Victron Argodiode 140-3AC for 3 Batteries 140A Battery Isolator

Victron Argodiode 140-3AC for 3 Batteries 140A Battery Isolator

The Victron Argodiode 140-3AC 3 batteries 140A is a diode battery isolator that allows 3 batteries of 140A each to be charged at the same time from a single battery charger or alternator without connecting the batteries together. For example, discharging the accessory battery will not result in the starter battery being discharged.

Because the use of the Schottky diodes, the Victron Argo Diode Battery Isolators have a low voltage drop: at low current, the voltage drop is roughly 0.3 V and at rated output, it is estimated to be 0.45 V.

Note that when installing an Argo Diode Battery Isolator, please seek professional assistance. Simply placing the isolator between the alternator and the batteries can reduce charge voltage marginally. As a result of this, batteries may not be fully charged and may age early.

Specifications

Victron Argo Diode Battery Isolators Product Line

All models in the Argo Diode Battery Isolators product line have a compensating diode, which can be used to slightly boost the alternator's output voltage. This offsets for all over the power loss isolator's diodes.

To begin charging, some alternators require DC voltage on the B+ output. When the alternator is directly linked to a battery, DC is unavoidable. However, inserting a Diode or FET splitter will prohibit any return voltage/current from the batteries to the B+, resulting in the alternator not starting. When the engine run/stop switch is closed, the 'AC' diode isolators will power the B+ through a specific current limited energize input.  

About Victron Energy

Founded in 1973 in the Netherlands by Reinout Vader, Victron Energy began by manufacturing and supplying inverter/chargers to the marine, land, industrial and automotive sectors. Since then it has grown to become the world leading mannufacturer in the sector of off-grid electrical power generation, both for recreational and commercial applications.

Victron Energy stands out for the quality, reliability and technical innovations of its products for battery storage and battery charging systems, as well as for its ability to provide complete customized network solutions for self-supporting electrical power generation systems.

Victron Energy has a long history, unrivaled experience and reputation in thes elf-supporting electrical power generation industry. Victron Energy products have been designed to meet the needs of any installation, regardless of the degree of difficulty that it presents.

The Victron Energy product range includes, among others:

• Inverters
• Gel batteries and AGM batteries
• Battery monitors
• Solar charge controllers
• Solar panels
• Battery chargers
• Sinewave inverters
• Inverters/Chargers
• DC-DC Converters
• Transfer Switches

Victron Energy has a worldwide network of distributors and dealers that enables it to offer a fast and competent customer service and technical support network, accessible from virtually every corner of the world.

Product Warranty

Standard warranty of 5 years, extendable to 10 years with an additional 10% of the initial investment. Contact us for more information.