Product description
Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger
12 V, 2 outputs 12/50 (1+1)
Ready for Bluetooth Smart
Changing the settings and updating the charger with newly available software functions can be done with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or other device.
Phoenix Smart (1+1): two outputs for charging two battery banks
The second output is intended for charging the starter battery. It is therefore limited to 3 A and has a slightly lower output voltage to maintain the charge of the starter battery, which is usually full.
Automatic voltage compensation
The charger compensates for a voltage drop on the DC cables by slightly increasing the output voltage when the DC current increases.
Further details can be found in the manual.
Adaptive five-stage charging algorithm: constant current ("bulk") phase, constant voltage ("absorption") phase, recondition ("recondition") phase, float ("float") phase, storage ("storage") phase:
The Phoenix Smart charger features our well-known "adaptive" battery management system, which can be adapted to different battery types. "Adaptive" means that the charging characteristic is automatically adapted to the type of battery use.
The right charging quantity: variable constant voltage phase
If the battery is only slightly discharged (e.g. a yacht connected to shore power), a short constant voltage phase is selected to prevent overcharging.
After a deep discharge, the constant voltage phase is automatically extended to ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Preventing damage from excessive gassing: BatterySafe mode (see Figure 2)
In order to shorten the charging time, the highest possible charging current was selected together with a high constant voltage.
However, to avoid excessive gassing towards the end of the constant current phase, the charger limits the speed of the voltage increase after the gassing voltage has been reached.
Less maintenance and ageing when the battery is at rest: storage mode
Storage mode is always activated if no discharge has taken place within 24 hours.
In storage mode, the charge retention voltage is then reduced to 2.2 V/cell (13.2 V for a 24 V battery) in order to minimize the development of gas and corrosion on the positive plates.
Once a week, the voltage is increased to the level of the gassing voltage.
This provides a kind of equalizing charge that prevents electrolyte stratification and sulphation - the two main causes of premature battery failure.
Also charges lithium-ion (LiFePO4) batteries
On/off control can be added by connecting a relay or open collector optocoupler output from a Li-ion BMS to the remote on/off port.
Alternatively, voltage and current can be fully controlled via Bluetooth.
Fully programmable charging algorithm
The charging algorithm can be programmed via Bluetooth or via the VE.Direct interface.
The MODE button can be used to select between three pre-programmed algorithms (see technical specifications).
Remote On/Off
The Remote On/Off consists of two terminals: Remote H and Remote L.
A remote on/off switch or relay contact can be connected between H and L.
Alternatively, terminal H can be pulled up or terminal L can be pulled down.
See manual for details.
VE.Direct interface
For a wired data connection with a Color Control panel, a PC or other devices.
See the VictronConnect app under Downloads/Software on Victron Energy website.
Programmable relay
Can be programmed via the VE.Direct interface or a Bluetooth-enabled device to trigger an alarm or other events.
Technical data:
Input voltage 230 VAC (range 210 - 250 V)
DC input voltage range 290 - 355 VDC
Frequency 45/-65 Hz
Power factor 0.7
Deduction return current AC disconnected: < 0.1 mA AC connected and remote control charger off: < 6 mA
Power consumption without load 1 W
Efficiency 92%
"Constant" charging voltage (absorption): Normal: 14.4 V / High: 14.7 V / Lithium ion: 14.2 V
"Float" charging voltage (float): Normal: 13.8 V / High: 13.8 V / Lithium ion: 13.5 V
Storage mode: Normal: 13.2 V / High: 13.2 V / Lithium ions: 13.5 V
Charging current domestic battery 50 A
Low current mode 25 A
Charging current starter battery 3 A
Charging algorithm Five-stage, adaptive
Protection: reverse polarity on battery (fuse, not accessible by the user) / output short circuit / overtemperature
Can be used as a power supply: Yes, output voltage can be adjusted with Bluetooth and/or VE.Direct.
Operating temperature range -20 to 60? (0 - 140 F) - Rated output current up to 40°C, degrades linearly to 20% at 60°C
Humidity (non-condensing) max 95 %
Relay (programmable) Direct current nominal value: 5 A up to 28 VDC
Battery connection Screw terminals 16 mm² (AWG6)
AC connection: IEC 320 C14 input with bracket (AC cable with country-specific plug must be ordered separately).
Protection class IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
Weight 3.5 kg
Dimensions (HxWxD) 180 x 249 x 100 mm
PLEASE ORDER AC POWER CABLE (1973806) SEPARATELY!
12 V, 2 outputs 12/50 (1+1)
Ready for Bluetooth Smart
Changing the settings and updating the charger with newly available software functions can be done with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or other device.
Phoenix Smart (1+1): two outputs for charging two battery banks
The second output is intended for charging the starter battery. It is therefore limited to 3 A and has a slightly lower output voltage to maintain the charge of the starter battery, which is usually full.
Automatic voltage compensation
The charger compensates for a voltage drop on the DC cables by slightly increasing the output voltage when the DC current increases.
Further details can be found in the manual.
Adaptive five-stage charging algorithm: constant current ("bulk") phase, constant voltage ("absorption") phase, recondition ("recondition") phase, float ("float") phase, storage ("storage") phase:
The Phoenix Smart charger features our well-known "adaptive" battery management system, which can be adapted to different battery types. "Adaptive" means that the charging characteristic is automatically adapted to the type of battery use.
The right charging quantity: variable constant voltage phase
If the battery is only slightly discharged (e.g. a yacht connected to shore power), a short constant voltage phase is selected to prevent overcharging.
After a deep discharge, the constant voltage phase is automatically extended to ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Preventing damage from excessive gassing: BatterySafe mode (see Figure 2)
In order to shorten the charging time, the highest possible charging current was selected together with a high constant voltage.
However, to avoid excessive gassing towards the end of the constant current phase, the charger limits the speed of the voltage increase after the gassing voltage has been reached.
Less maintenance and ageing when the battery is at rest: storage mode
Storage mode is always activated if no discharge has taken place within 24 hours.
In storage mode, the charge retention voltage is then reduced to 2.2 V/cell (13.2 V for a 24 V battery) in order to minimize the development of gas and corrosion on the positive plates.
Once a week, the voltage is increased to the level of the gassing voltage.
This provides a kind of equalizing charge that prevents electrolyte stratification and sulphation - the two main causes of premature battery failure.
Also charges lithium-ion (LiFePO4) batteries
On/off control can be added by connecting a relay or open collector optocoupler output from a Li-ion BMS to the remote on/off port.
Alternatively, voltage and current can be fully controlled via Bluetooth.
Fully programmable charging algorithm
The charging algorithm can be programmed via Bluetooth or via the VE.Direct interface.
The MODE button can be used to select between three pre-programmed algorithms (see technical specifications).
Remote On/Off
The Remote On/Off consists of two terminals: Remote H and Remote L.
A remote on/off switch or relay contact can be connected between H and L.
Alternatively, terminal H can be pulled up or terminal L can be pulled down.
See manual for details.
VE.Direct interface
For a wired data connection with a Color Control panel, a PC or other devices.
See the VictronConnect app under Downloads/Software on Victron Energy website.
Programmable relay
Can be programmed via the VE.Direct interface or a Bluetooth-enabled device to trigger an alarm or other events.
Technical data:
Input voltage 230 VAC (range 210 - 250 V)
DC input voltage range 290 - 355 VDC
Frequency 45/-65 Hz
Power factor 0.7
Deduction return current AC disconnected: < 0.1 mA AC connected and remote control charger off: < 6 mA
Power consumption without load 1 W
Efficiency 92%
"Constant" charging voltage (absorption): Normal: 14.4 V / High: 14.7 V / Lithium ion: 14.2 V
"Float" charging voltage (float): Normal: 13.8 V / High: 13.8 V / Lithium ion: 13.5 V
Storage mode: Normal: 13.2 V / High: 13.2 V / Lithium ions: 13.5 V
Charging current domestic battery 50 A
Low current mode 25 A
Charging current starter battery 3 A
Charging algorithm Five-stage, adaptive
Protection: reverse polarity on battery (fuse, not accessible by the user) / output short circuit / overtemperature
Can be used as a power supply: Yes, output voltage can be adjusted with Bluetooth and/or VE.Direct.
Operating temperature range -20 to 60? (0 - 140 F) - Rated output current up to 40°C, degrades linearly to 20% at 60°C
Humidity (non-condensing) max 95 %
Relay (programmable) Direct current nominal value: 5 A up to 28 VDC
Battery connection Screw terminals 16 mm² (AWG6)
AC connection: IEC 320 C14 input with bracket (AC cable with country-specific plug must be ordered separately).
Protection class IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
Weight 3.5 kg
Dimensions (HxWxD) 180 x 249 x 100 mm
PLEASE ORDER AC POWER CABLE (1973806) SEPARATELY!
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