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OptiMate PRO-4 DUO multi-station / bank charger
TecMate is replacing its OptiMate PRO-4S professional multi-station charger , a 4 x 4 amp independent charging station design that is well liked by dealers with an updated model , the OptiMate PRO-4 DUO . TecMate has focused on power efficiency to beat the strict global power draw regulations mandated by various countries , yet it delivers 20 % more charging power per station , and it all helps the dealer where it counts - in the pocket . The OptiMate PRO-4 DUO draws only 1.5 amps @ 240V ( 2.9A @ 120V ) when it delivers 5 amp through each of its four independent charging stations - for a total of 20 amp ( 4 x 5 amp ). It is delivered with a removable power cord and is certified to CE , UL / CSA , PSE , SAA and UKCA . The four stations each deliver
' any powersport battery '
charge through a 182 cm ( 6 ft ) charge extender and set of fused battery clips . OptiMate PRO-4 DUO offers three selections per station , selection # 1 is labelled Pb ( lead ) for all 12V lead-acid batteries , including standard flooded and sealed ( valve-regulating lead-acid ) AGM and GEL batteries , selection # 2 is labelled LFP for all 12.8V 4- cell-in-series Lithium Ferrous Phosphate ( LiFePO4 / LiFe ) and the # 3 selection is labelled 60 ' ( sixty minutes ) for quick activation of any powersport battery . The 60 ' mode is a more advanced version of
Dual density grips
These performance oriented dual density WRP grips provide riders with a secure , comfortable and ergonomic grip . Designed for peak performance , they consist of two runner compounds - a hard inner shell for secure , slide-free grip on the handlebars and a soft rubber
outside where vibrations need to be dampened . They feature a diamond-waffle like pattern that is smooth on one side and grooved on the other for increased grip and control . All the WRP dual density grips come with 5 mm thick closed cell sponge rubber ' donuts ' for extreme riding comfort .
the popular 1-hour activation charge mode that was introduced on the original PRO-4S . That was meant for speedy activation of ' dry ' charged AGM or to bring factory-activated AGM back to full charge before being fitted to a vehicle . The new 60 ' mode can also bring a partially charged LFP battery - namely one delivered at below 30 % charge level as mandated for shipping - to a higher level of charge before fitment . Each station ' s Pb or LFP mode allows recovery of any type of dead flat powersport battery from as low as 0.5 volt and then tests and displays the battery ' s voltage retention ability - a good indication of the battery ' s state of health . LFP mode includes a manually activated BMS reset to bring new smart lithium batteries out of sleep mode or to reset the deep discharge protection of a smart lithium battery , so it can receive charge again . Any size battery can be connected as OptiMate ' s proprietary Ampmatic algorithm continuously adjusts charge current to match the battery ' s size and charge acceptance . Martin Human , CEO / CTO of TecMate , says : " The OptiMate PRO-4 DUO is our most advanced multistation / bank battery saver , charger and tester for powersport dealers , and it remains easy to use . Connect the battery , select the mode that matches battery chemistry , or select 60 ' for a quick activation charge and the OptiMate does the rest , safely and very well ."
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WIND TRADING SRL Ravenna , ITALY Tel : + 39 0544 64024 windtrading @ windtrading . it www . wrpracing . com
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