Victron Argofet 100-2 battery separator - ARG100201020

As with Argodiode jumpers, Argofet jumpers, such as the Victron Argofet 100-2 Battery Separator - ARG100201020, allow two or more batteries to be charged simultaneously from a single alternator (or from a single charger) without connecting the batteries together. Therefore, discharging the auxiliary battery will not cause the starter battery to be discharged as well.

Compared to diode bridges, FET bridges have the advantage of virtually zero voltage loss: The voltage drop is less than 0.02 V at low currents and averages 0.1 V at higher currents.

When using Argofet diode bridges, it is not necessary to increase the output voltage of the alternator as well. However, it is strongly recommended that the cables are short and of a suitable cross-section.

Example:
When a current of 100 A flows through a cable with a cross-section of 50 mm² (AWG 0) and a length of 10 m, the voltage drop in the cable is 0.26 volts. Similarly, a current of 50 A through a cable with a cross-section of 10 mm² (AWG 7) and a length of 5 m will suffer a voltage drop of 0.35 volts.

Alternator power input

Some alternators require a DC voltage at the B+ output to start charging. Obviously, DC will be present when the alternator is connected directly to the battery. However, if a diode bridge or FET separator is inserted, any voltage/current return from the batteries to the B+ output will be prevented, and the alternator will not be activated.
The new Argofet diode bridges have a special energised input with current limiter that will feed the B+ output when the motor start/stop switch is closed.

Datasheet Victron Battery Separator Argofet 100-2 - ARG100201020

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