Victron Energy PCH024016001 Phoenix Charger 24/16 – PCH024016001

The Victron Phoenix Charger 24/16 (PCH024016001) is an advanced battery charger designed to optimize battery charging with its adaptive technology. Tailored for various battery types, this charger smartly adjusts its charging profile to prevent overcharging and enhance battery life. With features like a microprocessor-controlled system and a wide input voltage range, it stands out for providing reliable and efficient power management for your needs.

Product Features

Adaptive Battery Management System

This charger utilizes an innovative adaptive battery management system, allowing the Victron Phoenix Charger 24/16 to seamlessly adjust its charging stages based on real-time battery usage, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

Variable Absorption Time

One of the key advantages of the Phoenix Charger is its variable absorption time, which prevents battery overcharging during shallow discharges by keeping absorption time short. For deep discharges, the absorption duration is extended to guarantee a full battery recharge.

BatterySafe Mode

The BatterySafe mode is a crucial feature that protects your battery from excessive gassing. It smartly limits voltage increments when the gassing threshold is reached, safeguarding your batterys health and enhancing its lifespan.

Storage Mode for Reduced Aging

This charger includes a unique storage mode that activates after 24 hours without discharge, reducing float voltage to minimize gassing and corrosion. This feature ensures your battery stays healthy even when not in use, significantly increasing its lifespan.

Temperature Compensation

Equipped with a battery temperature sensor, the Victron Phoenix Charger 24/16 automatically adjusts the charging voltage according to the battery temperature, making it an excellent choice for sealed batteries and environments with temperature fluctuations.

How It Works

The Victron Phoenix Charger operates using a sophisticated microprocessor that meticulously manages the charging cycle in four stages: bulk, absorption, float, and storage. This process ensures that the right amount of charge is delivered at all times, optimizing battery health and minimizing wear and tear.

Microprocessor Control

The heart of the operation is the microprocessor that controls all charging functions, adjusting parameters based on real-time performance data to deliver safe and effective battery management.

RS-485 Computer Interface

Each Phoenix Charger comes with an RS-485 data port that allows it to communicate with a computer. When combined with the VEConfigure software, users can customize all charger parameters, ensuring tailored charging for specific battery needs.

Battery Voltage Sense

This feature compensates for any voltage drop caused by cable resistance, ensuring that the battery consistently receives the correct charge voltage, further enhancing charging efficiency.

Specifications

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