Informatie over battery protectors
What does a battery protector do?
A battery protector continuously monitors the voltage of your house battery and automatically switches off all connected loads as soon as the voltage drops below an adjustable threshold. This prevents deep discharge – completely draining a battery – which is by far the most common cause of premature wear in AGM batteries. As soon as the battery is sufficiently recharged, the BatteryProtect automatically switches the loads back on.
Why is deep discharge so harmful?
An AGM battery is designed for a maximum discharge of 50%. If it is consistently discharged deeper, its capacity will rapidly decrease, and the battery will last much shorter. A battery that is regularly discharged to almost 0% sometimes lasts only a quarter as long as a battery that is used correctly. The BatteryProtect automatically prevents this.
Standard or Smart – what's the difference?
The standard BatteryProtect has an adjustable threshold value via a switch on the device – simple and without an app. The Smart variant has built-in Bluetooth and works with the VictronConnect app. Through the app, you can precisely set the threshold values, view the status, and receive notifications if the protection has intervened.
What amperage do I need?
Add up the maximum current demand of all devices powered via the BatteryProtect. Also, consider peak power – devices with a motor draw two to three times their nominal current at startup. When in doubt, choose a larger size.