Victron Blue Smart 12/7 IP67 12V 230V battery charger

The Blue Smart IP67 12/7 12V 230V battery charger from Victron Energy (MPN BPC120713006) is a smart, high-performance next-generation charger with 7A charging current for charging 12V AGM, gel, and lead-acid batteries as well as lithium-ion batteries. In terms of functionality, the Blue Smart IP67 series is—apart from a few features—identical to the Blue Smart IP65 and IP22 families. The main difference lies in the intended operating environments for which these chargers are designed.

The Blue Smart IP67 chargers offer a wireless solution for monitoring voltage and current, adjusting settings, and updating the charger when new features become available—thanks to integrated Bluetooth.

Key features of the Blue Smart IP67 12/7 charger

• Victron part number: BPC120713006
• Model designation: Blue Smart IP67 12/7
• Max. charging current: 7A
• For battery voltage: 12V DC
• For mains voltage: 180–265 VAC, 45–65 Hz
• Fully encapsulated: waterproof, shockproof, and flame-retardant
• Smart configuration and monitoring via built-in Bluetooth and free app
• Adaptive, 5-stage charging algorithm
• Extends battery life thanks to integrated storage mode
• Can be used as a power supply for 12V loads
• High-quality die-cast aluminum housing
• Protection against user errors: battery reverse-polarity (fuse), over-temperature protection, output short-circuit protection

Fully encapsulated: waterproof, shockproof, and flame-retardant

Water, oil, or dirt cannot damage the Blue Smart IP67 charger. The housing is made of die-cast aluminum and the electronics are potted in resin.

One of the highest charging efficiencies ever!

Setting a new industry standard: with an efficiency of at least 92% or more, these chargers produce three to four times less heat.

Adaptive 5-stage charging algorithm

The Blue Smart charger features microprocessor-controlled, “adaptive” battery management. “Adaptive” means the charging process is automatically adjusted to the way the battery is used.

• "Bulk" (constant-current phase)
• "Absorption" (constant-voltage phase)
• "Recondition" (reconditioning phase)
• "Float" (maintenance/float phase)
• "Storage" (storage mode)

Storage mode: less maintenance and aging while the battery is idle

Storage mode is activated whenever no discharge has occurred within 24 hours. In storage mode, the float voltage is reduced to 2.2 V/cell (13.2 V for a 24 V battery) to minimize gassing and corrosion of the positive plates. Once per week, the voltage is raised to the gassing level. This provides a kind of equalization charge that prevents electrolyte stratification and sulfation—the two main causes of premature battery failure.

Key differences compared with the Blue Smart IP65 family

The two device groups differ in the following points:

• Degree of protection: IP67 models offer the highest level of protection
• Blue Smart IP65 devices feature a 7-stage charging algorithm; the IP67 uses a 5-stage algorithm

Scope of delivery:

1× Victron BPC120713006 Blue Smart IP67 12/7 7A 12V 230V battery charger
1× User manual
1× 1.5 m battery connection cable (red/black)