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OptiMate PRO-1 DUO - PRO Series

Batteries in motorcycles are working harder than ever - powering more electronics - and they are also now an integral part of diagnostic service when the engine is not running . A battery in poor shape or with insufficient capacity to maintain a stable voltage for an hour or two will affect or even interrupt operation of the diagnostic tool hooked up to the vehicle ' s ECU . Lead-acid and Lithium ( LFP ) batteries are now standard , but with different activation needs - even by region . In regions where acid filling by the dealer is still allowed , lead-acid batteries need to be activated once filled , with that first charge vitally important to make sure that the battery will deliver well past its warranty . In regions where acid use at dealer level is or has been phased out , fully charged , factoryactivated AGM ( absorbed glass mat ) batteries are being delivered , but during months of long storage they slowly lose charge . Lithium ( LFP ) batteries are delivered at 30 % or less charge due to transportation restrictions or in ' sleep '/ transport mode ( if fitted ) with a resettable battery management system . Even modern batteries need reactivation prior to use , so they can perform as expected . During 2020 / 2021 TecMate worked with two
European OEMs ( Ducati and Triumph ) to find a solution for this complex service problem surrounding batteries . A unique solution was delivered to each OEM , but TecMate also designed a product that can serve all dealers , the OptiMate PRO- 1 DUO ( model TM-650 ). OptiMate PRO-1 DUO is the ultimate technician ' s battery charger . With selection for Pb ( lead-acid ) and LFP ( Lithium Ferrous Phosphate ) batteries , it can activate or ' wake up ' all new powersport batteries or recover any neglected battery from as low as 0.5 volt , and , whilst doing so , tests the battery for damage . If it is OK , it continues charging and then provides a test result ( LED indication ). Time is money , as they say , and the powerful OptiMate PRO-1 DUO is able to deliver up to 10 amp of charge to get even the biggest powersport battery ready quickly - but it charges small batteries equally well as its AmpMatic processor automatically adjusts charge rate to compensate for the connected battery ' s size and state of health . The 3rd selection is for on-board service , the PS ( power-supply ) mode provides stable battery support ( at 13.6V ) to the vehicle ' s battery and system during diagnostic service or troubleshooting . A removable hanging hook allows for portable use at the vehicle , with the integrated rubber feet and side bumpers preventing damage to vehicle surfaces . Once the service has been completed , the wall storage receiver can keep the charger out of harm ' s way . The power-efficient electronic platform accepts global input of 100 to 240V 50 / 60 Hz , with an exchangeable power cord making this the first ' plug and play ' OptiMate that can literally be used anywhere in the world . Martin Human , CEO / CTO of TecMate , says : " Working closely with vehicle OEMs since 1990 has helped TecMate develop the right solutions for dealers and their customers . This is the first of a new breed of OptiMate PRO do-it-all chargers that are replacing our current range of professional chargers . More to come in 2022 ."
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