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New technology for12V automotive andmarine battery careSaves “dead” batteriesOptimises battery power and lifeEarly warning of battery problemsUnique test and maintenance cycleampmatic TM current control: 0,4 – 5,0AmpsThe new OptiMate 6 ampmatic TMis the world’s most advanced and versatile batterycharger, maintainer and tester. All in one unit, in a stylish, robust, weatherproofenclosure, easily wall-mountable.As soon as connected, the ampmatic TMmicroprocessor automatically diagnoses yourbattery’s condition and sets the optimal charge current and program. An enhancedversion of the acclaimed OptiMate TMmulti-stage desulphation program will evenautomatically give many deep-discharged and otherwise “dead” batteries a new leaseof life. When the charge is complete, the eco power-saving mode ensures ultra lowpower consumption while maintaining your battery, optimally charged, always cool andsafe, month after month, prolonging its life by up to 400% !

How it works1. Initialisation: OptiMate 6 checks that it is connected to a battery ( = minimum voltage 1,8V).2. Programming: the ampmatic processor checks the battery’s condition to determine the appropriate program entrypoint.3. Desulphation and recovery: if necessary, 2 or 3 stages of high voltage and oscillatory pulsing are applied to recoverneglected, flat batteries (removed from the vehicle) from sulphation to a chargeable state.4. Bulk charge: the ampmatic processor sets and then continually re-adjusts the constant current optimally for eachindividual battery according to its evolving electrical characteristics.5. Short-circuited cell check: after 10 minutes the ampmatic processor assesses the electrical parameters to checkfor power leakage due to a short-circuited cell.6. Absorption and equalisation: during 10 minutes the current is delivered in pulses to cause the voltage to oscillatebetween 13,7 and 14,3V, aiding cell voltage equalization.7. Charge verification: during 5 minutes the voltage is limited at 13,6V while the ampmatic processor monitors thecurrent absorbed by the battery. If this reveals a less than optimal charge, the program reverts to absorption for afurther 10 minutes.8. Charge retention test: when the optimal charge has been achieved, the first check for battery (and connectedsystem) power leakage commences. If the battery passes the first 30 minutes test, the test is extended up to 12hours for a definitive result. If the voltage falls below 12,4V in this period the extended test is terminated. Resultsof the tests can be read at a glance on the easy-to-read LED panel. 30 minute tests are repeated hourly until theOptiMate 6 is disconnected, so that the battery status indication is continually updated.9. Charge maintenance: during alternate 30 minute periods, at a float limit of 13,6V the battery is offered whatevercharge current it needs to sustain it against any small connected loads or power leakage and against natural selfdischarge.OptiMate6 can stay connected to the battery indefinitely, the battery will stay cool and safe. And optimallycharged. Of course.Technical SpecificationsRecommended for AGM/MF, STD, GELfrom 15Ah to 240Ahand spiral cell batteriesProgramme controlampmatic TM microprocessorInput current max.0,55A @ 230VTypical annual energy cost< €1 (continuous maintenance)Reverse drain current less than 0,001AOutput current (bulk charge) 0,4A – 5,0AAutomatic desulphationmultistage (high voltage, turbo and pulsed mode)Charge time limit48 hours (maintenance time: unlimited)Maintain / test cycles30 min/30 min (alternating hourly)Charge retention test5 possible results from ‘good’ to ‘bad’Size199 x 71 x 61mmWeight740gEnclosure classificationIP54Mountingeasy direct wall mountingInput cable length2mOutput cable length2mIncluded AccessoriesTM-71 fused eyelet set, weather protectedTM-74 clamps set for bench chargingOperation temperature range-40°C / +50°CWarranty3 yearscopyright © 2009 Tecmate International - TM180-PL1-091028_ENTecMate InternationalSint-Truidensesteenweg 252B-3300 Tienen, Belgiumwww.tecmate-int.comTecMate North America1100 Invicta Drive #22,Oakville, ON L6H 2K9, Canadawww.tecmate.com