BATTERY ISOLATOR SWITCH RANGE
Battery Isolation Switches provide
a means of disconnection and reconnection of
battery banks. Battery isolator switch gear should be
specified to take account of maximum
intermittent and continuous circuit (Amps) current at
switch rated voltage. Auto electrical system peak
current will usually occur as a vehicle engine is
started from cold as the starter motor rotates, though
battery isolator switches may be used on other circuit
applications for example to switch in extra battery
banks on leisure and specialist vehicles eg
where an inverter power system is in use or to switch
main power supply to DC winch motors. The Battery
Isolator switch also has applications to prevent
battery discharge from parasitic current drain where a
vehicle may be standing for long periods of time. A
battery isolator switch can also prevent unauthorised
machine operation for example when construction plant
is parked on a site. Problems caused by misuse
of a battery switch may occur when electronic
components are present in the circuit eg if the
battery switch is used to disconnect power when the
engine is running , alternator diode damage may occur.
Battery Isolation Switches : Typical Main applications
- On / Off control of main high current power supply to winches, power inverters, 12 volt or 24 volt motors.
- Vehicle security to disconnect battery power supply
- Emergency power shut off for Motorsports Road Race and Rally Vehicles.
- Battery saving device where vehicle battery requires rapid disconnection and reconnection
- Earth Moving Equipment anti vandal isolation.
- Landrover 4x4 and Over land expedition vehicle battery isolation
- Agricultural machinery battery isolation
- Ground care machinery battery isolation
- Marine yacht boat canal boat domestic or house auxilliary battery bank switching
- Where a parasitic current drain exists a battery isolator switch may be used to disconnect the batteries Important note : Please check with manufacturers specifications and technical information as some vehicles may require computer software update after battery disconnection.
