Victron Argodiode Battery Isolators Description
Argodiode Battery Isolators allow simultaneous charging of two or more batteries from one alternator, without connecting the batteries together. Discharging the accessory battery for example will not result in also discharging the starter battery. Low voltage drop due to the use of high efficiency Schottky diodes.
Alternator energize input
Some alternators need DC voltage on the B+ output to start charging. Obviously, DC will be present when the alternator is directly connected to a battery. Inserting a Diode or FET splitter will however prevent any return voltage/current from the batteries to the B+, and the alternator will not start. The new ‘AC’ diode isolators feature a special current limited energize input that will power the B+ when the engine run/stop switch is closed.
| Parameter | 80-2SC | 80-2AC | 100-3AC | 120-2AC | 140-3AC | 160-2AC | 180-3AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum charge current (A) | 80 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| Maximum alternator current (A) | 80 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| Number of batteries | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Nominal battery voltage | 12V and 24V | 12V and 24V | 12V and 24V | 12V and 24V | 12V and 24V | 12V and 24V | 12V and 24V |
| Alternator Energize Input | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connection | M6 Studs | M6 Studs | M6 Studs | M8 Studs | M8 Studs | M8 Studs | M8 Studs |
| Compensation diode and Energize connection | 6,3 mm Faston | 6,3 mm Faston | 6,3 mm Faston | 6,3 mm Faston | 6,3 mm Faston | 6,3 mm Faston | 6,3 mm Faston |
| Weight kg (lbs) | 0.5 (1.3) | 0.6 (1.3) | 0.8 (1.8) | 0.8 (1.8) | 1.1 (2.5) | 1.1 (2.5) | 1.5 (3.3) |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 60 x 120 x 75 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 3.0 inches) | 60 x 120 x 90 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 inches) | 60 x 120 x 115 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 4.5 inches) | 60 x 120 x 115 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 4.5 inches) | 60 x 120 x 150 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 5.9 inches) | 60 x 120 x 150 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 5.9 inches) | 60 x 120 x 200 mm (2.4 x 4.7 x 7.9 inches) |
Victron Argodiode Battery Isolators
