Redarc MANAGER 30 Manual

2 INSTALLATION GUIDE
2.3.1 Input Wire Diameter Selection
REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8B&S
and 6B&S automotive. REDARC recommends that the input wire be of the size
outlined in Table 2.3.1.
Distance from input vehicle
battery to The Manager30
Recommended Cross
Sectional Area (mm²)
Recommended
Diameter Equivalent
≤ 3m (10ft) 8 8 Gauge
> 3m (10ft) 10 6 Gauge
2.3.2 Output Wire Diameter Selection
REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8B&S
and 6B&S automotive. REDARC recommends that the output wire be of the size
outlined in Table 2.3.2. For longer runs the use of at least 10mm
2
is recommended,
however this will lower efciency by up to 3% (the recommended maximum
length is 5m/16 foot).
Distance (metres) from The
Manager30 to House battery
Recommended Cross
Sectional Area (mm²)
Recommended
Diameter Equivalent
≤1.5m (5ft) 8 8 Gauge
>1.5m (5ft) 10 6 Gauge
Figure 2.3.2 - Recommended output cable size
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Figure 2.3.1 - Recommended input cable size
REDARC recommend using the SBI12-BLD
as the 12V relay for setting up the Load
Disconnect Feature for Non-Essential Loads.
Similarly, the SBI12-LLD is recommended
for use between the Auxiliary battery and the
Essential Loads in a Lithium Battery setup,
to protect the Lithium battery from excessive
discharge.

Redarc MANAGER 30 Specifications

General

Battery Charging Capacity	30A
Input Voltage Range	9-32V DC
Output Voltage	12V DC
Standby Current Draw	<100mA
DC Input Fuse Rating	40A
Efficiency	Up to 95%
Battery Types	AGM, Gel, Calcium, LiFePO4
Protection Features	Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, short-circuit, reverse polarity