OptiMate 4 Battery Optimiser

OptiMate Retail Chargers

OptiMate 4
State of the art multiple award-winning automatic battery optimiser. The world's best!
£45.83 + VAT (£54.99 inc VAT)
ORDERING INFORMATION FAQ, PRODUCT COMPARISONS, ETC. OptiMate 4 pdf Recommended by virtually every major motorcycle manufacturer for very good reasons. They test and assess maintenance chargers to ensure they will not damage either your battery or your bike. Accept no imitations! 9 Manufacturer Endorsements - 13 years development Over 1,300,000 happy customers - 2008 MCN Product of the Year! 2009 British Dealer News Best Retail Product!

OptiMate 4 - the unique 6-step battery optimiser specially designed for modern 12V starter batteries from 2.5 to 50 Amp-hours capacity. Ideal for motorcycles, ATVs, jet-skis etc.

Since it's launch in 1995, the unique OptiMate has received worldwide acclaim as an outstanding compact automatic charger, maintainer and recoverer for 12V starter batteries on motorcycles, ATVs, Jetskis, ride-on mowers and other similar seasonally used vehicles, as well as for deep-cycle batteries used in back-up power supply applications. Over the last 15 years, OptiMate has been continually refined and improved.

Now OptiMate 4 takes the proven OptiMate interactive charging programme even further – features include:

· Diagnosis of deep-discharge or light sulphation; a fully automatic recovery phase with precisely controlled parameters can recover neglected batteries, even from as low as 2 Volts. In really difficult cases the interactive programme gives the battery a “Turbo Recovery” charge.

· Multi-stage automatic charging programme monitors and controls both voltage and current while charging the battery to ensure optimum charge for the battery, without any risk of over-charging. OptiMate 4 is totally safe for long-term connection.

· Automatic double-check ensures that the battery is fully charged before switching over to maintenance (float charge) mode. If the check indicates that the monitored signals suggesting full charge were premature, the charger reverts to the main charging stage and continues this procedure until the battery is definitely fully charged.

· Proven charge & test maintenance mode – the 30 minute charge / 30 minute test cycle has been verified over 15 years to be the best maintenance method for batteries. In maintenance mode, every 30 minutes OptiMate checks for any signs that the battery is not able to hold its charge, or that it is being drained by something connected to it. Should a power drain or defective battery be detected, the red LED will indicate a "suspect" condition but the charging circuit will continue to support the battery until disconnected. If all is well, the green LED indicates after the first of these checks.

· Automatic cancellation of charging programme when mains power fails. On restoration of mains power the battery is automatically re-assessed and the charging programme appropriate to the battery status is immediately restarted.

· Automatic resetting of charging programme in case of accidental loss of contact between charger and battery terminals. If this happens, the circuit will automatically sense the fact and it will disengage - the charge programme will start afresh on reconnection.

· Now includes IP54 protection against water ingress.

· OptiMate 4 is totally automatic and fully protected against user errors. There are no switches. Short-circuiting the charger output resets the programme, without sparks or blown fuses. Affordable, compact, intelligent and forgiving of errors, OptiMate 4is the perfect tool for regular or long-term maintenance of batteries not in daily use.

NEW OptiMate 4 features include:

· Microprocessor control: provides enhanced operation.

· Automatic self-diagnostic test: Immediately on connection, the microprocessor checks the circuit and flashes all LEDs (except charge current LEDs) to confirm correct operation.

· Dual-stage recovery action: If the diagnostic check determines that the battery is sulphated (deep-discharged), the first stage attempts to drive in an initial current by applying up to 16V for a brief limited period. If this is unsuccessful, the TURBO recovery stage engages (indicated by a flashing recovery LED), which increases the applied voltage to up to 22V. This action is limited to a maximum two hours.

· Charge current display: A thermometer style central LED column shows delivered current. This, together with the expanded charge programme status LED information provides the user with detailed insight regarding the progress of both the state of charge and the state of health of the battery.

· High efficiency: Despite delivering 33% more power than OptiMate 3sp, OptiMate 4 consumes less electricity, which is welcome in these days of high energy costs and eco-awareness.

· Improved connectors: All weatherproof connectors now feature “glide-guide” inserts for easier connection.

· Enhanced battery testing: Green, yellow and red “traffic-light” LEDs indicate alone or in combinations to provide 5 possible results of the end-of-programme test for power drain, whether in the battery or due to a problem in the bike’s electrical system.

· Enhanced indications: The charge and test LEDs now indicate the charge / test cycle accurately: On = charging; Flashing = testing.

Technical Specifications

Recommended for:	AGM/MF, STD, GEL and spiral cell batteries from 2Ah to 50Ah
Programme control:	Microprocessor, 6 stages, fully automatic
Input current max:	0.095A @ 230V
Typical annual energy cost:	less than £1.00 per year (continuous maintenance)
Reverse drain current:	less than 0.0005A
Output current (bulk charge):	0.8A
Automatic desulphation:	2 stages (recovery and Turbo-recovery)
Charge time limit:	48 hours (maintenance time: unlimited)
Maintain / test cycles:	30 min/30 min (alternating hourly)
Charge retention test:	5 possible results from ‘good’ to ‘bad’
Size:	200 x 75 x 61mm
Weight:	900g
Enclosure classification:	IP54
Mounting:	easy direct wall mounting
Input cable length:	2m
Output cable length:	2m
Included Accessories:	TM-71 weatherproof eyelet lead; TM-74 clamps lead for bench charging
Operation temperature range:	-40°C / +40°C
Warranty:	2 years

The REAL & unique 6-step battery optimiser specially designed for all modern 12V starter batteries from 2.5 to 50 Amp-hours capacity.

Diagnoses, recovers, charges, checks & maintains your battery automatically for months. All major battery manufacturers recommend maintaining starter batteries FULLY CHARGED during periods of non-use. OptiMate 4 is totally safe for months-long connection and maintenance of irregularly or seasonally used batteries even while still connected to the vehicle. The sophisticated charging algorithm ensures no risk of over-charging.

Suitable for all types of rechargeable lead-acid batteries: filler cap types; absorbed acid "MF" for motorcycles; valve regulated (VRLA); & GEL-electrolyte types. As simple as 1-2-3: Just connect OptiMate 4 to your battery, the rest is automatic. Electronically protected against user errors. There is no switch, no fuse and there are no sparks.