BCDi320 Manual

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DC OUTPUT CONNECTION
This unit is equipped with a pair of Phoenix VDFK Terminal block connectors to serve as a DC Output
connection for connection to battery banks. The connection can support up to two connected battery
banks. The polarity for these connections can be found on the unit’s front panel label.
CAUTION: If you are charging two banks of batteries, they MUST share a common ground!
Connector Color Polarity
Red Battery Positive Output
Black Battery Negative Output
CAUTION: Do not connect the battery in the reverse polarity!!
This will activate the reverse connection protection which will blow the output fuses inside the unit
in order to protect the device.The unit will be inoperable until these fuses have been replaced.
Max. Output Current 24.00 A 15.00 A 9.30 A 5.90 A 3.70 A
American Wire Gauge #8AWG #10AWG #12AWG #14AWG #16AWG
Max. Output Current 2.30 A 1.50 A 0.92 A 0.58 A 0.23 A
American Wire Gauge #18AWG #20AWG #22AWG #24AWG #28AWG
IMPORTANT: Make sure the wiring used to make the output connection is appropriately
rated for the expected Output Current. See specications or your unit’s label for the maximum
output current and the table below for usable wire gauges.