{"product_id":"redarc-bcdc1240d-classic-40a-charger-dc-dc-solar","title":"BCDC Classic 40A DC-DC Battery Charger","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ REDARC BCDC Classic 40A DC-DC Battery Charger — BCDC1240D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian-made 40A under bonnet DC-DC battery charger with dual alternator and solar input, MPPT solar regulation, Green Power Priority™, lithium support, 12V\/24V smart alternator compatibility, and rugged sealed construction for harsh vehicle installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe REDARC BCDC1240D Classic 40A DC-DC Battery Charger is designed to keep your auxiliary battery charged while driving or when using portable solar panels while parked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for demanding under bonnet, trailer, canopy, cabin, and vehicle installations, the BCDC1240D combines 40A DC-DC charging, separate alternator and solar inputs, integrated MPPT solar regulation, and Green Power Priority™ to maximise charging efficiency from both vehicle and solar power sources.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for 12V and 24V vehicle systems, including standard and variable voltage smart alternators, the BCDC1240D supports AGM, gel, standard lead acid, calcium, and LiFePO4 lithium batteries, making it a strong choice for larger dual battery and touring power systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Key Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ 40A DC-DC Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides up to 40A maximum rated output current for compatible auxiliary battery systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚗 12V \u0026amp; 24V Vehicle Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for both 12V and 24V vehicle systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔋 Lithium Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a lithium charging profile for LiFePO4 batteries, along with profiles for AGM, gel, standard lead acid, and calcium batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Built-In MPPT Solar Regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Maximum Power Point Tracking solar regulator helps maximise solar charging performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Green Power Priority™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritises solar charging where available, helping reduce load on the alternator.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔌 Separate DC \u0026amp; Solar Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllows alternator and solar charging inputs to be connected separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔋 Simultaneous DC \u0026amp; Solar Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharges from both solar and alternator inputs with Green Power Priority™.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚙 Smart Alternator Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for standard and variable voltage smart alternators.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Under Bonnet Rated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted construction is designed to handle heat, water, dust, and vibration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇦🇺 Designed, Built \u0026amp; Tested in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Australian conditions, including extreme heat, corrugations, dust, and water crossings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚐 Suitable Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚙 4WD dual battery systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚗 Under bonnet auxiliary battery charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚐 Caravan and RV charging systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛻 Ute canopy power systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏕️ Camper trailer electrical setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚 Work vehicles and service bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⛵ Marine-style installations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Portable solar charging systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔋 Lithium and lead acid auxiliary battery systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏜️ Remote touring and off-grid travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Dual Input Charging with Solar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe BCDC1240D Classic can charge from vehicle input and solar input, helping maintain auxiliary battery charge while driving or parked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharging Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternator \/ vehicle charging input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate solar charging input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Input Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9V to 32V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Switch-On Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPPT Solar Regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Power Priority™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous Charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC and solar charging supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔋 Battery Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe BCDC1240D supports common auxiliary battery chemistries, including lithium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Lead Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLithium LiFePO4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a guide, the BCDC1240D is typically used for lead acid battery banks over 200Ah and lithium batteries over 100Ah. Always check the battery manufacturer’s recommended maximum charge current before installation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor smaller battery systems, REDARC recommends the BCDC1225D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧠 Smart Charging Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharging Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous 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Install\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20°C to +80°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted and ruggedised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for heat, water, dust, and vibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Load Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;100mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;8mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔌 Installation Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Fuse Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60A, not supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Fuse Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60A, not supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for 12V Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for 24V Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Alternator Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 29, 29);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan 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marine, trailer, and auxiliary power systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔎 Why Choose the REDARC BCDC1240D Classic 40A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe REDARC BCDC1240D Classic 40A DC-DC Battery Charger is designed for users who need rugged, higher-output auxiliary battery charging with both alternator and solar input.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith 40A charging output, MPPT solar regulation, Green Power Priority™, lithium compatibility, 12V\/24V vehicle support, smart alternator compatibility, and Australian-built durability, it is a dependable choice for larger 4WD, caravan, camper, canopy, trailer, and remote touring power systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 What’s 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