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THUMPER REDARC DC-DC DELUXE BATTERY BOX

SKU:BBG-DX+TL100BT+TUR-L

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Built with the Dual Chemistry RedArc BCDC1225D, the Thumper DC Battery Box REDARC allows for In vehicle & solar charge via the use of a DC charger.

Designed for the use of lithium, GEL or AGM batteries; Altering the charging profile from AGM / GEL to LITHIUM is now as simple as changing one spade connection inside the Battery Box and that's it!

Designed for both AGM/GEL & Lithium Chemistry

The box runs a sensor wire in the lid to change between the chemistry of battery (simply disconnect or reconnect one wire to change the charging profile)

The charger is mounted to the top of the Battery box and internally wired with circuit breaker protection to protect all connections

Simply drop your battery into the box and connect only two wires from the box direct to your battery terminals.

Battery Box REDARC DC | LITHIUM & AGM | Thumper
This particular listing suits a DUAL CHEMISTRY of both LITHIUM & AGM:

Comprising of:

1	Redarc BCDC1225D 25Amp DC Battery charger (solar and vehicle compatible charge) - suitable for Lithium / Gel / AGM / Calcium
2	Marine grade Cigarette socket - rated to 16 Amps Includes rubber cap design to protect all sockets
1	Engel Fridge type socket (2 prong design) - rated to 16 Amps
1	Dual USB socket - rated to 2.2Amp (min rating) - used to illuminate the Volt meter gauge and activate the USB
2	50 Amp Anderson connectors - Labelled INPUT/OUTPUT (one fitted to front of box and one on rear)
1	50 Amp Anderson connectors - designed purely for solar panel input - labelled "Unregulated solar input"
1	50 Amp Anderson connectors - designed purely for vehicle (alternator) input - labelled "Alternator input"
1	All internal cabling to allow you to simply connect straight to the battery terminals
1	Internal 50 Amp shunt
1	Comprehensive Battery monitor screen
1	Over-ride switch for low voltage activation
1	2.1mm Inlet / Outlet connection

Break down of sockets:

Internal Dimensions:

Length	330 mm
Width	183 mm
Height	220 mm (base only - lid allows for further height)

External Dimensions:

Length	410 mm
Width	260 mm
Height	280 mm

* Dimensions includes all protruding outlet sockets *

Thumper REDARC MODEL (Deluxe version)
MADE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA BY BLUE APPLE THUMPER

THUMPER 100AH LITHIUM BATTERY

Features:

• Less than half the weight of a traditional lead acid battery
• Higher voltage maintained for longer run times with appliances
• Proven quality and reliability
• Compatible with chargers with an AGM or lithium setting
• For best results: Use of a lithium charger is recommended
• 5 year warranty
• Increased cycles compared to traditional lead acid
• Designed to be wired parallel
• Parallel connection is non-limited
• This battery is NOT designed for series linking
• This battery is NOT designed for starting purposes or under bonnet applications
• In built Bluetooth monitoring system!

*Please note that all upgrade options to BMS are modified after purchase and will incur 24 hours delay in dispatch time

Technical Specifications:

Model No.	TL-100BT
Nominal Voltage	12.8 V
Rated Capacity	100 AH
Cell Type / Chemistry	Prismatic / LiFePO4
Bluetooth	Yes

Dimensions and Weight:

Length	328 mm
Width	172 mm
Height (Total)	220 mm
Weight	9.75 Kg

Operating Temperature Range:

BMS High temp cut out / Reconnect	80˚C / 50˚C
Discharge	-20˚C ~ 60˚C
Charge	-20˚C ~ 45˚C
Storage	-5˚C ~ 35˚C

Charging Methods:

Recommended Charge Current	10 ~ 50 Amps
Max Charge Current	70 Amps

Discharge:

Max discharge current (continuous)	100 Amps *upgrade available
Peak discharge current (1-3 seconds)	300 Amps
BMS Current cut off	>100.5A 10s
BMS Current cut off	>120.0A 3s
BMS Current cut off	>150.0A 1s
BMS Voltage cut off / Reconnect	10.0V / 12.0V
Self Discharge per month:	≤3%
Warranty	5 years from date of purchase \| as of June 2023

Bluetooth APP:

The App offers the ability to monitor and control:

Battery capacity
Battery Voltage
Percentage remaining capacity (Example: 0% - 100%)
Battery charging current
Battery discharge current
Battery output disconnect
Battery charge disconnect
Number of cycles consumed
Auto cell calibration
Auto cell protection

Estimated time remaining
Estimated charging time
AH capacity - Including remaining AH & AH consumed
Total cell balancing
High cell voltage
Low cell voltage
Cell voltage difference
Monitoring of dual battery sensors
Ability to parallel link and re-program AH capacity

Bluetooth App | Home screen - explained:

Bluetooth App | Control Screen - Explained:

The Bluetooth app offers the ability to control the charge or discharge loads from the battery by remotely switching ON / OFF the power via the Bluetooth App.

Simply go into the CONTROL panel of your Bluetooth App and press:

CHARGE SWITCH - to remotely disconnect all charge loads from the battery. Turning this particular switch OFF will prevent the battery from taking a charge load from any charging source, including the DC battery charger.

DISCHARGE SWITCH - to remotely disconnect all discharge loads from the battery. Turning this particular switch OFF will prevent the battery from running any appliance as it disconnects all loads from the battery. This is the perfect option to use when storing the battery.

Common Questions & Answers:

What type of Lithium battery is the Thumper?

The Thumper is a Lithium LiFePO4 Prismatic cell battery.

Is the Thumper Lithium a Deep cycle?

Yes! The Thumper Lithium is designed to be continually charged and discharged for the purposes of running all accessories, such as fridges, lighting, inverters and more.

What size Inverter can I run from the 100 AH Lithium?

The Thumper Lithium 100 AH has a continual discharge rate of 100Amps (1200watts). The battery also has a MAX peak discharge of 300 Amps for 1-3 seconds (surge capacity).

This means that if you are using only one battery, then the maximum Inverter size that would successfully run on the Thumper 100 AH would be a 1200watt.

How many 100AH batteries do I need to run my Inverter?

1x 100AH 100A BMS Battery = Up to 1200 watt inverter
2x 100AH 100A BMS Battery = Up to 2400 watt inverter
3x 100AH 100A BMS Battery = Up to 3600 watt inverter
4x 100AH 100A BMS Battery = Up to 4800 watt inverter

What would happen if I run over the discharge rating?

The Thumper Lithium is protected internally with a BMS (Battery Management System), meaning that it will protect the battery against overcharge / low voltage and excessive discharge drain.

Example: If you connect a 2000 watt Inverter (166Amp total draw) to the Thumper Lithium battery, then the battery would allow you to run UP TO 1200watts (100Amps) from the Inverter. If the draw exceeded this 100 Amps, then the BMS inside the battery would disconnect and cease providing power to your system.

Once the load has been disconnected from the battery, the BMS will reconnect itself within a few seconds and the battery will be ready to use again.

Can I mount the Lithium battery on its side?

Yes! The Lithium battery is completely sealed and is designed to allow you to mount on any side.

Can I use my portable solar panel on the Thumper Lithium Battery?

The Thumper Lithium is designed to charge from any system that is compatible to charge from either a Lithium or AGM setting.

Providing your solar regulator is designed to suit Lithium or AGM chemistry, then it would be perfectly suitable to charge from your portable solar panel.

The Thumper Lithium Battery will not charge from an unregulated panel as the internal BMS will disconnect any input charge that exceeds 15 Volts.

What is the life expectancy of the Thumper Lithium battery?

The Thumper Lithium is rated over cycles. A cycle is the process of charging and discharging the battery. The Thumper Lithium is rated to a minimum of 2000 cycles.

Can I wire the Thumper Lithium in Parallel?

Yes! The Thumper 100 AH are designed to be wired in parallel and are non-limited. This means you can build your 12 volt system as large as you desire with use of these batteries!

Can I link a Thumper Lithium 100 AH to a 120 AH?

Yes, as long as they are Thumper Lithium batteries, then they can be linked in parallel!

Can I wire the Thumper Lithium in Series?

Wiring in series converts a 12 Volt battery into either a 24Volt / 36Volt or 48Volt system (depending on how it is wired)

The Thumper Lithium Batteries run a more sophisticated internal BMS, which makes it perfectly suited to run in series UP TO 48 Volts. This battery will allow you to build a 24 Volt / 36 Volt or 48 Volt system.

Can the Thumper Lithium Battery be used for starting purposes?

We now offer an upgrade option for a 200 Amp START BMS

What voltage is fully charged in a Lithium Battery?

Approx 13.2 ~ 13.4 Volts is 100% charged in a Lithium battery.

The use of a Lithium compatible gauge, such as the Victron SmartShunt, is recommended in order to accurately monitor the state of charge in a Lithium battery set up.

What voltage is FLAT in the Thumper Lithium Battery?

Using voltage to monitor the state of charge in a lithium battery is unfortunately not accurate.

As the voltage in a lithium battery remains higher throughout the cycle life of the battery, it means that Thumper Lithium will read in the 12's when it is nearing the end of it's capacity. When the remaining capacity of the battery has been exhausted, the battery's BMS will disconnect and the battery will shut down.

Can I use a normal Volt meter to monitor my Lithium Battery set up?

The short answer to this is Yes, and No.

A voltage meter will provide you an 'indication' on the state of charge on a lithium battery. However, the slightest change in the digital reading of voltage can mean over 50% of your battery's capacity.

The most accurate method to monitor this lithium battery is by the use of the free bluetooth app available in your App store.

What does the 12.8V on the front of the battery represent?

Much the same as how a lead acid battery is configured, The Thumper lithium battery is constructed using a multiple of smaller cells linked internally.

The Thumper Lithium is built using a string of 4 x 3.2Volt cells, linked in series, to make up the 12.8Volt.

What is the warranty of the Thumper Lithium battery?
Now with 5 year warranty from date of original purchase | as of June 2023

TUR-L (THUMPER UNIVERSAL RELAY LOOM 8MM KIT)

The TUR-L includes:

1	Relay mount (100 Amp Relay / Midi Fuse Holder / Midi Fuse)
1	6mt 8mm twin core (8B&S) automotive cable
1	Anderson to rear box wired in 8mm (optional to fit)
1	Anderson to Anderson 1mt connecting cable (8mm)
2	Pk5 zip ties
3	Fuse Tap options (Micro / Micro2 / Mini Fuse)
1	Assortment of lugs, cable joiners and screws

Image of TUR-L vehicle wiring loom

Fitting just got easier with a full installation video on the TUR-L here:

Questions & Answers:

Q. Why would I would i need to install the isolator under the bonnet with this system when the BCDC1225D will act as an isolator anyway?

It is true that the BCDC1225D will act as an isolator itself. When operating as normal, the BCDC1225D will engage and disengage according to the voltage of the main start battery, which is ultimately determined by the alternator output.

This DC charger will work fine as the isolator providing that the vehicle has a voltage output that is constantly > 13.3 Volts.

There is reason why we provide and recommend to install the isolator under the bonnet of the vehicle with this deluxe box.

The reason for this is if you choose to use the 'OVERRIDE SWITCH' on the deluxe box.

The override switch is designed for vehicles that produce < 13.3 Volts. Sometimes this low voltage output is apparent immediately from the starting the vehicle. Other times, it can take 10 - 15 minutes before the vehicle alternator falls below this point. IF the vehicle output falls below 13.3 volts, then the BCDC1225D will 'think' that you have switched off the ignition and it will act to isolate from the vehicle, meaning you will no longer be charging.

By turning ON the override switch, this will OVERRIDE the voltage activation of the DC charger. It basically means that with the SWITCH ON, the DC charger will charge immediately from the vehicle alternator (regardless of the voltage output of the vehicle alternator). However, when the OVERRIDE switch is on, the ISOLATOR within the DC charger will not operate.

This is the reason why we provide an additional isolator to install under the bonnet. This under bonnet isolator will then protect you from the possibility of flattening your vehicle starter battery IF you are using the override switch for low output vehicles.

How to re-set the gauge: