Durite Voltage Sensitive Split Charge Relay - 12V 140A

12V, 140A rated voltage sensitive relay (VSR) from Durite for split charging applications in camper vans, motorhomes, 4x4s and boats. Allows charge to flow into one battery (or bank of batteries) only when a charging voltage is detected at the other battery (dual sensing operation).

• Dual sensing operation - charges from starter battery to leisure battery when alternator is running and charges from leisure battery to starter battery when mains charger is connected.
• Relay connects when sensed voltage reaches 13.3V or higher
• Relay disconnects when sensed voltage drops to 12.65V or lower
• Maintains battery isolation when not charging, so starter cannot be drained by leisure use and vice-versa.
• Fully automatic operation
• Virtually zero voltage drop
• Protects sensitive electronic equipment from harmful engine start-up spikes
• Well proven design with 1000s of units operating in the field
• Terminal connections marked on inside of unit for easy installation

Note: The benefit of this type of relay is that it does not require a connection to the alternator or any modifications to the existing vehicle electrical system.  Simply connect the +ve terminals on each of your batteries to the terminals on the relay and the black relay wire to a common -ve point.

An LED indicates when the relay is ON (contacts closed). Fixing holes in the body allow the unit to be mounted to a bulkhead and body cut-outs offer various cable routing options.

Fully encapsulated electronics make this unit splashproof and particularly suitable for harsh environments (marine use, vehicle engine bays etc.)

Fixings supplied.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These relays are not suitable for vehicles with 'smart' or 'intelligent' alternators. As a guide this applies to vehicles having engines that comply with Euro5 emissions standards and onward, often also incorporating regenerative braking (if in doubt please consult your vehicle manufacturer to confirm). If your vehicle has a smart alternator then you will need to use a battery-to-battery charger instead of a VSR.