Redarc BCDC1240 Manual

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CONTENTS
Table of Contents Page
Warnings and Safety Instructions 01
Contents 02
Specifications 02
1 Product Function 03
1. Display Panel 03
2. Charging Algorithm 04
3. Turn On/Off Thresholds 04
4. Error Codes 05
2 Installation 05
1. RED wire - Input Source Positive 05
2. BLUE wire - Source Select 06
3. ORANGE wire - Charging Profile Select 07
4. BROWN wire - Auxiliary Battery Positive 08
5. BLACK wire - Common Ground 08
6. GREEN wire - Optional External LED Indication 08
7. Cable Sizing 09
8. Wiring 09
9. Fusing 12
3 Troubleshooting 12
4 Frequently Asked Questions 13
5 Two Year Warranty 14
Specifications
Part Number BCDC1225(-LV) BCDC1240(-LV)
Continuous Current Rating 25A 40A
Input Fuse Rating
40A (Not Supplied)
REDARC FK40 recommended
60A (Not supplied)
REDARC FK60 recommended
Output Fuse Rating
Output Power 375W 600W
DC Input Voltage Range
*1
9-32V (9V-16V for LV models)
Solar Panel Open Circuit Voltage
*1
17.5V-28.0V
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 15.4
- Float Voltage
*1
13.3V
No Load Current <100mA
Standby Current <8mA
Ambient Temperature -20°C to +80°C
Minimum O/P Battery Volts
*1
4.2V
Weight 680g
Dimensions 150x120x37mm
Warranty 2 years
Standards CE, C-Tick, AS/NZS CISPR11:2004
*1
Voltages Specified are ±100mV

Redarc BCDC1240 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	9-32V DC
Output Voltage	12V DC
Output Current	40A
Efficiency	Up to 96%
Battery Chemistry	AGM, Gel, Calcium
Protection Features	Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, short-circuit, reverse polarity
Solar Input	Yes