IOTA Engineering IQ4 Smart Charger

Descripción

The 4-Stage Smart Charge Controller for IOTA DLS is designed to efficiently maintain flooded lead-acid batteries, making it ideal for RVs and other stored applications. This controller features four essential charging functions: BULK, ABSORPTION, FLOAT, and a seven-day MAINTENANCE cycle, ensuring optimal battery health over time. Installation is simple; just plug the IQ Smart Charge Controller into the Dual Voltage Jack of your IOTA DLS Battery Charger, and it automatically activates for hassle-free operation. Please note that this external controller is not compatible with DLS units that have internal IQ charge controllers. -IQ4 Charge States- The IQ4 progresses through the following stages while charging your batteries: Bulk Charge - The Bulk Stage of the IQ4 allows the batteries to be charged from the full rated output of the charger. This increased charging period reduces the overall charging time of the battery. Absorption - After the Bulk Stage, the IQ4 then moves to the Absorption Stage. This mode will continue for up to 480 minutes (8 hours) to ensure that the battery receives a complete charge. Float Charge - During the Float Stage, the IQ4 reduces the DLS charge voltage. This reduced voltage maintains the full charge while minimizing 'gassing' of the battery. The IQ4's float stage prevents boiling and bulging of the battery caused when the battery is exposed to higher charging voltages for too long. Equalization - If the batteries remain in a "float stage" for a seven-day period, the IQ4 will switch the DLS charger into a pre-programmed Maintenance Stage. This protects the life of your battery by dissolving any sulfate layer on the battery's internal plates and avoids stratification that can occur when a battery has not been in use for extended periods.