Ideal for 12V lead-acid / AGM / GEL batteries found in the vehicles and Off Grid systems
The smart charge controller automatically adjusts charge according to battery type and condition.
OptiMate Solar smart control guarantees longer battery life and more battery power!
The controller's fully automatic multi-step program brings the battery safely to full charge - Connect to the battery and OptiMate Solar 80W does the rest, no supervision required
Additional features;
Saves flat batteries from as low as 1V with its unique pulse action.
Fastest charge is delivered as 'smart charge' control selects pulse or continuous charge according to sunlight strength.
Intelligent maintenance continues the next day if battery retained charge overnight, otherwise the program reverts to OPTIMIZE step.
Battery condition is displayed every 3 seconds. Ready indication for STD, hi-performance AGM and lithium LFP batteries. Draws less than 0.5mA during monitor mode.
Automatically switches to charge when solar power is sufficient.
The OptiMate charger-monitor controller is separate to the solar panel and can be placed close to the vehicle or battery so that charge and maintenance progress can be easily followed.
The solar panel must be mounted and angled to receive direct sunlight. The reach / distance between battery and panel is 315cm.
To extend, use OptiMate Cable Extenders O-03, O-13 or O-23 and insert between the solar panel and the OptiMate DUO charge-monitor controller.
Outer dimension, including corner mount brackets : Width = 70cm / Height = 78cm / Depth = 3.6 cm.
Solar panel :
Power : 80 Watts (max.)
Volts : 12V
Use : Outdoor.
Style : Weatherproof - polycrystalline, aluminium frame with 4 x mounting brackets, output cable 315cm with SAE connector.
OptiMate Charge controller:
Charging amps : 6.67A from 80W panel (max. average current), 3-5A pulse current
Use : Indoor / Outdoor (lowest temperature: -4 F / -20 C).
Save : Low Volt Start of 1V
Ideal for : STD, AGM & GEL 12V batteries from 2 - 240Ah
Input : 15 - 22V
Style : Weatherproof charge controller case.
Safe: No risk of overcharging. Totally safe for vehicle electronics. Sparks suppressed. Safe for long-term battery maintenance.
Automatic shut-down if short-circuited or battery disconnected.
Warranty: 3-year limited replacement warranty.
What's in the box
Optimate TM523-8 Battery charger & Maintainer and Weatherproof battery lead, standard battery clip set & 80 Watt solar panel.