Victron Battery Charger 12/15 - Indoor (IP22) Blue Smart - 1 Output 230V UK
Victron Battery Charger 12/15 - Indoor (IP22) Blue Smart - 1 Output 230V UK
SKU:BPC121542022
Brand: Victron
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Product Details
Product Details
The Ultimate Charging Solution for Your 12V Fleet
For professional trade customers and dedicated retail users who demand absolute reliability, the Victron Blue Smart IP22 12V 15A Battery Charger (BPC121542022) sets a new benchmark for indoor charging excellence. This is not merely a charger; it is an intelligent, high-efficiency battery management system designed to protect and extend the life of your valuable 12-volt batteries. Supplied with a UK 230V plug and featuring a robust IP22-rated aluminium enclosure in a striking Victron Blue finish, this compact unit is engineered for indoor use in your garage, workshop, boat, or campervan.
Adaptive Intelligence for Peak Performance
At the core of the Blue Smart IP22 lies a sophisticated, microprocessor-controlled 6-stage adaptive charge algorithm. This multi-stage process, including Test, Bulk, Absorption, Recondition, Float, and Storage modes, automatically optimises charging relative to how the battery is being used. This adaptive intelligence ensures your battery receives precisely the power it needs, reducing maintenance and significantly slowing the ageing process. Critically, it is fully compatible with all common battery types, including Lead-Acid, AGM, Gel, and advanced Li-ion (LiFePO₄) batteries, future-proofing your investment.
Connectivity and Control in Your Hand
Thanks to integrated Bluetooth Smart functionality, monitoring and control are seamless. By connecting to the VictronConnect app on your smartphone or tablet, you gain real-time access to the battery's voltage and current status. Furthermore, you can fully configure the charge algorithm settings, including Absorption, Float, and Storage voltages, making precise battery management simpler than ever. The charger even maintains a forty-cycle history log for detailed performance analysis.
Efficiency That Saves You Money
Victron is renowned for its commitment to energy efficiency, and the IP22 Charger is no exception. With an industry-leading efficiency of up to 94%, it generates up to four times less heat than standard chargers, ensuring component longevity and superior thermal performance within its compact 235 x 108 x 65 mm dimensions. Once the battery is fully charged, power consumption drops to an exceptionally low 0.5 Watt in Storage Mode, offering substantial energy savings over time. For moments when silence is essential, the unique NIGHT and LOW settings instantly reduce the output current to half its nominal value, switching to a completely noiseless, fan-free operation.
Invest in the Victron Blue Smart IP22 12V 15A Charger today and secure the longevity and reliable performance of your essential equipment.
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Electrical Specifications
- Input Voltage Range: 180 – 265 VAC
- Frequency: 45 – 65 Hz
- Charge Current, Normal Mode: 15 A
- Charge Current, NIGHT or LOW Mode: 7.5 A
- Efficiency: 93%
- No Load Power Consumption: 0.5 W
- Number of Outputs: 1
- Charge Voltage 'Absorption': Normal: 14.4 V | High: 14.7 V | Li-ion: 14.2 V
- Charge Voltage 'Float': Normal: 13.8 V | High: 13.8 V | Li-ion: 13.5 V
- Charge Voltage 'Storage': Normal: 13.2 V | High: 13.2 V | Li-ion: 13.5 V
Charge Algorithm & Features
- Charge Algorithm: 6-stage adaptive (Test – Bulk – Absorption – Recondition – Float – Storage).
- Fully Programmable: Use the Bluetooth app to program Absorption, Float, and Storage voltages, as well as Recondition settings and temperature compensation. Expert mode allows for adjustment of practically all parameters and time limits.
- Storage Mode: Reduces float voltage to 13.2 V after 24 hours of inactivity to minimize gassing and corrosion; performs a weekly absorption charge to equalize the battery and prevent stratification.
- Li-ion Compatibility: Features a specific bulk – absorption – float algorithm for Lithium-ion batteries.
- Fully Discharged Battery Recovery: Can initiate charging even if the battery has been discharged to zero volts; reconnects to Li-ion batteries with internal disconnect functions.
- NIGHT and LOW Settings: Reduces output current to 50% for noiseless operation. NIGHT mode ends automatically after 8 hours.
- Power Supply Function: Can be used as a dedicated power supply.
Connectivity & Monitoring
- Bluetooth Smart Built-in: Monitor voltage and current, change settings, and update firmware wirelessly via the VictronConnect app.
- VE.Smart Networking: Wireless device-to-device (D2D) communication allowing for synchronized parallel charging (up to 10 chargers) and integration with Smart Battery Sense or BMV monitors for compensated charging.
- Status Indication: Eleven LEDs indicate the current charge state (Bulk, Absorption, etc.) and mode settings.
- History Log: Stores a 40-cycle history log with detailed statistics of past charge cycles and usage data over the charger's lifetime.
Mechanical & Enclosure
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 235 x 108 x 65 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Material & Colour: Aluminium (Blue RAL 5012)
- Battery Connection: Screw terminals (16 mm² / AWG6)
- 230 VAC Connection: 1.5-meter cable with BS 1363 (UK) plug
- Protection Category: IP22
Environmental & Standards
- Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +60 °C (Full rated output up to 40 °C)
- Humidity (Non-condensing): Max 98%
- Integrated Protection: Battery reverse polarity (fuse), output short circuit, and over-temperature (output current reduces as temperature increases).
- Safety Standards: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
- Emission/Immunity: EN 55014-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-2, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-3-3
- Automotive Directive: ECE R10-5
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
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