Guide to choosing battery chargers and comparison chart

Guide to choosing a battery charger. Comparison chart

We have performed a useful guide to help you find the battery charger you need. In addition, we make a comparison of the various battery chargers.

Comparison chart battery chargers

	ECF	SMF	CBC	MMF	MHF
Technology	Switch mode	Multi-frequency	Hybrid-High frequency	Hybrid-High frequency	Hybrid-High frequency
Applications (charging modes)	Conventional Opportunity	Conventional Opportunity	Conventional	Conventional Fast charging Forming Desulphation	Conventional Opportunity Fast charging
Description	ECF chargers consist of switch mode converters witch works at a very high frequency without magnetic core for the energy conversion. Suitable for onboard installation.	Extremely Efficient, it is designed to minimize energy consumption and carbon footprint. Very Robust, Reliable and Cost-Effective. The newest technology of Amperis.	Multi-voltage charger suitable for conventional charging. Cost effective multi-voltage charger.	Universal charger, extremely efficient and versatile. Very Robust and Reliable design. Can charge batteries of any voltage, capacity and chemistry, and can support applications of any type.	Universal charger, extremely efficient and versatile. Very Robust and Reliable design. Can charge batteries of any voltage, capacity and chemistry, and can support applications of any type. The most advanced charger in Amperis portfolio.
Power ranges	Low power	Low-Medium power	Low-Medium power	Medium-High power	High-Very High power
Specifications
Switching frequency	High frequency	Multi-frequency	High frequency	High frequency		High frequency
Efficiency	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent		Excellent
Current control	Yes	Yes(Partial)	Yes	Yes		Yes
Ripple	Low	Low	Low	Low		Low
Size and weight	Compact and light	Big	Big	Big		Big
Multi-Voltage	Yes(Limited)	No	Yes	Yes		Yes
Complexity	High	Low	Medium	Medium		Medium
Repairabity on site	Imposible	Easy	Medium	Medium		Medium-Complicated
Best choice for:	On-Board installation.	One or two shifts. Applications conventional and opportunity charging. Best choice if looking for high efficiency, great reliability at convenient price	Cost effective multi-voltage chargers with low configuration possibilities (Only IUA curve)	This is the authentic universal battery charger of Amperis. Best choice for companies which manage a big quantity of different batteries.		DEMANDING APPLICATIONS, Up to three shifts/day. Multi-application (Conventional to fast charging). Best combination of functions and performances.

Selection guide Battery Chargers

Guide to choosing a battery charger

ORDERING INFORMATION: AMPERIS BATTERY CHARGERS
MODEL:	i.e. MMF
MAINS:	i.e. 3x220V 60Hz
NOMINAL BATTERY VOLTAGE:	i.e. 180V
MAX Nº CELLS:	i.e. 90 Cells
GASSING VOLTAGE PER CELL:	i.e. 2.4V/ Cell
MAX VOLTAGE PER CELL:	i.e. 2.75 V/ Cell
MAX OUTPUT VOLTAGE:	i.e. 2.75X90= 250 V
MAX OUTPUT CURRENT: MAX POWER POINT AND MAX VOLTAGE POINT.	i.e. 160 A@216V (Gassing voltage) 140 A@250V (MAX Voltage)