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Specifications

*When fitting the TDR02020 to a caravan, the cable will need to be connected to the towing 

vehicle with a suitable heavy duty connector such as a 50A “Anderson” connector or similar.

WARNING:  ONLY TO BE USED WITH 12V BATTERIES, NEVER ATTEMPT TO  

RECHARGE DRY CELL BATTERIES.

SPECIFICATIONS

OUTPUT

20A

INPUT FUSE RATING

Minimum 30A

OUTPUT FUSE RATING

Minimum 30A

VEHICLE INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

12.2V-17V

Note:

 If voltage increases over 17V the 

Thunder DC-DC will shut off, reset will 
be needed.

MIN AND MAXIMUM CHARGING 
VOLTAGES

13.1V-15.2V (stops charging when 
alternator or vehicle battery below 
12.2V)

SOLAR INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE

13V-25V

MAXIMUM SOLAR WATT INPUT

300W

Note:

 Exceeding 300W of Solar will 

damage the Thunder DC-DC charger

CHARGING STYLE

8 stage from Vehicle and 3 stage from 
Solar

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

0°C to 60°C (current derates after 60°)

FLOAT VOLTAGE

13.8V

STANDBY CURRENT

3mA 

BATTERY RANGE

18 to 250Ah

RECOMMENDED 

MINIMUM

 CABLE LENGTH / TWIN CORE

0 - 1 METRE

6mm/17AWG

1 - 5 METRE

8 B&S/8AWG

5 METRES PLUS

6 B&S/6AWG* amperage control

SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for TDR02020

Page 1: ...is specialty 12 Volt battery charger is a sophisticated multi stage charger utilising fully automatic computerised control designed to charge most 12 Volt Gel Lead Acid and Calcium batteries It is rec...

Page 2: ...s 4 Important Safety Warnings 5 Installation 6 Specifications 7 Integrated LED Diagram 8 Wiring Diagram 9 8 Stage Charging Mode 10 Solar Charging Mode 11 Warranty Terms Conditions Copyright 2017 GPC A...

Page 3: ...nd minimises temperature equating to longer battery life Unit will automatically change charge rate mapping for GEL AGM and standard Lead Acid Internal charger temperature monitoring and power output...

Page 4: ...battery charger is not intended for outdoor operation Do not expose it to moisture or extreme weather conditions 8 If skin or clothing comes in contact with battery acid flush the affected area immed...

Page 5: ...vehicle chassis If connecting a solar panel connect the positive from the panel to the solar input terminal and the negative of the panel to the negative terminal There is no need for an external reg...

Page 6: ...ses over 17V the Thunder DC DC will shut off reset will be needed MIN AND MAXIMUM CHARGING VOLTAGES 13 1V 15 2V stops charging when alternator or vehicle battery below 12 2V SOLAR INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE...

Page 7: ...e of charge and indicator lights These functions include Solar green LED Reverse polarity orange LED including alarm Faulty battery red LED NOTE The percentage display shows the stage at what the DC D...

Page 8: ...mmended Not Supplied As your auxiliary battery charges its state of charge is reflected by the Thunder logo illuminating in 10 increments A percentage charge is also shown in green This percentage cha...

Page 9: ...ter one minute If voltage is over 12 6V the Thunder DC DC goes to stage 6 Note If battery is determined to be faulty the Thunder DC DC will stop charge 6 Stage 6 Boost Stage Voltage up to max of 15 2V...

Page 10: ...switches to stage 2 2 Stage 2 Overpressure Pulse Charging When the battery voltage is lower than 14 5V charger pulses for one sec on and one sec off This will occur for two hours or until 14 5V averag...

Page 11: ...ir or replace the unit This warranty does not apply to failure or damage to a Thunder product caused by incorrect or faulty fitment accidental or intentional damage failure of other products incorrect...

Page 12: ...12 GPC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ABN 97 097 993 283 51 57 Qantas Drive Brisbane Airport QLD 4007 AUSTRALIA thunderauto com au thunderauto co nz...

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