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9. Technical specifications

Specification

12/30

(1+1) & (3)

12/50

(1+1) & (3)

24/16

(1+1) & (3)

24/25

(1+1) & (3)

Input voltage - AC supply

85 - 265VAC (full power from 100VAC, startup from 90VAC)

Input frequency - AC supply

45 - 65Hz

Input voltage - DC supply

290 - 375 VDC

Power factor

>0.99

Max Efficiency - 230VAC / 120VAC

95% / 93%

94% / 92%

96% / 94%

96% /94%

Charge voltage - Absorption / Float / Storage

Normal: 14.4V / 13.8V / 13.2V

High: 14.7V / 13.8V / 13.2V

Li-ion: 14.2V / N/A / 13.5V

Normal: 28.8V / 27.6V / 26.4V

High: 29.4V / 27.6V / 26.4V

Li-ion: 28.4V / N/A / 27.0V

Temperature compensation (N/A for Li-ion)

-16mV/°C

-32mV/°C

Charge algorithm

6-stage adaptive (3 stage for Li-ion)

Max output current - Normal mode

30A

50A

16A

25A

Max output current - Low current mode

15A

25A

8A

12.5A

Max output current - Starter battery

4A (1+1 output models only)

Back drain current

<1mA

Max battery capacity (recommended)

300Ah

500Ah

160Ah

250Ah

Min battery capacity - Normal mode

Lead: 120Ah

Li-ion: 60Ah

Lead: 200Ah

Li-ion: 100Ah

Lead: 64Ah

Li-ion: 32Ah

Lead: 100Ah

Li-ion: 50Ah

Min battery capacity - Low current mode

Lead: 60Ah

Li-ion: 30Ah

Lead: 100Ah

Li-ion: 50Ah

Lead: 32Ah

Li-ion: 16Ah

Lead: 50Ah

Li-ion: 25Ah

Data communication

VE.Direct and Bluetooth (via VictronConnect app)

Bluetooth power and frequency

-4dBm | 2402 - 2480MHz

Remote on/off

Yes (2 pole terminal)

Programmable relay

Yes (SPDT - 5A up to 250VAC / 5A up to 28VDC)

Operating temperature

-20 to +60°C (0 - 140°F) Full rated output up to 40°C

Max humidity

95%

Enclosure

Material and colour

Aluminium | Blue RAL 5012

AC connection

IEC 320 C14 inlet with retainer clip (AC cord ordered separately)

Battery connection

Screw terminals 16 mm² (AWG6)

Number of battery connections

(1+1) models: 2 (2nd output via 2 pole terminal) | (3) models: 3

Protection category

Electronic components: IP43 | Connection area: IP22

Weight

2.7 kg (6.0 lbs)

Dimensions (h x w x d)

180 x 249 x 116mm (7.1 x 9.8 x 4.6 inch)

Compliance standards

Safety

EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29

Emission

EN 55014-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-2

Immunity

EN 55014-2, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-3-3

Vibration

IEC68-2-6:10-150Hz/1.0G

Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger

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Technical specifications

Summary of Contents for Phoenix Smart IP43 12/30

Page 1: ...Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 12 30 12 50 24 16 24 25 1 1 3 Output 120 240V Rev 01 06 2022 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...age 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...

Page 3: ...ing a Install and charge the battery in a location with good natural airflow ventilation b Ensure that there are no ignition sources near the battery batteries can emit explosive gasses c Battery acid is corrosive if battery acid comes into contact with skin immediately rinse with water d Do not charge non rechargeable batteries or Li ion batteries if the battery temperature is below 0 C Battery D...

Page 4: ...arge sources off isolated prior to disconnection of any existing battery DC system distribution bus cabling and connection of the charger to the battery terminals DC system distribution bus b Use flexible multi stranded copper cable with sufficient cross sectional area inline with an appropriate fuse or circuit breaker c Ensure that wiring polarity is correct use red cabling for the positive conne...

Page 5: ...down menu then select Built in preset or alternatively Select preset for more specialised battery types Review the available options and select the most appropriate charge preset once selected confirm that the new charge voltages and settings are correct suitable The charger will automatically store the selected charge mode and recall it for future charge cycles even after being disconnected from ...

Page 6: ...e elevated absorption voltage that can accelerate battery aging g Temperature compensation Charge voltage is automatically compensated depending on the ambient temperature this ensures that the battery is charged at the optimal charge voltage regardless of the climate and avoids the need for manual settings adjustments Temperature compensation is not required and automatically disabled when in LI ...

Page 7: ...rger range will attempt to recharge a severely discharged battery even down to 0V with low current and then resume normal charging once the battery voltage has risen sufficiently many other chargers will not recognise a battery in this state p Power supply mode A specific mode to use the charger as a DC power supply to power equipment at a constant voltage with or without a battery connected Phoen...

Page 8: ...mmended for regular cyclic use use only if required as unnecessary or overuse will reduce battery life due to excessive gassing The higher charge voltage during recondition stage can partially recover reverse battery degradation due to sulfation typically caused by inadequate charging or if the battery is left in a deeply discharged state for an extended period if performed in time The recondition...

Page 9: ...The indicator LEDs display the active charge state refer to the image below Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 7 Operation ...

Page 10: ...ure measurement is only used dynamically if the internal temperature measurement is considered reliable when the charge current has decreased to a low negligible level and adequate time has elapsed for the charger s temperature to stabilise For more accurate temperature compensation battery temperature data can be sourced from a compatible battery monitor such as a BMV SmartShunt Smart Battery Sen...

Page 11: ... the battery monitor shunt requires a BMV or SmartShunt and provides it to the charger the charger then references this current data as opposed to the charger output current for the tail current setting The tail current setting references the diminishing level of charge current typical at the end of a full charge cycle in relation to the trigger threshold to determine when the battery is fully cha...

Page 12: ...ble for solar power to be underutilised Synchronised charging can also be used in conjunction with a battery monitor BMV SmartShunt Smart Battery Sense or VE Bus Smart Dongle to provide voltage temperature and or current sense data to the chargers in a common VE Smart network refer to the Voltage temperature and current sense section for more information In the absence of a battery monitor providi...

Page 13: ...utputs is limited to the full rated current With the 3 output models all 3 outputs can supply the full rated output current however the combined current of all outputs is limited to the full rated output current Multiple isolated outputs make it possible for a single charger to charge multiple batteries while keeping the batteries isolated from each other Note Multiple outputs are not regulated in...

Page 14: ...four seconds due to a simultaneously connected load 3 The MODE button is pressed or used to select a new charge mode 4 VictronConnect is used to select a new charge mode or change the function from Power Supply to Charger mode 5 VictronConnect is used to disable and re enable the charger via the switch in the settings menu 6 The remote terminals are used to disable and re enable the charger from a...

Page 15: ... 8 hours may be required to fully recharge a deeply discharged battery For example the charge time of a fully discharged 100Ah battery when charged with a 10A charger to approximately 80 SOC is Tbulk 100 x 80 10 8 hours Including an absorption duration of Tabs 8 hours the total estimated charge time would be Ttotal Tbulk Tabs 8 8 16 hours A Li ion battery is more than 95 charged at the end of the ...

Page 16: ...charger in a location where it is protected from environmental conditions such as water high moisture and dust and also located well away from any flammable liquids or gasses e Do not install or place operate the charger on top of the battery directly above the battery or in a sealed compartment with the battery batteries can emit explosive gasses f Do not cover or place any other items on top of ...

Page 17: ...e with thicker strand diameter is used the contact area will be insufficient and cause excessive resistance at the terminations connections this will generate heat and subsequently result in severe overheating or a fire Power cable with a flexibility class of 5 or higher is recommended according to VDE 0295 IEC 60228 and BS6360 b Use cable with high quality insulation ensure that the cable voltage...

Page 18: ...elay or other external device like a battery management system BMS To turn the Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger off using the remote terminal s both terminals need to have an open circuit relative to each other and be left floating no connection to a high or low voltage level 5 2 3 Programmable relay The Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger is equipped with a programmable relay the relay can be used for external ...

Page 19: ... 1 1 output models Key Description 1 AC input power supply typically mains power grid or generator 2 AC input power supply cord plug purchased separately 3 Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 4 Main house battery 5 Auxiliary starter battery Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 17 Installation ...

Page 20: ...ey Description 1 AC input power supply typically mains power grid or generator 2 AC input power supply cord plug purchased separately 3 Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 4 DC negative busbar 5 Batteries 1 2 or 3 batteries can be connected Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 18 Installation ...

Page 21: ...art Networking Smart Battery Sense Refer to the wiring schematic below for VE Smart Networking with a Smart Battery Sense Key Description 1 Smart Battery Sense Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 19 Installation ...

Page 22: ...martShunt Refer to the wiring schematic below for VE Smart Networking with a SmartShunt or BMV Key Description 1 SmartShunt 2 Temperature sensor with integrated voltage sense Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 20 Installation ...

Page 23: ...re Compensation Charge voltage is automatically compensated depending on ambient temperature except for Li ion mode or if manually disabled refer to the Operation Temperature compensation section for more information 6 1 2 Recondition mode If enabled the recondition stage is included in the charge cycle use only if required as a corrective maintenance action refer to the Operation Charge algorithm...

Page 24: ...rrently selected charge mode will be illuminated 2 If required activate recondition mode by continuing to cycle through the available options when enabled the RECONDITION LED will be illuminated in addition to the selected charge mode LED 3 If required activate low current mode reduced charge current by pressing and holding the MODE button for 3 seconds when enabled the LOW LED will blink To deact...

Page 25: ...and install the VictronConnect app The VictronConnect app can be downloaded from the following locations i Android Google Play Store ii iOS Mac Apple App Store b Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone or tablet if not already enabled c Open the VictronConnect app and look for the Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger in the LOCAL page if it doesn t automatically appear perform a manual scan for devices in rang...

Page 26: ...f Access the Settings menu by selecting the Setting icon gear in the top right corner g Access the Battery settings menu by selecting the Battery settings menu option h Expand the Battery preset drop down menu then select Built in preset or alternatively Select preset for more specialised battery types Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 24 Setup ...

Page 27: ...appropriate maximum charge current preset Minimum Low Maximum or specify an alternative current between the minimum and maximum limits using the numeric input controls near the bottom k Confirm that all the new settings and related charge voltages have been implemented correctly and are suitable Illumination of the indicator LEDs on the Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger will also update according to the ...

Page 28: ...Complete initial Bluetooth pairing and connection using the default PIN code 000000 b Access the device options by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner then the device options icon three vertical dots c Open the Product info page by selecting Product info d Beside Pin code select CHANGE to open the Change PIN code window Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 26 Setup ...

Page 29: ...e Enter the current and new PIN code twice then select OK avoid using an obvious PIN code that is easy for someone else to guess such as 111111 or 123456 Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 27 Setup ...

Page 30: ...Smart IP43 Charger Using the MODE button To reset the Bluetooth PIN code 1 Depress and hold the MODE button on the Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger for 10 seconds 2 After 10 seconds have elapsed all charge mode LEDs will blink twice to indicate that the PIN code has been reset During this procedure a The PIN code is reset to default 000000 b Any active Bluetooth connections are disconnected c All Blueto...

Page 31: ...l of security To disable Bluetooth a Complete initial Bluetooth pairing and connection using the default PIN code 000000 or the current PIN code set b Access the device options by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner then the device options icon three vertical dots c Open the Product info page by selecting Product info d Beside Bluetooth Enabled select DISABLE to open the Disab...

Page 32: ...e Tick the checkbox and then select OK as confirmation f Bluetooth will now be disabled but can be re enabled again Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 30 Setup ...

Page 33: ...has been re enabled and all Bluetooth settings reset During this procedure a Bluetooth is re enabled b The PIN code is reset to default 000000 c Any active Bluetooth connections are disconnected d All Bluetooth pairing information is cleared Subsequently before attempting to re connect it s also necessary to remove clear the Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Bluetooth pairing information from any devices...

Page 34: ...To setup a VE Smart Network with Volt Sense Temp Sense Current Sense 1 Locate and select the battery monitor BMV SmartShunt Smart Battery Sense or VE Bus Smart Dongle from the device list on the LOCAL page 2 If prompted complete initial Bluetooth pairing and connection the default PIN code is 000000 3 Access the settings menu by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner 4 Open the V...

Page 35: ... being transmitted to the VE Smart network are shown on the VE Smart networking page 8 Exit the device by selecting the back arrow icon and close icon cross in the top left corner 9 Locate and select the Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger from the device list on the LOCAL page Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 33 Setup ...

Page 36: ...ection the default PIN code is 000000 11 Access the settings menu by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner 12 Open the VE Smart networking page by selecting VE Smart networking 13 Select JOIN EXISTING Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 34 Setup ...

Page 37: ...14 Locate and select the VE Smart network previously setup or the network you want to join if there are multiple then select OK to the prompts Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 35 Setup ...

Page 38: ...a The VE Smart network symbol will appear in the top right corner of the STATUS screen both the battery monitor and the charger b The charge state LED on the charger bulk absorption float storage will blink every 4 seconds 16 For systems with multiple compatible chargers repeat the relevant steps above for each additional charger Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 36 Setup ...

Page 39: ... network must have the same charge settings since the master can change dynamically any charger could become the master 6 Multiple chargers in a common VE Smart network do not need to be the same model they just need to be VE Smart Networking compatible this includes VE Smart Networking compatible Blue Smart chargers Phoenix chargers and MPPT solar chargers 7 Some older devices are not VE Smart ne...

Page 40: ...dentify the VE Smart network and select OK to the prompts 7 Once setup details of the data being transmitted to the VE Smart network are shown on the VE Smart networking page 8 Exit the device by selecting the back arrow icon and close icon cross in the top left corner Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 38 Setup ...

Page 41: ... prompted complete initial Bluetooth pairing and connection the default PIN code is 000000 11 Access the settings menu by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner 12 Open the VE Smart networking page by selecting VE Smart networking 13 Select JOIN EXISTING Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 39 Setup ...

Page 42: ...14 Locate and select the VE Smart network previously setup or the network you want to join if there are multiple then select OK to the prompts Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 40 Setup ...

Page 43: ...ured a The VE Smart network symbol will appear in the top right corner of the STATUS screen of each charger in the network b The charge state LED on the charger bulk absorption float storage will blink every 4 seconds 16 For systems with multiple compatible chargers repeat the relevant steps above for each additional charger Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 41 Setup ...

Page 44: ...termittent Bluetooth signal between devices will experience connection issues Signal strength between devices can be checked in the VictronConnect VE Smart networking page 5 Multiple chargers in a common VE Smart network must have the same charge settings since the master can change dynamically any charger could become the master 6 Multiple chargers in a common VE Smart network do not need to be t...

Page 45: ...PIN code or pairing information To perform a system reset a Complete initial Bluetooth pairing and connection using the default PIN code 000000 b Access the device options by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner then the device options icon three vertical dots c Open the restore device page by selecting Reset to defaults d Select YES to reset all settings to factory defaults Ph...

Page 46: ...Off Off Illuminated Off Low current mode Illuminated N A N A N A N A N A 7 1 2 Error states If an error occurs the red ALARM LED will illuminate the charge state LEDs can then be referenced to determine the specific error state Refer to the LED indications in the table below Error state LOW BULK ABS FLOAT STORAGE ALARM Bulk time protection Off Blinking Off Off Off Illuminated Internal Error Off Bl...

Page 47: ...ach displaying different monitoring or historical data spanning back over the last 40 charge cycles The desired screen can be selected by either selecting the window title or by swiping across between screens 7 2 1 Status screen The STATUS screen is the main overview screen it displays the battery voltage the charge current and the active charge stage This data will update continuously and in real...

Page 48: ...sy to understand graphical representation of each charge stage with respect to battery voltage and charge current The active charge stage is also highlighted and stated below along with a brief explanation Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 46 Monitoring ...

Page 49: ...over the charger s lifetime and detailed statistics for the last 40 charge cycles even if the charge cycle is only partially completed By selecting the full screen view the data is displayed in landscape view with significantly more days visible at the same time Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 47 Monitoring ...

Page 50: ...ry voltage when charging is complete end of absorption stage ix Error Displays if any errors occurred during the charge cycle including the error number and description b Charger lifetime statistics i Operation time The total operation time over the lifetime of the charger ii Charged Ah The total charge capacity provided over the lifetime of the charger iii Cycles started The total charge cycles s...

Page 51: ...ery types advanced configuration is not required or recommended the integrated charge modes and adaptive charge logic are typically suitable and perform very well 8 1 Advanced settings The advanced settings menu enables specific configuration of charge parameters and user defined settings to be saved and easily loaded To access the advanced settings menu a Access the settings menu by selecting the...

Page 52: ...n allows selection from the following options i Built in preset Selection of a standard integrated pre set same as the general settings menu ii User defined Reselection of the last user defined charge settings iii Select preset Selection from an extended range of integrated battery charging pre sets including new user defined charging pre sets iv Create preset A new charging preset to be created a...

Page 53: ...emperature compensation coefficient is specified in mV C and applies to the entire battery battery bank not per battery cell e Battery limits i Low temperature cut off The low temperature cut off setting disables charging in low temperature conditions to protect Lithium batteries from damage this setting requires battery temperature to be provided by a compatible device via the VE Smart network Ph...

Page 54: ...8 2 Expert mode settings Expert mode expands the advanced settings menu even further to include more specialised configuration settings Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger Page 52 Advanced Configuration ...

Page 55: ...k time limit The bulk time limit setting restricts the maximum time the charger can spend in bulk stage as a protection measure since the absorption voltage should have been achieved by this time If the bulk time limit is satisfied the charger will move directly to float stage ii Re bulk voltage offset The re bulk voltage offset setting is used to determine the re bulk voltage threshold that will ...

Page 56: ...y end and the charger will move to float or storage stage iv Repeated absorption The repeated absorption time setting enables the elapsed time between each automatic refresh charge cycle 1h in absorption stage to be configured d Recondition i Recondition current percentage The recondition current percentage is used to establish the charge current limit while the charger is in recondition stage the...

Page 57: ... the internal charge logic and provide a constant DC supply voltage To activate power supply mode a Access the settings menu by selecting the settings icon gear in the top right corner b Select the Function dropdown arrow to expand the menu then select Power supply mode c Power supply mode will now be enabled once activated the BULK ABS FLOAT and STORAGE LEDs will be illuminated d If required adju...

Page 58: ...4Ah Li ion 32Ah Lead 100Ah Li ion 50Ah Min battery capacity Low current mode Lead 60Ah Li ion 30Ah Lead 100Ah Li ion 50Ah Lead 32Ah Li ion 16Ah Lead 50Ah Li ion 25Ah Data communication VE Direct and Bluetooth via VictronConnect app Bluetooth power and frequency 4dBm 2402 2480MHz Remote on off Yes 2 pole terminal Programmable relay Yes SPDT 5A up to 250VAC 5A up to 28VDC Operating temperature 20 to...

Page 59: ...on improper or unreasonable use or misuse neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Victron Energy to make such repairs Victron Energy is not liable for any consequential damages arising from the use of th...

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