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    BATTERY SEPARATORS

    BATTERY SEPARATOR (ISOLATOR)


    WITH MICROPROCESSOR
    BS Series

    MODELS: BS80-12
    BS80-24
    BS160-12
    BS160-24
    BS400-12
    BS400-24

    INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL

    Please read this manual before operating your battery separator.


    DESCRIPTION
    BS Series Battery Separator (Isolator) is designed for use in situations where two sets of
    batteries are used; for example in boats, campers and caravans.

    BS Series Battery Separator (Isolator) is a microprocessor controlled heavy duty relay that
    automatically connects auxiliary batteries in parallel when the primary battery has reached
    a preset voltage (indicating that the primary battery is charged), and disconnects the auxil-
    iary batteries when the primary battery voltage decreases below float level (indicating that
    the primary battery is discharged).

    BS80 BS160 BS400


    The Battery Separator (Isolator) is an excellent alternative to a diod-based battery isolator
    and is sometimes the only option because some alternators do not accept a diod-based
    battery isolator between itself and the battery. The main feature is that there is virtually no
    voltage loss so that the output voltage of alternators or battery chargers does not need to be
    increased. It is recommended that Battery Separators (Isolators) be used in conjuction with
    inverters when an auxiliary battery is being used.

    Priority
    In a circuit with the Battery Separator(Isolator) the battery with the alternator (starter
    battery) will be charged first before the second battery (auxiliary battery) will be connected.
    When a Battery Separator (Isolator) senses that the starter battery has reached its connect
    voltage it will engage, to allow for parallel charging of the other batteries.

    Bidirectional
    The Battery Separator (Isolator) senses the voltage of both connected batteries. It will
    therefore also engage if for example the auxiliary battery is being charged by a battery
    charger.

    Parallel
    The Battery Separator (Isolator) - BS160 and BS400 - can also be engaged with a switch to
    connect batteries in parallel manually. This is especially useful in case of emergency when
    the starter battery is discharged or damaged.
    FEATURES
    • Waits until the battery connected to the active charging source reaches 13.2V (26.4V)
    before paralleling and charging the auxiliary batteries. The system disconnects at 12.8V
    (25.6V).
    • Provides priority for charging only the starter battery first
    • Microprocessor controls the switching times to prevent unauthorized on/off switching.
    • Protects auxiliary battery against over voltage from the charging source (16V/32V).
    • Prevents excessive discharging of the starter battery
    • BS160 and BS400 allow forced engaging of the auxiliary battery through external switch
    to enable paralleling with the starter battery if the starter battery is discharged or damaged
    • BS400 has auxiliary dry contact for signalling engaging of the auxiliary battery
    • Provides better performance than a diode-based battery isolator
    • Easy to install as it does not require changing the existing circuit of the alternator.
    • Is suitable for motor homes, boats and trucks and wherever an extra battery is needed.
    1.
    INSTALLATION
    The Battery Separator (Isolator) is easy to install.

    1. First disconnect the plus and minus of both batteries.


    The BS has 2 brass bolts as connectors for the batteries.
    2. Connect the plus connection of the starter battery (pri-
    mary) to connection 30 and the plus connection of the
    auxiliary battery to connection 87.
    3. If you want to use the starting contact you can connect,
    via a fuse, a wire to connection 85 that becomes 12V
    (24V) as long as you activate the starter. This will connect
    both batteries together to make starting easier.
    4. Connect at last the minus to connection 86.
    5. If this is all secure you can connect the minus of both
    batteries again.

    ATTENTION! Short-circuit of the plus and minus of the bat-


    tery can damage your system! So make sure the connec-
    tions are secure!
    Between the on/off switching is a delay to prevent the
    relay from switching in a short dip or rise of the battery
    voltage. The relay switches off at a over voltage of 16V
    (32V) to prevent damage of the battery and equipment.
    Connection batteries M6
    Other connections 6.3 mm faston
    Cable suggestion BS80 20 mm2
    BS160 25 mm2
    30 Primary/start Battery Plus connection.
    85 Start contact (Only when start help used). BS400 60 mm2
    86 Minus. (Attention! This should always
    be connected). Primary battery 12V (24V) Auxiliary battery 12V (24V)
    87 Auxiliary Battery connection. 13.2V relay on (26.4V) 13.2V relay on (26.4V)
    12.8V relay out (25.6V) 12.8V relay out (25.6V)

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Model BS80-12 BS80-24 BS160-12 BS160-24 BS400-12 BS400-24

    Continues current 80 A 80 A 160 A 160 A 400 A 400 A

    Connect voltage 13.2 VDC 26.4 VDC 13.2 VDC 26.4 VDC 13.2 VDC 26.4 VDC

    Disconnect voltage 12.8 VDC 25.6 VDC 12.8 VDC 25.6 VDC 12.8 VDC 25.6 VDC

    Standby current < 5mA < 5mA < 5mA < 5mA < 5mA < 5mA

    Start contact No No Yes Yes Yes Yes


    Micro switch for
    remote status No No No No Yes Yes
    indication
    Voltage stability +/- 2% +/- 2% +/- 2%
    Weight 0.11 Kg / 0.24 lb 0.3 Kg / 0.7 lb 0.9 Kg / 2.0 lbs
    Dimensions 46 x 46 x 80 mm 46 x 93 x 96 mm 78 x 102 x 110 mm
    (H x W x D) mm
    Dimensions 1.8" x 1.8" x 3.2" 1.8" x 3.7" x 3.8" 3.1" x 4.0" x 4.4"
    (H x W x D) inches
    Note: The above specifications are subject to change without notice
    2.
    Thank you purchasing a Samlex power supply product!

    Samlex America Inc.


    110-17 Fawcett Road
    Coquitlam BC V3K 6V2
    Canada
    Tel: 1-800-561-5885 or 604-525-3836

    Version BS_Series(Jun2008)

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