Victron Argodiode 180-3AC Battery Isolator Diode 180A for 3 Batteries

Victron Argodiode 180-3AC 3 batteries 180A

Battery isolating diodes allow simultaneous charging of several batteries from one power source without the Individual batteries are connected to each other. This means that, for example, the on-board battery can be charged without At the same time, the starter battery is also discharged. Furthermore, the use of modern Schottky diodes keeps the voltage loss low. is approximately 0.3 V at low currents and approximately 0.45 V at rated current.

All models in this series are equipped with a compensation diode, which allows the output voltage the alternator is slightly increased in order to compensate the voltage loss through the Schottky diodes to balance.

Generator starting excitation Some generator types require a DC voltage at the B+ pole for starting excitation. On the one hand, the There is a direct cable connection between the battery and the generator. On the other hand, The isolation diode prevents the current from flowing back, so that the generator does not start. The new 802AC battery isolator has a special current-limited terminal for the start-up excitation, when the generator is started.