Charger Dip switches

[SteveE]

I have a LMP 1218-PWM charger and a lithium battery. I just want to check the dip switches are set correctly. I’m confident that the two ‘battery type’ switches are correct but not sure what the VCR mode and Working mode should be set to. I also have a dolphin dc-dc charger and 2 x 100 solar panels.

Anyone got a similar set up that can help?

Pics attached of the current settings and the manual.

Many Thanks

 

[andyman]

Here's a photo of the lithium setting. You will also need to join 2 wires on the Redarc B2B

 

[rob1234]

Here's a photo of the lithium setting. You will also need to join 2 wires on the Redarc B2B

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hi Andy hope the trip went well ? ,,just looking at your reply what's this join two wires about ? i have installed a lithium, done the dip switch thing, but haven't joined any wires ,,could you say what this is

 

[andyman]

hi Andy hope the trip went well ? ,,just looking at your reply what's this join two wires about ? i have installed a lithium, done the dip switch thing, but haven't joined any wires ,,could you say what this is

The redarc b2b is on the riverside wheel arch.
You can get to it via a small access panel in the gas locker. You should be able to find 2 loose wires. From memory ones orange and the other green, you join these and it changes the b2b profile to lithium.

 

[HarryML7]

hi Andy hope the trip went well ? ,,just looking at your reply what's this join two wires about ? i have installed a lithium, done the dip switch thing, but haven't joined any wires ,,could you say what this is

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I am planning to swap from Gel to Lithium soon in preparation I have read this about the wiring.

In the new BCDC Classic & Core Orange wire is used to select maximum output voltage. This can be achieved by connecting in the following way.

• To select Profile A leave the ORANGE wire disconnected. This will set the Maximum voltage to 14.6V.
• To select Profile B connect the ORANGE wire to Common Ground. This will set the Maximum voltage to 15.0V
• To select Profile C connect the ORANGE wire to the RED wire (Input source positive). This will set the Maximum voltage to 15.1V.
• To select the Lithium Profile (Li) connect the ORANGE wire to the GREEN wire (LED output). This will set the charger to Lithium mode.

It is important to ensure that you check the manufacturer’s data for your battery to ensure the maximum voltage of the profile you select does not exceed the manufacturers recommended maximum charging voltage. If the maximum voltage is too high for your battery type please select another charging profile.

For more information on selecting the correct charging profile please consult the user manual.

BCDC CLASSIC & CORE LED CHANGES​

In the BCDC Classic & Core the charging profiles have changed from previous BCDC units. The 3 charging profiles; AGM/Gel, Standard Lead Acid and Calcium will be changed to A, B and C, with a reference to the Maximum Charging Voltage appearing both on the product decal and in the product manual.

The Stage LED indicates the charge profile stage. With either A, B or C profiles selected the charger will output a 3-Stage Lead Acid type charging profile with Boost, Absorption and Float Stages. When the Lithium (Li) Profile is selected the charger will output a 2-Stage LiFePO4 type charging profile with Constant Current and Constant Voltage stages. The diagram below outlines the LED sequence mentioned above.

The BCDC Classic & Core needs to indicate an active Solar Input and Alternator Input as well an extra profile type (Lithium). As a result, the stage LEDs have been consolidated to one LED with a flash sequence to indicate stage.

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[SteveE]

Sorry but this got a bit too technical for me. I think I should have VCR and Mode set to the off position? Is that right?

The dc-dc and solar was all factory fit from Pilote, the dealer did the lithium upgrade but I’m thinking maybe they didn’t change the dip switch settings?

 

[HarryML7]

Sorry but this got a bit too technical for me. I think I should have VCR and Mode set to the off position? Is that right?

The dc-dc and solar was all factory fit from Pilote, the dealer did the lithium upgrade but I’m thinking maybe they didn’t change the dip switch settings?

The way I understand it 12&4 off 3 on as per Andyman's photo, on mine 2023 Pilote P740 the wires adjacent to the Redarc are wrapped in black insulating tape with the orange and green unterminated - my intention is to connect these 2 and rewrap.

 

[rob1234]

The redarc b2b is on the riverside wheel arch.
You can get to it via a small access panel in the gas locker. You should be able to find 2 loose wires. From memory ones orange and the other green, you join these and it changes the b2b profile to lithium.

once again andy ,,thank you ,,i get it done ,,one more thing please ,,did you have to tape up the lights for driving in spain or can you do any adjustments to save me taping up ,,?

 

[andyman]

once again andy ,,thank you ,,i get it done ,,one more thing please ,,did you have to tape up the lights for driving in spain or can you do any adjustments to save me taping up ,,?

The lights are the same as the last umpteen years driving in Europe. The same as the UK. I've never bothered to change them or add deflectors

 

[rob1234]

The lights are the same as the last umpteen years driving in Europe. The same as the UK. I've never bothered to change them or add deflectors

hi i have just linked those wires together and it seems to make a difference the charging is now increased ,,and the battery master seems to work better ,,Andy dont sell that van i would be lost

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[rob1234]

The way I understand it 12&4 off 3 on as per Andyman's photo, on mine 2023 Pilote P740 the wires adjacent to the Redarc are wrapped in black insulating tape with the orange and green unterminated - my intention is to connect these 2 and rewrap.

hi on mine the wires were not taped up just loose not bared ,its a bit awkward to get in to strip them from the gas locker ,,but i managed it, and stuck a wago on them ,,seems to be working better since ,,