Spec Sheet

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TecMate International TecMate North America

Ambachtenlaan 6,

B-3300 Tienen, Belgium

1097 North Service Road East, Suite 1&2,

Oakvile, ON L6H 1A6, Canada

www.tecmate.com

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How it works

1. Safety check: OptiMate 3 must be connected to a battery (retaining minimum 2V) to activate its output.

2. Desulfation and recovery: if due to sulfation the battery’s resistance is abnormally high, a voltage of up to 20V is

automatically applied to overcome this so as to recover very flat or neglected batteries until they are able to accept

the normal charge program.

3. Bulk charge: a constant current of 0.8A efficiently brings the battery close to full charge.

4. Charge verification: as soon as the rising resistance causes the charge voltage to reach 14.3V, the voltage is limited

at 13,6V for 30 minutes while the circuit monitors the actual voltage and the current absorbed by the battery. If within

30 minutes the automatic circuit judges that the achieved charge is less than optimal, the program reverts to bulk

charge and the process repeats.

5. Charge retention test: when the monitored parameters confirm that an optimal charge has been achieved, the first

check for battery (and connected system) power leakage commences. Depending on the voltage retained during

30 minutes, an “OK” (green LED) or “not OK” (red LED test result is displayed. These 30 minute test periods repeat

hourly until the OptiMate 3 is disconnected, so that the battery status indication is continually updated.

6. Charge maintenance: during alternate 30 minute periods, at a float limit of 13.6V the battery is offered charge

current (up to the maximum) it needs to sustain it against any small connected loads or power leakage and against

natural self-discharge. OptiMate 3 can stay connected to the battery indefinitely, the battery will stay cool and safe.

And optimally charged. Of course.

Technical Speciﬁcations

Recommended for AGM/MF, Standard, GEL

and spiral cell batteries

from 2.5Ah to 50Ah rated capacity

Program control 5 stages, fully automatic

Input voltage 100-240V~50-60Hz, global input

Input current max. 0.23A @ 100V – 0.15A @ 240V

Typical annual energy cost < $1 (continuous maintenance)

Reverse drain current less than 1mA

Output current (bulk charge) 0.8A

Automatic desulfation yes

Charge time limit 48 hours

Maintain / test cycles 30 min/30 min (alternating hourly)

Charge retention test monitors during 30min., no charge intervals

Size 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches (167 x 65 x 46mm)

Weight (packaging) 1 1/3 lb (0.6 kg)

Enclosure classification IP54

Mounting easy direct wall mounting

Input cable length 6ft / 2m

Output cable length 6ft / 2m

Included Accessories O-1 weatherproof permanent lead

O-4 alligator/battery clips

Operation temperature range -4 °F to 104 °F / -20°C / +40°C

Warranty 3 years