Victron Skylla-i 24/80 (1+1) Battery Charger

The Skylla-i 24/80 (1+1) is a robust, high-output battery charger designed for marine and other demanding environments. Its aluminium epoxy powder-coated case, drip shield, stainless steel fixings and acrylic-coated circuit boards are built to cope with heat, humidity and salt air, while internal temperature sensors keep the power components within safe limits and reduce output if conditions become extreme. This (1+1) version offers two isolated outputs: a main output delivering the full 80 A charge current and a second output limited to around 4 A to keep a starter battery topped up. A seven-stage adaptive charge algorithm sets the absorption time according to how deeply the battery has been discharged, with a BatterySafe stage to limit gassing and a Storage mode that lowers the voltage when the battery is left idle. A supplied battery temperature sensor and a voltage sense connection help maintain the correct charge voltage at the terminals. The unit is Li-Ion (LiFePO4) ready and can also serve as a stabilised power supply. Networking is provided by a galvanically isolated VE.Can (NMEA 2000) interface, so several chargers can be synchronised for parallel operation and linked to a Skylla Control panel for remote monitoring and shore-current limiting. With acceptance of both AC and DC supply, the charger adapts to a wide variety of installations.