OptiMate Professional Chargers

OptiMate PRO-4 12V
Unique Battery Charger / Optimiser for up to 4 batteries.
OptiMate PRO-4
£375.00 + VAT & Carriage by tecMATE

The OptiMate PRO 4-S is an automatic 5-stage charger incorporating diagnostic checks & an automatic special recovery mode for deep-discharged (sulphated) batteries. Four different 12 Volt batteries can be simultaneously and independently perfectly charged and assessed by way of 3 selectable programmes :-

STD for motorcycle batteries with filler caps as well as automobile batteries whether sealed or with filler caps.

MF for sealed MF motorcycle batteries whether dry-charged AGM or “wet”, factory-filled AGM, of the types made by Yuasa, GS Battery, East Penn and aftermarket equivalents.

DC for starter batteries with gel electrolyte, Hawker’s Odyssey & Genesis, & deep cycle batteries used for standby or motive power (golf trollies etc).

The 3 selectable programs ensure the optimal charging algorithm according to manufacturer’s specifications, making it suitable for all of today’s many different types of power sports vehicle battery, from scooters to heavy motorcycles, ATVs / Quads, personal water craft, snowmobiles as well as batteries typically used for golf trolleys and battery-powered industrial machinery.

The PRO4 allows current selection of 1.2A or 3A or 5A for the bulk constant current stage on two charging stations & 1.2A or 3A on the other two charging stations. This versatility allows a fast commissioning charge (using the essential correct algorithm) for all 12V lead-acid batteries from 2Ah and larger. Two built-in cooling fans keep the it cool.

Charging algorithms

The first stage is the identification of and recovery of deep-discharged (sulphated) batteries using high voltage (22V max) & current of up to 200 mA (or up to 330 mA on the 5A selection). This period is limited to 4 hours. Within 4 hours (if recovery is unsuccessful), or immediately for batteries not requiring desulphation, the circuit delivers the selected constant current until the battery voltage has risen to 14.4V (STD), or 14.7V (DC) or, on MF, to a voltage between 15 & 16.9V determined by the individual battery’s parameters.

The absorption stage follows, the voltage being held at 14.4V (STD & MF) or 14.7V (DC) until the current drawn by the battery has fallen to 300mA (500mA on 5A selection), at which stage the battery will be close to full charge. The duration of the absorption stage is limited by an automatic timer to 6½ hours.

Delivery of current is then arrested for about 30 minutes to allow the circuit to check for self-discharge tendencies symptomatic of an internal short in one or more battery cells. Should the battery voltage during this period indicate an inability to retain a workable percentage of full power, the red LED (weak battery) will indicate. If the battery seems to retain adequate voltage, the green LED (O.K. battery) will indicate. The circuit recommences now in float charge mode, offering the battery current of up to 200 mA (1.2A & 3A charge current selections) or up to 330 mA (5A current selection. The settings are automatically adjusted by means of a built-in thermal sensor.

Cables: Output cables terminate in APP “Powerpole” connectors, with detachable & renewable battery clips sets.

APP connectors allow direct connection to golf trolley batteries where applicable.

Input: Selectable for 110-120Vac or 220-240 Vac, 50 / 60Hz (max 500 Watt).

Optional wall-mounting bracket: nickel-plated steel.

Warranty: 2 years

E-Mail: sales@OptiMate.co.uk