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Blue Smart IP65 Charger
6V/12V - 1.1A | 100-240VAC
Rev. 01 02/2022
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6V/12V - 1.1A | 100-240VAC Rev. 01 02/2022 This manual is also available in HTML5.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger Table of Contents 1. Safety instructions ........................1 2. Quick start guide ........................3 3. Features ..........................6 4. Operation ..........................8 4.1. Charge algorithm ......................8 4.2. Temperature compensation ....................10 4.3. Commencing a new charge cycle ..................11 4.4.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 1. Safety instructions WARNING: CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Carefully read the manual before the charger is installed and operated; retain the manual in a safe place for future reference. • The charger must not be installed or operated by any of the following persons, unless they are under strict instruction and supervision: a.
  • Page 4 Blue Smart IP65 Charger Page 2 Safety instructions...

  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    Using a Bluetooth enabled device (such as a mobile phone or tablet), open the VictronConnect app and locate the Blue Smart IP65 Charger in the LOCAL page, then connect to the device (default Bluetooth PIN Code is 000000). ii. Access the 'Settings' menu by selecting the ‘Settings’ icon (gear) in the top right corner, then enter the 'Battery settings' menu.
  • Page 6 Blue Smart IP65 Charger Connect the AC power cable to a mains power outlet; the '12V' (green) and '6V' (yellow) LEDs will briefly illuminate when the blue smart charger is powered up. The battery voltage is automatically detected and set prior to the test stage (based on the voltage of the battery connected);...
  • Page 7 Blue Smart IP65 Charger Configure the charge settings as required for the battery type and capacity; using the VictronConnect app, review and select the appropriate 'Battery voltage', 'Charge preset' and ‘Maximum charge current’ (standard or low) directly from the settings page –...

  • Page 8: Features

    If the charger is connected to a battery where under voltage protection (UVP) has tripped, the Blue Smart IP65 Charger range will automatically reset UVP and start charging; many other chargers will not recognise a battery in this state.
  • Page 9 Blue Smart IP65 Charger 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. Page 7 Features...

  • Page 10: Operation

    4. Operation 4.1. Charge algorithm The Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger range are intelligent multi-stage battery chargers, specifically engineered to optimise each recharge cycle and charge maintenance over extended periods. The multi-stage charge algorithm includes the individual charge stages described below:...
  • Page 11 Blue Smart IP65 Charger Storage The battery voltage is maintained at the configured storage voltage, which is slightly reduced compared to the float voltage to minimise gassing and extend battery life whilst the battery is unused and on continuous charge.

  • Page 12: Temperature Compensation

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 4.2. Temperature compensation The Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger range will automatically compensate the configured charge voltage based on ambient temperature (except for Li-ion mode or if manually disabled). The optimal charge voltage of a lead acid battery varies inversely with battery temperature; automatic temperature-based charge voltage compensation avoids the need for special charge voltage settings in hot or cold environments.

  • Page 13: Commencing A New Charge Cycle

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 4.3. Commencing a new charge cycle A new charge cycle will commence when: 1. Bulk stage is complete and the current output increases to the maximum charge current for four seconds (due to a simultaneously connected load) 2.

  • Page 14: Estimating Charge Time

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 4.4. Estimating charge time A lead acid battery is at approximately 80% state of charge (SOC) when the bulk charge stage is completed. The bulk stage duration T can be calculated as T = Ah / I, where I is the charge current (excluding any loads) and Ah is...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 5. Setup 5.1. Charge modes There are 3 integrated charge modes (Normal, High and Li-Ion), as well as an optional Recondition stage that can be included (except for Li-ion mode). The integrated charge modes combined with adaptive charge logic are well suited for most common battery types; such as flooded lead-acid, AGM, Gel and LiFePO4.

  • Page 16: Using Victronconnect

    Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone or tablet (if not already enabled). c. Open the VictronConnect app and look for the Blue Smart IP65 Charger in the 'LOCAL' page, if it doesn’t automatically appear perform a manual scan for devices in range by selecting the ‘scan’ button (round orange button with circular arrow) in the bottom right corner.
  • Page 17 Blue Smart IP65 Charger Access the 'Settings' menu by selecting the ‘Setting’ icon (gear) in the top right corner. g. Select the required 'Battery voltage', 'Charge preset' and the 'Maximum charge current' (standard or low) directly from the settings list.

  • Page 18: Bluetooth

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 5.3. Bluetooth 5.3.1. Changing the PIN code To prevent an unauthorised Bluetooth connection, it is highly recommended to change the default PIN code. To change the Bluetooth PIN code: a. Complete initial Bluetooth pairing and connection using the default PIN code (000000) b.
  • Page 19 Blue Smart IP65 Charger 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. Page 17 Setup...

  • Page 20: Resetting The Pin Code

    2. Select 'Reset PIN code' from the pop-up prompt. 3. Enter the PUK code and select ‘OK’. The PUK code is located on a label stuck to the back of the Blue Smart IP65 Charger. During this procedure: a.

  • Page 21: Disabling Bluetooth

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 5.3.3. Disabling Bluetooth It is possible to totally disable Bluetooth communication if desired. Typically, there is no need to disable Bluetooth since unauthorised access is protected with a PIN code, but certain situations may warrant it for an even higher level of security.
  • Page 22 Blue Smart IP65 Charger e. Tick the checkbox and then select ‘OK' as confirmation. Bluetooth will now be disabled, except for 30 second after every power-up. Option #2: Disabled (Permanent and Irreversible) Note: This option will permanently disable Bluetooth; use with extreme caution, as this procedure is irreversible.
  • Page 23 Blue Smart IP65 Charger e. If you are sure that you want to permanently disable Bluetooth, tick the checkbox and then select ‘OK’. A four digit code is provided to avoid Bluetooth being permanently disabled accidentally, if you are sure that you want to permanently disable Bluetooth enter the code, then select ‘OK’.

  • Page 24: Re-Enabling Bluetooth

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 5.3.4. Re-enabling Bluetooth If Bluetooth was disabled using option #2 ‘Disabled’, this is irreversible, and Bluetooth cannot be re-enabled. If Bluetooth was disabled using option #1 ‘Enabled for 30 seconds’, it is possible to re-enable Bluetooth.

  • Page 25: System Reset

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 5.4. System reset It is possible to perform a full system reset to restore all charger/battery related settings to their default value; using the VictronConnect app. Note that this does not reset any Bluetooth related settings, such as the PIN code or pairing information.

  • Page 26: Monitoring

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6. Monitoring 6.1. 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 time as the charge cycle progresses.

  • Page 27: Graph Screen

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6.2. Graph screen The GRAPH screen provides an easy 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.

  • Page 28: History Screen

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6.3. History screen The HISTORY screen is a very powerful reference as it contains historical usage data over the charger’s lifetime and detailed statistics for the last 40 charge cycles (even if the charge cycle is only partially completed).
  • Page 29 Blue Smart IP65 Charger a. Charge cycle statistics Cycle overview Expandable bar chart showing the time spent in each charge stage and the charge capacity provided (in Ah) during each charge stage ii. Status Confirms if the charge cycle was successfully completed or if it was ended early/interrupted for some reason, including the reason/cause iii.

  • Page 30: Advanced Configuration

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 7. Advanced Configuration 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.
  • Page 31 Blue Smart IP65 Charger To access the 'advanced settings' menu: a. Access the ‘settings’ menu by selecting the 'settings' icon (gear) in the top right corner. b. Enable the ‘Advanced settings’ switch, then select 'OK'. c. Open the 'advanced settings' menu by selecting ‘Advanced battery settings’.
  • Page 32 Blue Smart IP65 Charger The battery voltage is automatically detected and set prior to the test stage (based on the voltage of the battery connected). Note that for severely depleted batteries, automatic battery voltage detection may be incorrect; in this case the battery voltage must be manually set.

  • Page 33: Expert Mode Settings

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 7.2. Expert mode settings Expert mode expands the advanced settings menu even further to include more specialised configuration settings. Page 31 Advanced Configuration...
  • Page 34 Blue Smart IP65 Charger To access the 'expert mode' menu: a. Open the 'advanced setting' menu and enable 'user defined' configuration - see the 'Advanced configuration - Advanced settings' section for instructions. b. Enable the ‘Expert mode’ switch, then select 'OK'.
  • Page 35 Blue Smart IP65 Charger 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. Repeated absorption is enabled by default and can be disabled which results in the battery staying in storage mode indefinitely.

  • Page 36: Power Supply Function

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 7.3. Power supply function The Victron Blue Smart IP65 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.

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 8. Technical specifications Blue Smart IP65 Charger 6V/12V - 1.1A Input voltage and frequency range 100 - 250VAC | 45 - 65Hz Efficiency Standby power consumption <0.5W Normal: 7.2V | 14.4V Charge voltage - Absorption High: 7.35V | 14.7V Li-ion: 7.1V | 14.2V...

  • Page 38: Warranty

    Victron Energy to make such repairs. Victron Energy is not liable for any consequential damages arising from the use of this product. The maximum liability of Victron Energy under this limited warranty shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the product. Page 36...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Blue Smart IP65 Charger 10. Appendix 10.1. Enclosure Dimensions Page 37 Appendix...

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