Victron
Victron Argo Diode Battery Isolator 80A (2 Outputs)
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Description
The Victron Argo Diode Battery Isolator 80A charges two independent battery banks from a single alternator or charger while keeping them fully isolated from one another. Discharging one bank, such as a domestic service battery, can never flatten the other, so the engine start battery is always protected and ready.
Isolation is achieved with Schottky diodes, giving a low forward voltage drop of roughly 0.3 V at light load and about 0.45 V at the rated output. A fitted compensation diode lets you nudge the alternator output voltage up slightly to offset this drop, and an alternator energize input supplies B+ when the engine run switch is closed so machine-sensing alternators start charging reliably.
The isolator adjusts automatically to 12 V or 24 V systems and requires no maintenance or control wiring. Its compact steel enclosure suits marine, motorhome and off-grid installations where two banks must share one charge source.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Charges two isolated battery banks from a single alternator or charger
- Prevents cross-discharge between service and engine start batteries
- Low-loss Schottky diodes, approximately 0.3 V drop at low current and 0.45 V at rated output
- Compensation diode to raise alternator voltage and offset the diode drop
- Alternator energize input powers B+ when the engine run switch is closed
- Automatically suits 12 V and 24 V systems
- M6 stud connections, no maintenance required
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Key specifications
| Maximum charge current | 80 A |
| Number of outputs | 2 |
| Nominal battery voltage | 12 V and 24 V |
| Technology | Schottky diode isolator |
Performance
| Maximum alternator current | 80 A |
| Voltage drop | Approximately 0.3 V at low current, 0.45 V at rated output |
| Compensation diode | Yes |
| Alternator energize input | Yes |
Physical
| Connection | M6 studs |
| Compensation diode and energize connection | 6.3 mm Faston |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 60 x 120 x 90 mm |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
Conformance
| Warranty | 5 years |
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