Table of Contents
1. Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 1
2. Quick start guide ..................................................................................................................... 2
3. Features ................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 6
4.1. Charge algorithm ............................................................................................................ 6
4.2. Temperature compensation ................................................................................................ 8
4.3. VE.Smart Networking ....................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1. Voltage, temperature and current sense ........................................................................ 9
4.3.2. Synchronised charging ........................................................................................... 9
4.4. Multiple battery outputs ................................................................................................... 11
4.5. Commencing a new charge cycle ....................................................................................... 12
4.6. Estimating charge time ................................................................................................... 13
5. Installation ........................................................................................................................... 14
5.1. Mounting .................................................................................................................... 14
5.2. Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 15
5.2.1. Cable and fusing ................................................................................................ 15
5.2.2. Remote on/off .................................................................................................... 16
5.2.3. Programmable relay ............................................................................................ 16
5.2.4. Schematics ....................................................................................................... 17
6. Setup ................................................................................................................................. 21
6.1. Charge modes ............................................................................................................. 21
6.1.1. Charge voltage .................................................................................................. 21
6.1.2. Recondition mode ............................................................................................... 21
6.1.3. Low current mode ............................................................................................... 21
6.2. Using the MODE button .................................................................................................. 22
6.3. Using VictronConnect ..................................................................................................... 23
6.4. Bluetooth ................................................................................................................... 26
6.4.1. Changing the PIN code ......................................................................................... 26
6.4.2. Resetting the PIN code ......................................................................................... 28
6.4.3. Disabling Bluetooth ............................................................................................. 29
6.4.4. Re-enabling Bluetooth .......................................................................................... 31
6.5. VE.Smart Networking ..................................................................................................... 32
6.5.1. Voltage, temperature and current sense ...................................................................... 32
6.5.2. Synchronised charging ......................................................................................... 37
6.6. System reset ............................................................................................................... 43
7. Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 44
7.1. LED indications ............................................................................................................ 44
7.1.1. Operation states ................................................................................................. 44
7.1.2. Error states ....................................................................................................... 44
7.2. VictronConnect ............................................................................................................ 45
7.2.1. Status screen .................................................................................................... 45
7.2.2. Graph screen .................................................................................................... 46
7.2.3. History screen ................................................................................................... 47
8. Advanced Configuration .......................................................................................................... 49
8.1. Advanced settings ......................................................................................................... 49
8.2. Expert mode settings ...................................................................................................... 52
8.3. Power supply function .................................................................................................... 55
9. Technical specifications .......................................................................................................... 56
10. Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 57
Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger