Victron Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/15 (1) 230V

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/15 (1) 230V is a professional 12V battery charger with a maximum charging current of 15A, one output and built-in Bluetooth. It is designed for reliable charging and maintenance of lead-acid and Li-ion batteries in cars, campervans, caravans, boats, motorcycles, service vehicles and stationary systems.

Its adaptive 6-stage charging algorithm automatically optimises the charging process according to the battery’s condition and usage pattern. With the VictronConnect app, you can monitor voltage and current in real time, select the charging mode, review cycle history and configure the charger wirelessly.

Key benefits

• For 12V battery systems with a maximum charging current of 15A.
• One isolated output for connection to a battery or battery bank.
• Built-in Bluetooth Smart for monitoring and configuration through VictronConnect.
• Adaptive 6-stage charging algorithm: TEST, BULK, ABSORPTION, RECONDITION, FLOAT and STORAGE.
• NORMAL, HIGH, RECONDITION and LI-ION charging modes.
• Suitable for lead-acid and Li-ion batteries.
• NIGHT and LOW modes reduce the charging current to a maximum of 7.5A and provide silent operation.
• STORAGE mode reduces the maintenance voltage during prolonged periods of inactivity.
• Recovery function for deeply discharged batteries, including batteries discharged down to 0V.
• Can also be used as a DC power supply.
• Up to 93% efficiency and only 0.5W no-load power consumption.
• Protection against reverse polarity, output short circuit and overheating.
• Aluminium enclosure with IP22 protection and mounting provision.

Applications

Suitable for charging and maintaining 12V batteries in campervans and caravans, boats and other marine applications, classic and standard cars, motorcycles, professional vehicles, workshops and stationary off-grid systems.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Victron Energy
• Model: Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/15 (1) 230V
• SKU: BPC121542002
• Nominal input voltage: 230VAC
• Input voltage range: 180–265VAC
• Input frequency: 45–65Hz
• Output voltage: 12V system
• Charging current, NORMAL mode: 15A
• Charging current, NIGHT/LOW modes: 7.5A
• Number of outputs: 1
• Charge voltage – absorption: NORMAL 14.4V; HIGH 14.7V; Li-ion 14.2V
• Charge voltage – float: NORMAL 13.8V; HIGH 13.8V; Li-ion 13.5V
• Charge voltage – storage: NORMAL 13.2V; HIGH 13.2V; Li-ion 13.5V
• Charging algorithm: adaptive 6-stage algorithm; 3-stage algorithm for Li-ion
• Maximum efficiency: 93%
• No-load power consumption: 0.5W
• Protections: reverse polarity with fuse, output short circuit and overheating
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +60°C; full rated output up to 40°C
• Maximum humidity: 98%, non-condensing
• Ingress protection: IP22
• Material and colour: aluminium, blue RAL 5012
• Battery connection: screw terminals for cable up to 16mm² / AWG6
• Mains cable: 1.5m with CEE 7/7 plug
• Dimensions H × W × D: 235 × 108 × 65mm
• Weight: 1.4kg
• Compliance and standards: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 55014-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-2, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-3-3, ECE R10-5

Connectivity and control

Built-in Bluetooth Smart enables wireless connection to the VictronConnect app on Android, iOS and other supported platforms. The app can display voltage and charging current, change settings, select the charging mode, update firmware and show the history of the last 40 charging cycles.

The charger supports VE.Smart Networking on units with a compatible serial number. Smart Battery Sense, SmartShunt or BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor can be used for temperature and voltage compensation. Up to 10 compatible chargers can be synchronised for parallel charging.