DIODE BATTERY ISOLATORS SERIES
12-36 V Diode Battery Isolators
48051
48090
48122
48161
48162
Description
Specifications
Max Continuous Voltage:
Max Continuous Current Rating:
Ingress Protection:
12-36 V
75-200 A
IP66
Our 12-36 V Diode Battery Isolators are designed for
vehicles with two batteries. These devices electrically
isolate the batteries to prevent the battery with the
higher charge from draining into the battery with the
lower charge. In addition, both batteries can be charged
simultaneously from one source.
Housing:
Aluminum
This series offers three types of diode battery isolators:
3-stud, 4-stud, and models that use Schottky diodes.
Applications
• HeavyTrucks
3-Stud Battery Isolators vs. 4-Stud Battery Isolators
• Emergency Vehicles & Ambulances
• RVs & Campers
The amperage rating of each item is the maximum
alternator rating. Most alternators on new vehicles have
an integral electronic voltage regulator that requires the
use of the 4-stud battery isolator. The small 4th stud is for
connection to a circuit controlled by the ignition switch.
The newer alternators were first introduced by Delco
and are therefore sometimes called “Delcotron-type
alternators.” A 4-stud battery
isolator can be used with older pattern alternators (in this
case the 4th stud will remain unconnected), but a 3-stud
battery isolator cannot be used with the Delcotron-type
alternator.
Features and Benefits
• General-purpose battery isolators for 12-36 V DC
negative ground systems
• Models are available with continuous current ratings
ranging from 70 A to 250 A
• Electronic components are embedded to give
excellent protection from adverse conditions, such as
contamination and vibration
Schottky Diode Battery Isolators
• All models withstand dust and water to an IP66 rating
• Integral heat sink provides efficient heat dissipation
Models are available with Schottky diodes which comply
with the KKK-A-1822B ambulance specification. This allows
them to be used to isolate medical equipment batteries
from vehicle batteries.
Per Leg Ratings
Battery isolators have a “per leg” rating which indicates
the maximum current it can deliver to either battery. All
Littelfuse Cole Hersee brand battery isolators have a per
leg rating equal to half the alternator rating. For example,
models with a rating of 75 A have a per leg rating of 37.5 A
per leg.
Web Resources
Download 2D print, installation guide and technical
resources at: littelfuse.com/BatteryIsolators
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