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The Charge Mate Pro 40 is a high-performance electronic charge relay designed specifically for marine and boating applications. It ensures efficient and safe distribution of charging current between multiple battery banks, safeguarding your vessel’s electrical system and preventing unexpected battery drains.
Why Choose Charge Mate Pro 40?
Keeping your secondary battery charged without compromising the starter battery is crucial for reliable boat operations. The Charge Mate Pro 40 offers a cutting-edge solution with its electronic charge management, providing superior efficiency and protection compared to traditional mechanical relays.
Key Benefits
- High Efficiency: Minimizes voltage drop with low-resistance MOSFETs, ensuring maximum charging efficiency.
- Reverse Current Protection: Automatically blocks return current, protecting your batteries from discharge.
- Priority Charging: Prioritizes the main battery, such as the starter battery, to prevent it from draining.
- Easy Installation: Designed for quick and hassle-free setup on your boat.
- Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with all battery types, including Lithium Ion, making it suitable for various marine setups.
Applications
The Charge Mate Pro 40 is ideal for a wide range of marine and boating scenarios where reliable and prioritized charging is essential.
- Connecting a bow thruster battery to a service battery
- Managing multiple battery banks on sailboats and motorboats
- Ensuring uninterrupted power supply for onboard electronics and navigation systems
- Supporting high-power demands in both leisure and professional marine vessels
Features
- Electronic Charge Coupling: Achieves effective dual charging with minimal voltage loss.
- Current Limiting: Restricts charge current to 40 A for the secondary battery, safeguarding the main battery.
- Unidirectional Operation: Prevents any reverse current flow under all conditions.
- LED Monitoring: Provides clear status and warning indicators for easy monitoring.
- Durable Construction: IP65-rated electronics housed in a corrosion-resistant casing with aluminum heat sinks, ideal for marine environments.
- Remote Control: Supports optional remote switch functions for enhanced control.
General Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Charge Current | Limited to 40 A |
| Battery Types | All types, including Lithium Ion |
| Input Voltage Range | 9-32 V |
| Battery Voltage Detection | Automatic 12/24 V |
| Number of Outlets | 2 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 157 x 140 x 80 mm / 6.2" x 5.5" x 3.1" |
| Weight | 0.88 kg / 1.9 lb |
| Approvals | CE Certified |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Connection Options | 3 x Fast-On Connectors (Switch, Ground, Status) |
| Power Consumption | < 1 mA when switch is open at 12/24 V DC |
| Switch On Voltage | 13.5 V (12 V) / 27 V (24 V) |
| Switch On Delay | 5 seconds |
| Switch Off Voltage | 12.75 V (12 V) / 25.5 V (24 V) |
| Switch Off Delay | 2.5 seconds |
| Relay Type | Electronic (MOSFETs with max 0.2 V drop) |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
| Protection Degree | IP65 |
Installation and Usage
The Charge Mate Pro 40 is designed for seamless integration into your boat's electrical system. Its compact size and lightweight build make it easy to install in various locations on board. The included fast-on connectors simplify wiring, while the optional remote switch allows for convenient control of the charging system.
Safety Information
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Description
The Charge Mate Pro 40 is a high-performance electronic charge relay designed specifically for marine and boating applications. It ensures efficient and safe distribution of charging current between multiple battery banks, safeguarding your vessel’s electrical system and preventing unexpected battery drains.
Why Choose Charge Mate Pro 40?
Keeping your secondary battery charged without compromising the starter battery is crucial for reliable boat operations. The Charge Mate Pro 40 offers a cutting-edge solution with its electronic charge management, providing superior efficiency and protection compared to traditional mechanical relays.
Key Benefits
- High Efficiency: Minimizes voltage drop with low-resistance MOSFETs, ensuring maximum charging efficiency.
- Reverse Current Protection: Automatically blocks return current, protecting your batteries from discharge.
- Priority Charging: Prioritizes the main battery, such as the starter battery, to prevent it from draining.
- Easy Installation: Designed for quick and hassle-free setup on your boat.
- Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with all battery types, including Lithium Ion, making it suitable for various marine setups.
Applications
The Charge Mate Pro 40 is ideal for a wide range of marine and boating scenarios where reliable and prioritized charging is essential.
- Connecting a bow thruster battery to a service battery
- Managing multiple battery banks on sailboats and motorboats
- Ensuring uninterrupted power supply for onboard electronics and navigation systems
- Supporting high-power demands in both leisure and professional marine vessels
Features
- Electronic Charge Coupling: Achieves effective dual charging with minimal voltage loss.
- Current Limiting: Restricts charge current to 40 A for the secondary battery, safeguarding the main battery.
- Unidirectional Operation: Prevents any reverse current flow under all conditions.
- LED Monitoring: Provides clear status and warning indicators for easy monitoring.
- Durable Construction: IP65-rated electronics housed in a corrosion-resistant casing with aluminum heat sinks, ideal for marine environments.
- Remote Control: Supports optional remote switch functions for enhanced control.
General Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Charge Current | Limited to 40 A |
| Battery Types | All types, including Lithium Ion |
| Input Voltage Range | 9-32 V |
| Battery Voltage Detection | Automatic 12/24 V |
| Number of Outlets | 2 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 157 x 140 x 80 mm / 6.2" x 5.5" x 3.1" |
| Weight | 0.88 kg / 1.9 lb |
| Approvals | CE Certified |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Connection Options | 3 x Fast-On Connectors (Switch, Ground, Status) |
| Power Consumption | < 1 mA when switch is open at 12/24 V DC |
| Switch On Voltage | 13.5 V (12 V) / 27 V (24 V) |
| Switch On Delay | 5 seconds |
| Switch Off Voltage | 12.75 V (12 V) / 25.5 V (24 V) |
| Switch Off Delay | 2.5 seconds |
| Relay Type | Electronic (MOSFETs with max 0.2 V drop) |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
| Protection Degree | IP65 |
Installation and Usage
The Charge Mate Pro 40 is designed for seamless integration into your boat's electrical system. Its compact size and lightweight build make it easy to install in various locations on board. The included fast-on connectors simplify wiring, while the optional remote switch allows for convenient control of the charging system.
Safety Information
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov.