Redarc BCDC1220-IGN 20A Ignition Control Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger

Rated 11A, 12V vehicle or 20A, 24V vehicle, the BCDC1220-IGN is a DC to DC charger built to sit between start and auxiliary batteries.

Output is 12V DC. BCDCWK-001, 002 or 003 suit it, depending on where the batteries sit. The current rating is 11A, 12V vehicle or 20A, 24V vehicle. Size is 120 mm wide, 37 mm high and 100 mm long. Redarc specifies input fuse 17A to 23A not supplied and output fuse 32A not supplied. It is set up for vehicles with ECU controlled, variable voltage alternators. It has charge profiles for not suitable for lithium, lifepo4. Standby draw is under 5mA. Operating temperature is minus 20°C to 80°C. Engine bay mounting is fine. Input voltage runs from 9 to 32V. It weighs 450 g. Charge voltage is 15.3V. It is terminated with Bare wire.

From the Redarc product page: Multi Stage DC to DC Battery Charger. Start Battery Isolator.

Fitting is best left to a qualified auto electrician or installer, which is what Redarc recommends. If you are not sure it suits your setup, give our workshop your vehicle details and we will check Redarc's listing with you.

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Specifications

• Current rating: 11A, 12V vehicle or 20A, 24V vehicle
• Input voltage: 9 to 32V
• Output: 12V DC
• Battery types: Not suitable for Lithium, LiFePO4
• Size: 120 mm wide, 37 mm high and 100 mm long
• Weight: 450 g
• Redarc part BCDC1220-IGN

Warranty

This comes with the manufacturer's warranty through the Australian distributor. See the manufacturer's terms for details, plus our guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.

FAQ

Does the BCDC1220-IGN suit a variable voltage alternator?

Yes. It is designed to work with ECU controlled, variable voltage alternators. Wire the ignition input as the instructions show.

Is under bonnet mounting allowed?

Yes, it is rated for engine bay installation. Mount it away from the exhaust manifold and turbo.

Is there a wiring kit made for the Redarc BCDC1220-IGN?

Yes. BCDCWK-001 suits batteries side by side in the engine bay, BCDCWK-002 batteries on opposite sides of the bay, and BCDCWK-003 a rear mounted battery.

What amperage does BCDC1220-IGN 20A Ignition Control Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger handle?

Redarc rates it at 11A, 12V vehicle or 20A, 24V vehicle.

What does the BCDC1220-IGN 20A Ignition Control Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger need on the input side?

The input range is 9 to 32V. Outside that it will not run as intended.