CHARGE
Saves flat batteries from as low as 1V with its unique pulse action.
Fastest charge is delivered as ‘smart charge’ control selects pulse or continuous charge according to sunlight strength.
Intelligent maintenance continues the next day if battery retained charge overnight, otherwise the program reverts to OPTIMIZE step.
MONITOR
Battery condition is displayed every 3 seconds. Ready indication for STD and hi-performance AGM batteries. Draws less than 0.5mA during monitor mode.
Automatically switches to CHARGE when solar power is sufficient.
MOUNTING
The OptiMate charger-monitor controller is separate to the solar panel and can be placed close to the vehicle or battery so that charge and maintenance progress can be easily followed. The solar panel must be mounted and angled to receive direct sunlight. The reach / distance between battery and panel is 315cm / 124″. To extend, use OptiMate Cable Extenders O-03, O-13 or O-23 and insert between the solar panel and the OptiMate charge-monitor controller.
Outer dimension, including corner mount brackets : Width = 29.3 cm / 11 1/2 ” Height = 32.5cm / 12 5/8 ” Depth = 2.6 cm / 1 ”
Solar panel :
- POWER : 10 Watts (max.)
- VOLTS : 12V nominal, 22V maximum.
- USE : Outdoor / indoor.
- STYLE : Weatherproof, aluminium frame with 4 x mounting brackets, output cable 200cm / 80″ with SAE connector.
OptiMate Charge-Monitor controller:
- CHARGING AMPS : 0.83A from 10W panel (max. average current), 3-5A pulse current.
- USE : Indoor / Outdoor (lowest temperature: -4°F / -20°C).
- SAVE : Low Volt Start of 1V
- IDEAL FOR : STD, AGM & GEL 12V batteries from 2 – 240Ah.
- INPUT : 15 – 22V
- STYLE : Weatherproof charge controller case with mounting holes and strap loops (for velcro strap or ziptie). SAE input connector for solar panel and output cable of 100cm / 40″ that connects to the battery, using the included weatherproof battery lead, standard battery clip set.
SAFE: No risk of overcharging. Totally safe for vehicle electronics. Sparks suppressed. Safe for long-term battery maintenance. Automatic shut-down if short-circuited or battery disconnected. 3-year limited replacement warranty.
What battery voltage can i charge?
The OptiMate Solar DUO is suited for charging 12V lead acid and 12.8V / 13.2V Lithium (LifePO4 / LFP) batteries
What type of battery can i charge?
OptiMate Solar DUO can charge and maintain the following battery types:
STD: 12V ‘wet’ cell / refillable lead-acid battery. Liquid acid can leak out if battery is turned on its side.
AGM: 12V sealed lead-acid battery, acid is fully contained within the battery. A 12V AGM battery holds a higher charged voltage than
STD lead-acid batteries.
GEL: 12V GEL sealed lead-acid battery, acid is fully contained within the battery. A GEL battery holds similar charged voltages to AGM.
LFP: 12.8V / 13.2V sealed Lithium Ferrous Phospate battery. Lithium batteries contain no acid. A LFP battery holds a higher charged
voltage than AGM / GEL.
Important – OptiMate Solar DUO is suitable ONLY for 4 series cell Lithium Ferrous Phosphate or Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE any other type of Lithium battery
1. Solar panel cable
2. Controller input
3. Controller output cable
4a. O-01 Permanent battery lead
4b. O-04 Battery clips 5. Battery
This will also be a video with the upcoming DUO solars
What are ‘MONITOR MODE’ and ‘CHARGE MODE’?
MONITOR MODE – When the solar panel stops delivering power (sun has gone down in the evening or cloud covers sun) the
OptiMate Solar DUO controller changes to BATTERY MONITOR mode and will now indicate battery charge level every 3 seconds.
LED 2, 3, 4 or 5 indicate battery charge level.
CHARGE MODE – LED #1 lights if the solar panel can deliver charge. LED #1 flashes when charge current is delivered to the
battery. Speed of flashing corresponds to current delivered i.e. fast means high current, slow means low current (cloudy
conditions or battery is not accepting high current).
LED 2, 3, 4 or 5 indicate charge progress whilst CHARGE LED #1 is flashing. If no battery is connected only LED #1 turns on.
When is the battery charged?
If the battery is sufficiently charged, LED #4 or 5 will immediately light together with LED #1 (flashing).
When does the battery need charge?
If the battery needs further charging LED #2 or LED #3 will light together with LED #1 (flashing).
