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DUAL INPUT 40A IN-VEHICLE DC BATTERY CHARGER BCDC1240D

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DUAL INPUT 40A IN-VEHICLE DC BATTERY CHARGER BCDC1240D

$540.00

SKU: RDA-BCDC1240D-1 Category: Electrical Components Brand: REDARC
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The REDARC BCDC1240D is a 12V, 40A In-vehicle DC to DC Battery Charger designed to keep your auxiliary battery charged when driving or with portable solar panels when parked.

Charges your auxiliary battery on the go with DC (alternator) and solar.

Keeps your fridge running and your food and beers cold.

Works with all battery types, including lithium.

Install anywhere: heat, water, dust and vibration proof.

Maximize battery life.

Suitable for both 12v or 24v vehicles.

Overcomes voltage drop caused by long cable runs.

REDARC BCDC1240D Instruction Manual

Most questions about the BCDC1240A can be answered in the downloadable instruction manual. BCDC1240D Instruction Manual

Dual Battery Charger with solar input

The DC to DC battery charger works from a wide operating range (9-32V) and provides the option of charging from both 12V and 24V vehicle systems. Additional features include a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar regulator, which allows the maximum amount of power to be delivered from your solar panels to your auxiliary battery.

 

Best DIY dc battery charger

For self installation, we recommend also purchasing the REDARC FK60 60amp fuse kit.

 

Multi-stage charging profile

This Solar Ready smart charger also acts a dual battery isolator. If the voltage gets too low, the start battery is protected. It’s fan free creating a quiet operation, is fully sealed, and has multiple levels of fault protection. The SEMA Global Media Awarding winning BCDC1240D is perfect for charging AGM, Gel, Standard Lead Acid, Calcium, and LiFePO4 batteries. The in-vehicle dual battery range keeps your auxiliary battery banks charged to their optimal levels and lets you continue your adventure uninterrupted.

Built tough for all conditions

This DC-DC battery charger with solar input has been proven to work in all types of terrains, including deep water crossings, and stands up against extreme heat (up to 176°F). It’s fully sealed against the risk of infiltration from water and dust and will hold up to the adventure at hand. It’s designed to maximize the performance and life of your auxiliary battery and is suited for battery bank sizes of 200AH and above in most applications.

Made in Australia by REDARC this amazing range has undergone years of testing in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. REDARC has been in business for nearly 40 years and all of our products are made tough enough to take anything nature can throw at them.

*Suitable for use on vehicles with conventional alternator charging systems.

Informational Reading

The electronics and batteries inside modern vehicles create complex charging needs. Understanding that complexity will be extremely beneficial to proper operation of your electrical equipment and ensure you have the components you need to match your adventure style. The articles below, provided by Mark Bruce of Redarc Electronics, help to break things down in a way that’s easy to understand. Click each of the article thumbnails below to open a PDF of the article.

Click below to download.

Auxiliary Batteries Explained

-Mark Bruce, Redarc Electronics

Click below to download.

Getting the Most from your Auxiliary Battery

-Mark Bruce, Redarc Electronics

Optional Components

We have put together all of the parts you need to get your BCDC setup and installed into your vehicle.

Rear Mount Wiring Kit

Optional Wiring Kit

Everything you need to wire your REDARC BCDC and install it into our bracket mount.

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Remote LED for REDARC Chargers

Optional Remote LED

Easily see the status of your REDARC BCDC using this small flush-mount LED kit.

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Dual Battery Charger w/ Solar Input Additional features within this Solar Ready charger, such as a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar regulator and built-in Green Power Priority (primary solar selection), means you can charge your batteries using solar panels when driving or portable panels when stationary. With simultaneous DC and Solar inputs, this makes it the most advanced dual battery charger on the market today.

Multi-Stage Charging Profile Have the reassurance and confidence that your batteries will be charged to their optimal levels, thanks to a unique multi-stage charging algorithm that provides specific charging profiles tailored to all common battery types. The SEMA Global Media Awarding winning BCDC1225D is perfect for charging AGM, Gel, Standard Lead Acid, Calcium, and LiFePO4 batteries. The unit works with 12- or 24-volt vehicle systems and with either standard or variable/smart alternators.

Perfect DIY DC Battery Charger For self installation, we recommend also purchasing the REDARC FK40 40amp fuse kit.

REDARC 40A Fuse Kit

Built for Tough Conditions

This DC-DC battery charger with solar input has been proven to work in all types of terrains, including deep water crossings, and stands up against extreme heat (up to 176°F). It’s fully sealed against the risk of infiltration from water and dust and will hold up to the adventure at hand. It’s designed to maximize the performance and life of your auxiliary battery and is suited for battery bank sizes of 75-200AH in most applications. Made in Australia by REDARC this amazing range has undergone years of testing in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. REDARC has been in business for nearly 40 years and all of our products are made tough enough to take anything nature can throw at them.

Specifications

Input Voltage 9 – 32VDC
Output Voltage 12VDC
Maximum Charging Voltage 15.3V
Output Current Rating (Cont.) 40A
Country of Manufacture Australia
Output Power 600W
Input Fuse Rating 60A
Output Fuse Rating 60A
Length (in) 6.50
Width (in) 4.72
Height (in) 1.46
Warranty 2 Years
Weight (lb) 2.3
Standby Current Draw <8mA

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