Victron Centaur Charger 24/60 analogue battery charger 60A 24V

Victron Centaur Charger for 24 V Batteries

The new Centaur battery charger range from Victron Energy was developed for worldwide use.
Compliance with general requirements and input/output specifications are the main features of this new product range, designed by the renowned Dutch manufacturer. It was designed to meet both the CE marking requirements for Europe and the UL marking requirements for the United States.
The Centaur range automatically accepts an input range from 90 to 265 VAC 50/60 Hz. This means the devices can be used anywhere in the world.

Unlike other devices that have a universal power rating, the Centaur range maintains the full output power within the specified range.
The Centaur model also operates at an input of 90-400 VDC. This makes it a DC-DC charger, perfectly suited for an electronic diesel system. Among other features, the model has a fully automatic three-stage charging profile, which ensures that the batteries are fully charged every time, as well as three separate charging outputs for equipment with multiple batteries, making it suitable for most typical installations.

Resilient device, quality without compromise
The aluminum enclosure with epoxy powder coating, drip protection against condensation, and stainless steel mounting hardware withstand the harshest conditions such as heat, moisture, and saline environments.
The circuit boards are securely protected against corrosion by an acrylic coating. Temperature sensors ensure that all power components operate within specified limits and, if necessary, automatically reduce the output current under extreme conditions.

Universal 90 to 265 volt input
All models operate without special settings in a voltage range of 90 V to 265 V at both 50 Hz and 60 Hz. This enables worldwide use, regardless of the voltage and frequency range of the local power grid.

Three outputs, each with full output current
Three separate outputs for simultaneously charging three battery sets. Each output delivers the full current.

Three-stage charging profile with temperature compensation
Centaur initially charges at constant current (bulk) until the charging current has dropped to 70% of the rated value.
Then follows a preset four-hour constant voltage phase, after which a float charging phase follows. The charging voltage is regulated via the internal temperature sensor (-2mV/°C per cell).
With a DIP switch, the optimal charging voltage values can be set for the respective battery types (e.g. flooded lead-acid battery, gel battery, or AGM battery).

Technical data

Input voltage (V AC)	90-265
Power outputs	3
Charging current (A)	60
Recommended battery capacity (Ah)	240-600
Battery connections	M8 bolts
Weight	12 kg
Dimensions mm (HxWxD)	505x255x130