The Projecta IC15 Intelli-Charge 12 Volt Battery Charger is a state-of-the-art device designed to provide reliable and efficient charging for a wide range of batteries. This advanced charger caters to various battery types, including automotive, marine, and deep-cycle batteries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Engineered with cutting-edge technology, the IC15 offers a comprehensive 7-stage automatic charging process, making it an essential tool for maintaining and restoring battery health.

Key Features

• 7-Stage Automatic Charging: The IC15 employs a sophisticated 7-stage charging algorithm, which includes Desulphation, Soft Start, Bulk Charge, Absorption, Analysis, Recondition, and Float stages. This meticulous process ensures maximum battery life and performance by preventing overcharging and efficiently restoring deeply discharged batteries.

• Multi-Chemistry Compatibility: This charger is compatible with various battery chemistries, including Gel, AGM, Wet, Calcium, and Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. The multi-chem function allows users to select the appropriate charging profile, ensuring thorough and safe charging tailored to each battery type.

• Adjustable Charge Rate: The IC15 features an adjustable charge rate, allowing users to set the output current to match the battery's size and requirements. This flexibility optimises the charging process, providing safe and efficient power delivery.

• Power Supply Mode: The IC15 can function as a power supply, delivering a constant voltage of 13.8V. This mode is ideal for running appliances directly from the charger or maintaining vehicle settings when the battery is disconnected.

• Safety Features: Safety is paramount with the IC15, which includes multiple protective features such as polarity protection, over-temperature protection, and a thermostatically controlled cooling fan. These safeguards prevent accidental damage and ensure the charger operates safely in various conditions.

• Remote Control Display (Optional): For added convenience, the IC15 supports an optional remote control display (P/No. ICREMOTE), allowing users to monitor and control the charger from a distance.

Technical Specifications

• Input Voltage: 230-240VAC, 50Hz
• Output Voltage: 12V
• Output Current: Adjustable (1A, 2A, 4A, 8A, 15A)
• Battery Range:
  • Automotive: 80-2000CCA
  • Marine: 110-2500MCA
  • Deep Cycle: 14-300Ah
  • Lithium: 4-150Ah
• Charge Stages:
  • Desulphation: High-frequency pulse charge up to 11V
  • Soft Start: Gradual introduction of power up to 12V
  • Bulk Charge: Maximum current up to 14.7V depending on battery type
  • Absorption: Constant voltage until current drops to a preset level
  • Analysis: Monitors battery to ensure full charge
  • Recondition: Restores deeply discharged batteries, running up to 4 hours
  • Float: Maintains battery at 100% charge
• Dimensions: 222 x 61 x 108 mm
• Weight: 1.54 kg
• Cooling: Thermostatically controlled fan
• LED Indicators: Power, Charging, Fully Charged

Detailed Charging Process

• Desulphation: This initial stage breaks down lead-sulphate crystals that form in batteries left unused for extended periods. A high-frequency pulse charge rejuvenates the battery, restoring its ability to hold a charge.

• Soft Start: Soft Start gently introduces power to the battery, preventing damage and prolonging battery life. This stage ensures the battery safely reaches the bulk charge phase.

• Bulk Charge: During the Bulk Charge stage, the IC15 delivers maximum current to rapidly charge the battery to approximately 80% of its capacity. This stage significantly reduces overall charging time.

• Absorption: Absorption stage fine-tunes the charging process by gradually reducing the current as the battery approaches full charge. This stage ensures the battery is fully charged without overcharging, which can damage the battery.

• Analysis: The Analysis stage checks the battery's status to confirm it has been fully charged. If the battery passes this test, the charger moves to the Float stage; otherwise, it initiates the Recondition stage.

• Recondition: Recondition stage applies a controlled current to restore deeply discharged batteries. The IC15 runs this process for up to 4 hours and retests the battery to ensure it holds a charge. This stage can be repeated up to three times if necessary.

• Float: In the Float stage, the charger maintains the battery at 100% charge. This mode can be sustained indefinitely without overcharging, making it ideal for batteries in storage or those that are infrequently used.

Safety and Protection

The IC15 incorporates several safety features to protect both the user and the battery:

• Polarity Protection: Prevents accidental reverse connection, which could cause sparks or damage.
• Over Temperature Protection: Automatically reduces power output and engages the cooling fan if internal temperatures rise too high. The charger will shut down if it continues to overheat.
• Short Circuit Protection: Safeguards against short circuits, ensuring safe operation around batteries.

Applications

The Projecta IC15 Intelli-Charge 12 Volt Battery Charger is versatile and suitable for various applications, including:

• Automotive: Ideal for charging car, motorcycle, and other vehicle batteries.
• Marine: Perfect for boat batteries, ensuring they remain charged and ready for use.
• Deep Cycle: Excellent for deep-cycle batteries used in RVs, campers, and solar energy systems.
• Lithium Batteries: Specifically tailored charging algorithm for Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, maximising their lifespan and performance.

The Projecta IC15 Intelli-Charge 12 Volt Battery Charger stands out as a reliable, versatile, and technologically advanced charging solution. Its comprehensive 7-stage charging process, multi-chemistry compatibility, adjustable charge rate, and robust safety features make it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to maintain and extend the life of their batteries. Whether for automotive, marine, deep-cycle, or lithium batteries, the IC15 delivers unmatched performance and peace of mind.

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