Victron energy Blue Power IP22 User manual

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Blue Smart IP22 Charger
One (1) or three (3) outputs
12/15 24/08
12/20 24/12
12/30 24/16

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Safety instructions
•Always provide proper ventilation during charging.
•Avoid covering the charger.
•Never try to charge non-rechargeable or frozen batteries.
•Never place the charger on top of the battery when charging
•Prevent sparks close to the battery. A battery being charged
could emit explosive gasses.
•Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid
comes into contact with skin.
•This appliance is not designed for use by young children or
people who cannot read or understand the manual unless
they are under the supervision of a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the battery charger safely. Store and
use the battery charger out of the reach of children, and
ensure that children cannot play with the charger.
•Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with
the national regulations for electrical installations. In case of a
damaged supply cord please contact the manufacturer or
your service agent.
•The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be
connected first. The other connection is to be made to the
chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery
charger is then to be connected to the supply mains.
•After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply
mains. Then remove the chassis connection and then the
battery connection.
•The charger must only be plugged in an earthed socket.

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Contents
1. Quick start guide
2. Features
3. Operation
3.1. Multi-stage charge algorithm
3.2. Temperature compensation
3.3. Commencing a new charge cycle
3.4. Estimating charge time
4. Setup
4.1. Using the ‘Mode’ button
4.2. Using VictronConnect
4.3. Bluetooth
4.4. System reset
5. Monitoring
5.1. Status screen
5.2. Graph screen
5.3. History screen
6. Advanced configuration
6.1. Power supply function
6.2. Advanced settings
6.3. Expert mode settings
7. Specifications

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1. Quick start guide
a) Connect DC cables to the charger and then the battery or
batteries; ensure that there is a good electrical connection
and keep the terminals away from any surrounding objects
that could cause a short circuit.
b) Connect the AC power cable to a mains power outlet; the
BULK LED will be illuminated when the blue smart charger
is powered up.
c) Select the charge mode appropriate for the battery type;
briefly press the MODE button to cycle through the available
options, the LED beside the currently selected charge mode
will be illuminated.

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The charger will automatically store the selected charge
mode and recall it for future charge cycles (even after being
disconnected from power).
When recondition mode is selected, the RECONDITION LED
will be illuminated in addition to the selected charge mode
LED.
If required, activate night mode (disabled fan and reduced
charge current for 8h); depress and hold the MODE button for
3 seconds, when activated the NIGHT LED will be
illuminated. Night mode will automatically end after 8 hours or
depress and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds again to
end night mode earlier.
If required, activate low current mode (disabled fan and
reduced charge current); depress and hold the MODE button
for 6 seconds, when activated the NIGHT LED will blink.
Depress and hold the MODE button for 6 seconds again to
end low current mode.
d) When the ABS LED is illuminated the charger has moved into
absorption stage (bulk stage is complete); the battery will be
approximately 80% charged and may be returned into service
if required.
e) When the FLOAT LED is illuminated the charger has moved
into float stage (absorption stage is complete); the battery will
be fully (100%) charged and is ready to be returned into
service.
f) When the STORAGE LED is illuminated the charger has
moved into storage mode (float stage is concluded); to
maintain the battery at full charge, the battery can be left on
continuous charge for an extended duration.
g) Disconnect the AC power cable from the mains power outlet
at any time to stop charging.

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2. Features
a) Bluetooth setup and monitoring (Using VictronConnect)
Easily setup, monitor or update the charger firmware using
the VictronConnect app and a Bluetooth enabled device
(such as a mobile phone or tablet).
b) Multi-stage charge algorithm
The multi-stage charge algorithm is specifically engineered to
optimise each recharge cycle and charge maintenance over
extended periods.
c) Adaptive absorption
Adaptive absorption monitors the battery’s response during
initial charging and intelligently determines the appropriate
absorption duration for each individual charge cycle.
This ensures that the battery is fully recharged regardless of
the discharge level or capacity and avoids excessive time at
the elevated absorption voltage (that can accelerate battery
aging).
d) Temperature compensation
Charge voltage is automatically compensated depending on
the ambient temperate; this ensures that the battery is
charged at the optimal charge voltage regardless of the
climate and avoids the need for manual settings adjustments.
Temperature compensation is not required and automatically
disabled when in LI-ION charge mode.
e) High efficiency
The blue smart charger range is up to ~95% efficient;
resulting in lower power usage, less heat generated and
cooler operation.

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f) Durable and safe
i. Engineered to provide years of trouble-free and
dependable operation in all usage conditions
ii. Protection against overheating: output current will be
reduced if the charger temperature increases to 50°C
iii. Integrated cooling fan to maintain low charger
temperature during highly demanding conditions and
avoid the need for current reduction
iv. Protection against short circuit: If a short circuit
condition is detected the charger will immediately shut
down
v. Protection against reverse polarity connection: If the
charger is incorrectly connected to a battery with
reverse polarity the user replaceable fuse will blow
g) Silent operation
Charger operation is totally silent whilst the cooling fan is off;
the cooling fan is only activated during demanding periods,
when it is necessary.
If the NIGHT or LOW mode is activated; the maximum output
current is reduced to 50% of nominal and the cooling fan will
always remain off.
h) Lithium Ion compatible
Compatible with Li-ion (LiFePO₄) batteries; when the
integrated LI-ION charge mode is selected the charge cycle
settings are altered to suit.
If the charger is connected to a battery where under voltage
protection (UVP) has tripped, the blue smart charger range
will automatically reset UVP and start charging; many other
chargers will not recognise a battery in this state.
Warning: Never charge a Li-ion battery when its
temperature is below 0°C.

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i) Storage stage
An additional stage to extend battery life whilst the battery is
unused and on continuous charge.
j) Recondition stage
An optional stage that can partially recover/reverse lead acid
battery degradation due to sulfation; typically caused by
inadequate charging or if the battery is left in a deeply
discharged state.
k) Low current mode
An optional mode that limits the maximum charge current to a
significantly reduced level; recommended when charging
lower capacity batteries with a high current charger.
l) Recovery function
The blue smart charger range will attempt to recharge a
severely discharged battery (even down to 0V) with low
current and then resume normal charging once the battery
voltage has risen sufficiently - many other chargers will not
recognise a battery in this state.
m) Power supply mode
A specific mode to use the charger as a DC power supply; to
power equipment at a constant voltage with or without a
battery connected.