All In the Family - the OptiMate DUO Range of Battery Chargers
Part of OptiMate ' s BRONZE series , the OptiMate DUO family of battery chargers are designed to make charging and maintaining of a battery easy - even eliminating the need for your customer to know what type of 12V battery is in their vehicle . Able to charge any motorcycle or powersport battery , including all lead-acid ( Pb , flooded cell , sealed VRLA including AGM and GEL ) and lithium-ion ( LiFePO4 / LFP ) types , OptiMate DUO automatically adapts its charging method to the connected battery type . This is especially important during the longest period of connection - battery maintenance - where leadacid batteries need to be kept 100 % fully charged and lead-sulphate free , and where , to prolong the life of the battery , lithium batteries should be kept within a window of 70 % to 90 % state of charge .
' multi-talented member of the family '
any powersport battery , yet still smart enough to offer an adaptable recovery mode - low current for lithium or low voltage pulse for a sulphated leadacid , after which it recharges and then maintains the battery . The OptiMate 2 DUO is the multi-talented member of the family . It delivers up to 2 amp of charge current for a faster charge , and tests if a deep discharge battery is recoverable . If not , it ' red lights ' the bad battery , preventing unnecessary charge of a damaged battery . Finally , it also comes in a twostation / 2-bank and a four-station / 4-bank option for charging and maintaining of multiple batteries . The OptiMate Solar DUO offers the possibility of offgrid charge and maintenance , using innovative pulse technology for more efficient solar charging , and then overnight it indicates battery charge level . There are three sizes of OptiMate Solar DUO - the 10W is ideal for 24-7 maintenance ; the 20W works best for faster charge of smaller batteries ; and the 40W is best for faster charging of larger batteries . A Travel Kit option in each size is also available , and includes the panel , charge controller , connection accessories and other hardware such as suction mounts or rear fold-out stand . It ' s all contained in a nylon storage bag . The other unique off-grid option is the OptiMate DC-DUO , which delivers up to 2 amps of charge to a 12V battery , while drawing power from another 12V source , such as the 12V battery on a different
All OptiMate DUO battery chargers include a set of battery clips for direct connection to the battery and a premium fused battery lead with ringlets that fit directly to the battery posts . This creates a permanent and easy method of connection to the battery when it needs charging or maintaining . The OptiMate 1 DUO is the most popular and is a balance between function and price , delivering up to 0.6A of charge current . This is enough to recharge
motorcycle or in another vehicle . The OptiMate DC- DUO is an essential tool for the Adventure rider or racer that might find himself stuck with a flat battery where AC power is not available . It ' s also great for the customer who wants to maintain a battery in a
' BMS reset pulse to re-activate a smart lithium battery '
motorcycle , or even their car , when it is parked in a storage or other " off-grid " area . For a flat lithium battery , the DC-DUO offers a safe jump charge option that can bring it back to life without any damage . The OptiMate DC-DUO can deliver a BMS reset pulse to reactivate a smart lithium battery with built-in protection . It can also save and charge a sulphated lead-acid battery . The charger ' s smart long-term maintenance and monitor mode reduces power draw from the source battery , only delivering charge to the recipient battery when needed . Martin Human , CEO of TecMate , says : " Never mind the powersport battery type , chemistry or size , one of the chargers in the OptiMate DUO family will make riders ' battery problems a thing of the past ."
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