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2 INSTALLATION

Figure 2.7d - Standard setup for a 24V Start Battery using relay 

for ignition switch

12V

INPUT

24V

INPUT

OR

Loads

30A

Fuse

Battery

config

wire

Start
Battery

20A

Fuse

Load
Fuse

All ground points must

be connected to chassis

earth.

Auxiliary

Battery

INPUT

To vehicle ignition

30A N/O Relay

BCDC1220 & BCDC1220-IGN

Loads

30A

Fuse

Battery

config

wire

Start
Battery

20A

Fuse

Load
Fuse

All ground points must

be connected to chassis

earth.

Auxiliary

Battery

To vehicle ignition

24V

INPUT

BCDC1220 & BCDC1220-IGN

Figure 2.7c - BCDC1220 & BCDC1220-IGN 24V installation

Содержание BCDC1220

Страница 1: ...In vehicle 3 Stage 12V Battery Charger BCDC1220 BCDC1220 IGN ...

Страница 2: ...ructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Battery Charger 2 Do NOT alter or disassemble the Battery Charger under any circumstances All faulty units must be returned to REDARC for repair Incorrect handling or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire and may void the unit warran...

Страница 3: ...Asked Questions 13 5 Two Year Warranty 14 Specifications Part Number BCDC1220 BCDC1220 IGN Continuous Current Rating 20A Input Fuse Rating 40A Not Supplied REDARC FK40 recommended Output Fuse Rating Output Power 300W DC Input Voltage Range 1 9 32V 9 32V Output Battery Type Standard Lead Acid Calcium content Gel AGM type only Charging Profile A B C Maximum Voltage 1 refer to section 2 3 14 6 15 0 1...

Страница 4: ...ng the main battery The BCDC1220 IGN operates almost identically to the BCDC1220 but is designed to operate from an ignition trigger to allow operation in vehicles with Variable Voltage or Smart Alternators 1 1 Display Panel The front panel features 6 LEDs to display the charge profile and charge status LED State Charge Profile LED Charge Status LED Off Unit has no Power Output is off Blinking Uni...

Страница 5: ...er will enter Float stage Float stage maintains 13 3V 1 on the output battery keeping the battery topped up This counteracts the battery s self discharging or loads applied to the battery When the battery loses charge the charger will move back into the Boost stage 1 3 Turn On Off Thresholds 1 12V BCDC1220 12V BCDC1220 IGN 24V BCDC1220 BCDC1220 IGN Input Open Circuit Low voltage conditions 2 Turn ...

Страница 6: ...t higher temperatures the unit will de rate output current NOTE Appropriate connections must be made to the wires with a continuous current rating of at least 20A for the BCDC1220 IGN Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit and vehicle 2 1 RED wire Input Positive The RED wire should be connected to the positive input from the vehicle s starter battery Appropriate size fuses should be used as...

Страница 7: ...put Trigger wire can be connected to the vehicle ignition NOTE To charge from a 24V alternator the BLUE Input Trigger wire must be connected to the vehicle ignition 2 1 2 BCDC1220 IGN To charge from either a 12V or 24V Variable Voltage or Smart Alternator system the BLUE Input Trigger wire must always be connected to the vehicle ignition Vehicle Ignition Blue Wire OR Vehicle Ignition 12V Starter b...

Страница 8: ... source positive This will set the Maximum voltage to 15 4V 1 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 for your battery type is too high please select another charging profile 2 3 1 ORANGE wire Setting Recommendations Auxiliary Battery L...

Страница 9: ...uld be used as per the specifications table on page 2 2 5 BLACK wire Common Ground The BLACK wire should be connected to a ground point that is common to both the Start battery and the Auxiliary battery to be charged This point may be on the chassis of the vehicle on the chassis of the trailer camper caravan or directly wired to both batteries depending on your installation requirements Brown Wire...

Страница 10: ...We recommend that this activity be undertaken by an appropriately trained person REDARC recommends using a soldered butt splice crimp connection that is covered with heatshrink See Figure 2 7 REDARC does not recommend using standard red blue yellow blade connections as they are not rated for either the current required or gauge of wire supplied on the unit Crimping provides good mechanical connect...

Страница 11: ...ire Start Battery 30A Fuse INPUT BCDC1220 12V Loads Load Fuse 30A Fuse All ground points must be connected to chassis earth Auxiliary Battery Battery config wire Start Battery 30A Fuse INPUT To vehicle ignition BCDC1220 IGN Figure 2 7b BCDC1220 IGN 12V Starter battery installation Figure 2 7a BCDC1220 12V Starter battery installation ...

Страница 12: ...Load Fuse All ground points must be connected to chassis earth Auxiliary Battery INPUT To vehicle ignition 30A N O Relay BCDC1220 BCDC1220 IGN Loads 30A Fuse Battery config wire Start Battery 20A Fuse Load Fuse All ground points must be connected to chassis earth Auxiliary Battery To vehicle ignition 24V INPUT BCDC1220 BCDC1220 IGN Figure 2 7c BCDC1220 BCDC1220 IGN 24V installation ...

Страница 13: ...e not recommended as they can result in a high resistance connection which causes excess heat and may damage the fuse holder and or the wiring Self resetting circuit breakers are not recommended as they may trip prematurely due to the heat generated by the current flowing through the wires A single fuse and holder setup from the Fuse Kits available from REDARC Part number FK40 40A ...

Страница 14: ... the Auxiliary or House battery If the Auxiliary battery is located under the bonnet pick a location for the BCDC that is close to the battery and away from any direct engine heat If the BCDC is to be mounted into a Caravan or Camper near or in the battery compartment is generally the best position It is also a good idea to mount the BCDC to a metal surface if possible to ensure optimal heat dissi...

Страница 15: ...e 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 subjec...

Страница 16: ...stance 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 WARBCDC1220 REV6 ...

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