Redarc: power redefined

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When deep in the heart of the New Zealand wilderness, where the air is crisp and the stars are endless, the hustle and bustle of the city is a distant memory. But getting away from everyone and everything also means that one wrong decision – like leaving headlights on – could result in disaster, with help potentially hours away.
Redarc’s BCDC Alpha isn’t just another black box in the vehicle; it’s the heartbeat of an offroad setup. It’s not about avoiding inconvenience; it’s about ensuring that adventures stay adventurous. With the fridge humming, lights glowing, camera charging, and that all-important espresso machine brewing, power management isn’t a luxury; it’s survival.
What makes the BCDC Alpha indispensable? Start Battery Recovery, a lifeline in the middle of nowhere. With just a few taps on the RedVision smartphone app or the push of a button on the charger it’s possible to revive the start battery using the secondary battery.
BCDC Alpha takes Green Power Priority to the next level. Invested in solar panels to harness the New Zealand sun? Then make the most of the harvested energy.
When the BCDC Alpha detects that the secondary battery is full, it will use excess solar power to charge the start battery. That’s energy optimisation.
Then there’s the integration. With advanced Bluetooth connectivity and integration with Redarc’s RedVision app, the Alpha keeps the driver in the know. Monitor real-time performance, battery temperatures, and charge status right from your phone. Prefer a low-tech approach? The charger itself features LED indicators to keep things simple. It’s tech-savvy without being tech-dependent.
The BCDC Alpha doesn’t stop at smarts; it’s tough as nails too. Rated IP67/69K, the BCDC Alpha laughs in the face of dust, mud, and water.
Installation is almost too easy. Don’t spend the weekend wrestling with wires. With push-button battery type selection and screw terminals, setting up the Alpha is intuitive and frustration-free. Pair it with Redarc’s mounting brackets and wiring kits to spend less time in the garage and more time on the tracks.
Most modern vehicles have complex power systems. The BCDC Alpha’s alternator overload protection and configurable input current limits make it compatible with modern electrical systems, including hybrids. Whether running lithium or AGM batteries, or a mix, the Alpha handles it all with finesse. Efficiency meets versatility.
The BCDC Alpha represents decades of innovation, designed and tested to handle the harshest environments on Earth. At 25A or 50A, compatible with all 12V battery types, the BCDC Alpha not just an upgrade – it’s peace of mind. It’s the promise that, no matter how remote, how rugged, how relentless the terrain, there will always be power to keep exploring, cooking, and brewing that perfect camp coffee.
For the weekend warrior or full-on off-road nomad, the BCDC Alpha is more than a piece of kit – it’s a guarantee that every adventure, no matter how wild, ends with driving home, not hiking for help.
Learn more about how the BCDC Alpha can power the next journey by visiting redarcelectronics.com/bcdc-alpha.

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