The CTEK MXS 5.0 is a fully automatic microprocessor-controlled battery charger.
It offers a unique eight-step approach to battery maintenance, helping you keep your battery in top shape.
It is one of the fastest, most effective, and versatile CTEK consumer chargers on the market, making it a top-selling charger at Battery Power-Zone.
The unit offers complete battery care with its unique and patented system to recover, charge and maintain all lead-acid battery types to maximise performance and extend life.
Maintaining battery charge levels is essential to battery performance
Poorly maintained charge levels contribute to a host of issues that can compromise your battery’s lifespan and functioning.
While they may not always be noticeable at first, problems may begin to pile up.
Ultimately, years of battery life could be lost.
When a lead-acid battery’s charge levels drop too low, it begins to experience sulphation.
This is where sulphate crystals build up on the lead plates, leading to a drop in capacity.
Sulphation can cause permanent damage, and it could necessitate that a battery be replaced.
Lead-acid batteries that are not frequently used and maintained can also develop stratification, where the acid and water in the battery fluid separate, leading to the acid settling at the bottom.
This can make sulphation worse, and also cause the plates at the top of the battery to corrode.
These are just some examples of what can happen when a battery is damaged due to a poor charging routine.
Fortunately, an intelligent charger such as the MXS 5.0 can reverse some of this damage.
Ultimately, keeping to a regular charging schedule with a reliable charger is the best way to go.
Not only will this save you money on replacement costs, it will also save you the time of having to come to your battery’s rescue in a crisis.
A good quality smart charger is able to detect a battery’s state of charge and charge it to the optimal level for its chemistry.
A charger with different modes, such as the MXS 5.0, allows you to make sure that it is on the correct setting for your battery’s technology.
Here is some important advice from CTEK on charging your battery correctly:
- Using a Reliable Battery Charger
- Having a Sound Charging Routine
- Undergoing Simple, Regular Care
- Being Mindful Of the Weather
Using the Correct Charging Procedure
The only real way to restore a drained battery is to use a charger.
Most other common ways work temporarily but are not dependable ways to fully recharge a battery.
CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger features
This incredible battery charger for all lead-acid battery types comes with the following features:
1. Safe and Easy To Use
The CTEK MXS 5.0 offers user safety through spark free operation and reverse polarity protection.
Your vehicle’s electrical safety is uncompromised through exceptionally clean voltage and current delivery, with no surges or spikes.
There is no need to disconnect the battery from the vehicle when charging.
2. “Connect and Forget” Capability
A simple plug-and-play operation allows you to select the program and mode and leave the charger to do the rest.
3. Unique 8-Step Charging
The patented 8-step programme tests your battery’s condition and revives, charges and maintains its charge, ensuring maximum battery life and performance.
4. Reconditioning Function
Deeply discharged and stratified batteries are able to be recovered using the device’s unique reconditioning functionality.
5. Float/Pulse Maintenance
During periods of inactivity, you can rest assured that your battery will not go flat.
The float/pulse maintenance ensures that its charge level is kept up.
6. Temperature Compensation
The built-in automatic charge voltage compensation automatically adjusts the charge voltage depending on the ambient temperature, ensuring ideal charging conditions even in extreme cold or hot weather conditions.
7. Extends Battery Life
The unique features of CTEK chargers combine to ensure optimal reliability and performance, maximising your battery’s life.
8. Multiple Charging Programs and Options
Combine your charging MODE with various options to make sure that your battery is receiving the charge it needs.
Select options such as AGM, EFB, or RECOND for a completely customised charge.
CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger specifications
CHARGING VOLTAGE | 14.4/14.7/15.8V |
CHARGING CURRENT | Max 5A |
TYPE OF CHARGER | 8 step, fully automatic charging cycle |
TYPE OF BATTERY | 12V lead-acid batteries |
BATTERY CAPACITY | 1.2–110Ah, up to 160Ah for maintenance |
INSULATION | IP65 (splash and dust proof) |
TEMPERATURE COMP. | Built In |
The CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charging process
View the step-by-step charging process of the CTEK MXS 5.0 below:
STEP 1 – DESULPHATION
Sulphation is one of the leading causes of damage to lead-acid batteries.
A pulsing voltage removes sulphate deposits from the lead plates of the battery, restoring its capacity.
STEP 2 – SOFT START
The device now tests if the battery can accept charge by performing a soft start.
If no issues are detected, the charging process will begin.
STEP 3 – BULK
The battery is charged with the maximum current until it reaches approximately 80% of its battery capacity.
STEP 4 – ABSORPTION, BATTERY READY TO USE
A declining current is now used to bring the charge up to 100% of the battery’s capacity.
STEP 5 – ANALYSE
At this stage, the device tests if the battery can hold charge.
Batteries unable to hold a charge may need to be replaced.
STEP 6 – RECOND
If a battery has been deeply discharged, a full absorption charge at a higher voltage will be performed to equalise or overcharge the battery.
STEP 7 – FLOAT, BATTERY FULLY CHARGED
A constant voltage charge is used to maintain the battery voltage at maximum level.
STEP 8 – PULSE, MAINTENANCE CHARGING
The battery is maintained at 95–100% capacity.
The charger monitors the battery voltage and gives a pulse of voltage when needed to keep the battery in its fully charged state.
This powerful lead-acid automotive battery charger is a must-have for any vehicle owner.
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