REDARC BCDC1250D - 50A DC-DC Charger & MPPT Solar Controller

£497.06
(£414.22 Exc. VAT)
(1 Review)
1 in stock
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Product code
P02205
Brand
Redarc
Current Rating
50A
Open Circuit Voltage Rating
32V
Note: Cables not included. Please download installation instructions to determine correct cable size and fuses for your application.
Description

This dual input charger from Australian power management specialists, REDARC, combines DC-DC charging and solar charging for your 12V leisure battery into one rugged, compact unit. Featuring REDARC's next generation of in-vehicle charging technology, it is the most advanced dual battery charger on the the market and has been designed to withstand the harsh environment of the Australian outback. Rigorous testing ensures that it will perform under extreme conditions where moisture, dust and vibration are present, meaning it won't let you down.

Suitable for use with standard or 'smart' Euro 5 / 6 / 6+ alternators, the BCDC1250D is the highest output charger in the BCDC range and combines a 50A DC-DC (battery-to-battery) charger together with a 750W MPPT solar charge controller, giving you the ability to charge either from your alternator, your solar panels, or both. It also has an additional charging stage known as SoftStart which has been engineered to handle more demanding applications.

This charger utilises Green Power Priority, so it will always use the maximum amount of solar power available, with the remainder of the rated output being provided by the vehicle's alternator.  It will also isolate the leisure (auxiliary) battery from the vehicle starting battery when no charging input is present to prevent the vehicle battery being discharged by the domestic circuits.

The BCDC1250D supports all battery types (wet and sealed lead-acid, AGM, Gel, calcium and Lithium) and uses multi-stage charging technology to ensure 100% full charging, maximising the performance and life of your batteries. It is straightforward to install with a very simple setup and has a wide vehicle input voltage range (9-32V DC), allowing you to charge a 12V battery from either a 12V or 24V alternator input. This makes is suitable for use in vans and small motorhomes as well as in larger motorhomes, horseboxes and  lorries.

Important - only to be used with solar panels that have an Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) of 32V or less.  Greater voltages may damage the unit and will void the warranty.

Recommended for lead-acid battery capacities of 250Ah and greater. May be used with smaller capacity lithium batteries depending on the battery's charge acceptance rate (please consult the manufacturer's documentation).

Specifications
  • Vehicle Input voltage range: 9-32V DC (suitable for 12V or 24V alternators)
  • Solar input voltage range (unregulated): 9-32V DC (N.B. do not exceed - unit may be damaged)
  • Output system voltage (nominal): 12V DC
  • Maximum charging voltage: 15.3V DC
  • Max. continuous current rating: 50A
  • Recommended maximum solar input: 750W
  • Recommended vehicle input fuse rating: 60A
  • Recommended output fuse rating: 60A
  • Minimum voltage of output battery: 4.2V DC
  • Protection: Input over-voltage
  • Battery type suitability: Wet/Sealed Lead Acid, AGM. Gel, Calcium, Lithium
  • Standby current draw: <100mA
  • Operating temperature range: -15 to +80°C
  • Weight: 1kg
  • Overall dimensions: 165 (L) x 120 (W) x 37 (H) mm
  • Type approval: E-Mark
  • Warranty: 2 years

Part Number : BCDC1250D

Bar Code : 0616010988643

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Firmware cannot be updated in the UK
Rating:
19 July 2022  | 

Since purchasing this unit 7 months ago, a corrected charge profile for larger LiPo4 batteries has been released in Australia. Unlike Victron, this cannot be customer updated and has to be returned to Redarc. I have just been informed today that the UK distributor also cannot do these updates and a return to Australia with the associated shipping and duties costs would be required. A very poor show!


Response:

Thank you for your review, Whilst a new firmware update has been introduced by RedArc it is not a correction but in fact a slight improvement to the performance of the unit. This is a practice we see with a number of products and it is now common practice for older models to not be updated unless required (even Victron would advise against updating firmware unless experiencing issues).

Redarc units prior to this update will continue to function at the highest level with lithium batteries and lead the way in DC-DC Charging. For more information on the update and why older units do not require the update and it is therefore optional visit - https://www.redarc.com.au/news/redarc-announces-bcdc-firmware-upgrade

REDARC is based in South Australia and has been designing, developing and manufacturing a range of electronic voltage converters & associated products for over 40 years. Tested in the extremes of the Australian Outback, these are rugged products from a brand you can trust.

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