Victron Phoenix Charger 24/16 (2+1) 120-240V battery charger 16A 24V

Phoenix 24/16 Battery Charger by Victron: 16A Charging Current for 24V Batteries

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

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 stage is selected to prevent overcharging.
After deep discharge, the constant voltage stage is automatically extended to ensure that the battery is fully charged.

Prevention of Damage from Excessive Gas Development: The Battery Protection Mode
To shorten the charging time, a maximum possible charging current was selected together with a high constant voltage. However, to prevent excessive gas development towards the end of the constant current stage, 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 development 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 reasons for premature battery failure.

To Extend the Battery Life: Temperature Compensation
A temperature sensor is supplied with every Phoenix charger. The temperature sensor ensures a decreasing charging voltage as the battery temperature increases.
This is particularly important for 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.

Technical Data