BC Battery Controller BC K612 Smart Charger and Maintainer 1 Amp for 6V/12V Lead-Acid Batteries, Suitable for Motorcycles, Scooters, Quads, Snowmobiles, Jet Skis and all Batteries up to 100Ah

BC Battery Controller offers a range of chargers/maintainers, unique 100% Made in Italy of the latest generation among the safest and most advanced on the market. Fully automatic 8 charge cycles and can be used for maintenance and charging of batteries used in automotive, vintage cars and motorcycles, motorcycles, scooters, camping, powersports, gardening and for deep-cycle batteries. In this range we find BC K612, a smart charger and maintainer with 2 selectable programs (6V and 12V) that with its maximum charging current of 1 Amp is designed for complete maintenance of all types of traditional 6V and 12V batteries, from lead-acid to AGM, from 1.2Ah up to 100Ah. Charges much faster than normal battery chargers, BC Battery Controller products can last up to 8-10 years, and can repair sulphated batteries, recover 1.25V batteries (the lowest level on the market) and is designed for use with vehicles equipped with "micro-hybrid" start/stop systems. Driven by a state-of-the-art microcomputer, BC K612 in addition to monitoring safety and efficient battery charging, automatically minimizes energy consumption and guarantees a high level of protection thanks to its spark-proof system (anti-spark) and its protections against overloads, reverse polarity and short circuits. Fully automatic, it can always stay connected to the battery 24/7, so for whole months, even for years in a totally safe way, and also thanks to its livery, simple design and its compact and easy handling, this product is super light and truly suitable for everyone. Despite its compactness, it is equipped with a very robust shell that prevents slippage and makes it resistant to scratches, drops, accidental crushing, UV rays and water (IP44). The product comes with handy pliers and practical mounting eyelets to leave on the vehicle. Thanks to the intuitive LED bar that also ensures perfect night vision, the BC K612 provides us with information on the battery charge status and the cycle in the running as well as the selected program (6V or 12V). The product is backed by a 3-year warranty and premium factory direct service, given the very few cases managed. Charging algorithm - charging program The charger is internally controlled by microprocessor that monitors the battery status in real time and automatically performs 8 charge cycles. • Step 1 - Initialization: Verify that one or more cells are not short-circuited and then the battery is in a position to be charged/recovered. • Step 2 - Recovery: If the battery is in extreme discharge (starting at 1.25V), the device attempts a recovery, to return it to higher voltages compatible with the next step. • Step 3 - Light Charge: If the battery is significantly discharged, the device delivers a light pulsed current to the battery to pass the critical phase. • Step 4 - Main Charge: During this phase the charger delivers full current to the battery, which can recover up to 85-90% of its capacity. • Step 5 - Desulphation / Absorption: At this stage the battery is provided with a "controlled overcharge" capable of restoring the remaining 10-15% of the battery capacity by desulfatation/recovery of lead-acid cells (for mild to medium sulphation levels). • Step 6 - Battery Analysis: The device stops power supply for a few tens of minutes and verifies that the battery is able to retain the charge received during previous charging cycles. The test is periodically repeated at regular intervals. • Step 7 - Maintenance: Thanks to a specially designed electronic circuit, the device maintains the battery charge during periods of inuse, without overheating, overcharging and water/electrolyte loss. • Step 8 - Equalization: During long-term maintenance, the device performs an equalization charge every 30 days to rebalance the battery cells, avoiding the phenomena of electrolyte stratification. BC K612 – Features • Two charging programs: "6V" for 6 Volt "12V" batteries for 12V batteries. An LED bar always shows the active charging mode. • Pair of green/red LEDs for indication of charging phase and possible errors. - Green LED (CHARGE): cycle running (Charging, Desulfation, Maintenance...); - Red LED (ERROR): diagnostic problem detected (reverse pole, short circuit, battery not connected...). For more information on how the LEDs work, see the section "Operating mode". • Real-time monitoring of battery parameters during all charging cycles. • Battery overcharge protection: triggers when the microprocessor detects a voltage above a predetermined threshold; no risk of bubbles formation for all batteries on the market and in particular for sealed and gel batteries. Box contents • 1 charger and maintainer BC K612 • Cable with eyelets (1 for positive and 1 for negative) • Cable with clamps (1 for positive and 1 for negative) • Full instructions SAFETY 1. Reverse battery terminal protection. 2. Short circuit protection (also permanent). 3. Overheating protection: The current output is automatically limited in case of excessive heat