Redarc BMS1230S2-NA Manual page 18

2 INSTALLATION GUIDE
2.3.1 Input Wire Diameter Selection
REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8B&S
and 6B&S automotive. REDARC recommends that the input wire be of the size
outlined in Table 2.3.1.
Distance from input vehicle
battery to The Manager30
≤ 3m (10ft)
> 3m (10ft)
2.3.2 Output Wire Diameter Selection
REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8B&S
and 6B&S automotive. REDARC recommends that the output wire be of the size
outlined in Table 2.3.2. For longer runs the use of at least 10mm
however this will lower efficiency by up to 3% (the recommended maximum
length is 5m/16 foot).
Distance (metres) from The
Manager30 to House battery
≤1.5m (5ft)
>1.5m (5ft)
Recommended Cross
Sectional Area (mm²)
Figure 2.3.1 - Recommended input cable size
Recommended Cross
Sectional Area (mm²)
Figure 2.3.2 - Recommended output cable size
REDARC recommend using the SBI12-BLD
as the 12V relay for setting up the Load
Disconnect Feature for Non-Essential Loads.
Similarly, the SBI12-LLD is recommended
for use between the Auxiliary battery and the
Essential Loads in a Lithium Battery setup,
to protect the Lithium battery from excessive
discharge.
8
10
8
10
17
Recommended
Diameter Equivalent
8 Gauge
6 Gauge
is recommended,
2
Recommended
Diameter Equivalent
8 Gauge
6 Gauge