Victron Centaur Charger 24/40(3) 120-240V
- Brand:
- Victron Energy
- Part no:
- CCH024040000
Image: Victron Energy
Where to buy
Specifications
- Outputs (banks)
- 3
- Output current
- 40 A
- Ignition protection
- True
- Ingress rating
- IP20
The Centaur Charger 24/40(3) is a Victron battery charger for 24 V banks, with a nominal charge current of 40 A and three charge outputs. It takes AC input from 90 to 265 V and carries a recommended battery capacity range of 160 to 400 Ah. The unit weighs 12 kg, is rated IP20 and is ignition protected.
Our take
Three charge outputs at 40 A nominal on a 24 V system, with a recommended 160 to 400 Ah battery range, set the size of bank this charger is built around. It is ignition protected, but its IP20 protection category is the figure to weigh when choosing where to mount it.
From our buying guide
NMMA says charging sources must meet the charging profile the battery maker recommends. A charger's presets are its own maker's, not the battery's, so set it from the battery maker's figures.
Check before you buy:
- It can follow your battery's profile, since not every charger can follow a lithium maker's.
- Its output suits your bank. ProMariner recommends about 10 percent of the batteries' total amp-hour capacity, with one charger output for each battery.
- It suits how you'll use it, since ProMariner says its waterproof chargers are for batteries not in use while charging.