Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17 (1) Battery Charger

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17 (1) Battery Charger : The waterproof charger Blue Smart IP67 is the new professional battery charger with integrated bluetooth. The Blue Smart IP67 waterproof charger can be used on devices in your laboratory and in motor vehicles such as (classic) cars. motorcycles; boats and caravans.

The battery is charged, smartly… in excellent condition:

The seven-step charging algorithm makes the most of your battery. The charger gives the battery the power it needs, maintains its health, ensures better performance… and longer life.

Recovering "dead" deep discharge batteries:

Unlike other brands, the Blue Smart IP67 Waterproof Charger will attempt to recharge a deeply discharged battery by feeding it with low current. Normal charging will then resume as soon as there is sufficient voltage across the battery terminals.

Check your battery status remotely:

The Blue Smart IP67 Charger Waterproof is equipped with built-in Bluetooth so that the status of the charger and battery can be checked on a smartphone, tablet or laptop. All charger settings can be configured with the VictronConnect app.

Bluetooth Smart enabled:

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

Fully encapsulated: waterproof, shockproof and fireproof:

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 has a "customizable" microprocessor-controlled battery management. The "customizable" function 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 function is activated each time the battery has not been discharged for 24 hours. In storage mode, the buoyancy voltage is reduced to 2,2 V / cell (13,2 V for a 12 V battery) to minimize gas release and corrosion of the positive plates. Once a week the voltage rises again to the level of absorption 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-absorption-float algorithm.

Protected against overheating:

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

Two LEDs for status indication:

• Yellow LED: bulk charge (blink fast), absorb (blink slow), float (solid), store (off)
• Green LED: power on

Technical Characteristics Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17 (1)

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17 (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