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Blue Smart IP65 Charger

3. Features

In this section:

  1. Bluetooth setup and monitoring (Using VictronConnect)

    Equipped with integrated Bluetooth; enabling quick and simple setup, advanced configuration, comprehensive monitoring and firmware updates via the VictronConnect app and a Bluetooth enabled device (such as a mobile phone or tablet).

  2. Integrated charge presets

    Integrated charge presets (selected via the VictronConnect app) combined with adaptive charge logic are well suited for most common battery types; such as LiFePO4, AGM, Gel and flooded lead-acid. Advanced configuration with specific user defined settings is also possible using VictronConnect.

  3. Multi-stage charge algorithm

    The multi-stage charge algorithm is specifically engineered to optimise each recharge cycle and charge maintenance over extended periods.

  4. Adaptive absorption

    Adaptive absorption monitors the battery’s response during initial charging and intelligently determines the appropriate absorption duration for each individual charge cycle. This ensures that the battery is fully recharged regardless of the discharge level or capacity and avoids excessive time at the elevated absorption voltage (that can accelerate battery aging).

  5. Temperature compensation

    Charge voltage is automatically compensated depending on the ambient temperature; this ensures that the battery is charged at the optimal charge voltage regardless of the climate and avoids the need for manual settings adjustments. Temperature compensation is not required and automatically disabled when in LI-ION charge mode.

  6. Durable and safe

    1. Engineered to provide years of trouble-free and dependable operation in all usage conditions

    2. Protection against overheating: output current will be reduced if the charger temperature increases above 50°C

    3. Protection against output short circuit: If a short circuit condition is detected the '12V' (green) and '6V' (orange) LEDs will blink fast

    4. Protection against reverse polarity connection: If the charger is incorrectly connected to a battery with reverse polarity the 'reverse polarity' LED will illuminate

    5. Protection against ingress of dust and water/liquid

  7. Silent operation

    Totally silent operation since there is no cooling fan or moving parts, cooling is via natural convection; full rated output current is still provided up to an ambient temperature of 30°C.

  8. Lithium Ion compatible

    Compatible with Li-ion (LiFePO₄) batteries; when the integrated LI-ION charge mode is selected the charge cycle settings are altered to suit.

    If the charger is connected to a battery where under voltage protection (UVP) has tripped, the Blue Smart IP65 Charger range will automatically reset UVP and start charging; many other chargers will not recognise a battery in this state.

    Warning: Do not charge Li-ion batteries if the battery temperature is below 0°C.

  9. Storage stage

    An additional stage to extend battery life whilst the battery is unused and on continuous charge.

  10. Recondition stage

    An optional stage that can partially recover/reverse lead acid battery degradation due to sulfation; typically caused by inadequate charging or if the battery is left in a deeply discharged state.

  11. Low current mode

    An optional mode that limits the maximum charge current to a significantly reduced level; recommended when charging lower capacity batteries with a high current charger.

  12. Recovery function

    The Blue Smart IP65 Charger range will attempt to recharge a severely discharged battery (even down to 0V) with low current and then resume normal charging once the battery voltage has risen sufficiently - many other chargers will not recognise a battery in this state.

  13. Power supply mode

    A specific mode to use the charger as a DC power supply; to power equipment at a constant voltage with or without a battery connected.