CABLE SIZING
The table outlines the required cable size for a given cable install length.
Please refer to this table for Vehicle Input (RED), Solar Input (YELLOW),
Ground (BLACK) and Battery Output (BROWN) cable thickness requirements.
Always choose a wire cross sectional area equal to or greater than what is
specified below.
Cable Install Length
Part Number
(m)
(ft)
1 – 5
3 – 16
BCDCN1225
5 – 9
16 – 30
1 – 5
3 – 16
BCDCN1240
5 – 9
16 – 30
TYPICAL SETUP
Typical Lead Acid Battery Setup
(12 V or 24 V and Solar)
Optional LED
12 V
with Resistor
Charging Pro le
Select
12 V Solar Panel Array
(Unregulated)***
Standard Trigger
Fuse
Settings
Leave unconnected
or connect to Ground
12 V or 24 V
Start Battery
Bank
Low Voltage
Trigger Settings
to D+ or Vehicle
Ignition**
Connect all ground
points to chassis earth
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Recommended
Closest
Lug Cable
Wire Cross
(BAE, B&S,
Section (mm²)
AWG)
7.71
8
8 B&S / 10 mm²
13.56
6
6 B&S / 16 mm²
13.56
6
6 B&S / 16 mm²
20.28
4
4 B&S / 25 mm²
GREEN
ORANGE
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
Load
Fuse
Fuse
Auxiliary
Battery
CAUTION
Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards
which depend on the type of vehicle the Battery Charger is installed into.
Selecting the wrong cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer
or user and/or damage to the Battery Charger or other equipment installed
in the system. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the correct
Size
cable and fuse sizes are used when installing this Battery Charger.
Typical LiFePO
(12 V or 24 V and Solar)
12 V
Loads
Battery Setup
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