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.

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