{"product_id":"victron-energy-argodiode-80-2sc-2-batteries-80a-battery-isolator-arg080202000","title":"Victron Energy Argodiode 80-2SC 80A 2-Battery Diode Isolator – ARG080202000","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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 Argodiode 80-2SC 80A 2-Battery Diode Isolator – ARG080202000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eVictron Energy Argo Diode Battery Isolator 80-2AC allows two batteries to be charged simultaneously from a single alternator without directly connecting the battery banks together. This arrangement keeps the batteries isolated during discharge, helping prevent an accessory battery load from also discharging the starter battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARG080202000 is rated for a maximum charge current of 80A and a maximum alternator current of 80A. Unlike the 80-2SC version, the 80-2AC includes an Alternator Energize Input for alternators that require DC voltage at the B+ output to begin charging. The isolator also uses low-loss Schottky diodes and incorporates voltage-drop compensation functionality. \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 separate battery banks to receive charging current from a single alternator while preventing the batteries from being directly connected together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80A Current Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRated for a maximum charge current of 80A and a maximum alternator current of 80A for compatible charging systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternator Energize Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AC version incorporates a special current-limited energize input that can provide the B+ excitation required by certain alternators to begin charging when the engine run\/stop switch is closed. \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 forward-voltage loss 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\u003eVoltage-Drop Compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compensation diode can be used to slightly increase alternator output voltage to help compensate for the voltage drop introduced by the isolator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Battery Discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoads connected to an accessory battery can discharge that battery without simultaneously discharging the isolated starter battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Stud Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM6 studs provide the primary high-current electrical connections, while the compensation and energize connection uses a Faston terminal.\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 a single alternator must charge both a starter battery and a separate accessory or auxiliary battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternators Requiring B+ Excitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticularly useful with compatible alternators that require voltage at the B+ terminal before charging can begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Dual-Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for properly designed vehicle electrical systems where accessory loads need to remain isolated 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 for compatible 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 installations where an alternator supplies charging current to separate starting and house battery banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment with Separate Battery Banks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides diode-based isolation for compatible systems requiring simultaneous alternator charging while maintaining battery-bank separation.\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 80-2AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARG080202000\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\u003eNumber of Batteries\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\u003eYes\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 \/ Energize 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 × 3.9 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003eTwo-Battery Isolation with Alternator Energize Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy Argo Diode Battery Isolator 80-2AC provides a practical way to charge two separate battery banks from a single compatible alternator while keeping the batteries isolated during discharge. Its Schottky diode design, voltage-drop compensation capability, and dedicated alternator energize input make it especially useful for properly designed dual-battery systems where the alternator requires B+ excitation to initiate charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From US Solar Supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS Solar Supplier is an American-founded company based in Kentucky dedicated to offering top-quality solar components from trusted manufacturers. 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