OptiMate 4 Dual Program 12V Motorcycle Automatic Battery Charger Optimiser

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https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ee35f3e6f2e1f4c4896f44/t/5911dababe6594c7be241cd1/1494342338548/OptiMate+4+Dual+Program+Instructions.pdf Conversely, I would guess that anyone who did allow a battery to get so bad that it needed to be desulfated probably isn’t much a gearhead to begin with. TThe question – is the OptiMate 4 unit itself waterproof? Like many riders living in condo’s & apartments, I don’t have the pleasure of a garage, and so the charger needs to be out in the parking lot with an extension cord. OptiMate 4 is totally safe for months-long connection and maintenance of irregularly or seasonally used batteries even while still connected to the vehicle. The sophisticated charging algorithm ensures no risk of over-charging. Suitable for all types of rechargeable 12V lead-acid batteries, filler cap types, absorbed glass mat (AGM or MF), valve regulated (VRLA) and GEL-electrolyte. Just connect OptiMate 4 to your battery, the rest is automatic, electronically protected against user errors, there is no switch, no fuse and there are no sparks. The automatic multi stage program engages as soon as the OptiMate is connected to a 12V battery that has at least 2V.

I can tell you that there are some significant differences between battery chargers sold for motorcycle use. I own a Battery Tender, a Schumacher (1.5A), and a Yuasa Smartshot (1.5A). Charge maintenance: a voltage of 13.6V is delivered for 30 minutes following each voltage retention test, with sufficient current to sustain it against natural self-discharge or drain from permanently active vehicle components or connected accessories (alarm, immobiliser). The voltage retention test and charge maintenance periods continue alternating half-hourly until the battery is disconnected. The test result is updated during each subsequent test. The red wire should be connected to the positive terminal. If you copy and paste the link below you can view the instructions.So I leave you with mixed feelings on the Optimate 4. There’s nothing at all wrong with it, it seems very well made and solid and I like the quality of the hardware and connectors it is supplied with. The Optimate 4 is relatively difficult to find in North America; apparently the strategy is to first sell all of the Optimate 3 chargers still in retailer inventories. Good morning, I have a 2017 HD Iron 883. It has a purpose fitted battery charger lead. Does the Optimate 3 come with a lead that will connectdirectly? If you’re familiar with “smart” battery chargers, the TecMate Optimate 4 could be said to be an extra-super-smart charger. Multi stage desulphation– low voltage, ‘Turbo’ and pulse will recover sealed batteries, including cyclic cell and pure lead AGM.

SAVE : Low Volt Start of 0.5V + 2-step* desulphation recovery (*1-step low volt pulse save during CAN-bus mode). Will this optimiser work with a BMW R18 and what is the right cable option to chargeit? January 17, 2023 Maintenance / float charge stage:Irrespective of the voltage retention test result, a maximum voltage of 13.6V is applied with up to 200mA available to support connected electronic alarms or other small loads. There is no on/off switch for the Optimate 4. Plugging it in energizes it, and its lights go through a sequence before settling into a function with the task at hand.My advice, heed the advice of Mike Cecchini of MRC Engineering (below) and the very generous advice of webBikeWorld. He is dead on and webBikeWorld was very generous to TecMate. Compatible with modern BMW CAN-bus systemsThis unique multistage battery optimiser is specially designed for modern 12V starter batteries from 2.5 to 50 Amp-hours. With OptiMate 4 Dual Program you can now either charge the battery direct, or select the program to charge via the 12V port on CAN-bus equipped BMW motorcycles (using either the optional O2 or O9 accessory plug lead). And I had to keep the manual near the charger so I could keep referring to it to interpret what was happening to the battery. If your BMW has Canbus you will require the TecMate OptiMate 4 Dual Battery Optimiser (SAE)This can be used on both Canbus and non Canbus equippedmotorcycles.