The OEM recommended battery care center for correct activation of NEW batteries and recovery, charge and testing of neglected sulphated / low-voltage batteries.
Key features:
NEW mode – 1 hour activation charge only for new* batteries that have received acid just prior to charging, such as STD flooded batteries with removable filler caps and AGM-MF ‘dry-charged’ batteries that are delivered with a separate custom acid pack.
2A / 4A mode – 12 hour max. charge mode for diagnoses, recovery, charging, testing of low volt sulphated batteries. Suitable for recharge of all batteries including factory activated sealed AGM batteries (e.g. Yuasa YTZ, GYZ) prior to sale.
SAVE : Low Volt Start of 1.8V + 2 step desulphation recovery.
IDEAL FOR : STD, AGM & GEL 12V batteries from 2 – 40Ah.
INPUT : Selectable 110-120VAC / 220-240VAC 50-60Hz, with ON/OFF power switch and replaceable fuse protection.
STYLE : Vented industrial case with wall mounts, 6ft / 180cm AC supply lead and 6ft / 180cm charge lead ending in SAE connector. 1 x standard battery clip set included.
SAFE: No risk of overcharging. Sparks suppressed. Safe for long-term battery maintenance. Automatic shut-down if short-circuited or battery disconnected. 2-year warranty.
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?
The high voltage and pulsing recovery mode of the Optimate pro S is able to save a neglected sulfated 12V lead-acid battery unable to accept charge from a standard charger.
If necessary, 2 or 3 stages of high voltage and oscillatory pulsing are applied to recover neglected, flat batteries (disconnected from the vehicle) from sulfation to a chargeable state.
This NEW shop charger initializes new sealed & filler cap batteries in 1 hour, plus desulfates & recovers neglected batteries.
Simply decide between a NEW or USED battery selection.
Select NEW and a battery receives the correct initialization charge within 1 hour.
The USED program allows optional selection between two sizes of battery (<10Ah>) and the rest is automatically done for you.
The high voltage & pulsing recovery mode is able to save a neglected *sulfated 12V lead-acid battery unable to accept charge from a standard charger.
Battery power is optimised during bulk, absorption & cell balancing charge modes by the micro processor controlled AMPMATIC program, a unique feature that automatically ensures the battery receives optimal current every second, and then tests to verify charge retention.
Automatic safety features include quick identification of a severely shorted battery, 12 hour maximum program for USED batteries and electronic reverse polarity protection.
Wallmounts are included for easy & convenient wall placement and the unit comes with battery clips that have a cable reach of over 8ft / 2,5m.
NEW BATTERY = 1 hour / 4Amp PROGRAM
MAX charging time is 1 hour with maximum current automatically set at 4A.
Battery impedance dynamically changes as charge is delivered to the battery.
The Ampmatic program varies current according to battery impedance to bring the battery to full charge as quick as possible without ever overcharging the battery during the first charge cycle.
Charge modes – Bulk & absorption / cell equalization
Bulk mode – current is controlled by the Ampmatic program until the battery voltage has risen to 14,3V.
Depending on the capacity of the battery this usually occurs within 30 minutes.
Absorption & cell equalization mode – for 10 minutes the voltage cycles between 13,6V & 14,3V as the Ampmatic program varies the current. This cyclic action effectively activates new battery cells below the natural gassing level of the acid, ensuring that no pressure build up occurs in sealed batteries and overflow in standard filler cap batteries is reduced to the absolute minimum (if the battery was not initially overfilled and sufficient time was allowed for the acid to settle after filling).
If during the 5 minute verification mode the current demand from the battery remains high, charging returns to absorption / equalization mode until the 1 hour charge period has expired.
Test period: for 10 minutes charging is suspended and the voltage is monitored.
A good test result indicates the battery successfully accepted the first charge.
AGM batteries are expected to remain above 12,7V (green LED).
STD batteries are expected to remain above 12,6V (green / yellow LED).
USED BATTERY MODE = 12 hour / 2Amp or 4Amp PROGRAM
MAX charging time is 12 hours with the program moving to maintenance if left connected.
Select : 2A for batteries 10Ah and less 4A for batteries 10Ah+
Battery impedance dynamically changes as charge is delivered to the battery.
The Ampmatic program varies current according to battery impedance to bring the battery to full charge as quick as possible. The MAX current setting limits total charge into the battery in case an aged or neglected battery has suffered electro-mechanical damage that significantly altered battery impedance.
Recovery modes – High voltage & Pulsing
A fixed low current (200mA if 2A selected, 400mA if 4A selected) is injected into the battery to determine battery impedance / charge acceptance.
Normal Impedance and the program moves directly to Bulk charge mode
If there is abnormally high impedance typical of a sulfated battery – high voltage recovery mode is engaged. A voltage of up to 22V is delivered to force current into the battery and as the battery recovers the voltage will automatically reduce.
MAX recovery period = 2 hours.
Pulsed recovery mode engages once the battery’s charge acceptance has significantly increased. Current is delivered in pulses and voltage is cycled up to 14,3V.
Current is increased as the battery’s charge acceptance improves.
Pulsed recovery period is 15 minutes, after which program moves to BULK charge mode.
Bulk charge mode – current is controlled by the Ampmatic program until the battery
voltage has risen to 14,3V.
Absorption & cell equalization mode – for 10 minutes the voltage cycles between 13,6V & 14,3V as the Ampmatic program varies the current. This cyclic action effectively rebalances used battery cells whilst remaining below the natural gassing level of the acid mixture, ensuring that no pressure build up occurs in sealed batteries and overflow in std filler cap batteries is eliminated (if the battery was not overfilled prior to charging).
If during the 5 minute verification mode the current demand from the battery remains high charging returns to absorption / equalization mode.
Test period : Initial test: 30 minutes – Extended ‘cool down’ test: 12 hours.
Charging is suspended and the voltage is monitored.
If only the green LED (voltage above 12,7V) is flashing after 30 minutes the test is extended to 12 hours.
The extended test will expose suspect batteries that may seem to hold charge (following recovery), but lose power due to irreversible internal damage once the temperature lowers down to normal.
AGM batteries are expected to remain above 12,7V (green LED).
STD batteries are expected to remain above 12,6V (green / yellow LED)
Initializes new MF batteries within 1 hour
Select NEW and a battery receives the correct initialization charge within 1 hour.
MAX charging time is 1 hour with maximum current automatically set at 4A.
Battery impedance dynamically changes as charge is delivered to the battery.
The Ampmatic program varies current according to battery impedance to bring the battery to full charge as quick as possible without ever overcharging the battery during the first charge cycle.
Powerful 2 or 4 Amps bulk charge programs
The USED program allows optional selection between two sizes of battery (<10Ah>) and the rest is automatically done for you. MAX charging time is 12 hours with the program moving to maintenance if left connected.
Select : 2A for batteries 10Ah and less 4A for batteries 10Ah+
Battery impedance dynamically changes as charge is delivered to the battery.
Bulk mode – current is controlled by the Ampmatic program until the battery voltage has risen to 14,3V.
Ampmatic automatic current control
The Ampmatic program varies current according to battery impedance to bring the battery to full charge as quick as possible without ever overcharging.
The MAX current setting limits total charge into the battery in case an aged or neglected battery has suffered electro-mechanical damage that significantly altered battery impedance.
Battery power is optimised during bulk, absorption & cell balancing charge modes by the micro processor controlled AMPMATIC program, a unique feature that automatically ensures the battery receives optimal current every second, and then tests to verify charge retention.
Optimises battery power and life
In the absorption & cell equalization mode – for 10 minutes the voltage cycles between 13,6V & 14,3V as the Ampmatic program varies the current. This cyclic action effectively re-balances used battery cells whilst remaining below the natural gassing level of the acid mixture, ensuring that no pressure build up occurs in sealed batteries and overflow in std filler cap batteries is eliminated (if the battery was not overfilled prior to charging). If during the 5 minute verification mode the current demand from the battery remains high charging returns to absorption / equalization mode.
Battery power is optimised during bulk, absorption & cell balancing charge modes by the micro processor controlled AMPMATIC program, a unique feature that automatically ensures the battery receives optimal current every second, and then tests to verify charge retention.
Weight
2.7 kg
Charger series
PRO
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