Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12VDC 20A Battery Charger with Bluetooth

Blue Smart IP22 12VDC 20A 1 Bank 120V Charger - Dry Mount

The Blue Smart IP22 Charger is the professional battery charger with built-in bluetooth. The Blue Smart IP22 Charger can be used on devices in your workshop and on motor vehicles, such as (classic) cars; motorbikes; boats and camper-vans.

Bluetooth Smart

The Blue Smart IP22 Charger is the wireless solution to monitor voltage and current, to change settings and to update the charger when new features become available.

High efficiency

With up to 94% efficiency, these chargers generate up to four times less heat when compared to the industry standard. And once the battery is fully charged, power consumption reduces to 0,5 Watt, some five to ten times better than the industry standard.

Adaptive 6-stage charge algorithm: test - bulk absorption - recondition float storage

The Blue Smart Charger features a microprocessor-controlled adaptive battery management. The adaptive feature will automatically optimize the charging process relative to the way the battery is being used.

Storage Mode: less maintenance and aging when the battery is not in use

The storage mode kicks in whenever the battery has not been subjected to discharge during 24 hours. In the storage mode float voltage is reduced to 2,2V/cell (13,2V for a 12V battery) to minimize gassing and corrosion of the positive plates. Once a week the voltage is raised back to the absorption level to equalize the battery. This feature prevents stratification of the electrolyte and sulfation, a major cause of early battery failure.

Also charges Li-ion batteries

Li-ion batteries are charged with a simple bulk absorption float algorithm.

Fully discharged battery recovery function

Will initiate charging even if the battery has been discharged to zero volts. Will reconnect to a fully discharged Li-ion battery with internal disconnect function.

NIGHT and LOW setting

When in NIGHT or LOW mode, the output current is reduced to max. 50% of the nominal output and the charger will be totally noiseless. The NIGHT mode automatically ends after 8 hours. The LOW mode can be ended manually.

Protected against overheating

Output current will reduce as the temperature increases up to 50C, but the Blue Smart Charger will not fail.

Eleven LEDs for status indication

Charge algorithm: TEST / BULK / ABSORPTION / RECONDITION / FLOAT / STORAGE / READY. MODE button to set: NORMAL (14,4V) / HIGH (14,7V) / RECONDITION / LI-ION.

The Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger is a versatile and efficient solution for maintaining 12V batteries in a variety of applications, including vehicles, boats, and off-grid systems. Featuring a built-in Bluetooth interface, this charger allows you to monitor voltage and current, adjust settings, and update firmware wirelessly via a compatible app, providing convenience and control from your smartphone or tablet. Its dry mount design makes installation straightforward in a range of environments, ensuring reliable power management for your batteries.
With an impressive efficiency of up to 94%, the Blue Smart IP22 Charger produces significantly less heat during operation, contributing to longer charger lifespan and improved safety. Once the battery reaches full charge, power consumption drops to just 0.5 Watts, which is notably lower than industry standards. The charger employs an adaptive six-stage charge algorithm—test, bulk, absorption, recondition, float, and storage—that dynamically adjusts based on battery usage, optimizing charge cycles and extending battery life. This microprocessor-controlled management system ensures your batteries are charged efficiently and safely, reducing maintenance and preventing premature failure.
Designed to support various battery chemistries, including lead-acid and lithium-ion, the Blue Smart IP22 Charger features a dedicated storage mode that minimizes gassing and corrosion when batteries are not in use for extended periods. The storage mode reduces float voltage and periodically re-equalizes the battery to prevent stratification and sulfation. Recovery functions allow the charger to revive deeply discharged batteries, including those fully discharged to zero volts, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable operation.
Additional features include NIGHT and LOW modes, which reduce output current to a maximum of 50%, making the charger virtually noiseless and suitable for nighttime operation or sensitive environments. The charger also incorporates overheating protection, reducing current if temperatures rise above 50°C, ensuring safe and continuous operation. Eleven LEDs provide real-time status updates, indicating different stages of the charging process, such as test, bulk, absorption, recondition, float, storage, and readiness, with selectable modes for different voltage settings, including high and recondition modes. For detailed instructions, refer to the comprehensive manual available online.

Features:

• Bluetooth Smart for wireless monitoring and updates

• High efficiency up to 94% for less heat and lower power consumption

• Adaptive 6-stage charge algorithm: test, bulk, absorption, recondition, float, storage

• Storage mode reduces maintenance and prevents battery aging when idle

• Supports Li-ion batteries with simple charge algorithm

• Full recovery function for deeply discharged batteries, including zero volts

• Night and low modes reduce output current for quiet operation

• Overheating protection reduces current above 50°C to prevent failure

• Eleven LEDs indicate real-time status of charging stages

• Compatible with various battery types and chemistries