Monday, February 28, 2011

On Board Chargers ... Yep... Got That!

Our newest additions to the NOCO Genius Charger line are the On-Board Battery Chargers. Let's start at the beginning ... the GEN1 On-Board Batter Charger 10A.

The GEN1 on-board battery charger offers the perfect mix of high-technology and rugged construction. With a fully-sealed, waterproof housing, the GEN1 can be mounted directly onto a variety of applications including boats, tractors and a wide range of equipment. With the intelligent NOCO VosFX processor constantly monitoring the power input, attached battery and charger itself, the GEN1 charger is capable of diagnosing, recovering, charging and maintaining batteries.

GEN1 Technical Specifications

Battery Banks1
Amps/Bank10A
Total Amps10A
Input Voltage AC110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz
Working Voltage AC70-130 VAC, 50-60Hz
Nominal Voltage12VDC
Efficiency90%
Charging Voltage14.4V
Back Current Drain<1mAh
Ripple<2%
Charger Type8 Step, Fully Automatic,
Switch-Mode
Type of Batteries12V Lead-Acid
Battery ChemistriesWet, Gel, MF & AGM
Battery Capacity25-230Ah
Housing ProtectionIP 68
CoolingNatural Convection
Output Leads (Length)6 Feet
AC Cord (Length)5 Feet
Dimensions (L x W x H)6.0 x 5.1 x 2.5 Inches
Weight3.75 Pounds

*Meets ISO 8846 Marine standards and Ignition protected (US Coast Guard 33 CFR 183.410) 
What's in the Box?

  • GEN1 Charger
  • Owner's Manual & User Guide
  • Product Registration Card

Charging Times

The time required for the GEN1 to charge a normally discharged battery is shown below. Deeply discharged batteries may take longer to charge depending on the depth of discharge (DOD). The charge time is based on an average depth of discharge to a fully charged battery.


Note: The above table is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions. The time required for the GEN1 to charge a normally discharged battery is based on an average DOD of 50%.

Charging Steps

Steps 1 & 2: Test & Diagnostics
Checks battery voltage to make sure battery connections are good & battery is in a stable condition.

Step 3: Soft Start
Begins Bulk charging process with a gentle (soft) charge.

Step 4: Bulk
Continues Bulk charging process, returns 80% of battery capacity.

Step 5: Absorption
Switches to a constant current charge rate to bring your batteries close to 90% charge.

Step 6: Taper
Charges at low current levels until battery has reached 95% of its capacity.

Step 7: Top-Off
Charger initiates top-off charge to bring the battery to 100% charge.

Step 8: 24 Hour
Shuts off, but constantly monitors your battery by providing a gentle charge every 24 hours for maximum battery life.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

NOCO Genius Chargers ... How do you choose?

Over the past few weeks, we have given you some great information on some incredible chargers that we carry, the NOCO Genius Multi-Purpose Line. They are ALL wicked smart chargers, so how do you pick the one that is best for you?

Lucky for you (and for us) the wicked smart people at NOCO have devised a chart to help you pick the charger which best fits your needs. Click twice on the image below to see the entire chart. Take a look!

Hope that his helps you pick the best wicked smart charger for you! Visit Complete Battery Source today to see our line of NOCO Genius chargers ... and you will see something else ... On-Board Battery Chargers! We will be bringing you those details soon!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

NOCO G26000 - What more can we say?

This is a 15 Step, fully automatic switch-mode battery charger and maintainer. It restores batteries to their original capacity, recovers slightly sulfated batteries, charges batteries in cold climates rescues drained batteries, and provide maintenance charging to increase battery life. The G26000 has specialized charging modes for recovering severely drained batteries.  The G26000 even comes with a remote temperature probe for optimized charging performance. suitable for most 12V and 2V battery capacities from 25-500Ah, such as motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, cars, RVs, boats and trucks.

Simple User Interface

Mode Button to select the charging modes manually
Error LED will illuminate when an error or reverse polarity is present
Charge level indicates the current charge level of the battery
Standby LED illuminates when a charging mode hasn't been selected
12V Norm LED is the mode for charging 12V wet, gel and MF batteries
12V Cold / AGM LED is the mode for charging 12V batteries below 32 degrees F and AGM batteries
24V Norm LED is the mode for charging 24V wet, gel and MF batteries
24V Cold / AGM LED is the mode for charging 24V batteries below 32 degrees F and AGM batteries
12V Silent Night LED is a mode which disables the internal cooling fan for quiet operation
12V Calcium LED  is the mode for charging calcium batteries
32V Boost LED is the 24V charge mode for recovering battery capacity from sulfated batteries
16V Boost LED is the 12V charge mode for recovering battery capacity from sulfated batteries
16V Equalization LED is the 12V charge mode for equalization charging
13.6V Supply LED is the 12V charge mode for maintenance charging or low voltage batteries


Designed Tough

Comfort Cable Clamps

Ergonomically designed to make battery connecting and disconnecting effortless. Features a fully insulated over-mold casing with strain relief ends to alleviate unwanted tension on cable leads. 


Built-In Fuse Protection

Each battery connection accessory features an over-molded inline fuse to increase user safety by protecting the battery charger from potentially dangerous short circuits. 


Temperature Sensor

Built-in temperature sensor that constantly monitors the ambient temperature and automatically adjusts the charge profile as conditions change.


Extendable Connectors

Connecting and disconnecting accessory leads has never been easier! A uniquely designed interchangeable connector allows accessories to be properly mated and fastened with a snap-lock latch.  



Rugged Enclosure

Made from a rugged polymer for high-impact resistance for some of the harshest and most demanding working environments. 


Heavy Duty Cables

To ensure safe operation when charging with high currents and increased voltages. 



Wicked Smart Features!


Here are just a few of the features of the G26000.


Auto-memory - returns to last selected mode when restarted. 
Fully interactive - automatically adjusts itself to changing current needs
Rapid Charging Technology - Charges bateries 2X faster than traditional linear battery cahrgers
Calcium Mode - charge mode that is designed for calcium batteries
VosFX Processor - a smart processor using sophisticated levels of intelligence to alter the charge process base on organic feedback from the battery.

G26000 Technical Specifications


Input Voltage AC110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz
Working Voltage AC85-130 VAC, 50-60Hz
Input Current10000mA RMS Max
Efficiency85% Approx.
Power500W Max
Charging Voltage14.4/28.8V, 14.7/29.4V (Cold/AGM),
13.6V (Supply),
13.6V (Equalization),
16.5V (Calcium),
14.4V (Silent Night)
16.5V (Boost),
33.0V (Boost)
Charging Current26000mA (12V),
13000mA (24V)
5000mA (Supply)
5000mA (Equalization)
5000mA (Calcium)
5000mA (Silent Night)
1500mA (16V Boost)
1500mA (32V Boost)
Back Current Drain<5mA
Ripple<2%
Ambient Temperature0°C to +40°C
Charger Type15 Step, Fully Automatic,
Switch-Mode
Type of Batteries12V & 24V Lead-Acid
Battery ChemistriesWet, Gel, MF & AGM
Battery Capacity50-500Ah (12V),
25-250Ah (24V),
25-100Ah (12V Calcium),
Maintains All Battery Sizes
Housing ProtectionIP44
CoolingFan Cooled
Noise Level<50dB
Dimensions (L x W x H)11.9 x 5.6 x 3.0 Inches
Weight4.4 Pounds


What's In the Box?



Charging Times

The time required for the G26000 to charge a normally discharged batteryis shown below. Deeply discharged batteries may take longer to charge depending on the depth of discharge (DOD). the charge time is based on an average depth of discharge to a fully charged battery


Note: The above table is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions. the time required for the G26000 to charge a normally discharged battery is based on an average DOD of 50%.
To ensure safe operation when charging with high currents and increased voltages.
 




Charging Steps


Step 1: Diagnostics
Checks the battery voltage to make sure battery connections are good and the battery is in a stable condition before beginning the charge process.

Step 2: Recovery
Initializes the Recovery process, if needed, for deeply discharged or sulfated (desulfation) batteries by pulsing small amounts of current.

Step 3: Soft Start
Begins Bulk charging process with a gentle (soft) charge.

Step 4-7: Bulk
The Bulk charging process continues using Max Rate, High Rate, Medium Rate and Low Rate charges and returns 80% of battery capacity, indicated by the 25%, 50% and 75% CHARGE LEDs.

Step 8: Absorption
Brings the charge level to 90%. The battery charger will deliver small amounts of current to provide a safe, efficient charge and limit battery gassing.

Step 9: Trickle
Battery is fully charged and ready to use, indicated by the 100% CHARGE LED being a solid Green. In this step, the battery charger will only deliver enough current to keep the battery full. If the battery tells the charger that more current is needed, the battery charger will switch to Maintenance.

Step 10: Maintenance
Continuously monitors the battery voltage to determine if a Maintenance charge should be initiated. If the terminal voltage falls below 12.8V (12V) and 25.6V (24V), the charger will start the Maintenance cycle until voltage reaches 14.4V (12V) and 28.8V (24V) and then discontinues the charge cycle. The cycle between Trickle and Maintenance is repeated indefinitely to keep the battery at full charge, without overcharging. The battery charger can be left connected indefinitely.

Step 11: 13.6V Supply
The 13.6V SUPPLY mode is used for low voltage batteries, maintenance charging or as a power supply.

Step 12: 13.6V Equalization
The 13.6V EQUALIZATION is used to provide an equalization charge by delivering a constant voltage of 13.6V.

Step 13: Silent Night
The SILENT NIGHT is used to provide quiet operation by reducing the charging current to 5A (5000mA) and disabling the internal cooling fan.

Step 14: 16V Boost
The 16V BOOST mode is used to recover battery capacity from a stratified (sulfated) battery by applying a specialized high 16.5V (17V Max) voltage to soften and melt down sulfate from the battery plates so that the material becomes usable again.

Step 15: 32V Boost
The 32V BOOST is used to recover battery capacity from a stratified (sulfated) battery by applying a specialized high 33V (34V Max) voltage to soften and melt down sulfate from the battery plates so that the material becomes usable again.



















































Monday, February 7, 2011

Not only is the NOCO Genius 7200 wicked smart, it is also wicked FAST!

The G7200 is a smart, 12 step, fully automatic battery charger. Charge your battery in a cold climate, recover your slightly sulfated battery, rescue your drained battery, all with the G7200!



Simple User Interface

Mode Button - used to select the charging modes manually
Error LED - indicates when an error or reverse polarity is present
Charge Level - indicates the current charge level of the battery
Standby LED - indicates when a charging mode has not been selected
6 LED lights - indicate voltage, kind of battery, and temperature of charging area.

G7200 is designed tough!

Comfort Cable Clamps - ergonomically designed to make battery connecting and disconnecting effortless. Features a fully insulated over-mold casing with strain relief ends to alleviate unwanted tension on cable leads.



Built-In Fuse Protection - each battery connection accessory features an over-molded inline fuse to increase user safety by protecting the battery charger from potentially dangerous short circuits. 

Extendable Connectors - Connecting and disconnecting accessory leads has never been easier! A uniquely designed interchangeable connector allow accessories to be properly mated and fastened with a snap-lock latch. 

Rugged Enclosure - made from a rugged polymer for high-impact resistance for some of the harshest and most demanding working environments.

Wicked Smart Features!

12V/24V compatibility
Auto-Memory
Fully interactive
Designed for safety
HF/HE switch mode design
Rapid charging technology
Vairable input compensated
Recovery mode
Multiple battery chemistry
Abnormality protection
Extendable connectors
Cold / AGM mode
13.6V equalization and supply mode
16V boost mode

G7200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage AC110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz
Working Voltage AC85-130 VAC, 50-60Hz
Input Current2000mA RMS Max
Efficiency85% Approx.
Power150W Max
Charging Voltage14.4/28.8V, 14.7/29.4V (Cold/AGM),
13.6V (Supply),
16.5V (Boost)
Charging Current7200mA (12V),
3600mA (24V),
5000mA (Supply),
1500mA (Boost)
Back Current Drain<5mA
Ripple<2%
Ambient Temperature0°C to +40°C
Charger Type12 Step, Fully Automatic,
Switch-Mode
Type of Batteries12V & 24V Lead-Acid
Battery ChemistriesWet, Gel, MF & AGM
Battery Capacity14-230Ah (12V),
14-120Ah (24V),
Maintains All Battery Sizes
Housing ProtectionIP65
CoolingNatural Convection
Noise Level<50dB
Dimensions (L x W x H)8.9 x 3.8 x 2.4 Inches
Weight1.7 Pounds


What's in the Box?


Charging Times

The time required for the G7200 to charge a normally discharged battery is shown below. Deeply discharged batteries may take longer to charge epeneding on the depth of discharge (DOD). The charge time is based on an average depth of discharge to a fully charged battery.



 
 


Note: the above table is for reference purposed only. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions. The time required for the G7200 to charge a normally discharged battery is based on an average of DOD of 50%. 

 
Charging Steps

Step 1: Diagnostics
Checks the battery voltage to make sure battery connections are good and the battery is in a stable condition before beginning the charge process.

Step 2: Recovery
Initializes the Recovery process, if needed, for deeply discharged or sulfated (desulfation) batteries by pulsing small amounts of current.

Step 3: Soft Start
Begins Bulk charging process with a gentle (soft) charge.

Step 4-7: Bulk
The Bulk charging process continues using Max Rate, High Rate, Medium Rate and Low Rate charges and returns 80% of battery capacity, indicated by the 25%, 50% and 75% CHARGE LEDs.

Step 8: Absorption
Brings the charge level to 90%. The battery charger will deliver small amounts of current to provide a safe, efficient charge and limit battery gassing.

Step 9: Trickle
Battery is fully charged and ready to use, indicated by the 100% CHARGE LED being a solid Green. In this step, the battery charger will only deliver enough current to keep the battery full. If the battery tells the charger that more current is needed, the battery charger will switch to Maintenance.

Step 10: Maintenance
Continuously monitors the battery voltage to determine if a Maintenance charge should be initiated. If the terminal voltage falls below 12.8V (12V) and 25.6V (24V), the charger will start the Maintenance cycle until voltage reaches 14.4V (12V) and 28.8V (24V) and then discontinues the charge cycle. The cycle between Trickle and Maintenance is repeated indefinitely to keep the battery at full charge, without overcharging. The battery charger can be left connected indefinitely.

Step 11: 13.6V Supply
The 13.6V SUPPLY mode is used for low voltage batteries, maintenance charging or as a power supply.

Step 12: 16V Boost
The 16V BOOST mode is used to recover battery capacity from a stratified (sulfated) battery by applying a specialized high 16.5V (17V Max) voltage to soften and melt down sulfate from the battery plates so that the material becomes usable again.