GENERAL

FUNCTION - Dual battery charger and more

The Redarc Smart Start® Battery Management System is designed to offer a complete solution to battery charging and maintenance needs for trucking, recreational automotive and marine applications.

The unit is designed to charge today’s automotive type batteries to their optimal charge level from either mains power (AC), vehicle power (DC) or solar power. The system also incorporates a current shunt and Battery Monitor giving you more accurate information during the charge cycle. With all these features in one product, the time and money saved during installation along with the added benefits of an integrated system make the Smart Start® BMS the ultimate battery charging choice.

The Smart Start® BMS features two charging modes, Touring mode (3 stage) is for charging batteries whilst on the move and allows you to draw load on your house battery whilst charging. Storage mode (5 stage) is designed to safely charge the house battery to its optimal charge level whilst your caravan, camper or boat is in storage. The charging profiles are specifically tailored to the type of battery under charge including Gel, AGM, Calcium or Standard Lead Acid, and the system is smart enough to be able to charge a house (auxiliary) battery of a different chemistry type to your vehicle start battery.

The Smart Start® BMS comes with a stylish Remote Control designed to allow you to simply and effectively know the state of your battery at all times. The Remote offers information such as Battery Time Remaining and Time to Full Charge allowing you to enjoy your journey without fear of running out of power. The information is presented in a manner that is easily understood and yet invaluable. The Smart Start® BMS is robust and rugged, designed and tested to withstand the harsh and varied conditions of the Australian outback. You can be assured the ultimate in battery management regardless of your location.

The Smart Start® Battery Management System is set to revolutionise the way you charge your house (auxiliary) battery. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

 

FEATURES

• The Smart Start® BMS incorporates five products in one, negating the need for separate AC 240V charger, solar regulator, DC-DC charge system, battery monitor and vehicle battery isolator. The Smart Start® BMS will automatically select between charging sources, requiring no input from the operator during its operation.
• The Smart Start® BMS has no fan, which makes it SUPER quiet and very reliable.
• The Smart Start® BMS is designed and manufactured in Australia, for Australian conditions, using the latest electronic and design technologies. It is manufactured with high-quality components to ISO9001 quality and ISO14001 environmental standards and backed with Redarc's quality service and two-year warranty.
• The Smart Start® BMS's DC-DC charging enables optimal charging of house batteries, even if they have different chemical characteristics from the vehicle battery. The input voltage can be above, equal to or below the output voltage.
• State of Charge (SOC) indication means you will always know how fully charged the battery is and how much longer it will need to achieve full charge. An easy to operate, high-quality, user friendly liquid crystal display (LCD) module lets you know what's going on at all times. 
• The Smart Start® BMS is very reliable and includes in-built non-sparking battery connection, reverse polarity protection (without depending on fuses) and short circuit protection. The unit has undergone stringent safety & electrical compliance testing. 
• The units easily selectable charging profiles make it suitable for charging all battery types commonly used in modern caravans and motorhomes.
• The unit disconnects automatically from the vehicle battery, so there is always power to start the car.
• Sophisticated fault detection monitors the house battery condition during all stages of charge, keeping you and your caravan/ camper/ RV safe.
• The Smart Start® BMS has a separate battery temperature sensor for automatic temperature compensation and cut-out.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Specifications
Inputs
AC Input	I/P Voltage Range	220 - 240V AC, 50 - 60Hz
	Power Rating	280W
	Efficiency	92%
	Connection	Mains Plug
DC Input	I/P Voltage Range	9 - 18V
	Power Rating	260W
	Efficiency	94%
	Connection	Terminal Block
Solar Input	I/P Voltage Range	9 – 18V
	Power Rating	260W
	Efficiency	93%
	Connection	Terminal Block
Max Charging Volts @ Battery Terminals
	Storage Mode	Touring Mode
Gel Setting	14.4V	14.4V
AGM Setting	14.4V	14.4V
Calcium Setting	16.0V	15.2V
Standard Lead Acid Setting	15.5V	14.8V
Float Voltage	13.5V
Output Voltage Ripple	<15mV
Output Current (Nominal)	15A
Temperature Compensation	-5mV / Batt. Cell / °C
Limit Temperatures	0°C - 75°C (5°C Hysteresis)
Over Temperature Shutdown	Yes
Recommended Total Batt Capacity	40 – 400Ah
Required Number of Cells in Series	6 (12V Battery)
Non-Sparking Connection	Yes
Memory Save on Battery Disconnect	Yes
O/P Protection
Short Circuit Protection	Yes
Surge Protection	Yes
Reverse Polarity Protection	Yes
Overload Protection	Yes
Compliance
C-Tick	EMC-CISPR.11
Safety	AS/NZS 60335.2.29
	AS/NZS 60335.1
Environmental	ROHS Compliant
General Specifications
Main Unit Dimensions	350x185x79mm
Remote Dimensions	186x74x29mm
Kit Weight	2.43 kg
Warranty	2 years

 

POSTAGE INFORMATION

WARRANTY