What is the Victron Argodiode 140-3AC used for?

The Victron Argodiode 140-3AC is used to charge multiple batteries from a single alternator while keeping each battery electrically isolated. This prevents one battery from discharging another and improves overall battery reliability.

How many batteries can the Argodiode 140-3AC charge at once?

The Argodiode 140-3AC can simultaneously charge up to three batteries from one alternator without connecting them together.

Does the Victron Argodiode reduce charging voltage?

Yes, like all diode-based isolators, it introduces a small voltage drop. However, the Schottky diodes limit this drop to approximately 0.3V at low current and about 0.45V at full load.

What is the benefit of Schottky diodes in this battery isolator?

Schottky diodes significantly reduce voltage loss compared to standard diodes, improving charging efficiency and helping batteries reach a proper full charge.

What does the compensation diode do in the Argodiode 140-3AC?

The compensation diode slightly increases the alternator output voltage to counteract diode voltage loss, ensuring batteries receive adequate charging voltage.

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Victron Energy ARG140301020R

The Victron Argodiode 140-3AC is a cutting-edge battery isolator designed by Victron Energy. Featuring simultaneous charging capabilities, it efficiently charges multiple batteries from a single alternator without connecting them together. This product, identified by the part number ARG140301020R, ensures that an accessory battery's discharge won't affect the starter battery, offering reliable energy management and extended battery life.

Product Features

Simultaneous Charging

The Argodiode 140-3AC allows for the charging of up to three batteries from one alternator, ensuring efficient power distribution while keeping them isolated, which prevents unwanted discharging.

Low Voltage Drop

This isolator utilizes Schottky diodes, minimizing voltage drop to around 0.3V at low current and about 0.45V at the rated output, enhancing charging efficiency.

Compensation Diode

Equipped with a compensation diode, it slightly elevates the alternator's output voltage to offset the diode drop, guaranteeing full battery charge.

Current Limited Energize Input

Featuring a special energize input, it supplies power to the B+ terminal when the engine's run/stop switch is engaged, enabling the alternator start-up.

Compact and Durable Design

The Argodiode 140-3AC is built with a rugged design to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring durability and reliability in diverse environments.

How It Works

The Argodiode 140-3AC operates by allowing a seamless flow of charge to multiple batteries while preventing backflow using diodes. This setup clarifies complex circuitry by maintaining battery separation during charging.

Schottky Diodes Function

These diodes play a crucial role in limiting voltage drop, optimizing the overall charging process efficiency, and extending battery lifespan.

Energize Circuit Integration

The energize circuit facilitates alternator activation by replacing direct battery connections, essential for specific alternator configurations.

Battery Isolation

This component ensures independent operation of each battery, preventing one from discharging the other and preserving battery health.

Specifications

Maximum Charge Current (A)	140
Maximum Alternator Current (A)	140
Number of Batteries	3
Nominal Battery Voltage	12V and 24V
Alternator Energize Input	Yes
Connection Type	M8 Studs
Compensation Diode and Energize Connection	Faston, 6.3 mm
Weight	1.1 kg (2.5 lbs)
Dimensions (h x w x d in mm)	60 x 120 x 150
Dimensions (h x w x d in inches)	(2.4 x 4.7 x 5.9)

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What’s covered by your return policy?

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You can arrange financing during the checkout process, or scroll further down this page for more details. Please note, if you'd like to finance your order, you can do so instantly, right at checkout.

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Victron Energy ARG140301020R

Product Features

Simultaneous Charging

The Argodiode 140-3AC allows for the charging of up to three batteries from one alternator, ensuring efficient power distribution while keeping them isolated, which prevents unwanted discharging.

Low Voltage Drop

This isolator utilizes Schottky diodes, minimizing voltage drop to around 0.3V at low current and about 0.45V at the rated output, enhancing charging efficiency.

Compensation Diode

Equipped with a compensation diode, it slightly elevates the alternator's output voltage to offset the diode drop, guaranteeing full battery charge.

Current Limited Energize Input

Featuring a special energize input, it supplies power to the B+ terminal when the engine's run/stop switch is engaged, enabling the alternator start-up.

Compact and Durable Design

The Argodiode 140-3AC is built with a rugged design to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring durability and reliability in diverse environments.

How It Works

Schottky Diodes Function

These diodes play a crucial role in limiting voltage drop, optimizing the overall charging process efficiency, and extending battery lifespan.

Energize Circuit Integration

The energize circuit facilitates alternator activation by replacing direct battery connections, essential for specific alternator configurations.

Battery Isolation

This component ensures independent operation of each battery, preventing one from discharging the other and preserving battery health.

Specifications

Maximum Charge Current (A)	140
Maximum Alternator Current (A)	140
Number of Batteries	3
Nominal Battery Voltage	12V and 24V
Alternator Energize Input	Yes
Connection Type	M8 Studs
Compensation Diode and Energize Connection	Faston, 6.3 mm
Weight	1.1 kg (2.5 lbs)
Dimensions (h x w x d in mm)	60 x 120 x 150
Dimensions (h x w x d in inches)	(2.4 x 4.7 x 5.9)

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