Redarc BCDC2420-LV 24V 20A Low Voltage Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger

The BCDC2420-LV charges your auxiliary battery at up to 20A from the vehicle alternator. Fusing called for: input fuse 60A not supplied, Redarc FK60 recommended and output fuse 40A not supplied, Redarc FK40 recommended.

Output is 24V DC. The solar input takes 9 to 32V. Overall it is 120 mm wide, 37 mm high and 150 mm long. Engine bay mounting is fine. It suits late model vehicles where the alternator voltage is varied by the engine computer. Solar goes through the onboard MPPT regulator. Charging tops out at 30.6V. Rated current sits at 20A. It accepts 9 to 32V on the input side. It is terminated with Bare wire. It has charge profiles for agm, gel, standard lead acid, calcium. Weight is 25 oz, 650 g. Left idle it draws under 8mA.

Points Redarc makes about it: Multi Stage DC to DC Battery Charger. MPPT Solar Regulator. Start Battery Isolator. No fan for super quiet operation.

Redarc recommends fitting by a qualified auto electrician or installer. Send us your vehicle and battery details if you want the fit checked against Redarc's listing.

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Specifications

• Current rating: 20A
• Input voltage: 9 to 32V
• Output: 24V DC
• Solar input: 9 to 32V
• Battery types: AGM, Gel, Standard Lead Acid, Calcium
• Size: 120 mm wide, 37 mm high and 150 mm long
• Redarc part BCDC2420-LV

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 BCDC2420-LV 24V 20A Low Voltage Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger 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.

Can the BCDC2420-LV 24V 20A Low Voltage Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger go in the engine bay?

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

Does the BCDC2420-LV 24V 20A Low Voltage Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger have a solar regulator built in?

Yes, it has a built in MPPT solar regulator.

What amperage does Redarc 24V 20A Low Voltage Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger BCDC2420-LV handle?

Redarc rates it at 20A.

Will BCDC2420-LV 24V 20A Low Voltage Under Bonnet DC Battery Charger work off my battery voltage?

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