Monday, March 14, 2011

Need another battery bank? Look at the GEN2 On-Board Battery Charger by NOCO Genius

The GEN2 on-board battery charger offers the perfect mix of high-technology and rugged construction. With a fully-sealed, waterproof housing, the GEN2 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 GEN2 charger is capable of diagnosing, recovering, charging and maintaining batteries.

These chargers are fully sealed and waterproof. They charge batteries 2 times faster than traditional linear battery chargers. The GEN2 is also designed for safety. They are designed to protect from reverse polarity, short circuits, open circuits, overcurrent, overheat and overcharging.

GEN2 Technical Specifications

Battery Banks2
Amps/Bank10A
Total Amps20A
Input Voltage AC110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz
Working Voltage AC70-130 VAC, 50-60Hz
Nominal Voltage12-24VDC
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)7.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 Inches
Weight5.7 Pounds


*Meets ISO 8846 Marine standards and Ignition protected (US Coast Guard 33 CFR 183.410)
What's in the Box?
  • GEN2 Charger
  • Owner's Manual & User Guide
  • Product Registration Card
 Charging Times

The time required for the GEN2 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 GEN2 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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