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REDARC BCDC Classic40 12V 40A DC Battery Charger (BCDC1240D)
Model: BCDC1240D · SKU: BCDC1240D
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Charger input | DC and solar (MPPT)Source [1] |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 9-32 V DCSource [1] |
| Solar input voltage | 9 to 32 VSource [1] |
| Solar input limit | Not documented |
| Output voltage | 12V DCSource [1] |
| Battery voltage | Not documented |
| Charge current | 40 ASource [1] |
| Battery chemistry | Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel, AGM or LiFePO4 type onlySource [1] |
| Power | 600 WSource [1] |
| Isolated | Not documented |
| Engine detection | Not documented |
| Weight | |
| Enclosure volume | 0.73 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions |
| Warranty term | 2 yearsSource [1] |
All recorded specifications
| Battery chemistry | Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel, AGM or LiFePO4 type onlyDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Battery Chemistry Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel, AGM or LiFePO4 type only". Location: More Information table, Battery Chemistry Printed as "Battery Chemistry Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel, AGM or LiFePO4 type only". Location: More Information table, Battery Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Charge current | 40 ADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Max. Rated Output Current 40A". Location: More Information table, Max. Rated Output Current Printed as "Max. Rated Output Current 40A". Location: More Information table, Max. Rated Output Current |
| Charger input | DC and solar (MPPT)Documented claim ConditionsPrinted as "MPPT Solar Regulator Yes", beside the 9-32 V input and the solar input. Location: More Information table, MPPT Solar Regulator Printed as "MPPT Solar Regulator Yes", beside the 9-32 V input and the solar input. Location: More Information table, MPPT Solar Regulator |
| Dimensions | 120 W × 37 H × 165 L mm4.72 W × 1.5 H × 6.5 L in convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as width 4.7" (120 mm), height 1.5" (37 mm) and length (L) in inches with millimeters; the millimeters are recorded. Location: More Information table, width, height, length Printed as width 4.7" (120 mm), height 1.5" (37 mm) and length (L) in inches with millimeters; the millimeters are recorded. Location: More Information table, width, height, length |
| Input voltage | 9-32 V DCDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Input Voltage 9 - 32V". Location: More Information table, Input Voltage Printed as "Input Voltage 9 - 32V". Location: More Information table, Input Voltage |
| Maximum charge voltage | 15.3 VDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Max. Charging Voltage 15.3V". Location: More Information table, Max. Charging Voltage Printed as "Max. Charging Voltage 15.3V". Location: More Information table, Max. Charging Voltage |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 80 °C-4 to 176 °F convertedCalculated(°F - 32) x 5/9, rounded to 1 °C ConditionsPrinted in Fahrenheit as "-4°F to 176°F" (on the 24V model "−4°F to +176°F"); converted to -20 to 80 °C. Location: More Information table, Operating Temperature Printed in Fahrenheit as "-4°F to 176°F" (on the 24V model "−4°F to +176°F"); converted to -20 to 80 °C. Location: More Information table, Operating Temperature |
| Output voltage | 12V DCDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Output Voltage 12V DC". Location: More Information table, Output Voltage Printed as "Output Voltage 12V DC". Location: More Information table, Output Voltage |
| Power | 600 WDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Nominal Output Power 600W". Location: More Information table, Nominal Output Power Printed as "Nominal Output Power 600W". Location: More Information table, Nominal Output Power |
| Solar input voltage | 9 to 32 VDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Solar Input Voltage 9 - 32V". Location: More Information table, Solar Input Voltage Printed as "Solar Input Voltage 9 - 32V". Location: More Information table, Solar Input Voltage |
| Weight | 1 kg2.2 lb convertedDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Weight 35.3 oz (1 kg)"; the metric figure is recorded. Location: More Information table, Weight Printed as "Weight 35.3 oz (1 kg)"; the metric figure is recorded. Location: More Information table, Weight |
Warranty
| Warranty term | 2 yearsDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as "Warranty 2 Years". Location: More Information table, Warranty Printed as "Warranty 2 Years". Location: More Information table, Warranty |
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Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- REDARC US product page: Dual Input 40A In-vehicle DC Battery Charger - REDARC (October 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.redarcelectronics.com/us/battery-chargers/dual-input-40a-in-vehicle-dc-battery-charger
- Automotive Upfitters product page: REDARC BCDC1240D (October 27, 2026 capture)Distributor product page · Checked https://automotiveupfitters.com/product/bcdc-classic40-12v-40a-dc-battery-charger/