No power in the garage? No problem with the OptiMATE Solar 12V charging and monitoring system, the smart 24-7 battery maintenance solution that runs on solar power. Ideal for car and motorcycle, but also to charge a battery for evening lighting. Of course, the TM523-8 can also be used for camping and other activities.
- The smart OptiMate Solar system includes a 80 Watt weatherproof solar panel and a smart OptiMate Solar combination charger-monitor controller, that charges & maintains a 12V battery during the day and monitors and displays the battery state of charge at night.
- The solar panels wide spectrum poly-crystalline technology generates power even in low light, that the OptiMate controller converts into high current pulses more effective for charging and maintenance of a 12V battery.
- At night the smart controller turns into a battery monitor, providing battery information every 3 seconds on the easy to read 3 LED panel.
- Saves flat batteries from as low as 1V with its unique pulse action.
- Fastest charge is delivered as smart charge control selects pulse or continuous charge according to sunlight strength.
- Intelligent maintenance continues the next day if battery retained charge overnight, otherwise the program reverts to OPTIMIZE step.
- Battery condition is displayed every 3 seconds. Ready indication for STD and hi-performance AGM batteries. Draws less than 0.5mA during monitor mode.
- Automatically switches to CHARGE when solar power is sufficient.
- The OptiMate charger-monitor controller is separate to the solar panel and can be placed close to the vehicle or battery so that charge and maintenance progress can be easily followed.
- The solar panel must be mounted and angled to receive direct sunlight.
- The reach / distance between battery and panel is 315cm / 124''.
- To extend, use OptiMate Cable Extenders O-03, O-13 or O-23 and insert between the solar panel and the OptiMate charge-monitor controller.
- Outer dimension, including corner mount brackets : Width = 68.5 cm / 27" Height = 78.1 cm / 30 3/4" Depth = 3.3 cm / 1 1/4"
- Power 80 Watts (max.)
- 12V nominal, 22V maximum.
- For Outdoor.
- Weatherproof, aluminium frame with 4 x mounting brackets, output cable 200cm / 80? with SAE connector.
- OptiMate Charge-Montitor controller:
- 6.67A from 80W panel (max. average current), 3-5A pulse current
- For Indoor / Outdoor (lowest temperature: -4°F / -20°C).
- Low Volt Start of 1V
- Input 15 22V
- Weatherproof charge controller case.
- Weatherproof battery lead, standard battery clip set & 80W solar panel
- No risk of overcharging. Totally safe for vehicle electronics. Sparks suppressed. Safe for long-term battery maintenance. Automatic shut-down if short-circuited or battery disconnected. 3-year limited replacement warranty.
- TecMate OEM # TM523-8
Note
Fits STD, AGM & GEL 12V Batteries from 2 to 240Ah