OTC, an SPX brand, has announced the Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer (P/N 3176), which the company said is designed to quickly and efficiently charge and maintain all types of serviceable 12-volt lead acid batteries. The new 3176 tool is fully controlled by an internal microprocessor unit that offers reliable battery detection and automatic charge management, the manufacturer added.
“OTC has developed several new features to make this battery charger and maintainer ‘Smart’ compared to the competition,” said Surrender Makhija, OTC Product Manager of Battery Service. “Utilizing a patented five-stage automatic 5 amp switch-mode charging system, the new 3176 tool diagnoses and rescues drained batteries, restores batteries that are slightly sulfated, and automatically switches to float mode once the battery is completely charged.”
Batteries not kept at a full charge become sulfated, which is the main reason for premature battery failure, the company noted. The OTC Smart Charger and Maintainer automatically detects the state of charge of the battery plugged into it and delivers the correct charge to compensate, thus ensuring the battery is always optimally charged, its maker said.
“Automotives are often equipped with computers that require continuous battery power to maintain data in memory, and the 3176 tool is up for the challenge,” added Makhija. “It can keep batteries at full charge on a continuous basis and charge deep-discharged batteries in about 12 hours to almost 100 percent of their original capacity.”
During Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming, the Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer when connected helps to maintain proper battery voltage and prevents damage to the ECM. The OTC 3176 is also suitable for maintaining the charge levels of batteries in storage or that receive occasional use, its maker noted.
With its easy to read LED indicator lights, the Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer offers a simple way of showing the status of charging and battery conditions, OTC said. It takes up a minimal amount space, and is extremely lightweight, according to the maker.
For additional information, contact OTC at 1-800-533-6127 or visit http://www.otctools.com.
