QSG 2 - KADCDC25ABT-AND

12V/24V 25A & 40A DCDC Charger With Solar MPPT + Bluetooth

Quick Start Guide

SKU: KADCDC25ABT-AND | KADCDC40ABT-AND

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INDEX

• Package Contents

• Safety Information

Common Problem

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• Tools & Components

• Device Overview

• Installation Steps

• Setup Guide

Package Contents

List of Contents

• 25A/40A DCDC Charger with Solar MPPT + Pre-wired Anderson + Bluetooth
• Anti-Vibration Mounting Pad

Safety Information

• Do not connect the charger while the vehicle is running.
• Only use this product on 12V/24V systems.
• Only use this product on solar panels with Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) not exceeding 32V.
• Do not short the input or output terminals.
• Minimum wire requirements:
• 25A DCDC Charger with Bluetooth: 8 AWG (mm2)
• 40A DCDC Charger with Bluetooth: 6 AWG (mm2)

Tools & Components

Tools

• 8mm Spanner or adjustable wrench
• Power drill (for mounting if needed)
• Mounting screws
• Screwdriver
• Multimeter or test light

Components

• Fuse tap (not included)

• 5A Fuse to suit fuse tap style

KAPRDBWK8MMPP

25A:

• Wiring Kit

KAHDDBWKPP65

40A:

KAMAXIFHAND

• Maxi Fuse Cable:

• Solar cable extensions:

KAPVAND05M

• PV to Anderson Cable:

KA8M10-A2A

• Anderson to Anderson Cable:

Device Overview

1. Status Indicators

• ALT - Alternator Indicator
• SOLAR - Solar Panel Indicator
• FAULT - Fault Indicator
• BULK - Bulk Stage Indicator
• ABS - Absorption Stage Indicator
• FLOAT - Float Stage Indicator

2. Battery Mode Indicator

3. Mode Button

Installation Steps

Select Step 1 to start

Installation Steps

Mounting the DCDC Charger

• Pick a desired mounting location for the DCDC Charger.
• Place the Anti-Vibration Mounting Pad between the DCDC Charger and the mounting surface, and secure using a drill and screwdriver.

Note: If you are not using an accessory panel, drill holes in the mounting surface to match the spacing of the 25A/40A DCDC Charger's mounting holes.

Installation Steps

Select Step 2 to continue

Installation Steps

Ignition wire setup Select the appropriate fuse box in your vehicle to install the ignition wire, then follow the steps outlined in the video below.

Installation Steps

Connecting to main battery

• Connect the black (-) wire to the negative terminal of the starter battery, then the red (+) wire to the positive terminal.
• Connect the blue wire to fuse tap.
• Connect the wiring kit’s three-pin Anderson Plug to the DCDC Charger.

Installation Steps

Select Step 3 to continue

Installation Steps

Connecting to auxiliary battery

• Connect the Maxi Fuse Cable’s black (-) and red (+) wires to the auxiliary battery’s negative and positive terminals respectively.
• Connect the Anderson end to the DCDC Charger’s Anderson Plug labelled with ‘Output’.

Installation Steps

Connecting to auxiliary battery

• Connect the external temperature sensor [long black (-) wire] to the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery.

Installation Steps

Select step 4 to continue

Installation Steps

Connecting to solar panel with PV/MC4 Socket

• Using a PV to Anderson Cable, connect the PV/MC4 sockets to the solar panel and the Anderson plug to the DCDC Charger's black 'Solar' Anderson plug.

Installation Steps

Connecting to solar panel with Anderson Socket

• Using an Anderson to Anderson Cable, connect one end to the solar panel and the other end to the DCDC Charger's solar input (black Anderson plug).

Installation Steps

Setting up the device

• If you haven’t installed the app yet, select your phone’s app store below to download.

• Open the KA Charge app on your mobile device.
• The app will ask for your permission to access the Bluetooth. Click 'OK'.

Google Play Store

Apple AppStore

Setting up the device

• Click ‘Connect to a Device’, then click ‘Scan for Devices' .
• Select KADCDC25ABTB or KADCDC40ABTB.

Setting up the device

• An automatic check for a firmware update might show. If an update is available, click 'Upgrade'.
• Download and install without closing the app, then click ‘OK’.

Setting up the device

• On the upper right corner of the screen, click the 'Settings Icon'. Click on 'Battery Type' and select the auxiliary battery type.

Tip: Within the settings, you can also set the Alternator Nominal Input Voltage and Maximum Alternator Input Current to your desired value. If you do not wish to adjust, just leave the default values as is.

Setting up the device

• From the homepage you will be able to see the real-time input data coming from your alternator and solar panel, the output to your auxiliary battery, and active faults in the charger.

Need further assistance?

If you require further information not included in this guide, don’t worry - We’re here to help. Please contact us via the applicable Support Form provided below:

25A DCDC Charger

40A DCDC Charger

To be sure that your inquiry goes to the Technical Team. Please make sure to select Technical Assistance as the enquiry type.

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Device Overview

How to Set Battery Type Using Mode Button

• Press and hold the Mode button for four seconds.
• The green light in the Mode Indicator will start to flash. This means that the charger is in battery selection mode.
• Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the available battery types.
• Stop on the battery type of your auxiliary battery.
• After a short delay, the setting will be saved automatically.

Installation Complete

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Connecting to Solar Panel

What connection does your Solar Panel have?

Anderson

PV/MC4

Connecting to Solar Panel

What connection does your solar panel have?

Anderson

PV/MC4

Status Indicator

These indicators display the input connection status, the stage of the charging process, and any system faults detected.

• Alternator - connection to the alternator has been established.
• Solar – connection to the solar panel has been established.
• Fault – when operating normally, this indicator will remain off.
• Bulk – auxiliary battery charging process is in Bulk Stage.
• Absorption - auxiliary battery charging process is in Absorption Stage.
• Float - auxiliary battery charging process is in Float Stage.

Installation Complete

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Setup Complete

You’ve successfully completed the installation of your KickAss 25A/40A DCDC Charger.Your system is now ready to charge and manage your auxiliary battery whether you're on the road or off the grid.

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Before You Mount the DCDC Charger

Use your phone to scan the QR code on your DCDC Charger, and download the KA Charge app.

Once installed in a tight or hidden spot, the QR code might be hard to access.

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Mode Indicator

Displays the charging mode that has been selected to suit your auxiliary battery type.

Battery types includes Wet, Gel, AGM, Calcium, Lithium (LiFePO4).

Tip: You can check the label or specifications printed on your auxiliary battery to identify its type.

Mode Button

This button allows you to set your auxilary battery type. In addition, you can use the button to wake up the charger from Standby Mode.

Tip: Check the label or specification printed on your auxiliary battery to identify which element it uses.

For more information, click the button below:

Using The Mode Button