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Mastervolt Compact Chargemaster 1 Battery Charger
Mastervolt adds new product to range:
COMPACT CHARGEMASTER
1 BATTERY CHARGER
On show on the Mastervolt stand, N25D at The 2009 London Boat Show
Mastervolt has added four new models to their ChargeMaster range of new generation
fully automated battery chargers. Complementing their larger ChargeMaster 2 and
3 Series, the new Series 1 range comprises two 12 Volt and two 24V chargers that
are compact, light in weight and also easy and flexible for the installer.
The chargers are suitable for all types of batteries including deep cycle
or starter wet batteries, absorbed glass mat (AGM), gel, spiral and Li-Ion. What’s
more, they are compatible with 120V or 230V AC supplies so can work anywhere
in the World! Simply plug in and charge.
Each Series 1 model has three full outputs for simultaneous charging of up
to three separate batteries. Total output varies, depending on the model, from
20 Amps to 50 Amps. All four have clear, easy to understand displays showing
battery content – switchable between batteries - and charging phase – bulk,
absorption or float. Mastervolt’s 3-step+ charging characteristic allows
the battery to be charged safely and quickly in three phases. A temperature sensor
allows fast and safe charging in any environment. The memory function avoids
overcharging, should the charger be frequently switched on and off. Three-phase
charging ensures the battery is fully charged and increases the battery life.
As with other models in the ChargeMaster range, the new Series 1 is compatible
with Mastervolt’s MasterView Easy, allowing the battery charger to be controlled
and monitored remotely.
The ChargeMaster series uses intelligent switch mode technology with autoranging
capability that automatically compensates for 50 or 60Hz supply frequency and
operates with excessive or greatly reduced supply voltages. “In many marinas,” John
de Rijk, Technical Director, Mastervolt International BV explains, “the
power supply is often significantly reduced by the time it reaches the end of
a long chain of pontoon berths. The ChargeMaster functions even at reduced input
and provides full power to the batteries.”
ChargeMaster Series 1 battery chargers can also be used with any type of generator.
Using sophisticated cos-phi technology, the Series 1 chargers compensate for
the generator’s out-of-phase current and voltage to produce full charging
current.
The new battery chargers are easy to install to bulkheads, or can stand on
the floor or even in a corner without their efficiency being impaired. All ChargeMasters
have robust cable connections that prevent corrosion or excessive heating of
the contact surfaces.
Specifications:
Models: 12/35-3, 12/50-3, 24/20-3, 24/30-3
Input voltage: 120/230V AC (90 – 265V AC)
Input frequency: 50/60Hz (45 – 65Hz)
Nominal output voltage: 2 x 12V models + 2 x 24V models
Total charge current: 35A and 50A @ 14.4V, 20A and 30A @ 28.8V
Battery types: wet cell/gel/AGM/spiral
Outlets: 3 full outputs
Weight: 4kg
Size: 291 x 210 x 131mm
