The REDARC Smart Start SBI12 is a microprocessor-controlled battery isolator for dual battery systems. It protects the start battery from excessive discharge while letting the auxiliary battery supply non-essential loads. It works as a solenoid priority system and is mostly used in 4WD and commercial vehicles.
It is rated for 12V DC with 100A continuous. It manages charging of the secondary battery while the vehicle is moving. Electronic components prevent the solenoid from generating high voltage transients. Unlike a diode-type isolator, it avoids the voltage drop associated with diode isolation.
It has a low standby current draw and fault detection. An LED indicates operation and warns of faults such as voltage drops, over-voltage and excessive current draw.
- Model
- Smart Start SBI12
- Voltage
- 12V DC
- Current rating
- 100A continuous
- Type
- Microprocessor-controlled battery isolator (solenoid priority system)
- Indicator
- LED shows operation and fault conditions
- Fault detection
- Voltage drops, over-voltage, excessive current draw
- Use
- Dual battery systems in 4WD and commercial vehicles