The REDARC Smart Start SBI212D is a microprocessor-controlled dual battery isolator for use in a dual battery system. It works as a solenoid priority system. It protects the start battery from excessive discharge while the auxiliary battery supplies non-essential loads. The SBI range uses the vehicle's alternator to charge the auxiliary battery.
This dual sensing model isolates the start and auxiliary batteries in a system where the auxiliary battery may be charged by solar panels, an external AC battery charger, or another external source. Once the auxiliary battery reaches 13.2V, the external source can also charge the start battery. Its components prevent the solenoid from generating high voltage transients, unlike a diode battery isolator.
It has fault detection with LED indication for voltage drop, over-voltage, or excessive current draw. It is fully surge protected and has an overmold design with silver contacts. It is used primarily in 4WD and commercial vehicles.
- Voltage
- 12V DC
- Continuous rating
- 200A
- Type
- Microprocessor-controlled dual sensing battery isolator (solenoid priority system)
- Contacts
- Silver, for longer life; suitable for marine applications
- Protection
- Full surge protection; fault detection for voltage drop, over-voltage and excessive current draw
- Indicator
- LED indication of operation and faults
- Construction
- Overmold design, compact size
- Charging sources
- Alternator, solar panels, external AC battery charger or other external source
- Start battery charge
- Start battery can be charged by an external source once the auxiliary battery reaches 13.2V
- Add-ons
- G52-VVA, G52-VA, FK60, FK100