Victron Centaur Charger 24V

The Centaur range of battery chargers features auto-ranging input covering 90-265 VAC 50/60 Hz input meaning they can be used anywhere in the world. Crucially, and unlike many other products that state universal input, the Centaur range will maintain full output power within the entire specified range. Other features include fully automatic three stage charge characteristic that ensures batteries are fully charged every time and three isolated charge outputs for multi battery configurations to suit the majority of typical installations. The range spans 12 and 24 V models from 16 A through to 100 A.

Features

• Quality without compromise - Aluminum epoxy powder coated cases with drip shield and stainless steel fixings withstand the rigors of an adverse environment: heat, humidity and salt air
• Circuit boards are protected with an acrylic coating for maximum corrosion resistance
• Temperature sensors ensure that power components will always operate within specified limits, if needed by automatic reduction of output current under extreme environmental conditions
• Universal 90-265 VAC input voltage range and also suitable for DC supply (AC-DC and DC-DC operation) - All models will operate without any adjustment needed over a 90 to 265 V input voltage range, whether 50 or 60 Hz
• The chargers also accept a 90-400 V DC supply
• Three outputs that each can supply the full output current - Three isolated outputs to simultaneously charge 3 battery banks Each output is capable to supply the full rated current
• Three-stage charging, with temperature compensation - The Centaur charges at bulk rate until the output has reduced to 70% of the rated Amps, at which a 4 hour timer begins. After the timed period the charger switches to float rate
• An internal temperature sensor is used to compensate the charge voltage with - 2 mV/ºC (- 1 mV/ºF) per cell
• A DIP switch is available to select the optimum charge/float voltages for Flooded Lead-acid, Gel or AGM batteries
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Specifications

• Input Voltage: 90-265 VAC
• Output Voltage: 24 VDC
• Power Factor: 1
• Output Banks: 3
• Charge Voltage Absorption: 28.5 VDC
• Charge Voltage Float: 27 VDC
• Charge Characteristic: IUoU (Three Stage Charging)
• Temperature Sensor: Internal, - 2 mV/°C (-1 mV/°F) per Cell
• Forced Cooling: Yes, Temperature & Current Controlled Fan
• Ignition Protected: Yes
• Protection: Output Short Circuit, Over Temperature
• Operating Temperature: -20 to 60°C
• Humidity: Maximum 95% (Non-Condensing)
• AC Connection: Screw-Clamp 4 mm² (AWG 6)
• Protection Category: IP20
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Blue
• Standards: Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, UL 1236, EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3

Documents 

• Specification Sheet
• Automotive Brochure
• Marine Brochure