Victron CENTAUR SERIES Battery Charger
The Victron Centaur Series Battery Charger is a reliable and high-performance solution for charging multiple battery banks in a variety of environments. Built to withstand heat, humidity, and corrosive conditions, it ensures long-term dependability in marine, industrial, and automotive applications. Applications:The Centaur Series Battery Charge...
Read MoreThe Victron Centaur Series Battery Charger is a reliable and high-performance solution for charging multiple battery banks in a variety of environments. Built to withstand heat, humidity, and corrosive conditions, it ensures long-term dependability in marine, industrial, and automotive applications.
Applications:
The Centaur Series Battery Charger is ideal for:
- Marine: Ensuring reliable charging in yachts and boats exposed to harsh marine environments.
- Industrial: Supporting robust battery systems in critical operations.
- Automotive: Providing dependable charging for multiple battery banks in vehicles and heavy machinery.
Why Choose the Victron Centaur Series?
With its robust construction, flexible charging options, and advanced features, the Centaur Series Battery Charger is the perfect choice for demanding applications. Its ability to charge multiple batteries simultaneously with tailored profiles makes it a versatile and dependable solution.
Features
- Three Outputs for Multi-Bank Charging: Simultaneously charge up to three battery banks, with each output capable of delivering the full rated current.
- Universal AC/DC Input Voltage Range: Operates seamlessly on 90-265V AC or 90-400V DC inputs, adapting to global power standards without adjustment.
- Advanced Three-Stage Charging: Features IUoU charging with bulk, absorption, and float stages for optimised battery performance and longevity.
- Temperature Compensation: Automatically adjusts charge voltage based on battery temperature to prevent overcharging and extend battery life.
- DIP Switch Selectable Profiles: Configure for Flooded Lead-Acid, Gel, or AGM batteries for tailored charging.
- Durable Design: Encased in aluminum with an epoxy powder coating, the charger resists harsh conditions like salt air and high humidity.
- Ignition Protection: Designed for safety in automotive and marine installations.
Specifications
| INPUT | |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 90 - 265Vac 90 - 400Vdc |
| Input frequency | 45 - 65Hz |
| Power factor | 1 |
| BATTERY CHARGING OUTPUT | |
|---|---|
| Battery Charging | Optimum absorption charge and float voltages for Flooded Lead-acid, Gel-Cell or AGM batteries. Selectable by dip switch |
| Absorption Charge voltages | 14.3Vdc and 28.5Vdc See selection table |
| Float Charge voltages | 13.5Vdc and 27.0Vdc See selection table |
| Three outputs | 3 isolated outputs that each can supply up to the fully rated current. Combined total rated current cannot be exceeded. Keeping within the total power rating of the battery charger. |
| Total output ammeter | Yes. |
| Charge characteristic | Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate |
| Temperature sensor | Internal, -2mV/°C per cell. |
| Battery Monitor | The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go. |
| Battery Alarm | An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm |
| PROTECTION | |
|---|---|
| Ignition protected | Yes. |
| Short circuit protection | Yes. |
| Over temperature protection | Yes. |
| Three outputs | 3 isolated outputs that each can supply up to the fully rated current. Combined total rated current cannot be exceeded. Keeping within the total power rating of the battery charger. |
| Total output ammeter | Yes. |
| Charge characteristic | Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate |
| Temperature sensor | Internal, -2mV/°C per cell. |
| Battery Monitor | The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go. |
| Battery Alarm | An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm |
| STANDARDS | |
|---|---|
| Safety | EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, UL1236. |
| Emission Immunity | EN55014, EN61000-3-2 |
| Automotive Directive | EN55012-2, EN61000-3-3 |
| C-tick | AS/NZS CISPR11: Group 1, Class A |
| Total output ammeter | Yes. |
| Charge characteristic | Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate |
| Temperature sensor | Internal, -2mV/°C per cell. |
| Battery Monitor | The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go. |
| Battery Alarm | An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +60°C. |
| Derating | Full load up to 40C ambient, Output will reduce to approximately 80% of nominal at 50C and 60% of nominal at 60C |
| Cooling | Temperature and current controlled fan. |
| Humidity | 95% max (non condensing). |
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| AC connection | Screw-clamp 4mm² (AWG 6) |
| Battery connection | M6 or M8 studs See selection table |
| Protection category | IP21. |
| Material & colour | Aluminium epoxy powder coated cases (blue RAL 5012), Stainless steel fixings |
| Size & Weight | 12/20-12/30: 355 x 215 x 110mm, 3.8Kg 12/40-12/60, 24/30: 426 x 239 x 135mm, 5Kg 12/80-12/100, 24/40-24/60: 505 x 255 x 130m, 12Kg 12/200, 24/80-24/100: 505 x 255 x 230mm, 16Kg |
Selection Table
| MODEL NUMBER | ABSORPTION CHARGE VOLTAGE | FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE | OUTPUT CURRENT | BATTERY CONNECTION | RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centaur 12/20 | 14.3V | 13.5V | 20A | M6 studs | 80-200Ah |
| Centaur 12/30 | 14.3V | 13.5V | 30A | M6 studs | 120-300Ah |
| Centaur 12/40 | 14.3V | 163.5V | 40A | M8 studs | 160-400Ah |
| Centaur 12/50 | 14.3V | 13.5V | 50A | M8 studs | 200-500Ah |
| Centaur 12/60 | 14.3V | 13.5V | 60A | M8 studs | 240-600Ah |
| Centaur 12/80 | 14.3V | 13.5V | 80A | M8 studs | 320-800Ah |
| Centaur 12/100 | 14.3V | 13.5V | 100A | M8 studs | 400-1000Ah |
| Centaur 24/16 | 28.5V | 27V | 16A | M6 studs | 45-150Ah |
| Centaur 24/30 | 28.5V | 27V | 30A | M8 studs | 120-300Ah |
| Centaur 24/40 | 28.5V | 27V | 40A | M8 studs | 160-400Ah |
| Centaur 24/60 | 28.5V | 27V | 60A | M8 studs | 240-600Ah |
Technical Drawings
Warranty & Returns
Warranty periods vary by product. Please refer to the Powerbox Warranty Policy for the applicable coverage period against manufacturing defects from date of purchase. For returns and RMA requests, please visit our RMA support page or contact our support team directly.