Dual Battery Systems
Twin Charge
The Twin Charge Battery Charger is a major breakthrough for charging a second battery through the 12 volt system of a vehicle. Previously the only systems available to charge a second battery from a vehicle were solenoid, diode or percentage switching systems. Unfortunately all of these systems can reduce battery life, due to failure to fully charge the second battery.
Features:
- Overcomes charging problems of voltage loss due to resistance along cables
- Overcomes charging problems caused by having batteries of different sizes and ages
- Distance between batteries not important- allows second battery to be installed in caravan or trailer
- Ensures second battery is fully charged, reducing battery sulphation and increasing battery life
Maximum charging at 20 amps. Can not overcharge batteries- inbuilt charge controller.
Dimensions: (HxLxW mm) 60x160x100
Weight: 570g
| BCTC25 | Twin Charge 25 A Kit | $399.00 |  |
ACR
Automatically combines batteries during charging, isolates batteries during engine cranking and when not charging.- Protects sensitive electronics by temporary isolation of house loads from engine circuit during engine cranking
- Designed for 12 or 24 volt systems
- 12/24 volt auto ranging voltage input
- Hermetically sealed contacts/vaporproof
- Waterproof rated IP67—temporary immersion for 30 minutes
- Ignition protected—safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats
- Remote LED output indicates relay state away from ACR
- Supports high-output alternators up to 120 Amperes
- Dual sensing
| BSS7610 | ACR battery 12/24 | $189.99 | |
CL-Series BatteryLink™ ACR (Current Limiting)
| Specifications | |
| Coil Circuit | |
| Input Voltage | 9 to 16 Volts DC Maximum |
| Main Power Contacts | |
| Voltage Rating | 16 Volts DC for 12 Volts DC Nominal Systems |
| Contact Form | SPST-NO |
| Stud Terminal Size | 3/8" (M10) |
| Mechanical Life | 1 Million Cycles |
| BSS7600 | Battery link ACR 12V | $224.00 | |
High & Low Voltage Cutout Device
The new ARRID Auxiliary Voltage Controller (AVC) is a small yet powerful device that is used to prevent damage to low voltage appliances (including fridges, halogen globes or televisions) from both high and low voltage. The ARRID AVC will also prevent excessive discharge of batteries, and is available in a higher voltage version for starting batteries (11.8 V DC cutout) or a deep cycle model that allows deeper battery discharge (10.8 V DC cutout). The ARRID AVC will disconnect DC loads when the battery voltage exceeds 16 V DC.
The ARRID AVC has a maximum rating of 25 amps, but will actually cope with higher inductive loads than many similarly rated discharge protection devices.
This is because the ARRID AVC features a 60 second time delay between reaching the designated cut off voltage and disconnecting the load. The AVC will not disconnect the load due to short decreases in voltage caused by the high start-up currents of inductive loads, (eg. compressor refrigerators). This feature eliminates the annoying “chatter” effect that may occur with low voltage cutouts that do not have this feature. Voltages can be adjusted for specific requirements. For further information and specifications contact ARRID.
| BSAVC12 | AVC 12V 25A 10.8V | $69.99 | |
| BSAVC12 | AVC 12V 25A 11.8V | $69.99 | |
Smart Relay
The ARRID Smart Relay revolutionizes the way people think about dual battery systems. The Smart Relay combines the best of both worlds, incorporating advanced features in a compact unit. The Smart Relay is suitable for all types of vehicles, making it the ideal battery management solution. The Smart Relay will prevent loads connected to the auxiliary battery from draining the starting battery, and will not allow the auxiliary battery to drain the starting battery when the vehicle starts. Integrating the control unit with the relay makes installing the Smart Relay a breeze!
Features:
- Ease of installation
- Utilizes cold start delay
- Starting battery receives initial charge
- Spike protected
- 12 or 24 volt models available
- Compact design
- LED indicates when circuit is operative
- Flow-over protection
- Isolates starting battery from Auxiliary battery when ignition is switched off
Models:
DBC12V: 12V Dual Charge System
DBC24V: 24V Dual Charge System
| BSBT12180 | Smart Relay 12V 180A | $139.99 | |
| BSBT2480 | Smart Relay 24V 80A | $139.99 | |
Dual Charge System Controller
The ARRID Dual Charge Electronic is designed to be installed into existing relay or solenoid charging systems. The Dual Charge Electronic will greatly increase the safety of these systems ensuring the starting battery can never be drained by the auxiliary battery during vehicle ignition.
A key feature of the Dual Charge Electronic is the ability to charge two separate auxiliary battery banks using one Dual Charge Electronic. Greater battery capacity gives more power for those heavy loads!
The Dual Charge Electronic is compatible with solar and many other charging systems A durable, no-nonsense control unit, the ARRID Dual Charge Electronic is quality without compromise.
Models:
DBC12VC: 12V Dual Charge Electronic
DBC24VC: 24V Dual Charge Electronic
Dimensions: (HxLxW mm) 25x70x30
| BSBT12 | 12 Volt 2 battery timer | $99.00 | |
| BSBT24 | 24 Volt 2 battery timer | $99.00 | |
Dual Charge Controller
The ARRID Advanced Charge Controller is the complete package, delivering total battery management. A fully automatic charging system, the Advanced Charge Controller has all the standard functions such as battery isolation and spike protection, but also includes features not normally associated with dual battery controllers. One such feature is the charge control method.
The Advanced Charge Controller operates using an advanced battery voltage sensing system. The Advanced Charge Controller is designed to preferentially charge the main battery until reaching a preset voltage, and only then divert charge to the auxiliary battery. The Advanced Charge Controller ensures you will always be able to start the vehicle.
Another feature is the full function LED display that provides information on operational status. With the added ability to charge a second auxiliary battery the ARRID Advanced Charge Controller is everything you always wanted in a battery management system and so much more!
Models:
BCAACC12V
BCAACC24
Features:
- Will not divert charge to auxiliary battery unless voltage is > 13.7 V DC
- Three LED light display
- Easy to install (installation instructions provided)
- Available in 12 or 24 V DC models.
- The dual battery control unit can be used with 2 relays or solenoids.
| BSDCC12 | 12volt Dual Controller | $199.95 | |
| BSDCC24 | 24volt Dual Controller | $199.99 | |
Timer
Low voltage digital timer can be used to turn lights on and off at predetermined times in a caravan, motorhome or holiday shack. Or get that fridge cold before your next visit by turning the fridge on hours before expected arrival.
Features
- 8 ON/OFF programs
- Can be set to daily, weekly, weekdays,
- weekends or groups of days on each program.
- Manual override button.
- Fully digital, solid state.
- NiCad backup battery.
Specifications
- Max. Current: 8A
- Voltage: 12V or 24V DC
- "ON" Power Usage: 3W
- Backup Batt: 1.2V NiCad
| TIME12 | 12V Digital Timer | $79.00 | |
| TIME24 | 24V DC Timer | $79.00 | |