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Arogfet 24/12 bat isolator wiring question

I have a Victron Argofet battery isolator to charge both my 24v(LI) trolling motor system and 12 v(LI) house/start batt.


I have looked at the manual and am a little confused as to how to wire it properly using the battery switch. The diagram shows the battery switch wired to the energize port which is very small considering my ele. start motor draws a large load to start the battery.


Also, I have solar panels to trickle when motor is not in use. Are they wired to the input along with the alternator input?

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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

1. You can't use the Argo to combine a 24V and a 12V battery, they both have to be at the same voltage level.

2. The energize connector doesn't deliver the starting current for the motor starter it is only to energize the alternator.

The motor starter still have to be connected to the starter battery.

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