Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/7 + DC connector

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/7 + DC connector is a professional smart battery charger for 12 V batteries, delivering up to 7 A of charging current with built-in Bluetooth. Its adaptive 7-stage charging algorithm automatically optimises the charging process according to battery condition and helps extend battery service life.

The charger supports lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries and can be configured and monitored through the VictronConnect app. Its IP65-rated enclosure, fanless convection cooling and included DC connectors make it well suited to campervans, caravans, boats, cars, motorcycles, workshops and stationary systems.

Key benefits

• Up to 7 A charging current for 12 V batteries.
• Up to 94% efficiency with only 0.5 W standby consumption.
• Adaptive 7-stage charging algorithm for lead-acid batteries and 4-stage charging for Li-ion.
• Normal, High and Li-ion charging modes, plus Recondition mode for suitable lead-acid batteries.
• Low-current mode limits charging current to 2 A for smaller batteries.
• Power supply mode for supplying stable 12 V power to connected loads.
• Built-in Bluetooth for configuration, monitoring and charging history through VictronConnect.
• Protection against reverse polarity, output short circuit and overheating.
• IP65 protection against dust and water splashes.
• Fanless convection cooling for quiet operation.

Applications

Suitable for charging and maintaining 12 V batteries in campervans, caravans, boats, cars, motorcycles, classic cars, professional vehicles, workshops and off-grid or stationary power systems. The charger can also be used as a power supply for 12 V equipment.

Technical specifications

• Product: Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/7 + DC connector
• SKU / part number: BPC120731064R
• Nominal output voltage: 12 V DC
• Maximum charge current: 7 A
• Maximum current in Low mode: 2 A
• Input voltage: 220–240 V AC nominal; 180–265 V AC operating range
• Input frequency: 50–60 Hz nominal; 45–65 Hz operating range
• Power factor: >0.6
• Maximum efficiency: 94%
• Standby power: 0.5 W
• Charging algorithm: 7-stage adaptive; 4-stage for Li-ion
• Charge voltages: Normal – 14.4 V / 13.8 V / 13.2 V; High – 14.7 V / 13.8 V / 13.2 V; Li-ion – 14.2 V / no Float / 13.5 V; listed as Absorption / Float / Storage
• Temperature compensation: -16 mV/°C for lead-acid batteries; not applicable to Li-ion
• Recommended maximum battery capacity: 70 Ah at maximum current
• Minimum lead-acid battery capacity: 23 Ah in Max mode; 7 Ah in Low mode
• Minimum Li-ion battery capacity: 14 Ah in Max mode; 4 Ah in Low mode
• Cooling: convection cooling, no fan
• Operating temperature: -40 to +50 °C; full rated output up to 30 °C
• Maximum relative humidity: 95%
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Mains cable: 1.5 m with European CEE 7/16 plug
• DC cable: 1.5 m red/black figure-8 cable with interchangeable battery connections
• DC cable size: 1.5 mm² / 16 AWG
• Dimensions H × W × D: 47 × 95 × 190 mm
• Weight: 0.8 kg
• Material and colour: plastic, black
• Compliance and standards: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN 301 489-17, ETSI EN 300 328 and ECE R10

Connectivity and control

Built-in Bluetooth enables wireless connection to a smartphone or tablet through the VictronConnect app. The app can be used to select the charging mode and current limit, monitor charging progress, review charging history and activate Power supply mode. Bluetooth operates at 2402–2480 MHz with +4 dBm power.

Package contents

• Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Charger 12/7
• 1.5 m DC cable with M8 ring terminals and battery clamps
• 1.5 m AC power cable with European CEE 7/16 plug