{"product_id":"victron-energy-argodiode-80-2ac-2-batteries-80a-battery-isolator-arg080201000","title":"Victron Energy Argo Diode 80-2AC 80A Two-Battery Isolator ARG080201000","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictron Energy Argo Diode 80-2AC 80A Two-Battery Isolator ARG080201000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy Argo Diode Battery Isolator 80-2SC is designed to allow two batteries to be charged simultaneously from a single alternator without directly connecting the batteries together. This helps keep separate battery banks electrically independent during discharge, so using an accessory battery does not also discharge the starter battery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARG080201000 model supports a maximum charge current of 80A and a maximum alternator current of 80A. It uses Schottky diodes to minimize voltage loss and incorporates a compensation diode that can be used to help compensate for the voltage drop introduced by the isolator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Battery Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllows two battery banks to receive charging current from one alternator while keeping the batteries separated from one another during discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80A Charge Current Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for a maximum charge current of 80A and a maximum alternator current of 80A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchottky Diode Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses Schottky diodes to reduce the voltage drop normally associated with diode-based battery isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Voltage Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictron specifies an approximate voltage drop of 0.3V at low current and approximately 0.45V at rated output. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompensation Diode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn integrated compensation diode can be used to slightly increase alternator output voltage, helping compensate for voltage loss across the isolator's diodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Battery Discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the battery banks remain isolated, discharging an accessory battery does not automatically discharge the starter battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM6 Stud Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses robust M6 stud connections for the main high-current alternator and battery connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Battery Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides diode-based battery-bank separation without requiring the batteries to be directly paralleled during normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter \u0026amp; Auxiliary Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for systems where one alternator needs to charge both a starter battery and a separate auxiliary battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Dual-Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for compatible vehicle electrical systems where accessory loads should remain separated from the starter battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUseful in properly configured onboard electrical systems with separate starting and auxiliary battery banks charged from a common alternator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRV \u0026amp; Mobile Power Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for systems where a starter battery and a separate house or accessory battery require charging from the vehicle alternator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment with Separate Battery Banks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides a straightforward method of alternator charging where two compatible battery banks must remain isolated during discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictron Energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArgo Diode Battery Isolator 80-2SC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARG080201000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiode Battery Isolator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Charge Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Alternator Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiode Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchottky Diodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Voltage Drop at Low Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Voltage Drop at Rated Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternator Energize Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM6 Studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompensation Diode Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3 mm Faston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 × 4.7 × 3.0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Victron Energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictron Energy develops power-conversion, battery-management, charging, monitoring, and DC distribution equipment for battery-based electrical systems. Its portfolio includes inverter\/chargers, battery chargers, DC-DC converters and chargers, solar charge controllers, batteries, battery management equipment, GX monitoring devices, communications products, and system accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Two-Battery Isolation from a Single Alternator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy Argo Diode Battery Isolator 80-2SC provides a straightforward solution for charging two separate battery banks from one compatible alternator while preventing the batteries from directly discharging into one another. 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