Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6V/12V-1.1 + DC connector Battery Charger

Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6V/12V-1.1 + DC connector Battery Charger : The products for autonomous energy systems from the Dutch VICTRON ENERGY are characterized by the highest possible reliability in difficult applications. THE VICTRON ENERGY has the right products even for critical applications in the field of firefighting and ambulance vehicles where the reliability of the autonomous energy system is of critical importance, since correct operation can be a matter of life and death.

The reliability of VICTRON products has been successfully tested for decades in ambulance, fire, police, marine, motorhome and trailer applications and elsewhere. As a specialized company in autonomous energy systems, VICTRON ENERGY has designed products that are characterized by experts in the field as leading in all areas. The variety of specialized products for autonomous systems is very large, with a special feature being the ability to network between them for better programming and control, even remotely.

What does an IP65 rating mean?

The IP65 rating is the level of ingress protection. The first number 6 (which is the highest level) relates to this level of protection against dust and solids intrusion. Level 6 is completely dustproof, provides full protection against dust and other particles, including vacuum sealing, tested against continuous airflow for up to 8 hours. The second number 5 is related to moisture protection and has a score of 0 to 9. It provides protection from projected water
with a 6,3 mm nozzle into the housing from any direction without harmful consequences.

The Victron battery charger is an intelligent battery charger for lead acid and deep cycle batteries. The unit is designed for home or business use and features a compact size that can be placed under a counter or inside equipment cabinets.

How does the Victron IP22 charger work?

The Victron IP22 charger is a simple, rugged and reliable charger designed for deep discharge or PV batteries. It features a two-stage charging algorithm that ensures optimal battery performance and longevity. In the first stage, the charger applies constant current to the battery, which raises it to its maximum voltage. In the second stage, the charger maintains a constant voltage, which allows the battery to safely absorb as much energy as possible.

What is a deep discharge battery?

A deep discharge battery is a lead-acid battery designed to be discharged and recharged regularly. Deep cycle batteries are used in applications where a high depth of discharge (DOD) is required, such as in renewable energy systems.

Lead-acid batteries work by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The lead-acid battery was invented in 1859 by the French physicist Gaston Planté and is the oldest type of rechargeable battery. Lead-acid batteries consist of lead dioxide (PbO2) and spongy lead (Pb) electrodes in a sulfuric acid (H2SO4) electrolyte solution.

When a lead-acid battery discharges, the sulfate ions in the electrolyte are converted to sulfate radicals, which then react with the lead electrodes to form lead sulfate (PbSO4). During charging, the reverse reaction occurs and lead sulfate is converted back into sulfate ions.

The capacity of a lead-acid battery is usually measured in ampere-hours (Ah), which is the amount of current that can be delivered over time. Depth of discharge (DOD) is the percentage of capacity that has been depleted during discharge. For example, if a 100 Ah battery is discharged at 50 A for two hours, the DOD would be 50%.

Deep discharge batteries are designed to withstand repeated deep discharges, making them ideal for renewable energy systems where power generation may not always be