OptiMate 7 Select ‘GOLD series’ is the ‘PRO choice’ battery charger that gets the full potential out of your high performance 12V battery. – Includes power supply to support battery during tuning / troubleshooting.
Optimate 7 Select – 12V 10A, High Performance Automotive Battery Charger & maintainer for premium AGM, Deep-Cycle Batteries (TM-250)
R3,199.00
Description
- Designed to optimize performance and extend the life of 12V starter (SLI) batteries in your car, pickup truck, ATV, speed boat or motorcycles. Also works great for your RV.
- Precise charging with two 12 Volt charge modes, dialing in the right charge level for Premium AGM, spiral cell, or standard AGM batteries. Added POWERSUPPLY mode provides constant power for vehicle tuning, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Select charge voltage of 14.4V for most batteries or 14.7V for premium AGM batteries, or select Power Supply support mode. Your charge mode selection remains in memory even if the AC power is lost or battery is disconnected.
- Charging is fully automatic and worry free. Ampmatic charge control with built-in temperature compensation automatically adjusts charge rate according to battery size and condition and ambient temperature, guaranteeing an optimal charge every time.
- The automatic 9-step program saves a deep discharged battery from as low as 0.5 Volts and the accurate pulsing absorption completes charging to 100% without gassing followed by long term maintenance mode that keeps the battery at its optimal level 24-7.
What does the Quad program mean on the OptiMate 4?
OptiMate 4 Quad Program includes four charging programs; the standard program for lead-acid batteries is supposed to be used when connecting directly to the battery, the CANbus (BMW) program for lead-acid batteries allows charging and maintaining via the DIN socket on BMW Motorcycles (models 2004 and later).
The standard program for lithium batteries is supposed to be used when connecting directly to the battery, the CANbus (BMW) program for lithium batteries allows charging and maintaining via the DIN socket on BMW Motorcycles (models 2004 and later).
Does OptiMate 4 have a battery recovery program?
Yes, the standard program has the most advanced recovery program which saves ‘dead flat’ sulphated batteries from as low as 0,5V.
Which program do I need to select to charge over the 12V socket on my BMW?
You’ll need to select Program 2 (Pb-CAN-bus) or Program 4 (LFP-CAN-bus) depending on the type of battery in your BMW motorcycle. Program 2 is for a 12V sealed lead-acid battery – your sealed battery may be marked 12V VRLA, GEL or AGM. Program 4 is for a 12.8V LFP (Li-Ion with chemistry LiFePO4) battery.
How do I select the correct program?
Disconnect the OptiMate 4 from the battery or vehicle. Push and release the pushbutton switch. The mode selection changes when the button is released. Continue to press and release until the desired program has been selected. If no futher selection is made for at least 3 seconds SAVE (#3), CHARGE (#4), OPTIMIZE(#5) and TEST (#6,7, 8) LEDs flash twice to confirm selection is in memory.
What’s the difference between the OptiMate 4 Quad Program and the OptiMate 4 Quad Program Premium edition?
The standard edition is delivered with a set of battery clips (O-04), a permanent battery lead (O-01) and a handlebar hanging hook to suspend the charger from the handlebar. The Premium edition includes all the same accessories PLUS a SAE to DIN adapter (O-19) to connect directly to 12V DIN sockets on BMW and Triumph motorcycles.
I want to use my OptiMate QUAD over the 12v socket. Which additional connector do I need?
You will need one of the OptiMate BIKE plug cables (O-02, O-09, O19 or O-29)
Can I charge my Triumph motorcycle through the 12V DIN socket?
Yes, IF the socket is ‘live’ (hot) when the motorcycle ignition is turned off. (TIP: Recent model Triumph Tiger 850/900 and 1200/1250 have a live socket near the instrument panel.). Select program 1 or 3 for direct-to-battery charging as the socket is directly connected to the battery.
What type and size batteries does OptiMate 4 Quad Program charge?
STD, AGM and GEL 12V lead-acid & 12.8V / 13.2V lithium LFP (LiFePO4) batteries used for engine start & deep cycle applications. For lead-acid batteries from 4Ah to 60Ah for 24-7 battery maintenance and for lithium batteries from 2Ah to 15Ah for 24-7 battery maintenance.
How fast does OptiMate 4 recharge batteries?
Charge time on a flat but otherwise undamaged battery: a 12Ah battery should take no more than about 12 hours to progress to the self-discharge check. Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer, a full charge may not be achieved within the hour charge safety limit. In this case.
How to charge and maintain your BMW motorcycle battery?
| Charger series | Gold |
|---|---|
| Application | Boat /PWC, Car / Pick-up, RV /Caravan |
| Volts | 12v |
| Input Power | AC: 100-240Vac |
