Victron Phoenix Charger 12/30 (2+1) 120-240V battery charger 30A 12V

Phoenix 12/30 Battery Charger by Victron: 30A Charging Current for 12V Batteries

Adaptive Four-Stage Charging Profile:
Constant Current ("Bulk") Phase, Constant Voltage ("Absorption") Phase, Float Voltage ("Float") Phase, Storage Voltage ("Storage") Phase

The microprocessor-controlled 'adaptive' battery management system of the Phoenix charger can be tailored to different battery types. 'Adaptive' means that the charging profile is automatically adjusted to the type of battery use.

The Right Amount of Charge: Adjusted Constant Voltage Time
For low battery discharge (e.g. a yacht connected to shore power), a short constant voltage phase is selected to prevent overcharging.
After deep discharge, the constant voltage phase is automatically extended to ensure that the battery is fully charged.

Prevention of Damage from Excessive Gas Generation: The Battery Protection Mode
To shorten the charging time, the highest possible charging current was selected together with a high constant voltage. However, to prevent excessive gas generation towards the end of the constant current phase, the Phoenix charger limits the rate of voltage increase after the gassing voltage has been reached.

Less Maintenance and Aging When the Battery is Idle: The Storage Mode
The storage mode is activated whenever no discharge has occurred within 24 hours.
In storage mode, the float voltage is then reduced to 2.2 V/cell (13.2 V for a 12 V battery) to minimize gas generation and corrosion on the positive plates.
Once a week, the voltage is increased to the gassing voltage level. This achieves a kind of equalization charge that prevents electrolyte stratification and sulfation - the two main causes of premature battery failure.

To Extend the Battery Life: Temperature Compensation
Each Phoenix charger comes with a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor ensures a decreasing charging voltage as the battery temperature increases.
This is particularly important with gel batteries or when constant high temperature fluctuations are expected.

Battery Voltage Sensor
To compensate for voltage losses due to cable resistance, the Phoenix charger has a voltage sensor in the charging circuit, so that the battery always receives the correct charging current

Universal 90-265 V AC Input Voltage Range:
also suitable for direct current supply (AC-DC and DC-DC operation).
The chargers accept a 90-400 V direct current supply.

Computer Interface
Every Phoenix charger can exchange information with a computer via its RS-485 data port.
Together with the VEConfigure software, which can be downloaded free of charge from the website www.victronenergy.com and with the Data Link MK1b (additional accessory), all parameters of the charger can be individually set.

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