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Samlex America

Samlex America BGW-40 Waterproof Battery Guard, 40A, 12/24V Auto-Detect

Samlex America BGW-40 Waterproof Battery Guard, 40A, 12/24V Auto-Detect

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Protect your marine, automotive, or RV battery from damaging deep discharge and safeguard your electronics from overvoltage with the Samlex America BGW-40 Waterproof Battery Guard. This intelligent, user-programmable device features automatic 12V/24V system detection and handles up to a 40A continuous load. Proudly made in the Netherlands and backed by a 2-year warranty, it ensures reliable protection for your critical electrical systems. Invest in reliable battery protection for your critical systems today.

Key Benefits & Features:
  • User-Programmable Voltage Setpoints: Customize discharge thresholds with 10 on/off programs for tailored battery protection, ensuring optimal battery longevity.
  • Automatic 12V/24V System Detection: Seamlessly integrates into your electrical system, automatically detecting system voltage between 8-19 VDC (12V) or 20-35 VDC (24V), requiring no manual configuration.
  • Robust Power Handling: Capable of carrying a 40A continuous load and a 45A transient load, with a peak current of 300A for 0.7 seconds, reliably managing power delivery for various applications.
  • Comprehensive Protection: Prevents excessive battery discharge, which can damage the battery, and protects connected electronics against damaging overvoltage, including a high voltage cut-off at 16 VDC.
  • IP66 Waterproof and Rugged Design: Features a rubberized polyurethane housing with an IP66 rating, ensuring dependable operation and flexibility in installation in harsh marine, automotive, and outdoor environments.
  • Ultra-Low 3.2 mA Current Consumption: Minimizes drain on your battery while in standby, preserving battery power.
  • Optional Remote Control & Alarm Output: Supports a remote OFF switch and an alarm output for connecting a buzzer, LED indicator, or relay, allowing for convenient control and external status indication.
  • Compact Dimensions: Measures 2.83 x 2.44 x 1.26 inches (72 x 62 x 32 mm) and weighs only 0.4 lbs (0.155 kg) for versatile installation in tight spaces.
Compatibility & Applications:

Ideal for 12V and 24V DC systems in marine, automotive, recreational vehicles (RVs, overlanding rigs), and solar applications, where battery health and electronic protection are paramount.

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