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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 started over the lifetime of the charger
iv.
Cycles completed:
The total charge cycles completed over the lifetime of the
charger
v.
Cycles completed %:
The percentage of charge cycles completed over the lifetime
of the charger
vi.
Number of power-ups:
The number of times the charger has been powered up over
the lifetime of the charger
vii.
Number of deep discharges:
The number of times the charger has recharged a
deeply discharged battery over the lifetime of the charger
6. Advanced Configuration
(Using VictronConnect)
In specific use cases where the integrated charge modes are not suitable/ideal for the battery
type being charged or the battery manufacturer recommends specific charge parameters and
fine tuning is desired, advanced configuration is possible with a Bluetooth enabled device
(such as a mobile phone or tablet) using the VictronConnect app.
For most common battery types, advanced configuration is not required or recommended; the
integrated charge modes and adaptive charge logic are typically suitable and perform very
well.
6.1 Power supply function
The Victron
Blue Smart Charger
range are also suitable for use as a DC power supply, to
power equipment without a battery connected (or while also connected to a battery).
While it’s still possible to use the charger as a power supply without changing any settings, a
dedicated ‘Power supply’ mode exists for this purpose/usage.
If the charger will be used as a power supply, it is recommended to activate ‘Power supply’
mode, as it will disable the internal charge logic and provide a constant DC supply voltage.
To activate power supply mode, open the settings menu and in the ‘Function’ drop down menu
select ‘Power supply’ mode; once activated the BULK, ABS, FLOAT and STORAGE LEDs will
be illuminated.
