Redarc BCDC1240D User Manual

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CONTENTS
Warnings and Safety Instructions 01
Contents 02
Specifi cations 02
1 Product Function 03
1. Display Panel 03
2. Charge Profi le LEDs 04
3. Charge Status LEDs 04
1. Solar & Vehicle LEDs 04
2. Stage LED 04
3. Charging Process 05
4. Turn ON/OFF Thresholds 06
5. Error Codes 06
2 Installation 07
1. Install Location 07
2. Charge Profi le 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 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 LiFePO
4
type only
Charging Profi le ABCLi
- Maximum Voltage
(refer to section 1.2.1) 14.6V 15.0V 15.1V 14.6V
- Float Voltage 13.3V N/A
No Load Current <100mA
Standby Current <8mA
Ambient Temperature 0°C to 80°C
Minimum O/P Battery Volts 4.2V
Weight 850g
Dimensions 165x120x37mm
Warranty 2 years
Standards RCM, AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

Redarc BCDC1240D Specifications

General

Input Voltage	9 - 32V DC
Output Voltage	12VDC
Output Current	40A
Battery Chemistry	Lithium
Solar Input	Up to 32V DC
Dimensions	165mm x 120mm x 37mm
Efficiency	96%
Charging Stages	3 Stage
Protection Features	Over Temperature, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity