Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 5A Battery Charger

The Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/5 is a compact 230V mains battery charger for 12V lithium and lead acid batteries, combining up to 5A charging with built in Bluetooth, intelligent multi stage charging and an IP65 enclosure.

Its lower charge rate makes it particularly well suited to starter batteries, motorcycles, smaller auxiliary batteries, boats, classic cars and vehicles that may spend extended periods parked between trips.

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

5A Smart Battery Charging

The Blue Smart IP65 12/5 delivers up to 5A in normal charging mode. For smaller batteries, Low Current Mode reduces the output to 2A, allowing the charger to safely cover an even wider range of battery sizes.

This makes the 12/5 particularly useful where a larger 10A, 15A or 25A charger would be unnecessary for the battery being maintained. Charging current should always remain within the battery manufacturer's recommended limits.

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 voltages or charging requirements.

Built In Bluetooth & VictronConnect

Bluetooth is built directly into the charger, allowing monitoring and configuration through the VictronConnect app without any additional hardware.

From your phone or tablet you can view battery voltage, charge current, charging stage and history, select charging modes and access advanced configuration settings. This makes it easy to check what the charger is doing even when the battery or charger is tucked away out of sight.

Ideal for Smaller Batteries & Maintenance Charging

At its full 5A charge rate, Victron recommends a maximum battery capacity of approximately 50Ah when aiming for a charge rate of at least 0.1C.

The charger can also be used with smaller batteries:

• Lead acid: approximately 17Ah minimum at 5A

• LiFePO4: approximately 10Ah minimum at 5A

• Lead acid: approximately 7Ah minimum in 2A Low Current Mode

• LiFePO4: approximately 4Ah minimum in 2A Low Current Mode

These are Victron's sizing guidelines rather than absolute battery limits. The battery manufacturer's recommended charge current should always take priority.

Recovery of Deeply Discharged Batteries

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

A severely discharged battery should still be checked carefully before charging, particularly a lithium battery 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 temporarily raises the charging voltage and may help with sulphation or cell imbalance in suitable batteries. Recondition mode 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 enclosure carries an IP65 rating for protection against dust and water spray, making it well suited to garages, workshops, boats and touring environments. Cooling is completely passive with no fan or other moving parts, allowing quiet operation.

Victron specifies full rated output up to 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 a temporary clamp connection. Optional extension leads and alternative connection accessories are also available separately.

What's Included

• Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 5A 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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