BCDC Classic Under Bonnet 40A DC Battery Charger

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BCDC1240D
Special Price A$710.09 Regular Price A$789.00
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Australian Made Premium Quality
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Product details
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.
OVERVIEW

The REDARC BCDC1240D under bonnet Battery Charger is a 12V 40A DC to DC battery charger, capable of high performance in engine bay installations, potted to survive and thrive against heat, water and dust.

Featuring a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar regulator, the BCDC1240D Classic will charge from both solar and the alternator simultaneously. With built-in 'Green Power Priority' it will select solar charging first, meaning less load on the alternator.

Suitable for 12 or 24-volt vehicle systems, the unit will also work with either standard or variable/smart alternators.

The BCDC1240D also comes with patented charging profiles, including a lithium charging profile perfect for pairing with a REDARC Lithium Battery. The 'Dual' input range will continue to charge all other types of batteries including AGM, GEL, standard lead acid and calcium. 

As a guide the BCDC1240D is typically used for lead acid battery banks over 200Ah and lithium batteries over 100Ah. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure that the ‘Continuous Current Rating’ of the charger does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum charging current. For smaller batteries, REDARC recommends the BCDC1225D

Proven and Tested

The award-winning technology in the BCDC has been independently verified and tested to ensure battery life is maximised, charging your battery to a proven 100%.*

*large capacity battery banks may require a few cycles to fully charge.

Built in Australia and tested for our unique conditions, the DC to DC battery charger will work in the extreme heat of the Simpson Desert, up to 80°C and can handle deep water crossings at Cape York – water, dust and vibration are no match for this charger.

If you’re heading out into the bush and want to get there and back again safely – you can trust REDARC.  

Features
  • Separate DC and solar charging inputs
  • Maximises the performance and life of your auxiliary battery
  • Simultaneous DC and solar charging with Green Power Priority
  • Suits 12V/24V standard and variable voltage/smart alternators
  • Suitable for AGM, GEL, standard lead acid, calcium and Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries
  • Suitable for use on vehicles with conventional alternator charging systems
     
Mounting Brackets

In addition to the use of quality fuse kits, REDARC offer a range of vehicle-specific mounting brackets for our BCDC DC-DC Charger range. The 304 stainless steel bracket allows installation into the front of the vehicle for cooler airflow, ensuring optimal performance. They have been designed to fit existing mounting points in the vehicle.

Not sure what dual battery system is best for your vehicle? Let Shaun Whale explain more.

Specifications
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Warranty 2 Years
gtin_barcode 9338628004355
brand REDARC
Battery Chemistry Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel, AGM or LiFePO4 type only
Continuous Rating 40A
Power Type - AC DC DC TO DC
Nominal Output Power 600W
Input Fuse Rating 60A (Not supplied) REDARC FK60 recommended
Solar Switch On Voltage 9V
Suitable For 12V Systems Yes
Suitable For 24V Systems Yes
Solar Input Voltage 9 - 32V
MPPT Solar Regulator Yes
Cabin/ Canopy Install Yes
No Load Current <100mA
Trailer Install Yes
Engine Bay Install Yes
Max. Charging Voltage 15.3V
Output Fuse Rating 60A (Not supplied) REDARC FK60 recommended
Operating Temperature -15°C to 80°C
Output Voltage 12V DC
Max. Rated Output Current 40A
Input Voltage 9 - 32V
Standby Current <8mA
Connector Type Bare wire
Weight 1 kg
width 120 mm
height 37 mm
depth | length 165 mm
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Shipping

REDARC offers customers free freight within Australia on products purchased via the REDARC website, unless a dangerous goods charge is deemed necessary in order to ship products of a lithium chemistry.All products have a 5 day lead time before shipment after which it will be shipped via your preferred shipping method. For alternative freight options please contact REDARC at power@redarc.com.au

For international orders, freight will be calculated at time of checkout. Orders will be shipped from our factory in Lonsdale with delivery timeframes dependant on location.

Where orders are shipped to a delivery address outside Australia, you are responsible for the compliance terms as written in our Website Terms of Use

Returns

The terms and conditions relating to 'Return of goods' set out in our Trading Terms will apply to all good purchased by You via the Site. All goods purchased by You via the Site also come with a manufacturer's warranty found here.

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