Battery charge regulator CH150

The CH150 is a charging regulator for an external rechargeable 12 V VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) battery, such as the BP12 or BP24 offered by Campbell Scientific. Charging power for the CH150 is typically supplied by an unregulated solar panel, AC/AC transformer, or AC/DC converter. The CH150 provides charging with temperature compensation for optimal charging and battery life. A maximum power point tracking algorithm is incorporated for solar inputs to maximize available solar charging resources. Benefits and Features - Protects against high-amperage and high-voltage damage to power supply - Battery reversal protection - Allows simultaneous connection of two charging sources (e.g., solar panel, ac wall charger) - Three year extended warranty available on this product The CH150 is a micro-controller-based smart charger with temperature compensation that optimizes battery charging and increases the battery's life. Two input terminals enable simultaneous connection of two charging sources. They also incorporate a maximum power point tracking algorithm for solar inputs that maximizes available solar charging resources. The CH150 has several safety features intended to protect the charging source, battery, charger, and load devices. Battery-reversal protection is included, as well as ESD and surge protection on all of the CH150 inputs and outputs. The CH150 replaced the CH100.