VEHICLE ACCESSORIES / CHARGERS
Benton BX2 - 7 step battery charger

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For cars and trucks

 

Built in 5 amp power supply (13.6v)

 

Using state of the art technology, the Benton BX2 battery Charger with 7 steps* enables the re-charging of batteries to almost 100% of their original capacity. The BX-2 Charger automatically diagnoses, recovers, charges and maintains batteries for months, fully automatic operation from Charge to Maintenance modes. Six operations options are available - 28.8V, 29.4V, 14.4V, 14.7V, 13.6V Supply and 16V Boost.  All major starter battery manufacturers recommend keeping your battery fully charged during idle period.

 

It is also a power supply with a maximum capacity of 13.6 V/ 5A.

 
It recovers slightly sulphated batteries
It diagnoses and rescues drained batteries
It provides Trickle Charge and Maintenance Charging which increases Battery life
   

The BX-2 Charger 7-Step Fully Automatic Charger provides six output options to meet numerous requirements as listed in the table below, as well as a 13.6v DC Supply and 16v Boost.

 

It features a 10-Stage charging strategy, i.e. Pulse Charge, 7A, 5A, 3.5A, 1.5A 200mA, Boost Charge, Maintenance & Power Supply.

 

The Benton BX-2 Battery Charger also has a Memory Function.  The Charger returns to the last selected Mode automatically when power is restored. (This function is disabled for 13.6v SUPPLY and 16v BOOST modes).

 
The BX2 is supplied with 2 detachable and interchangeable colour-coded lead sets, one with clamps for bench charging and one with eyelet terminals (0.63mm) with in-line battery protection plug-in fuse (10A) for permanent attachment to the battery posts, to allow quick connection/disconnection through snap-connector.
 
Features
Rescues drained batteries over 8V (for 12V batteries) and 16V (for 24V batteries)
Standby feature – monitors current drawn by battery
No risk of over charging
Electronically safe against user error
Spark proof
Over heat protection
Full protected against short circuit and wrong connections
Works as power generator ( 13.6v/5A)
Boosts deep discharged batteries (4.5V)
10 stage charging strategy – Pulse charge; 7.0A; 5.0A; 3.5A; 3.0A; 1.5A; 200Ma; boost charge;       maintenance charge; power supply.
6 options – 28.8V; 29.4V; 14.4V; 14.7V; 13.6V SUPPLY AND 16V BOOST
 

    Input Voltage:

     

    170-260VAC, 50/60Hz

    Output Voltage:

     

    12V & 24V (auto-select)

    Input Current:

     

    1.5A RMS max

    Efficiency:

     

    >75%

    Charging Voltage:

     

    28.8V+-0.25V or 29.4V+-0.25V or 14.4V+-0.25V or 13.6V+-0.25V or 16.5V+-0.25V

    Charging Current:

     

    7.0A+-10% or 5.0A+-10% or 3.0A+-10% or 1.5A+10%

    Back Drain Current:

     

    <5mA

    Ripple:

     

    Max 150mV,0.3A

    Ambient Temp:

     

    -20degC to +50degC/-4degF to 122degF, Reduced output power at higher temperature

    Charger Type:

     

    Seven step, fully automatic, switch mode with maintenance charging

    Battery Types:

     

    12V & 24V lead-acid batteries (WET, MF, AGM and GEL)

    Battery Capacity:

     

    14-230Ah (for 12V), 14-120Ah (for 24V)

    Dimensions:

     

    201x91x51mm

    Housing Protection:

     

    IP65 (Dust and Splash proof) Outdoor use

    Weight:

     

    0.912kg

    Noise Level:

     

    <50dB (tested from a distance of 50cm)