Battery Chargers

Victron CENTAUR SERIES Battery Charger

The Victron Centaur Series Battery Charger is a reliable and high-performance solution for charging multiple battery banks in a variety of environments. Built to withstand heat, humidity, and corrosive conditions, it ensures long-term dependability in marine, industrial, and automotive applications.

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Victron CENTAUR SERIES Battery Charger

Features

  • Three Outputs for Multi-Bank Charging: Simultaneously charge up to three battery banks, with each output capable of delivering the full rated current.
  • Universal AC/DC Input Voltage Range: Operates seamlessly on 90-265V AC or 90-400V DC inputs, adapting to global power standards without adjustment.
  • Advanced Three-Stage Charging: Features IUoU charging with bulk, absorption, and float stages for optimised battery performance and longevity.
  • Temperature Compensation: Automatically adjusts charge voltage based on battery temperature to prevent overcharging and extend battery life.
  • DIP Switch Selectable Profiles: Configure for Flooded Lead-Acid, Gel, or AGM batteries for tailored charging.
  • Durable Design: Encased in aluminum with an epoxy powder coating, the charger resists harsh conditions like salt air and high humidity.
Specifications
INPUT
Input voltage 90 - 265Vac 90 - 400Vdc
Input frequency 45 - 65Hz
Power factor 1
BATTERY CHARGING OUTPUT
Battery Charging Optimum absorption charge and float voltages for Flooded Lead-acid, Gel-Cell or AGM batteries. Selectable by dip switch
Absorption Charge voltages 14.3Vdc and 28.5Vdc See selection table
Float Charge voltages 13.5Vdc and 27.0Vdc See selection table
Three outputs 3 isolated outputs that each can supply up to the fully rated current. Combined total rated current cannot be exceeded. Keeping within the total power rating of the battery charger.
Total output ammeter Yes.
Charge characteristic Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate
Temperature sensor Internal, -2mV/°C per cell.
Battery Monitor The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go.
Battery Alarm An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm
PROTECTION
Ignition protected Yes.
Short circuit protection Yes.
Over temperature protection Yes.
Three outputs 3 isolated outputs that each can supply up to the fully rated current. Combined total rated current cannot be exceeded. Keeping within the total power rating of the battery charger.
Total output ammeter Yes.
Charge characteristic Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate
Temperature sensor Internal, -2mV/°C per cell.
Battery Monitor The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go.
Battery Alarm An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm
STANDARDS
Safety EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, UL1236.
Emission Immunity EN55014, EN61000-3-2
Automotive Directive EN55012-2, EN61000-3-3
C-tick AS/NZS CISPR11: Group 1, Class A
Total output ammeter Yes.
Charge characteristic Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate
Temperature sensor Internal, -2mV/°C per cell.
Battery Monitor The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go.
Battery Alarm An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C.
Derating Full load up to 40C ambient, Output will reduce to approximately 80% of nominal at 50C and 60% of nominal at 60C
Cooling Temperature and current controlled fan.
Humidity 95% max (non condensing).
MECHANICAL
AC connection Screw-clamp 4mm² (AWG 6)
Battery connection M6 or M8 studs See selection table
Protection category IP21.
Material & colour Aluminium epoxy powder coated cases (blue RAL 5012), Stainless steel fixings
Size & Weight 12/20-12/30: 355 x 215 x 110mm, 3.8Kg 12/40-12/60, 24/30: 426 x 239 x 135mm, 5Kg 12/80-12/100, 24/40-24/60: 505 x 255 x 130m, 12Kg 12/200, 24/80-24/100: 505 x 255 x 230mm, 16Kg
Selection Table
MODEL NUMBER ABSORPTION CHARGE VOLTAGE FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT BATTERY CONNECTION RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE
Centaur 12/20 14.3V 13.5V 20A M6 studs 80-200Ah
Centaur 12/30 14.3V 13.5V 30A M6 studs 120-300Ah
Centaur 12/40 14.3V 163.5V 40A M8 studs 160-400Ah
Centaur 12/50 14.3V 13.5V 50A M8 studs 200-500Ah
Centaur 12/60 14.3V 13.5V 60A M8 studs 240-600Ah
Centaur 12/80 14.3V 13.5V 80A M8 studs 320-800Ah
Centaur 12/100 14.3V 13.5V 100A M8 studs 400-1000Ah
Centaur 24/16 28.5V 27V 16A M6 studs 45-150Ah
Centaur 24/30 28.5V 27V 30A M8 studs 120-300Ah
Centaur 24/40 28.5V 27V 40A M8 studs 160-400Ah
Centaur 24/60 28.5V 27V 60A M8 studs 240-600Ah
Technical Illustrations
Downloads
Datasheet-Centaur-Charger-EN.pdf
INPUT
Input voltage 90 - 265Vac 90 - 400Vdc
Input frequency 45 - 65Hz
Power factor 1
BATTERY CHARGING OUTPUT
Battery Charging Optimum absorption charge and float voltages for Flooded Lead-acid, Gel-Cell or AGM batteries. Selectable by dip switch
Absorption Charge voltages 14.3Vdc and 28.5Vdc See selection table
Float Charge voltages 13.5Vdc and 27.0Vdc See selection table
Three outputs 3 isolated outputs that each can supply up to the fully rated current. Combined total rated current cannot be exceeded. Keeping within the total power rating of the battery charger.
Total output ammeter Yes.
Charge characteristic Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate
Temperature sensor Internal, -2mV/°C per cell.
Battery Monitor The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go.
Battery Alarm An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm
PROTECTION
Ignition protected Yes.
Short circuit protection Yes.
Over temperature protection Yes.
Three outputs 3 isolated outputs that each can supply up to the fully rated current. Combined total rated current cannot be exceeded. Keeping within the total power rating of the battery charger.
Total output ammeter Yes.
Charge characteristic Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate
Temperature sensor Internal, -2mV/°C per cell.
Battery Monitor The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go.
Battery Alarm An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm
STANDARDS
Safety EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, UL1236.
Emission Immunity EN55014, EN61000-3-2
Automotive Directive EN55012-2, EN61000-3-3
C-tick AS/NZS CISPR11: Group 1, Class A
Total output ammeter Yes.
Charge characteristic Charges at the absorption rate, until the output has reduced to 70% of rated current. At which time a 4hour timer begins, then the charger switches to float rate
Temperature sensor Internal, -2mV/°C per cell.
Battery Monitor The BMV-700 battery monitor features an advanced control and measuring system for battery voltage and charge/discharge current. The battery monitor displays battery voltage, current, consumed AH or time to go.
Battery Alarm An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated by an audible and visual alarm
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C.
Derating Full load up to 40C ambient, Output will reduce to approximately 80% of nominal at 50C and 60% of nominal at 60C
Cooling Temperature and current controlled fan.
Humidity 95% max (non condensing).
MECHANICAL
AC connection Screw-clamp 4mm² (AWG 6)
Battery connection M6 or M8 studs See selection table
Protection category IP21.
Material & colour Aluminium epoxy powder coated cases (blue RAL 5012), Stainless steel fixings
Size & Weight 12/20-12/30: 355 x 215 x 110mm, 3.8Kg 12/40-12/60, 24/30: 426 x 239 x 135mm, 5Kg 12/80-12/100, 24/40-24/60: 505 x 255 x 130m, 12Kg 12/200, 24/80-24/100: 505 x 255 x 230mm, 16Kg
MODEL NUMBER ABSORPTION CHARGE VOLTAGE FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT BATTERY CONNECTION RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE
Centaur 12/20 14.3V 13.5V 20A M6 studs 80-200Ah
Centaur 12/30 14.3V 13.5V 30A M6 studs 120-300Ah
Centaur 12/40 14.3V 163.5V 40A M8 studs 160-400Ah
Centaur 12/50 14.3V 13.5V 50A M8 studs 200-500Ah
Centaur 12/60 14.3V 13.5V 60A M8 studs 240-600Ah
Centaur 12/80 14.3V 13.5V 80A M8 studs 320-800Ah
Centaur 12/100 14.3V 13.5V 100A M8 studs 400-1000Ah
Centaur 24/16 28.5V 27V 16A M6 studs 45-150Ah
Centaur 24/30 28.5V 27V 30A M8 studs 120-300Ah
Centaur 24/40 28.5V 27V 40A M8 studs 160-400Ah
Centaur 24/60 28.5V 27V 60A M8 studs 240-600Ah
Datasheet-Centaur-Charger-EN.pdf

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Model Number Input Voltage (Vac) Output Voltage (Vdc) Output Current (A)
product variant Centaur Charger 12/20(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 20A
product variant Centaur Charger 12/30(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 30A
product variant Centaur Charger 12/40(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 40A
product variant Centaur Charger 12/50(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 50A
product variant Centaur Charger 12/60(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 60A
product variant Centaur Charger 12/80(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 80A
product variant Centaur Charger 12/100(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 13.5Vdc (Float ) 100A
product variant Centaur Charger 24/16(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 27Vdc (Float) 16A
product variant Centaur Charger 24/30(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 27Vdc (Float) 30A
product variant Centaur Charger 24/40(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 27Vdc (Float) 40A
product variant Centaur Charger 24/60(3) 120-240V 90...265Vac 50/60Hz 27Vdc (Float) 60A

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