Optimate 2 12V Battery Optimiser / Charger

Optimate 2 12V Battery Optimiser / Charger

The OptiMate 2 smart charger-maintainer is the most cost effective solution for long term maintenance of a 12V batteries in any vehicle / craft that is stored in or outdoors.

OptiMate 2 is ideal for standby power applications - the interactive standby mode during long term maintenance reverts to full charge mode if it senses high current drain from the battery.

How it works

 

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

 

2. Bulk charge stage: Charges at 0.8 Amps constant current to efficiently bring the battery up to 14.3V.

 

3. Verification stage: Immediately follows bulk charge mode during which the battery's ability to accept a charge and thereafter its charged status is verified. A battery in poor health unable to hold a charge is indicated by the yellow charge LED alternating with the green maintain LED every 3 seconds. For a battery that appears healthy the voltage is limited at 13.6V for 30 minutes while the circuit monitors the actual voltage and the current absorbed by the battery, during which the green maintain LED remains on. If during the 30 minutes the automatic circuit senses the battery requires further charging, the program reverts to bulk charge infrequently until a full charge is achieved.    

 

4. Maintenance / float charge stage: consists of 30-minute float charge periods followed by 30-minute ‘rest’ periods during which there is no charge current. This alternating “50% duty cycle” prevents loss of electrolyte in sealed batteries and minimizes gradual loss of water from the electrolyte in batteries with filler caps, and thereby contributes significantly to optimising the service life of irregularly or seasonally used batteries. During the 30-minute charge period the circuit offers current to the battery within a safe 13.6V voltage limit (“float charge”) allowing it to draw whatever small current is necessary to sustain it at (or close to) full charge and compensate for any small electrical loads imposed by connected circuitry, or the natural gradual self-discharge of the battery itself.   During the 30-minute rest period the battery voltage is monitored. For a good battery the green maintain LED should remain on. The program will return to bulk charge if the battery voltage cannot remain above the test level during the rest period.

 

5. Interactive standby: A load that causes the battery voltage to suddenly reduce will return the program to Bulk charge mode. After the battery has been recharged the program returns to the maintenance charge & rest cycle. OptiMate 2 can remain connected to the battery indefinitely - the battery will remain cool and safe. And optimally charged. Of course.

 

Technical Specifications

How is my item sent?

Free delivery on all orders (Mainland UK only)

If your order is over £100 or a heavy item, it will usually be delivered by DHL Express. Our back-office systems are fully integrated with our couriers which means that the second your parcel is dispatched you will be sent an email containing your tracking details. This allows both you and us to track your parcel's every move from our door to yours!

Small items and orders less than £100 are usually sent via Royal Mail, however you will have the option to upgrade the delivery service if you wish. DHL Express and Royal Mail make daily collections from our warehouse in the UK.

How long will it take to receive my order?

We always endeavor to dispatch orders the same working day where possible, if ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday. However, any goods ordered after 4pm on Fridays or over the weekend may not be dispatched until Monday.  Upon purchase of your item, you will be presented with various delivery options which will inform you of the delivery timescales available.

Shipping UK -1-3 Days

Shipping international approx. timescales:

Standard International deliveries 5-10 Days     Expedited 1-5 Days

FAQ Section Below:

All delivery timescales are subject to stock availability.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR UK MAINLAND (excludes Scottish Highlands / N Ireland)

ALSO NOTE THAT INTERNATIONAL DELIVERYS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO MAINLAND DESTINATIONS (Surcharges may apply)

How can I track my order?

Once your item is dispatched you will receive an e-mail/Text with a tracking number (where applicable) that will allow you to track the status of your delivery.

What happens if I’m out when you deliver?

If you are unable to be home when we deliver the courier will leave a card stating that they have attempted to deliver your package while you were out. You can then either collect your items from your local depot, whose address will be on the card, or alternatively you can contact the courier to arrange re-delivery.

Will you deliver to an alternative delivery address?

As a security measure to protect our customers and ourselves from fraud we will only dispatch items to the address where your credit/debit card is registered or if paying via PayPal to your PayPal registered address.

What if there is a problem with my product?

If you are in any way unsatisfied with the product you have received, you may return it to us for a full refund any time up to 30 days after you have received the goods providing the goods are unused and still have their original packaging.  For more information about returns please see the returns tab.

We do advise that you check your goods thoroughly on receipt as you are signing to say that you received them in good condition.

If you notice any damage on the package or if you think it has been mishandled always sign as “damaged”.

What happens if I do not receive my goods?

If your item does not arrive in time as promised at check out, please contact us on 01325 333346 or support@msgbikegear.co.uk.

In the unlikely event that goods are lost in transit, they cannot be classified as missing until after 7 days (14 days for International). However, liability for goods lost in transit is borne by ourselves and in this event we will either dispatch replacement items out to you as soon as the original items are confirmed as missing or we will offer you a full refund.