FEATURES

Easy to Install

The electronic isolator does not require any changes to the vehicles existing wiring system. It can be fitted to all 12V vehicle types.

Priority Charging for Starting Battery

Ensures that the main battery is fully charged before connecting the auxiliary battery in parallel with the main.

Automatic

Once fitted the Dbi-140 isolator controlls the dual battery system.

Robust

A tough metal case protects the elecronics. Relays are sealed to ensure years of corrosion free opperation and eliminate arcing.

Surge Protection

Provides surge protection for vehicles with electronic ignition systems.

SPECIFICATIONS

PART NO.

Dbi-140R

VOLTAGE

12V

CHARGING CURRENT

140A / 280A start assist 5 sec

CHARGE TYPE

Parallel

CONTROL

Electronic

MOUNTING

Surface / firewall / battery side

CURRENT DRAW

Charging 310mA (Standby 5mA)

VOLTAGE DROP

None

SURGE PROTECTION

Built in

LED Indication

Conditions

Cause

ON

Steady, Engine Running

Normal Operating Condition

ON

Steady, Engine recently shut off

Batteries in good condition, fully charged

OFF

Minutes after Engine Off

Normal condition - Both batteries state of charge are near equal, or auxiliary stronger than main

ON

Long time after Engine Off

Both batteries are in excellent condition (little or no load)

OFF

Extinguishes Quickly after Engine OFF

One or the other battery is not fully charged, or significant load is still on, or hot conditions.  Check your connections if this condition occurs often.

Flashes ON/Off

Engine recently shut Off

Indicates that Auxiliary battery is not fully charged or there is an auxiliary load ON and the Main battery still has a surface charge.  Flashing will stop when surface charge has dissipated. 

Flashes ON/Off

Engine Running

Indicates that excessive resistance exists from the alternator or there is excessive auxiliary load.

Reduce auxiliary load, or Clean the connections, or, for long wire runs, consider larger gauge wire, or use the Remote Sense capability.

OFF

Engine Running

Alternator Output is inadequate or main load is beyond alternator capability.

OFF

Engine Off

Normal Condition

Intermittent OFF/ON

Engine Running

Intermittent loads exceeding your alternator output capability.