Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 15A Battery Charger

The Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/15 is a compact 230V mains battery charger for 12V lithium and lead acid batteries, combining up to 15A charging with built in Bluetooth, adaptive charging and a rugged IP65 enclosure.

It is a practical option for 4WDs, caravans, campers, boats, workshop batteries and vehicles that may spend extended periods parked, providing intelligent charging without needing a permanently installed inverter/charger.

The charger includes interchangeable battery clamps and M8 ring terminals, so it can be used as a portable charger or connected more permanently to a battery.

15A Smart Battery Charging

The Blue Smart IP65 12/15 delivers up to 15A in its normal charging mode. For smaller batteries, Low Current Mode reduces the maximum output to 4A, allowing the same charger to be used across a much wider range of battery capacities.

Charging current should always be selected with the battery manufacturer's recommended charge rate in mind.

Lithium & Lead Acid Compatible

Dedicated charging profiles are provided for common flooded lead acid, AGM, Gel and LiFePO4 batteries. Lead acid batteries use Victron's adaptive 7 stage charging algorithm, while lithium batteries use a dedicated 4 stage charging profile.

Charging parameters can also be adjusted through VictronConnect where the battery manufacturer specifies different charge voltages or behaviour.

Built In Bluetooth & VictronConnect

Bluetooth is built directly into the charger, allowing it to connect to the VictronConnect app without any additional hardware.

From your phone or tablet you can monitor battery voltage and charge current, view charging status and history, select charging modes and access advanced configuration options. This is particularly useful in touring setups where the charger may be installed out of sight but still needs to be easily monitored.

Suitable for a Wide Range of Battery Sizes

At the full 15A output, Victron specifies a recommended maximum battery capacity of approximately 150Ah.

The charger can also be used with smaller batteries:

• Lead acid: approximately 50Ah minimum at 15A

• LiFePO4: approximately 30Ah minimum at 15A

• Lead acid: approximately 13Ah minimum in 4A Low Current Mode

• LiFePO4: approximately 8Ah minimum in 4A Low Current Mode

These figures are based on typical charge rate limits. The battery manufacturer's specifications should always take priority.

Recovery of Deeply Discharged Batteries

The Blue Smart IP65 can attempt to begin charging from battery voltages as low as 0V. This can allow it to recover some deeply discharged batteries that conventional chargers may fail to recognise.

A battery that has been severely discharged should still be checked carefully before charging, particularly lithium batteries where the BMS may have disconnected the cells for protection.

Recondition Mode for Lead Acid Batteries

An optional Recondition stage is available for compatible lead acid batteries. This mode temporarily increases the charging voltage and may assist with sulphation or cell imbalance in suitable batteries. It should only be used when appropriate and is not part of the LiFePO4 charging profile.

Power Supply Mode

The Blue Smart IP65 can also operate as a configurable DC power supply. In this mode the normal battery charging algorithm is disabled and the charger provides a constant DC output, allowing it to power suitable 12V equipment with or without a battery connected.

Temperature Compensated Charging

When charging lead acid batteries, the charger automatically adjusts its charging voltage according to ambient temperature. This helps compensate for the way lead acid charging requirements change between hot and cold conditions. Temperature compensation is not used with the LiFePO4 profile.

IP65 & Fanless Cooling

The charger carries an IP65 rating, providing protection against dust and water spray. This makes it well suited to garages, workshops, caravans, boats and touring environments where a typical indoor battery charger may be more vulnerable.

Cooling is completely passive with no fan or moving parts, allowing quiet operation while reducing another potential point of failure. Full rated output is available up to approximately 30°C ambient temperature, with output reduced as required at higher temperatures.

Interchangeable Battery Connections

The charger has a 1.5 metre DC lead with Victron's interchangeable quick connection system.

Both M8 ring terminals and battery clamps are supplied, allowing you to choose between a more permanent connection or temporary clamp connection. Victron also offers optional extension leads  and alternative connection accessories for the Blue Smart IP65 range.

What's Included

• Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 15A Battery Charger

• 1.5m DC battery cable

• M8 ring terminal connection

• Battery clamp connection

• 1.5m Australian 230V mains lead with AS/NZS 3112 plug

Download the Victron App

With built-in Bluetooth, and with Bluetooth implemented in most other Victron Energy products, wireless communication between products will simplify your system installation and enhance performance. With the App you are able to;

• Customize settings
• Monitor all important data on a single screen
• View historical data
  

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