Battery Chargers / Converters

Progressive Dynamics, Inc. PD2100 Series Marine Converter / Chargers – The Intelligent Battery Charging System

  • Available with output ratings from 20 to 80 amps
  • Field programmable to properly charge Lead-Acid, Gel-Cell, or AGM Batteries
  • Micro-Processor Controlled Four-Stage Charging System provides rapid recharge and long battery life

PD2120 (20 Amp)
PD2130 (30 Amp)
PD2140 (40 Amp)
PD2150 (50 Amp)
PD2160 (60 Amp)
PD2180 (80 Amp)
Patent #’s: 6,184,649 * 5,600,550 * 5,687,066 * 5,982,643 * One or more Patents pending

PD2100 Series Marine Battery Charger Safety and Reliability Features:

  • Four-Stage Charging System- patented Microprocessor constantly monitors battery voltage and automatically selects one of the four charging modes; BOOST, NORMAL, STORAGE or EQUALIZE.
  • 3 Diode Isolated Outputs- allows the converter/charger to charge three separate banks of batteries. Each output is capable of handling the full rated current of the charger.
  • Patented Reverse Battery Protection- prevents converter/charger from being damaged if the batteries are accidentally connected to the charger in reverse.
  • Over Voltage Protection- prevents high voltage spikes from damaging the converter/charger.
  • Electronic Current Limiting- limits the output current to the maximum rating of the charger to prevent overheating and damage caused by shorts or excessive loads.
  • Intelligent Cooling Fan- only runs as fast as required to maintain a more constant operating temperature inside the converter/charger. This feature reduces thermal stress caused by fans that cycle on and off.
  • Regulated Output Voltage- prevents AC Line voltage variations from being transmitted to the batteries and 12 volt circuits.
  • Automatic Over-Temperature Shutdown- prevents converter/charger damage in the event the fan is unable to cool the charger due to inadequate compartment ventilation.
  • Series or Parallel Connection- Inteli-Power Converter/Chargers can be connected in series to provide a combination 12/24 Volt system, or in parallel to provide more current.

Special Features

Digital Meter | Programmable in the Field | Built-In Self Test

PD2100 Series Specifications Table

  PD2120 PD2130 PD2140 PD2150 PD2160 PD2180
Number of Battery Banks 3 3 3 3 3 3
Maximum Continuous DC Output Current – Available on each output 20-AMPS 30-AMPS 40-AMPS 50-AMPS 60-AMPS 80-AMPS
Maximum Continuous Input Power 350 WATTS 550 WATTS 650 WATTS 900 WATTS 1,000 WATTS 1,300 WATTS
DC Output Voltage (Normal) 13.9 VDC 13.9 VDC 13.9 VDC 13.9 VDC 13.9 VDC 13.9 VDC
DC Output Voltage (Boost) 14.4 VDC 14.4 VDC 14.4 VDC 14.4 VDC 14.4 VDC 14.4 VDC
DC Output Voltage (Storage) 13.3 VDC 13.3 VDC  13.3 VDC 13.3 VDC  13.3 VDC  13.3 VDC
Full Load Output Voltage (Normal) > 12.6 VDC > 12.6 VDC > 12.6 VDC > 12.6 VDC > 12.6 VDC > 12.6 VDC
Input Voltage 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC
Input Voltage Frequency 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ
Peak Inrush Current 32-AMPS 32-AMPS 32-AMPS 47-AMPS 47-AMPS 80-AMPS
Efficiency (Typical) > 80% > 80% > 80% > 80% > 80% > 80%
Reverse Battery Protection YES YES YES YES YES YES
Electronic Current Limiting YES YES YES YES YES YES
Over Voltage Protection YES YES YES YES YES YES
Electronic Fan Control * ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF
Back Up Thermal Protection YES YES YES YES YES YES
Ignition Protected YES YES YES YES YES YES
Storage Temperature -20C to +80C -20C to +80C -20C to +80C -20C to +80C -20C to +80C -20C to +80C
Operating Temperature -10C to +50C -10C to +50C -10C to +50C -10C to +50C -10C to +50C -10C to +50C
Hipot Voltage Test
Onboard CHARGE WIZARD With Automatic 4-Mode Charging YES YES YES YES YES YES
Weight 5.7 LBS. 5.8 LBS. 5.9 LBS. 6.3 LBS. 6.4 LBS. 9.2 LBS.
Dimensions 10.9″L X 7.8″W X 4.2″H 10.9″L X 7.8″W X 4.2″H 10.9″L X 7.8″W X 4.2″H 10.9″L X 7.8″W X 4.2″H 10.9″L X 7.8″W X 4.2″H 15.2″L X 7.8″W X 4.2″H
Marine UL & c UL Listed YES YES YES YES YES YES

* Fan controlled by temperature sensor normally operates only during high load or high ambient temperature conditions. All output voltages are +/- 0.3 VDC and specified for lead acid type batteries. All voltages are 0.4 VDC lower for gel type batteries.