Redarc SRC0001 User manual

Cables & Value Pack
SRC0001, SRC0002,
SRC0003, SRC0006,
SRC0008, SRC0009,
SRC0010, SRC0011,
SRC0012, SRC0016,
SRC0017, SRC0018,
SRC0019, SRPA20–VP,
SRC0001–CK

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REDARC SOLAR CABLES AND VALUE PACK
REDARC Solar Cables are suitable for use with REDARC Solar products. REDARC Solar products include Solar
Panels, Solar Blankets, Solar Regulators and REDARC BCDC / BMS Battery chargers. The cables feature
UV stabilised PVC insulation for outdoor applications, and use genuine Anderson™to Anderson™SB™50
connectors with silver plated terminals.
The REDARC Solar Value Pack (SRPA20-VP) includes a 5m Anderson™to Anderson™cable (SRC0018), a
1.5m Anderson™to Battery Clip cable (SRC0009) and a 20A Solar Regulator (SRPA0240). All products in the
REDARC Solar Value Pack (SRPA-VP) use Anderson™SB™50 connectors with silver plated terminals.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS MANUAL CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR REDARC
SOLAR CABLES.
Do not operate Solar products unless you have read and
understood their associated manuals, and the system is
set up as per their instructions. REDARC recommends
that any Solar product is installed by a suitably qualified
person.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES:
Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is
dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal operation. For this reason, it is of utmost
importance that you follow the instructions when
installing and using Solar products.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES:
Batteries should be mounted in a well ventilated area, as
far as possible from any ignition sources. NEVER smoke
or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or
engine. This may cause the battery to explode.
RISK OF OVERCHARGING:
Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and
ensure that the voltage of the profile you select does
not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum
charging voltage. If the maximum voltage for your
battery type is too high, please select another charging
profile.
RISK OF DAMAGE AND INJURY FROM
IMPROPERLY SECURED PANELS:
Solar panels mounted to all types of vehicles, including
but not limited to, 4x4 Vehicles, RVs, Caravans, are
subject to high wind and vibration forces when driving.
Solar panels must be securely attached to the vehicle in
accordance with all local and national safety standards.
In addition, the solar mount manufacturer's instructions
must be adhered to or may be required to be exceeded
to comply with local and national standards.
CAUTION
1. Solar products should not be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
Solar product.
2. Do NOT use Solar products to charge non–
rechargeable batteries. Doing so may result in harm to
the user and/or damage to the Solar products.
3. Do NOT exceed the current and voltage rating of the
cables and connectors. Exceeding the recommended
ratings will cause damage to the components.
4. Incorrect connections can subject the Solar products
to high voltages or currents that will cause damage.
Ensure the recommended connections and sequences
are followed.
5. Only use Solar products for charging Lead Acid,
Gel,Calcium content, AGM or Lithium Iron Phosphate
batteries using a Solar Regulator/Charger suitable for
the Battery’s chemistry and nominal voltage.
6. Solar products are not intended to supply power to a
low voltage electrical system other than to charge a
battery.
7. An unconnected Solar panel exposed to light may
generate voltages up to their rated open-circuit
voltage on their leads. Completely cover all Solar
panels with an opaque material during installation,
and when connecting or disconnecting conductors to
reduce the chance of an electrical spark.
8. Do not use mirrors or other devices to artificially
concentrate sunlight on Solar panels.
9. Solar panels used in series, parallel, or series-parallel
shall be positioned to receive identical amounts of
light to reduce risk of damage.
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10. Partially shaded or partially obscured Solar panels will have reduced output, and can damage the Solar panels.
11. Solar panels will achieve best results when proper battery maintenance is regularly performed. This includes but is
not limited to checking water and specific gravity levels of the battery.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
12. To assist with the safe operation and use of the Solar Product:
a. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
b. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area of your
skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.
CONTENTS
REDARC SOLAR CABLES AND VALUE PACK ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2
1 SRC0001—5m/16.4ft MC4 TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR��������������������������������������������� 4
2 SRC0002—10m/32.8ft MC4 TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR������������������������������������������� 5
3 SRC0003—1.5m/4.9ft MC4 TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR�������������������������������������������� 6
4 SRC0006—300mm/11.8" MC4 ‘Y’ CONNECTORS ������������������������������������������������������� 7
5 SRC0008— 1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CABLE ����������������������������������������� 8
6 SRC0009—1.5m/ 5ft ANDERSON™TO BATTERY CLIP CABLE ��������������������������������������� 9
7 SRC0010—1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE ������������������������������10
8 SRC0011—280mm/11" SERIES ANDERSON™TOANDERSON™CONNECTOR ����������������11
9 SRC0012—280mm/11" PARALLEL ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CONNECTOR ������������12
10 SRC0016—1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR����������������������������������13
11 SRC0017—1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO MC4 CONNECTOR���������������������������������������������14
12 SRC0018—5m/16.4ft ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CABLE ���������������������������������������15
13 SRC0019—10m/32.8ft ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CABLE �������������������������������������16
14 SRPA20-VP—VALUE PACK ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
15 SRC0001-CK — MC4 CONNECTOR KIT �������������������������������������������������������������������������17
16 SYSTEM WIRING ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18
16.1 Wiring Precautions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
16.2 Fuse Protection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18

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1 SRC0001—5m/16.4ft MC4 TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR
5 m (±100 mm) / 16.4 ft (± 3.9")
15 mm (±5 mm) / 0.6" (±0.2")
Specifications for MC4 to Bare-Wire Connector
Length 5m (±100mm)/
16.4 ft (±3.9")
Part Number SRC0001
Connector MC4, bare-wire
Conductor Tinned Cooper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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2 SRC0002—10m/32.8ft MC4 TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR
15 mm (±5 mm) / 0.6" (±0.2")
10m (±100mm)/ 32.8 ft (±3.9")
Specification for MC4 to Bare-Wire Connector
Length 10m (±100mm)/
32.8 ft (±3.9")
Part Number SRC0002
Connector MC4, bare-wire
Conductor Tinned Cooper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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3 SRC0003—1.5m/4.9ft MC4 TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR
1.5m (±100mm)/ 4.9 ft (±3.9")
15 mm (±5 mm) / 0.6" (±0.2")
Specifications for MC4 to Bare-Wire Connector
Length 1.5m (±100mm)/
4.9 ft (±3.9")
Part Number SRC0003
Connector MC4, bare-wire
Conductor Tinned Cooper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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4 SRC0006—300mm/11.8" MC4 ‘Y’ CONNECTORS
300 mm (±30 mm) / 11.8" (±1.2")
300 mm (±30 mm) / 11.8" (±1.2")
100 mm / 4" 100 mm / 4"
100 mm / 4" 100 mm / 4"
Specifications for MC4 'Y' Connectors
Length 300mm (±30mm)/
11.8" (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0006
Connectors MC4 'Y'
Conductor Tinned Cooper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A

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5 SRC0008— 1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CABLE
1.5 m (±30 mm) / 5 ft (±1.2")
Specifications for Anderson™to Anderson™Cable
Length 1.5m (±30mm)/
5 ft (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0008
Connector Anderson™SB™50
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 50A
Conductor size AWG11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive lead — red
Negative lead — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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6 SRC0009—1.5m/ 5ft ANDERSON™TO BATTERY CLIP CABLE
1.5 m (±30 mm) / 5 ft (±1.2")
200 mm (±10 mm) / 7.9" (±0.4")
Specifications for Anderson™to Battery Clip Cable
Length 1.5m (±30mm)/
5 ft (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0009
Connector Anderson™SB™50,
battery clip
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG 11 (Ø2.3 mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive lead — red
Negative lead — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type MIDI Fuse Rating 40A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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7 SRC0010—1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE
8 mm / 0.3"
1.5 m (±30 mm) / 5 ft (±1.2")
200 mm (±10 mm) / 7.9" (±0.4")
Specifications for Anderson™to Battery Terminal Cable
Length 1.5m (±30mm)/
5 ft (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0010
Connector Anderson™SB™50,
battery terminal
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG 6 (Ø4.1mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive lead — red
Negative lead — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type MIDI Fuse Rating 40A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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8 SRC0011—300mm/1ft SERIES ANDERSON™
TOANDERSON™CONNECTOR
300mm (±10mm)/1 ft (±0.4")
50mm (±5mm)/2" (±0.2")
Specifications for Series Anderson™to Anderson™Connector
Length 300mm (±10mm)/
1 ft (±0.4 ")
Part Number SRC0011
Connector Anderson™SB™50
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating 40A
Conductor size AWG 11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive lead — red
Negative lead — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A

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9 SRC0012—300mm/1ft PARALLEL ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™
CONNECTOR
300 mm (±10 mm) / 1 ft (±0.4")
Specifications for Parallel Anderson™to Anderson™Connector
Length 300mm (±10mm)/
1 ft (±0.4 ")
Part Number SRC0012
Connector Anderson™SB™50
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating 40A
Conductor size AWG 11 (Ø2.3mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive lead — red
Negative lead — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A

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10 SRC0016—1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO BARE–WIRE CONNECTOR
1.5 m (±30 mm) / 5 ft (±1.2")
15 mm (±5 mm) / 0.6" (±0.2")
Specifications for Anderson™to Bare-Wire Connector
Length 1.5m (±30mm)/
5 ft (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0016
Connector Anderson™SB™50,
bare-wire
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 40A
Conductor size AWG 10 (Ø2.6mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive lead — red
Negative lead — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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11 SRC0017—1.5m/5ft ANDERSON™TO MC4 CONNECTOR
1.5 m (±30 mm) / 5 ft (±1.2")
Specifications for Anderson™to MC4 Connector
Length 1.5m (±30mm)/
5 ft (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0017
Connector Anderson™SB™50, MC4
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG 10 (Ø2.6 mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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12 SRC0018—5m/16.4ft ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CABLE
5m (±30mm)/16.4 ft (±1.2")
Specifications for Anderson™to Anderson™Cable
Length 5m (±30mm)/
16.4 ft (±1.2")
Part Number SRC0018
Connector Anderson™SB™50
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 40A
Conductor size AWG 10 (Ø2.6mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive — red
Negative — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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13 SRC0019—10m/32.8ft ANDERSON™TO ANDERSON™CABLE
10 m (±30mm)/ 32.8ft (±1.2")
Specifications for Anderson™to Anderson™Cable
Length 10 m (±30mm)/
32.8ft (±1.2") Connector Anderson™SB™50
Conductor Bare Copper Current Rating(1) 30A
Conductor size AWG 10 (Ø2.6mm) Voltage Rating 50VDC max
Insulation/Sheath UV Stabilised PVC Colour Coding
Positive — red
Negative — black
Sheath — black
Fuse Type N/A Fuse Rating N/A
(1) Current rating applies when cable is fully extended. Use of cable in coiled state is not recommended.

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14 SRPA20-VP—VALUE PACK
The SRPA20-VP offers a complete regulator and cable kit for a portable setup. The Anderson™SB™50
connectors allow for simple plug and play set up of the system. The included cables allow the panels to
be positioned up to 5m from the regulator
Value Pack Contents
1. SRPA0240 — 20A Solar Regulator
2. SRC0018 — 5m Anderson™to Anderson™cable
3. SRC0009 — 1.5m Anderson™to battery clip cable
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15 SRC0001-CK — MC4 CONNECTOR KIT
The SRC001-CK includes a male and female MC4 connector.

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16 SYSTEM WIRING
16.1 Wiring Precautions
• Ensure that all connections are made using REDARC recommended connectors and cables or other
suitably rated connectors and cables.
• Ensure that the maximum system current does not exceed the current rating of the cables.
• Ensure that grounding and fusing is adequate and sound for the system.
• Ensure that all additional and or non–REDARC Anderson™plug terminals are soldered
correctly or crimped with the correct Anderson™crimping tool.
• All cable entries into the vehicle or trailer must be suitably sealed.
• If the regulator has a dedicated Solar input ground (negative) terminal, ensure that the negative
ground from the Solar Panels is connected directly to the regulator. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• The SRC0009 Battery clip cable is intended for a portable short term connection, and is not to be left
connected permanently.
16.2 Fuse Protection
Fuse protection is required for wire and component protection in case of short circuit. Fuses must be
fitted as close as possible to the battery positive terminal.
REDARC recommend using MIDI style bolt down fuses as they ensure a low resistance connection. The
REDARC FK40 and FK60 fuse kits are recommended.
Blade type fuses are not recommended as they can result in high resistance connection which causes
excess heat and may damage the fuse holder and/or the wiring.
Self–resetting circuit breakers are not recommended as they may trip prematurely due to the heat
generated by the current flowing through the wires.

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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
For full warranty terms and conditions, visit the link below or refer to the contact details applicable to
your region.
Australia, New Zealand
www.redarc.com.au/warranty
REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd
23 Brodie Road (North),
Lonsdale SA 5160
Australia
North America
www.redarcelectronics.com/warranty
REDARC Corporation
c/o Shallco, Inc.
308 Component Dr.
Smithfield, NC 27577
USA
Australia 1300 REDARC (1300 733 272)
New Zealand [phone]
UK and Europe [phone]
USA [phone]
Canada [phone]
Mexico [phone]

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FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For product and technical support contact your regional distributor,
call our head office between 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Australian Central
Standard Time, Monday to Friday, or send us an e–mail.
Australia (and other Global regions)
[email protected]
www.redarc.com.au
1300 REDARC (1300 733 272)
New Zealand
[email protected]
www.redarcelectronics.co.nz
[phone]
North America
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United States
[phone]
Canada
[phone]
Mexico
[phone]
UK/Europe
[email protected]
www.redarcelectronics.eu
[phone]
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