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS

Warnings and Safety Instructions 

01

Contents 02

Specifications 02

1 Product Function 

03

 

1. Display Panel 

03

 

2. Charge Profile LEDs 

04

 

3. Charge Status LEDs 

04

 

 

1. Solar & Vehicle LEDs 

04

 

 

2. Stage LED 

04

 

 

3. Optional External LED 

05

 

 

4. Charging Process 

05

 

4. Turn ON/OFF Thresholds 

06

 

5. Error Codes 

06

 

6. Battery Test Mode 

07

2 Installation 

07

 

1. Install Location 

07

 

2. Charge Profile Selection (ORANGE Wire) 

08

 

3. Input Trigger Settings (BLUE Wire) 

09

 

4. Cable Sizing 

09

 

5. Wiring 

10

 

6. Fusing 

10

 

7. Typical Setup 

11

3 Troubleshooting 

12

4 Frequently Asked Questions 

13

5 Two Year Warranty 

14

SPECIFICATIONS

Part Number

BCDC1250D

Continuous Current Rating

50A

Vehicle Input Fuse Rating

60A (Not Supplied)

REDARC FK60 recommended

Output Fuse Rating
Output Power

750W

Vehicle Input Voltage Range

*1

9-32V

Solar Input Voltage Range

*1

9-32V

 

(unregulated only)

Output Battery Type

Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel, AGM or LiFePO

4

 type only

Charging Profile

A

B

C

Li

  - 

Maximum 

Voltage

*1

 

(refer to section 1.2.1)

14.6V

15.0V

15.3V

14.5V

  - 

Float 

Voltage

*1

13.3V

13.6V

No Load Current

<100mA

Standby Current

<8mA

Operating Temperature

-15°C to 80°C / 5°F to 175°F

Minimum O/P Battery Volts

0.1V

Weight

1kg

Dimensions

165x120x37mm

Warranty

2 years

Standards

CISPR11, ECE Reg. 10

*1 

Voltages Specified are ±100mV

Summary of Contents for BCDC1250D

Page 1: ...Dual Input Multi stage 12V In vehicle Battery Charger BCDC1250D ...

Page 2: ...ger for charging Standard Automotive Lead Acid Calcium Content Gel AGM SLI Deep Cycle or Lithium Iron Phosphate type 12V batteries 4 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 high for your battery type please select another chargin...

Page 3: ...y Asked Questions 13 5 Two Year Warranty 14 SPECIFICATIONS Part Number BCDC1250D Continuous Current Rating 50A Vehicle Input Fuse Rating 60A Not Supplied REDARC FK60 recommended Output Fuse Rating Output Power 750W Vehicle Input Voltage Range 1 9 32V Solar Input Voltage Range 1 9 32V unregulated only Output Battery Type Standard Lead Acid Calcium content Gel AGM or LiFePO4 type only Charging Profi...

Page 4: ...ures 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 The selected Profile LED will be on solid when the unit is ON and charging A flashing profile LED indicates t...

Page 5: ...pply as much power as possible from the Solar input before supplementing this with power 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 any profile selected the charger will output a 4 Stage type charging profile with Soft Start Boost Absorption and Float Stages Figure 1 3 2 1 out...

Page 6: ...ry voltage reaches its Absorption Voltage The current in Boost stage may vary during operation in order to maintain safe operating temperature or to limit the difference between input and output voltages The Charger will then move to Absorption stage which maintains a constant voltage level for a predetermined period of time or until the current being drawn by the output battery drops to less than...

Page 7: ...f 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 under temp fault 3 flash 3 flash followed by 3 5 second off Unit over temp fault ...

Page 8: ...ture areas for maximum performance Choose locations such as on the inner guard behind a headlight or behind the grille to one side of the radiator The unit will operate optimally below 55 C 130 F with good airflow At higher temperatures the unit will de rate output current up to 80 C 175 F at which point the unit will turn OFF It is important to ensure the charger is mounted as close as possible t...

Page 9: ...ire Input source positive This will set the Maximum voltage to 15 3V 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: ...to this table for Vehicle Input Solar Input Ground and Battery Output cable thickness requirements Always choose a wire cross sectional area equal to or greater than what is specified below Part Number Cable Install Length m ft Recommended Wire Cross Section mm Closest BAE B S AWG BCDC1250D 1 5 3 16 13 56 6 5 9 16 30 20 28 4 Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which d...

Page 11: ...nk will prevent any shorting contact with your vehicle chassis Crimp here Crimp both wires to the butt splice using single indent type crimpers Fold the cable over before inserting into the butt splice as required Single indent crimpers should also be used on any lugs used Solder Both Ends Here Solder the wires to the butt splice Ensure that a good connection is made Keep heatshrink away until aft...

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

Page 13: ...ident 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 out No or low sunligh...

Page 14: ...oes 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 Input unit Q If I use the BCDC Dual Input to charge my auxiliary battery do I still need to install a battery isolator A The BCDC Du...

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: ...da 1 604 260 5512 Mexico 52 558 526 2898 UK Europe power redarcelectronics eu www redarcelectronics eu 44 0 20 3930 8109 Free technical assistance For product and technical support contact your regional distributor call our head office between 8 00am to 5 30pm Australian Central Standard Time Monday to Friday or send an email using the regional specific details outlined below For specific USA Warr...

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