VICTRON BLUE SMART IP65 CHARGER 12/5 + DC CONNECTOR AU/NZ PLUG
by Victron Energy
Introduction
Heavy-duty waterproof 12V smart battery charger with built-in Bluetooth monitoring. Designed for charging and maintaining 12V batteries in marine, caravan, automotive and off-grid power systems across New Zealand and Australia.
Key Features
Built-in Bluetooth monitoring via VictronConnect app
Rugged IP65 water and dust resistant housing
7-stage adaptive smart charging algorithm
Safe for permanent connection and long-term battery maintenance
Recovers deeply discharged batteries
Includes DC connector and battery clamp leads
Automatic temperature compensation for optimal charging
Electrical Specifications
Input
180–265V AC, 45–65Hz
AU/NZ plug
Output
Battery voltage: 12V
Max charge current: 5A
Max output power: ≈ 73W
Efficiency: Up to 94%
Standby consumption: <0.5W
Charging Voltages (12V)
Absorption: 14.4V
Float: 13.8V
Storage: 13.2V
Lithium: 14.2V
Supported Batteries
Flooded • AGM • Gel • LiFePO₄ (Lithium)
Environmental & Physical
IP65 weather-resistant enclosure
Fanless silent operation
Operating temperature: -30°C to +50°C
Ideal Uses
Caravan and RV house batteries
Marine and boat battery systems
Automotive and 4WD auxiliary batteries
Off-grid solar battery banks
Backup power and workshop battery maintenance
Smart Bluetooth Configuration
Using the VictronConnect app, all charging settings can be configured wirelessly from your phone, tablet or laptop.
What you can adjust via Bluetooth
Select battery type (AGM, Gel, Flooded, Lithium)
Change charging voltages and charging profiles
Enable or disable reconditioning mode
View real-time battery voltage and charge current
Check charging history and charging status
Update charger firmware
Adjustable Charging Voltages
Unlike basic chargers, the Blue Smart IP65 range allows custom charging voltages to be set directly in the app.
This means you can:
Match battery manufacturer recommended voltages
Optimise charging for lithium batteries
Fine-tune float and absorption settings
Use the charger for specialised battery systems
This flexibility makes the charger ideal for standard, lithium and custom battery setups in demanding Australian and New Zealand conditions.