South Australian electronics specialist, Redarc, has released the BCDC2420 in-vehicle battery charger, designed to charge any commonly used automotive batteries to optimum levels.
According to Redarc, the unit’s 24V charging output means the unit is perfectly suited to trucking applications such as charging battery banks for tailgate lifters and powered side curtains.
The unit is a 20 amp, three-stage DC-DC battery charger that operates from a vehicle input range of between nine and 32 volts DC. It features the same multi-stage charging algorithm as Redarc’s other similar models with a 24 volt charging output regulated up to 20 amps.
The unit also features a MPPT Solar Regulator, which can be used to charge 24V auxiliary batteries from 12V solar panels by harnessing solar energy when vehicle charging is not available.
According to Redarc, the multi-stage charging feature of the unit reduces vehicle running costs by maximising battery life. The new charger was designed for Australia’s harsh conditions and allows for flexible installation in 12 and 24V vehicles and is sealed and suited for commercial applications.