Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 24/5 (1) Battery Charger

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 24/5 (1) Battery Charger : The Victron Blue Smart IP67 Charger 24/5 generator battery charger (waterproof) charges a 24V stand-alone photovoltaic pack battery with a current of 5 A DC. It is ideal for charging autonomous photovoltaic system batteries, but also starter batteries - cars, motorcycles, boats, caravans.

Bluetooth Smart enabled

The Blue Smart IP67 charger is the wireless solution for monitoring voltage and current, changing settings and updating the charger when new features become available. With Bluetooth, its functionality charger IP67 is enhanced and is similar to that of IP22 and IP65 chargers

Fully encapsulated: waterproof, anti-vibration and with ignition protection

Water, oil or dirt will not damage the Blue Smart IP67 charger. The housing is made of die-cast aluminum and the electronics are molded in resin.

The highest performance ever!

Setting a new industry standard: with an efficiency of 92% or better, these chargers waste three to four times less heat. And once the battery is fully charged, power consumption drops to less than one watt, about five to ten times better than the industry standard

5-stage adaptive charging algorithm: bulk – absorb – repair – float – store

The Blue Smart Charger features an "adaptive" microprocessor-controlled battery management. The "adaptive" mode will automatically optimize the charging process in relation to how the battery is used.

Storage mode: Less maintenance and aging when the battery is not in use

The storage mode is activated whenever the battery has not been discharged for 24 hours. In storage mode, the float voltage is reduced to 2,2V/cell (13,2V for a 12V battery) to minimize outgassing and corrosion of the positive plates. Once a week the voltage is increased back to the absorption level to "balance" the battery. This feature prevents electrolyte stratification and sulfation, a major cause of premature battery failure.

Also charges Li-ion (LiFePO4) batteries

LiFePO4 batteries are charged with a simple volume – absorb – float algorithm

Protects against overheating

Can be used in hot environment such as engine room. The output current will decrease as the temperature increases up to 60°C, but the charger will not fail.

Two LEDs for status indication

Yellow LED: bulk charge (flashing fast), absorb (flashing slowly), float (solid), store (off) Green LED: power on

Technical Characteristics Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 24/5 (1)

AC voltage/frequency : 180-265V/45-65Hz

Maximum charging current (normal operation) : 5A
Charging current in low current mode: 2A
Efficiency rate : 94%
Self-consumption without load: 0,5W
Absorption voltage: 28,8V
Float filling voltage : 27,6V
Storage storage voltage: 26,4V
Operating temperatures: -20°C to +60°C
Protection against overheating, short circuit, reverse polarity
Dimensions: 85 × 211 × 60mm
Weight: 1,8kg
Degree of protection: IP67 (resistance to up to 100% humidity)

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 24/5 (1) Battery Charger

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.

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. Which makes them ideal for renewable energy systems where energy production may not always be