Mean Well HEP-600-12 | 12VDC 35A Battery Charger – Harsh Environment

Description The Mean Well HEP-600-12 is a 12V 35A intelligent 3 stage battery charger.  Intended for harsh environments with it’s sealed aluminium frame and fully potted internals, it is ideal for marine and remote environments.  Built with high grade components and indestructible design it comes with a 6 year warranty.  Suitable for charging lead acid (flooded, Gel, AGM) and Li-ion (lithium iron & lithium manganese) type batteries. Note: the charging curve is designed for lead-acid batteries, speak to us if you wish to operate with other battery chemistries.   Recommended battery size: 135 ~ 400Ah    Features: Passive PFC High efficiency Wide operating voltage Adjustable charging current and voltage Remote on/off Protections: Reverse polarity Short circuit Over voltage Over temperature LED (3 colour) loading indicator Cooling by free air convection Withstand 10G vibration test Operating altitude up to 5000m Very high reliability – 6 year warranty   3 Stage Charging Program   Stage 1 – Bulk Charge This is where the battery typically receives the initial 80% of its charge.  The charger is operating in constant current mode, where the maximum current is delivered and the battery voltage rises to 2.4V per cell.  This stage finishes when the battery’s voltage reaches it’s peak.   Stage 2 – Absorption This is where the battery typically receives the remaining 20% of its charge.  The charger is operating in constant voltage mode, where the maximum voltage of 2.4V per cell is delivered and the current decreases.   Stage 3 – Float This is where the voltage lowers to the maintenance level 2.3V per cell to maintain charge.