Victron Energy CCH024016000

The Victron Centaur Charger 24/16 is designed for optimal performance, offering reliable charging solutions that cater to a variety of battery types. This charger ensures a steady power supply with its innovative three-stage charging process, making it an essential tool for maintaining battery health and longevity. With a robust build quality featuring an aluminium epoxy powder-coated case, this charger is built to withstand harsh environments, providing peace of mind for users whether on land or at sea.

Product Features

Flexible Voltage Input

The Centaur Charger accommodates a universal input voltage range of 90-265V AC and also operates efficiently with a DC supply. This flexibility allows users to maintain power connections easily, without worrying about adjusting settings for different voltage environments.

Three Isolated Outputs

This charger is equipped with three separate outputs, making it possible to charge up to three battery banks simultaneously. Each output can supply the full output current, enhancing efficiency and versatility in battery management.

Advanced Charging Technology

The Victron Centaur utilizes a sophisticated three-stage charging method that includes bulk, absorption, and float phases. This ensures optimal charging and maintains battery health by preventing overcharging, greatly enhancing battery longevity and performance.

Temperature Compensation

Equipped with an internal temperature sensor, the charger adjusts the charge voltage according to temperature variations, offering a compensation of ‘”2 mV/A‚ºC per cell. This feature ensures that the batteries are charged appropriately, regardless of environmental conditions.

User-Friendly Installation

Installation is simplified with the Centaur Charger. Users can securely mount the charger with a dedicated mounting plate, facilitating an easy setup process that saves time and effort while ensuring stability during use.

How It Works

The Victron Centaur Charger operates using a straightforward process that automatically adjusts to input voltage and current, ensuring efficiency in charging various battery types. Its internal mechanisms and sensors work harmoniously to provide an effective charging experience that users can trust.

Input Power Management

The charger intelligently manages varying power input by calibrating the charging process according to the supplied voltage, whether AC or DC, ensuring that the right voltage is always delivered to the battery banks.

Charging Phases

The three-phase charging system regulates battery charge levels through bulk, absorption, and float stages. This progression allows for an effective and safe charging cycle, enhancing performance while minimizing potential risks associated with overcharging.

Battery Type Compatibility

By offering DIP switch selection for optimal charge and float voltages, the Victron Centaur Charger is compatible with a range of battery types, including Flooded Lead-acid, Gel, and AGM batteries. This versatility supports better battery management suited to specific user needs.

Specifications

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