Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/20 (1) Battery Charger

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/20 (1) Battery Charger : The Blue Smart IP22 charger is the new professional battery charger with integrated Bluetooth. It can be used on devices in your workshop and on motor vehicles such as (classic) cars, motorbikes, boats and caravans or camper vans. The seven-stage charging algorithm makes the most of your battery. The charger gives the battery the power it needs, keeps it in good condition, ensures better performance...and longer life.

Unlike other brands, the Blue Smart IP22 charger will try to recharge a fully discharged battery by constantly feeding it a low current. Then, normal charging will resume again when there is sufficient voltage between the battery terminals. THE Blue Smart IP22 it is equipped with built-in Bluetooth so you can check the status of the charger and battery from a mobile smartphone, tablet or laptop. All charger settings can be configured with the VictronConnect app.

Features Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/20 (1)

Specifications

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?

Ο Victron charger IP22 is a simple, durable 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