The VBCS 12V Triple Charger from leisure electronics specialists Votronic is the ultimate all-in-one leisure battery charging solution for your campervan or motorhome. This compact unit can manage multiple charging sources thanks to its combination of a 30A battery-to-battery (DC-DC) charger, a 20A mains-powered charger and a 250W MPPT solar controller, enabling you to charge from your vehicle's alternator whilst on the move, from an AC mains hook-up whilst on site, or from solar panels whilst wild camping. A remarkable feature of this three-way charger is that Votronic has managed to build all of this functionality into a unit that is not much larger than a standalone mains charger, saving space, cabling and installation time when compared with fitting three separate pieces of equipment.
The VBCS has a huge number of features and options (see list below) to optimise the charging of your 12 volt battery from multiple sources and can be fitted to vehicles with either standard or Euro 6 'smart' alternators. The selectable charging profiles mean it can be used with any lead-acid battery, as well as lithium LiFePO4 batteries and they are fully protected against both over-charging and unwanted discharging.
Important - only to be used with solar panels that have an Open-Circuit Voltage (VOC) of 36V or less. Greater voltages may damage the unit and will void the warranty.
Suitable for 12V nominal voltage systems (not compatible with 24V or higher).
Features
- 30A DC-DC charger compatible with all alternator types (standard, Euro 5, Euro 6 +)
- 20A wide input voltage range (110-230V AC) mains charger
- MPPT solar controller with 250W panel capacity
- Trickle charging of starter battery from mains charger and solar controller
- Power Pack function - can act as a 12V PSU in the absence of a battery
- Fast and deep charging of leisure batteries from 45-280Ah (recommended range)
- Can be used with all lead-acid (flooded, sealed, AGM, gel etc.) and lithium batteries
- 8 selectable, multi-stage charging profiles
- Multiple protection against over-load, over-heating, over-voltage, short circuit, back discharge etc.
- Batteries cannot be over-charged and are protected against unwanted discharge
- Protects battery and consumers from voltage spikes and surge currents
- Silent running mode for nighttime operation of mains charger
- Low power consumption mode for DC-DC and mains chargers
- LED status indicators
- AES terminal for compatible fridges (auto-selects 12V over gas if excess solar power is available)
- Pulser operation to protect lead-acid batteries during periods of no charging
- Optional engine immobilisation feature to prevent engine start whilst on mains hook-up
- Automatic compensation for voltage drop in charging cables
- Temperature-compensated charging (temp sensor included)
- Charging aid for deeply discharged lead-acid batteries
- Lithium LiFePO4 Auto Wake Up activates BMS periodically
- Optional Remote Control Unit available
- Designed and manufactured in Germany
- 3-year manufacturer's warranty
Further info
Recommended for battery capacities in the range 45-280Ah
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