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Redodo 12V 40A DC to DC Charger with MPPT R12V40A-DC-Z

Model: R12V40A-DC-Z · SKU: R12V40A-DC-Z

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Charger input
DC and solar (MPPT)Source [2]
Input voltageNot documented
Solar input voltage
10 to 30 VSource [2]
Solar input limit
600 WSource [2]
Output voltage
7V to 15.4VSource Paid link.[1]
Battery voltage
12 VSource Paid link.[1]
Charge current
40 ASource Paid link.[1]
Battery chemistry
SLA, AGM, GEL, CA, LISource Paid link.[1]
PowerNot documented
IsolatedNot documented
Engine detection
ACC Wire with the AlternatorSource [2]
Weight
1.1 kg2.4 lb convertedCalculatedSource Paid link.[1]
Enclosure volumeNot documented
Warranty termNot documented

All recorded specifications

Battery chemistry
SLA, AGM, GEL, CA, LIDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Battery Type: SLA, AGM, GEL, CA, LI".

Location: Store page SPECS, Battery Type

Printed as "Battery Type: SLA, AGM, GEL, CA, LI".

Location: Store page SPECS, Battery Type

[1]
Battery fuse or breaker (manual)
Fusing (Rated Charging Current: 40A): Input (Starter Battery/PV) 60A; Output (Service Battery) 50ADocumented claim
Conditions

Read from the rendered page of the scanned manual (no text layer); printed as Fusing (Rated Charging Current: 40A) / Input (Starter Battery/PV): 60A / Output (Service Battery): 50A. The manual applies to this model: English section names 'REDODO 12V 40A DC-DC DUAL INPUT BATTERY CHARGER' (cover '12V 40A DC-DC Dual Input Battery Charger', solar input 600W/30V, matching the record's DC to DC charger with MPPT); linked as '12V 40A DC to DC Charger' on the US manuals page. Facts taken from the English (EN) section only.

Location: PDF page 11 (printed page 03, EN), Wiring & Setup, Fusing table

Read from the rendered page of the scanned manual (no text layer); printed as Fusing (Rated Charging Current: 40A) / Input (Starter Battery/PV): 60A / Output (Service Battery): 50A. The manual applies to this model: English section names 'REDODO 12V 40A DC-DC DUAL INPUT BATTERY CHARGER' (cover '12V 40A DC-DC Dual Input Battery Charger', solar input 600W/30V, matching the record's DC to DC charger with MPPT); linked as '12V 40A DC to DC Charger' on the US manuals page. Facts taken from the English (EN) section only.

Location: PDF page 11 (printed page 03, EN), Wiring & Setup, Fusing table

[2]
Battery voltage
12 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "System Nominal Voltage: 12V".

Location: Store page SPECS, System Nominal Voltage

Printed as "System Nominal Voltage: 12V".

Location: Store page SPECS, System Nominal Voltage

[1]
Charge current
40 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Charging Current: 40A".

Location: Store page SPECS, Charging Current

Printed as "Charging Current: 40A".

Location: Store page SPECS, Charging Current

[1]
Charger input
DC and solar (MPPT)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Solar Charging Mode" with the value line "MPPT" directly below it (OCR lines), beside "Alternator (/Starter Battery)" input rows; single-model manual.

Location: PDF page 15, Specifications (General)

Printed as "Solar Charging Mode" with the value line "MPPT" directly below it (OCR lines), beside "Alternator (/Starter Battery)" input rows; single-model manual.

Location: PDF page 15, Specifications (General)

[2]
Dimensions
5.83 x 1.89 x 7.44 inDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Size: 5.83*1.89*7.44 inch"; recorded in the printed inches, with no axis order stated.

Location: Store page SPECS, DIMENSIONS, Size

Printed as "Size: 5.83*1.89*7.44 inch"; recorded in the printed inches, with no axis order stated.

Location: Store page SPECS, DIMENSIONS, Size

[1]
Engine detection
ACC Wire with the AlternatorDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Connect the ACC Wire with the Alternator (Optional for Smart Alternator)"; the ACC wire goes to a switching ignition source, needed for smart alternators only.

Location: PDF page 13, Installation (ACC wire step)

Printed as "Connect the ACC Wire with the Alternator (Optional for Smart Alternator)"; the ACC wire goes to a switching ignition source, needed for smart alternators only.

Location: PDF page 13, Installation (ACC wire step)

[2]
Installation clearances (manual)
Clearance should be at least 2 inches (5cm); >2 inches (50 mm) above and belowDocumented claim
Conditions

Read from the rendered page of the scanned manual (no text layer); printed as Make sure there is sufficient room for wiring and ventilation clearance above and below the charger. Clearance should be at least 2 inches (5cm). Figure: >2 inches (50 mm) Warm Air / >2 inches (50 mm) Cool Air. The manual applies to this model: English section names 'REDODO 12V 40A DC-DC DUAL INPUT BATTERY CHARGER' (cover '12V 40A DC-DC Dual Input Battery Charger', solar input 600W/30V, matching the record's DC to DC charger with MPPT); linked as '12V 40A DC to DC Charger' on the US manuals page. Facts taken from the English (EN) section only.

Location: PDF page 10 (printed page 02, EN), Installation, Mounting, Choosing Location, text and clearance figure

Read from the rendered page of the scanned manual (no text layer); printed as Make sure there is sufficient room for wiring and ventilation clearance above and below the charger. Clearance should be at least 2 inches (5cm). Figure: >2 inches (50 mm) Warm Air / >2 inches (50 mm) Cool Air. The manual applies to this model: English section names 'REDODO 12V 40A DC-DC DUAL INPUT BATTERY CHARGER' (cover '12V 40A DC-DC Dual Input Battery Charger', solar input 600W/30V, matching the record's DC to DC charger with MPPT); linked as '12V 40A DC to DC Charger' on the US manuals page. Facts taken from the English (EN) section only.

Location: PDF page 10 (printed page 02, EN), Installation, Mounting, Choosing Location, text and clearance figure

[2]
Max efficiency
Up to 93%Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Charging Efficiency: Up to 93%", kept with its printed bound.

Location: Store page SPECS, Charging Efficiency

Printed as "Charging Efficiency: Up to 93%", kept with its printed bound.

Location: Store page SPECS, Charging Efficiency

[1]
Maximum input power
600 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max. Alternator Input Power: 600W"; this is the alternator side, and no solar input power is printed.

Location: Store page SPECS, Max. Alternator Input Power

Printed as "Max. Alternator Input Power: 600W"; this is the alternator side, and no solar input power is printed.

Location: Store page SPECS, Max. Alternator Input Power

[1]
Mounting orientation (manual)
stand-alone or wall-mounted both horizontally and vertically; vertical mounting is preferredDocumented claim
Conditions

Read from the rendered page of the scanned manual (no text layer); printed as This product could be stand-alone or wall-mounted both horizontally and vertically. Vertical mounting is preferred for optimum cooling. The manual applies to this model: English section names 'REDODO 12V 40A DC-DC DUAL INPUT BATTERY CHARGER' (cover '12V 40A DC-DC Dual Input Battery Charger', solar input 600W/30V, matching the record's DC to DC charger with MPPT); linked as '12V 40A DC to DC Charger' on the US manuals page. Facts taken from the English (EN) section only.

Location: PDF page 10 (printed page 02, EN), Installation, Securely placed or mounted

Read from the rendered page of the scanned manual (no text layer); printed as This product could be stand-alone or wall-mounted both horizontally and vertically. Vertical mounting is preferred for optimum cooling. The manual applies to this model: English section names 'REDODO 12V 40A DC-DC DUAL INPUT BATTERY CHARGER' (cover '12V 40A DC-DC Dual Input Battery Charger', solar input 600W/30V, matching the record's DC to DC charger with MPPT); linked as '12V 40A DC to DC Charger' on the US manuals page. Facts taken from the English (EN) section only.

Location: PDF page 10 (printed page 02, EN), Installation, Securely placed or mounted

[2]
Operating temperature
-10 to 45 °C14 to 113 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Operating: -10°C to 45°C/-14'F to 113°F"; the Celsius figures are recorded (the printed -14'F does not equal -10 °C).

Location: Store page SPECS, TEMPERATURE, Operating

Printed as "Operating: -10°C to 45°C/-14'F to 113°F"; the Celsius figures are recorded (the printed -14'F does not equal -10 °C).

Location: Store page SPECS, TEMPERATURE, Operating

[1]
Output voltage
7V to 15.4VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Charging Voltage Range: 7V to 15.4V".

Location: Store page SPECS, Charging Voltage Range

Printed as "Charging Voltage Range: 7V to 15.4V".

Location: Store page SPECS, Charging Voltage Range

[1]
Solar input limit
600 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max. Solar Input Power/Voltage" / "600W/30V" (label and value on separate OCR lines); single-model manual.

Location: PDF page 4, Product overview

Printed as "Max. Solar Input Power/Voltage" / "600W/30V" (label and value on separate OCR lines); single-model manual.

Location: PDF page 4, Product overview

[2]
Solar input voltage
10 to 30 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Min. Solar Input Voltage" / "10V" and "Max. Solar Input Voltage" / "30V" (label and value on separate OCR lines); single-model manual.

Location: PDF page 15, Specifications (General)

Printed as "Min. Solar Input Voltage" / "10V" and "Max. Solar Input Voltage" / "30V" (label and value on separate OCR lines); single-model manual.

Location: PDF page 15, Specifications (General)

[2]
Storage temperature
-20 to 65 °C-4 to 149 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Storage: -20°C to 65°C/-4°F to 149°F".

Location: Store page SPECS, TEMPERATURE, Storage

Printed as "Storage: -20°C to 65°C/-4°F to 149°F".

Location: Store page SPECS, TEMPERATURE, Storage

[1]
Weight
1.1 kg2.4 lb convertedCalculated2.43 lb x 0.45359237 kg/lb, rounded to 0.01 kg
Conditions

Printed as "Approx. Weight: 2.43lbs", an approximate figure; the pound figure is converted.

Location: Store page SPECS, DIMENSIONS, Approx. Weight

Printed as "Approx. Weight: 2.43lbs", an approximate figure; the pound figure is converted.

Location: Store page SPECS, DIMENSIONS, Approx. Weight

[1]

Warranty

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Redodo 12V 40 Amp DC to DC Charger with MPPT, Redodo store page (October 9, 2026 capture)Paid link.Official product page · Checked https://www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12v-40a-dc-to-dc-charger-with-mppt
  2. Redodo: user manual (Redodo-12V40A_DC-DC_MPPT_-EN_JP_DE_44P.pdf)Official instruction manual · Checked https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0561/7641/0714/files/Redodo-12V40A_DC-DC_MPPT_-EN_JP_DE_44P.pdf?v=1791875006