Victron Blue Smart IP67: Waterproof Setup

Key Takeaways

• The Blue Smart IP67 Charger provides professional, completely encapsulated multi-stage charging for harsh marine and industrial environments.
• Handles extreme utility and generator voltage variations: Mains power voltage (Nominal | Min/Max) 220 - 240VAC | 180 - 265VAC and Mains power frequency (Nominal | Min/Max) 50 - 60Hz | 45 - 65Hz.
• Minimal quiescent electricity consumption: Standby power 0.5W.
• Outstanding electrical conversion efficiency: Max efficiency 95% 96%.
• Intelligent multi-stage battery management: Charge algorithm 6-stage adaptive (3 stage for Li-ion).
• Standard lead-acid absorption/float/storage levels with temperature compensation: Normal 14.4V | 13.8V | 13.2V and High 14.7V | 13.8V | 13.2V.
• Dedicated lithium chemistry charging voltage: Li-ion 14.2V | N/A | 13.5V.
• Dynamic thermal voltage adjustments: Temperature compensation (N/A for Li-ion) -16mV/°C (-9mV/°F).
• High-temperature resilience: Operating temperature range -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) with full rated output up to 40°C (104°F).
• Submersible waterproof rating: Ingress protection (IP) rating IP67.
• Rugged cast metal construction: Material and colour Aluminium | Blue RAL 5012.

Encapsulated Casing & Marine Bilge Architecture

The Blue Smart IP67 Charger features an all-metal cast aluminum chassis filled completely with resin. This solid encapsulation makes the internal electronic components completely immune to water immersion, fuel vapors, salt mist, and severe mechanical vibration.

The Victron Blue Smart IP67 Charger features a submersible cast aluminum enclosure (IP67 waterproof & shockproof) with mains input of 180 - 265 VAC (45 - 65 Hz) and efficiency up to 96%:

• AC Mains Power Input: 180 - 265 VAC Range, 45 - 65 Hz Freq, 0.5W Standby Power, Fully Potted Resin.
• Multi-Stage Charge: 6-Stage Adaptive, Normal: 14.4V, High: 14.7V, Li-ion Profile.
• Environmental: IP67 Submerge, Cast Aluminum, -20 to +60°C, Bluetooth BLE.

Installation Rules & Connection Sequence

1. Mains Supply Wiring: Connect to AC power across Mains power voltage (Nominal | Min/Max) 220 - 240VAC | 180 - 265VAC and Mains power frequency (Nominal | Min/Max) 50 - 60Hz | 45 - 65Hz.
2. DC Output Terminals: Bolt the heavy-duty M8 ring terminals directly to the battery posts with an inline fuse.
3. Low Standby Loss: Consumes negligible energy: Standby power 0.5W during idle periods.

Bluetooth Smart Configuration & Multi-Stage Charging

The Blue Smart IP67 Charger pairs high physical durability with full smartphone configuration:

• VictronConnect App: Monitor real-time charging status, view historical battery performance, or switch charging modes wirelessly over Bluetooth.
• Adaptive 6-Stage Algorithm: The Charge algorithm 6-stage adaptive (3 stage for Li-ion) algorithm cycles through Bulk, Absorption, Recondition, Float, Storage, and Refresh stages.
• Charge Voltage Profiles: Pre-programmed with Normal 14.4V | 13.8V | 13.2V, High 14.7V | 13.8V | 13.2V, and Li-ion 14.2V | N/A | 13.5V.
• Temperature Compensation: Applies automatic thermal voltage derating: Temperature compensation (N/A for Li-ion) -16mV/°C (-9mV/°F).
• Thermal Capabilities: Delivers full output across Operating temperature range -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) with full rated output up to 40°C (104°F) in Material and colour Aluminium | Blue RAL 5012 with Ingress protection (IP) rating IP67 at Max efficiency 95% 96%.

Technical Specifications & Sizing Summary