Intelligent RV-C Solutions Keeps your Batteries Charged

RV-C Background

RV-C is a communications protocol based on CAN-bus or the Controller Area Network-bus. This system was created to allow for house and chassis components to communicate with each other, allowing for control, coordination, and system diagnostics.

Originally developed by RVIA, it was approved for use in 2005. In 2008, RVIA opened the protocol for worldwide use. RV’s equipped to handle RV-C communications were first developed in 2006 in America.

Since then, as electrical systems and RV electronics have gotten more sophisticated, RV-C capabilities have grown immensely. RV multiplex systems are beginning to incorporate RV-C capabilities to offer more features to the system, offering diagnostics for the electrical system. Additionally, when issues arise, the RV-C protocol allows the issue to be found through the tracking of events such as disconnects and voltage drops.

Battery Guard 1000 RV-C

The Battery Guard 1000 RV-C builds upon the the battery protection offered by the basic Battery Guard 1000 with in-field configuration, system monitoring and recording of events on the battery’s electrical network. The BG1K will keep your battery charged and in safe, working condition.

Product Features
– 100 Amp continuous load capacity for primary disconnect
– Mechanically latching requires no current draw to maintain state
– Configurable parameters to work with all battery types
– Automatic low voltage disconnect and reconnect capability
– Inhibit feature to prevent unintended disconnects
– Disconnect and reconnect verification with automatic retry
– Low side switch input toggles between connected and disconnected state
– 300 mA high‐side alarm output for indicating disconnected, reconnected, and low voltage state
– Industry standard connectors for easy installation
– Over Temperature Protection
– Ignition Proof
– 2 Amp Auxiliary disconnect bypass for critical loads with unique low voltage parameters
– Load current monitoring for both primary and auxiliary disconnects
– Dual RV‐C Communication ports (1 switched voltage, 1 constant voltage)

Smart Bi-directional Relay Delay with RV-C

The Bi‐directional Isolator Relay Delay or B.I.R.D.® is a core piece of a DC Management System that
includes both a coach and a chassis battery. This electronic has 3 primary functions:

1) Bridging two battery banks together when a charging source is present from either one.
2) Isolating the batteries when the charging source is removed or when both battery banks are
fully charged.
3) Providing aux start power when the chassis battery is low and unable to start the vehicle.

Product Features
– 100 Amp continuous load capacity
– Mechanically latching requires no current draw to maintain state
– Configurable parameters to work with all battery types
– Automatic bridging and isolating of batteries
– Bridge and isolation verification with automatic retry
– Low side switch input for aux start functionality
– Industry standard connectors for easy installation
– Over temperature protection
– Ignition Proof
– 100 Amp Bi‐Directional current sensing
– Dual RV‐C Communication ports with isolated voltages

To learn more about our RV-C offerings or other battery protection and charging solutions, reach out to one of our sales team members for more information.