Feb 06

Comparison between AccuMate, AccuMate Pro, OptiMate & Pro-8

AccuMate:

AccuMate is designed to maintain 6 & 12V batteries especially when the battery remains installed in the wiring circuit as it can automatically revert to the main charging mode if necessary - either because of current drains from accessories or current ‘leaks’ caused by poor wiring. AccuMate is perfect for owners of older vehicles with 6V batteries but who also need a good 12V maintenance and general charger for batteries from 5Ah upwards. AccuMate is therefore a highly versatile, general use smart charger for classic cars & motorcycles, mowers, ground care and similar applications where seasonal or intermittent use is anticipated. See also: AccuMate – Additional Information.

AccuMate Pro5:

AccuMate Pro5 has 5 x AccuMate circuits in one case. Each circuit is 50% more powerful than AccuMate and is intended to charge and maintain up to 5 x 12V batteries of differing sizes and conditions simultaneously and independently. AccuMate Pro5 will charge all 12V lead-acid batteries from 5Ah upwards and each circuit can automatically reverts to the main charging mode should the battery require it. AccuMate Pro5 is the ideal multi-output smart charger for owners of several classic bikes, cars, leisure vehicles and similar applications where seasonal or intermittent use is anticipated. Perfect for car storage facilities and museums and battery dealers.

AccuMate Pro:

AccuMate Pro is more powerful and is intended to maintain 12V & 24V batteries. AccuMate Pro automatically reverts to the main charging mode should the battery require it. AccuMate Pro is perfect for owners of larger vehicles with 24V batteries but who also need a good maintenance and general charger for 12V batteries from 17Ah upwards (or 24V batteries from 9Ah). AccuMate Pro is the ideal smart charger for classic cars, trucks, buses and similar applications where seasonal or intermittent use is anticipated. See also: AccuMate Pro – Additional Information.

OptiMate:

OptiMate is the only battery charger specifically conceived for 12V motorcycle batteries, and recommended by virtually all major motorcycle manufacturers & importers. OptiMate can diagnose and indicate internal battery problems – it can also recover deep-discharged batteries from as low as 2V. When the battery has reached full charge the OptiMate switches to float charge to keep the battery topped up during prolonged connection and automatically conducts regular checks on whether the battery can continue to hold its charge. OptiMate is the ultimate smart charger for motorcycles, jet-skis, ATVs and similar applications. See also: OptiMate – Additional Information.

OptiMate Pro-8:

OptiMate Pro-8 is a professional quality 8-way battery charger and battery management centre - the perfect tool for battery and/or vehicle dealers. Pro-8 can diagnose and indicate internal battery problems – it can also recover deep-discharged batteries from as low as 2V. When the battery has reached full charge the Pro-8 switches to float charge to keep the battery topped up during prolonged connection and automatically conducts regular checks on whether the battery can continue to hold its charge.

· Main Specification	AccuMate	AccuMate Pro5	AccuMate Pro	OptiMate IIIsp	OptiMate Pro8
Output Voltage	6V; 12V	5 x 12V	12V; 24V	12V	8 x 12V
Constant current charge rate – main stage; 6V battery	1.2A
Constant current charge rate – main stage; 12V battery	1.2A	5 x 1.8A	5.5A	0.6A	8 x 1.2A
Constant current charge rate – main stage; 24V battery			3.0A
Minimum 12V battery size recommended (24V in brackets)	4Ah	5Ah	17Ah (9Ah)	2Ah	3Ah
Maximum 12V battery size recommended, main charging mode	75Ah	105Ah	225Ah	28Ah	55Ah
Maximum battery size recommended, maintenance mode	120Ah	165Ah	400Ah	65Ah	90Ah
Number of LEDs for battery condition status indication	2	2	2	4	4
Automatic regulated multi-stage constant current & constant voltage program:	3 stage	3 stage	3 stage	5 stage	5 stage
· Safety & Thermal regulation
Circuit protected against Inverse polarity connection	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Inverse Polarity connection indicator led	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Circuit protected against short circuiting battery clamps	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
"No-spark" protection on short-circuiting battery clamps	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
O.K. for long term connection & support of battery	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Intelligent charging circuit prevents any overcharging	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Charge programme stops & resets automatically in case of battery disconnection	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Charge current regulated by internal temperature sensor	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO
Internal cooling fan with sealed ball-bearings	NO	NO	YES	NO	YES
Charging voltages regulated by ambient heat sensor	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO
Optional 2m cable + battery casing temperature monitor	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO
· Diagnostic & Recovery Features
Automatic check to ensure genuine full charge	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Automatic reversion from maintenance to main charge mode if necessary	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Identification of batteries with internally short-circuited cell	Indirectly	Indirectly	Indirectly	YES	YES
Diagnoses & indicates deep-discharged/sulphated battery	Indirectly	Indirectly	Indirectly	YES	YES
Automatic high voltage program to recover deep-discharged batteries (>2V)	NO	NO	NO	YES	YES
Timed test for voltage retention at end of charging	NO	NO	NO	YES	YES
· Other
Carrying handle with integral cable storage provision	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO
Wall-mountable (W) or optional bracket with cable storage (OB)	OB	W	W	OB	W
Optional heavy copper charging extension cable available	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES