Note: ETA for this battery is 16 weeks.
Fast Charging for 12V volt Lithium Batteries
This Fast 12V lithium charger is rated at 50 amps and will charge a 12V 20Ah battery in <3.5 hours or a 12V 640Ah battery in <5 hours.
Engineered to charge large 12V (volt) batteries FAST while ensuring a long battery lifespan, this waterproof, onboard charger is ready for the harshest of conditions. Optimized for use with lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4 or LFP). Compatible with all lithium battery chemistries as long as the battery is 100 amp hours of capacity or more. Not recommended for charging lead acid or SLA batteries or batteries with less than 100 amp hours (Ah), it is too powerful. Built in a high tensile aluminum case for rapid cooling, this charger is rated at 50A and is an upgrade for those of you who need to charge fast and play hard. IP 67 waterproof rating means this charger is suitable for the wettest of applications while also being ruggedized for an extra long lifespan. All Dakota Lithium batteries should be charged using a LiFePO4 compatible charger like this one. SLA chargers will reduce the performance and lifespan of the battery. Included Anderson plug with ring terminals for safe & easy charging. Simply plug the charger into the Anderson plug, and remove when done.
For 12 volt lithium batteries
We highly recommend you use a LiFePO4 compatible charger. 12v chargers for lead acid batteries may work, but will decrease performance and lifespan of the battery.
Charger rating
INPUT 100-240 volts, 50/60HZ. OUTPUT: 14.4 volts, 50 amps
Dimensions
11.063" x 3.46" x 5.71" (281mm x 88mm x 145mm)
Terminal Connections
Anderson connections make it easy to connect your charger to the battery. Install the ring terminals using the bolts on your terminals. Bolt black to your black terminal. Red to your red terminal. Do not short circuit. Then connect the charger via the Anderson plug when you need to charge. Red light on the charger will turn on when charging. Light turns green when the battery is full.
Smart BMS communication
Charger will restart or "wake up" a Dakota Lithium BMS that has turned off a battery due to short circuit or excessive amp draw. Simply connect the charger to the battery to initiate a restart.
How fast will my battery charge?
Charges at a rate of 50 amps. To determine your charging speed take the amp hour rating of your battery and divide by 50. For example, a 12v 135 amp hour battery (Ah) would charge in 2.7 hours.
Can I charge my battery faster?
For most applications a charging time of 3 - 10 hours provides the longest lifespan for your battery. But if you have an application where you need rapid charging Dakota Lithium batteries can be safely charged in up to 1 hour (at a rate of 1C). For example, you could use a 8 amp charger with a 8 Ah battery for a 1 hour charge time. Charging at a 1 hour rate does reduce the lifespan over time. In our laboratory testing we found that the longest lifespan for Dakota Lithium batteries was at a charging speed of 0.3C or less (we recommend that the charger amp rating is 1/3 or less of the battery amp hour rating for longest lifespan).
Waterproof Rating
IP67
What voltage should LiFePO4 batteries be charged at?
14.4 volts is recommended for 12v Dakota Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. This charger charges at 14.4 volts.
Recommendation
The 12V 50a charger is great for DL+ 12V 135Ah, DL+ 12V 320Ah, DL+ 12V 560Ah
