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Victron Energy B.V. Victron Energy B.V. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future.
An additional grounding point is located at the outside of the product. Whenever it is likely that the grounding protection has been impaired, the product must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation; refer to qualified service personnel. victron energy...
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Phoenix Charger will reduce its float voltage. By doing this we reduce the gassing in your battery so they will not run dry after a longer period of not using your battery. victron energy...
> 60 seconds the charger switches to The ambient Consult your electrician and temperature of the let him connect a Bulk mode and continues charging according battery is too high temperature sensor normal charging characteristic. victron energy...
AT fuse near the battery for protection. The connector is located on the front PCB. • Connect the starter battery (if present) to the Trickle-charge connector located near the minus- output bolt. Use a 25 AT carfuse near the battery for protection. victron energy...
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PHOENIX CHARGER CONTROL DOUBLE POLE SWITCH & CIRCUIT BREA KER 12/50: 60AT 25AT 12/50: 60AT 12/30: 40AT 12/30: 40AT 24/25: 30AT 24/25: 30AT 24/16: 20AT 24/16: 20AT STARTER BA T TERY BATTERY 2 BATTERY 1 GROUND CONNECTION DIAGRAM PHOENIX CHARGER victron energy...
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• Keep the pushbutton ⇑ and/ or ⇓ pushed while 20AT 20AT 20AT 20AT switching off. • The factory settings are restored. Restoring defaults When ready • Connect battery and if applicable Voltage sense and Temperature sense. • Replace the frontplate. victron energy...
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The optimum absorption voltage of flat plate lead acid batteries depends on mechanical and chemical properties. Batteries with high antimony doping can general be charged with a lower absorption voltage than batteries with low antimony doping, like the Victory carbon fibre battery. victron energy...
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After 4 hours the charger continues the normal sequence with the old value. This could be useful if a forced high voltage is wanted to get some life in an assumed ‘dead’ battery. Return to factory defaults • Switch the charger on. •...
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