Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 24/16 (1) Battery Charger

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 24/16 (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 it 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 supplying it with low current. Then, normal charging will resume when there is sufficient voltage between the battery terminals.

Description Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 24/16 (1)

Bluetooth Smart enabled

The Blue Smart IP22 charger is the wireless solution for monitoring voltage and current, changing settings and updating the charger as new features become available.

High performance

With up to 94% efficiency, these chargers produce up to four times less heat than the industry standard.
And when the battery is fully charged, power consumption drops to 0,5 watts, which is five to ten times lower than the industry standard.

6-phase adaptive charging algorithm

Test – constant current – ​​absorb – repair – maintain – maintain
The Blue Smart charger includes an "adaptive" charge management system controlled by a microprocessor.
The “adaptive” function automatically optimizes the charging process based on the type of battery usage.

Hold function

less maintenance and battery capacity losses in non-operational phases The operation
retention is activated when the battery is not discharged for 24 consecutive hours. In storage mode, the float voltage is reduced to 2,2 V/cell (13,2 V for a 12 V battery) to minimize outgassing and corrosion of the positive plates. The voltage is reset to the "suck" level once a week to balance the battery's state of charge. This process prevents stratification and sulfidation of electrolytes, the main causes of premature aging of batteries.

Also charges Li-ion (LiFePO4) batteries

LiFePO4 batteries are charged with a simple constant current – ​​sink – float algorithm.

NIGHT and LOW settings

When NIGHT mode or LOW mode is active, the output current is reduced to no more than 25% of the rated output and the charger will be completely silent. The NIGHT mode automatically ends after 8 hours. LOW mode can be disabled manually.

Thermal protection

The output current is reduced if the temperature exceeds 50°C, but the Blue Smart charger will continue to work.

Eleven LED status indicators

Charging algorithm: TEST – BULK (constant current) – ABSORPTION (absorption) – RECONDITION (repair) – FLOAT (maintenance) – STORAGE (storage) / READY (ready) MODE button for setting: NORMAL(14, 4V) / HIGH(14,7 ,XNUMXV) / RECONSTRUCTION / LI-ION

Product characteristics

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