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OptiMate Duo does the thinking for you
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The OptiMate DUO family of battery chargers is designed to deliver on a very simple premise- make charging and maintaining of a battery easy, and so without the need for the rider to know what type of battery is in their vehicle- if it is a 12V, then an OptiMate DUO can charge and maintain that battery without issue. CEO and Chief Technical Officer of manufacturer TecMate says that it is the OptiMate DUO ' s charging algorithm that does all the ' heavy lifting '- " adjusting automatically for whether it is a Pb / lead-acid or lithium motorcycle battery, an especially valuable feature during long term maintenance where a Pb / AGM battery requires continuous maintenance to
remain at 100 %, but lithium LFP battery does not." Lead-acid / AGM batteries receive an hourly ' float charge ' to keep the battery at 100 %, but when it comes to lithium, the OptiMate DUO charger backs off and monitors the battery hourly, delivering that ' float charge ' to bring it back up to around 90 %- but only if it had dropped down below 70 % due to the drain from the motorcycle ' s electronics. Clever stuff. Simple stuff. " Using an OptiMate DUO charger really is as simple and fully automatic as that- connect to the battery and that ' s it. No buttons to push, no thinking required. Once connected, the OptiMate DUO charger does the thinking for you and adapts automatically, delivering a true ' connect & forget, no more battery problems ' experience." Two connection options are included- a fused battery lead / harness with M6 ringlets and a protected SAE connector, and a set of battery clips that are designed specifically for the square posts of a motorcycle battery. " The range has a selection of options and entrypoints," says Martin. " OptiMate 1 DUO is a popular choice, a balance between function and price, delivering up to 0.6A of charge current, ideal for any motorcycle, ATV or UTV that does not have continuously active electronics like a keyless ignition system. " With more sophisticated systems and heavier draws the dealer needs to step up to the OptiMate 2 DUO that delivers up to 2 Amps of charge current for a faster charge and sufficient maintenance current for those touring and adventure motorcycles with key-less ignition( keyfob) and electronic lockable side cases / bags." The OptiMate 2 DUO range extends to 2-bank and 4-bank models that are ideal for multi-vehicle maintenance or new battery preparation. Each independent bank delivers 2 Amps and automatically adapts to the connected battery type, which means you could have different lead-acid( flooded or AGM) or lithium LFP batteries connected to the same multi-bank charger, which certainly makes battery preparation or maintenance as easy as you like. For situations where there is no AC power available there are two off-grid options to consider. The first is the OptiMate DC-DUO that delivers up to 2 Amps of charge to a 12V battery, whilst drawing
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power from another 12V source or battery, or from the battery in a car or pickup truck. The OptiMate DC- DUO is an essential tool for the rider who wants to maintain a battery in a motorcycle or even their car that is parked in a ' off-grid ' storage area. The second option is the OptiMate Solar DUO range with 10W, 20W and 40W options available. " Never-mind battery type or size, one of the OptiMate DUO family ' members ' will make your customers ' battery problems go away and at the same time reduce questionable battery returns," says Martin. " If you want it easy, choose the OptiMate DUO range of chargers ".
TECMATE Tienen, BELGIUM Tel: + 32( 0) 16 805 440 www. tecmate. com www. optimate1. com
MIZU Fly Series chain guard
German parts and accessory manufacturer MIZU continues to expand its range of accessories. A recent addition is this Fly Series chain guard, its first aluminum chain guard, designed to combine sporty design with high level functionality. Offering a durable alternative to standard plastic solutions, it is currently available for KTM models such as the 990 and the 125 / 390 series- in the brand ' s traditional signature colours of black and orange. Made in high-quality aluminum, it delivers reduced weight, precision manufacturing and fit, along with quick and easy installation.
Developed and produced in Germany, it features a durable and resistant high-quality finish with clean lines and a well-thought-out design ensuring a modern look. The low weight of the material means enhanced performance and further application designs are already in the planning stage.
MIZU Hilzingen, GERMANY Tel. + 49( 0) 7731 90670 info @ mizu. de www. mizu. de
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