{"product_id":"victron-energy-argofet-100-2-two-batteries-100a-battery-isolator-arg100201020","title":"Victron Energy Argofet 100-2 100A 2-Battery FET Isolator – ARG100201020","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 Argofet 100-2 100A 2-Battery FET Isolator – ARG100201020\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 Victron Energy Argo FET Battery Isolator 100-2 is designed to charge two separate battery banks simultaneously from a single alternator or single-output battery charger without directly connecting the batteries together. This allows the accessory battery to be discharged independently without also discharging the starter battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARG100201020 supports a maximum charge current of 100A and a maximum alternator current of 100A. Unlike conventional diode isolators, the Argo FET design provides virtually no voltage loss, with less than 0.02V drop at low current and an average of approximately 0.1V at higher currents. \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 a common alternator or compatible single-output battery charger while keeping the batteries electrically separated during discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100A Current Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRated for a maximum charge current of 100A and a maximum alternator current of 100A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Loss FET Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses FET-based battery isolation instead of conventional diode isolation, significantly reducing the voltage loss between the charging source and connected battery banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Low Voltage Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVoltage drop is specified at less than 0.02V at low current and averages approximately 0.1V at higher currents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Alternator Voltage Compensation Normally Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the very low voltage loss across the FET isolator, Victron states that there is no need to increase the alternator's output voltage to compensate for isolator losses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternator Energize Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a special current-limited energize input designed for alternators that require DC voltage at the B+ output before they begin charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Battery Discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping the battery banks isolated helps prevent accessory loads from unintentionally discharging the starter battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM8 High-Current Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses M8 bolt connections for secure integration into compatible high-current DC charging systems.\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; 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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\u003eLow-Loss Two-Battery Isolation for 100A Charging Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy Argo FET Battery Isolator 100-2 provides a highly efficient solution for charging two independent battery banks from a common alternator or compatible single-output charger. 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