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The Samlex BGW-200 is a battery guard: a switch placed between the battery and its loads that disconnects them when the battery voltage falls too low, protecting the battery from deep discharge. It carries 200 A continuously and also disconnects on overvoltage, overcurrent and over-temperature. It auto-detects 12 V or 24 V systems.
Ten programs set the disconnect and reconnect voltages. The default disconnects at 10.5 V and reconnects at 12 V on a 12 V system (21 V and 24 V on 24 V), and other programs range from 9.5 V up to 12 V disconnect for different battery types. When the voltage stays low for 15 seconds the alarm output and LED come on, and the unit disconnects one minute later; it reconnects 5 seconds after the voltage recovers.
The housing is IP66 rated, and self-consumption is 3.2 mA. Main connections are M8 threaded studs, and a remote off input and a 100 mA status/alarm output allow a switch, buzzer or relay to be added. Programs are set by briefly connecting the CONFIG wire to negative, and settings are kept when the battery is disconnected. Samlex lists a two-year limited warranty.
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Before installation, confirm your loads draw no more than 200 A continuously, and choose the low-voltage program that suits your battery type. Install the guard between the battery positive and the loads using wire of at least 50 mm², and connect the negative line with the 5 A fuse the Samlex manual specifies.
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Installation & Compatibility Guides
The BGW-200 protects a 12 or 24 V battery from over-discharge. Check these six points before you buy.
This is a battery guard (low-voltage disconnect). It does not charge the battery.
Battery and load connect to M8 studs. Control wires use 6.3 mm Faston terminals.
Keep continuous load current within 200 A. It auto-detects 12 or 24 V.
Use wire of at least 50 mm² and keep runs short to limit voltage drop.
The housing is IP66. Mount it close to the battery and away from heat.
Set the program with the CONFIG wire and follow the Samlex manual.
A manual battery switch isolates the battery only when you remember to turn it off. A battery guard disconnects loads automatically at a set voltage, so an accidental drain cannot run the battery flat.
Choose the size by your continuous load current. Compare the BGW-40 (40 A) or BGW-60 (60 A) if your loads are smaller or larger. Do not use a battery guard to switch an inverter's input unless its current rating covers the inverter's draw.
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