BCD300 Battery Charger

Benefits

Ultra-Quiet
Power sensitive electronics without interference
Rugged & Reliable
Ensure years of safe and trouble free operation
Fast & Accurate Charging
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The BCD300 battery charger provides up to 300 watts to charge a 12V or 24V battery system (1 or 2 banks) from a 24V, 32V or 36V source. The source and the batteries under charge must share a common ground.

The all-new single board design incorporates state of the art switchmode technology for unmatched efficiency and ultra-quite operation. Multiple stages of filtering reduce radiated or conducted noise to very low levels. The BCD300 Series is capable of charging up to two independent banks of batteries. The two stage charging profile charges the batteries at a constant current equal to the maximum continuous output of the unit. When the battery voltages come up to the float voltage that the unit is set to, the current into the batteries will taper off as necessary to maintain the batteries at the float voltage.

The unit can be left permanently connected without fear of overcharge or damage to the batteries. The adjustable float voltage feature allows the unit to be used for any type of lead-acid battery including lead acid and gel cell. Available options include a remote control and/or extra wide temperature. We are confident that you will get many years of reliable service from this Battery charger.

Features

Adjustable output voltage for charging standard or deep cycle lead-acid, VRLA or Gel cell type battery
Audible and visual indicators for constant current, low input voltage, low output voltage and over-temperature
Extremely rugged and well suited for marine and other demanding environments
High tolerance for shock and vibration
Ultra-quiet low EMI operation
Current limiting protection
Short circuit protection
Reverse input protection
Output over-voltage crowbar
Dry contact output fail relay
Over-temperature shutdown
Spark-free connection
Wide temperature operation available
Can function as a DC/DC Voltage Converter
Conformal coating and/or harsh environment ruggedization available
Optional portable features for automotive use
3 year parts and labour warranty

Applications

Marine and other rugged environments
Mobile Offices (TV and Radio Vans)
/ Automotive / RV / Military
Electric Utilities and Substations
Base Station Power (Radio and Telecommunications)
Industrial Controls
Field Work / Construction Sites
Solar / Alternative Power Systems
Emergency Backup Power (UPS)
Charge any 12 or 24V Battery System

Electrical [Input]
Input Volts (DC)	20-45	30-45
Input Amps (Max)	20	22
Input Fuse (AGC)	25A
Noise on Input	< 10mV
Low Input Voltage Alarm	10.5V

Electrical [Output]
Output Nominal (op)	12	24
Output Volts (DC)	13.6 ±0.05	27.2 ±0.05
Output Amps	25	20
Output Crowbar	16.0 ± 0.5V	32.0 ± 0.5V
Output Fuse (AGC)	30A x 2	25A x 2
Output Ripple & Noise	< 10mV
Battery Banks	1 or 2
Stages	2
Battery Size (Amp Hours)*	100-150	80-120
Regulation (Line & Load)	< ± 0.5%
Duty Cycle	Continuous 100% for 24 hours per day
Efficiency	> 85% @ Maximum Output

Environmental Specification
Operating Temp. Range	-25° to +40°C @ maximum output Derate Linearly 2.5% per °C from 40°C (Optional -40°C extra wide temp. operation avail.)
Humidity	0 - 95°C Relative Humidity (non-condensing) with optional conformal coating
Audible Noise	NONE Ødb @ 3 ft
Typical Service Life	>10 years (87,600 hours)
Isolation	Any Input or Output to Case 500 VDC Input to Output - Common Negative

Mechanical Specification
Length	9.1 in / 23.1 cm
Width	7.8 in / 19.8 cm
Height	2.5 in / 6.4 cm
Material	Marine Grade Aluminium
Finish	Black Anodize / Powder Epoxy Coat
Fastenings	All 18-8 Stainless Steel
Weight	4.0 lb / 1.8 kg
Connections	#12 AWG Input Wires (Positive & Negative) Four contact output terminal
Warranty	3 years

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