{"product_id":"victron-energy-argofet-200-2-two-battery-200a-battery-isolator-arg200201020","title":"Victron Energy Argofet 200-2 200A 2-Battery FET Isolator – ARG200201020","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 200-2 200A 2-Battery FET Isolator – ARG200201020\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 200-2 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 keeps the battery banks separated during discharge, helping prevent accessory loads from also discharging the starter battery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARG200201020 corresponds to the Argo FET 200-2 configuration, which supports a maximum charge current of 200A, a maximum alternator current of 200A, and two battery outputs. Its FET-based architecture provides very low voltage loss compared with conventional diode battery isolators.\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 one alternator or compatible single-output battery charger while maintaining electrical separation between the batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200A Current Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRated for a maximum charge current of 200A and a maximum alternator current of 200A, providing high-current capability for compatible multi-battery charging systems.\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, substantially reducing voltage loss between the charging source and connected battery banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Low Voltage Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictron specifies less than 0.02V voltage drop at low current and an average of 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 through the FET isolator, Victron states that alternator output voltage does not need to be increased specifically 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 compatible alternators that require DC voltage at the B+ output before charging can begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Battery Discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe isolated battery arrangement helps prevent loads connected to an accessory battery from simultaneously 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 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\u003eHigh-Current Dual-Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for systems where a high-output alternator or compatible charger needs to charge two separate battery banks while maintaining battery isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter \u0026amp; Auxiliary Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for installations where a starter battery and a separate auxiliary or house battery share a common charging source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Battery Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUseful for properly configured onboard electrical systems with separate starting and auxiliary battery banks supplied from one alternator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle \u0026amp; Mobile Power Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for compatible vehicle installations where high-current alternator charging needs to be distributed between separate battery banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Output Battery Chargers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan distribute charging from a compatible single-output battery charger to two isolated battery banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternators Requiring B+ Excitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dedicated energize input supports compatible alternators that require DC voltage at B+ before charging can begin.\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 FET Battery Isolator 200-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARG200201020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFET 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\u003e200A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Alternator Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Drop at Low Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.02V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage Voltage Drop at Higher Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.1V\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\u003eM8 Bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 × 4.7 × 7.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 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\u003eLow-Loss Two-Battery Isolation for High-Current Charging Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy Argo FET Battery Isolator 200-2 provides an efficient method for distributing charging from a common alternator or compatible single-output battery charger to two independent battery banks. 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