Battery chargers

ACE battery chargers – fanless automatic chargers for several battery groups

philippi develops and manufactures the ACE series battery chargers in its own factory in Germany. These automatic chargers charge 12 V and 24 V systems on yachts, boats, motorhomes and expedition vehicles from shore power or a generator and supply up to three battery groups at the same time. You will also find chargers from Mastervolt (ChargeMaster Plus) and Cristec here, as well as accessories for the ACE series.

In brief: ACE chargers work without a fan, using a heat sink in the housing base, accept 90–265 V AC without loss of output and can be set for lead-acid, AGM, GEL and lithium batteries. They are integrated into philippi system monitoring via the P-BUS.

The ACE models at a glance

What sets the ACE series apart

• Fanless and quiet – heat sink in the housing base instead of a fan, also suitable for the engine room or near berths
• Up to three battery groups – for example starter, service and bow thruster battery on one unit
• Usable worldwide – 90–265 V AC without loss of output, also on weak dock pedestals and generators
• Profiles for all common batteries – flooded, lead-calcium, GEL, AGM and lithium, also freely configurable via PSM or PSL
• Special functions – winter storage mode, power supply mode (regulated DC supply, e.g. during construction) and refresh function for lead batteries
• Plug & play – pluggable AC and DC connections, temperature sensor included

Accessories for the ACE series

The F-ACE and FAL remote displays bring charge status and device status to the chart table. With the ACE-T cable – for the ACE 12/90 with Microfit connector the ACE-T cable HPO – the chargers are integrated into the P-BUS system. Also available: the KS cable set, the TEMP-AL temperature sensor and the BLS battery monitor, which can display and control ACE chargers via the ACE-LIN interface.

How to combine charger, alternator and solar into a coherent charging concept is explained in the Academy section Charging and energy generation.

Frequently asked questions about ACE chargers

Which battery types are the ACE chargers suitable for?

You select the charging profile for flooded, lead-calcium, GEL and AGM batteries as well as lithium battery systems on the control panel. A freely adjustable profile can also be configured via the PSM or PSL P-BUS system monitors, for example to a lithium manufacturer's specifications. In addition there are winter storage mode, power supply mode and a refresh function for lead batteries.

How many battery groups can an ACE charger charge?

ACE chargers charge one battery or up to three battery groups at the same time via their outputs, for example starter, service and bow thruster battery. No separate charge distributor is needed. You decide during installation which battery is connected to which output.

Which ACE model suits my battery bank?

That depends on the battery capacity. The ACE 12/30 is designed for 120 to 250 Ah, the ACE 12/90 with 90 A for 300 to 900 Ah; the ACE 12/44 and ACE 12/64 lie in between. For 24 V systems there are the ACE 24/25 and ACE 24/30. The recommended capacity is stated on each product page.

Can the ACE charger be connected to the P-BUS system?

Yes. The chargers are integrated into the P-BUS network with the ACE-T cable, the ACE 12/90 with Microfit connector via the ACE-T cable HPO. Charge status and parameters then appear on the PSM3 or PSL system monitors. For a simple display at the chart table there are also the F-ACE and FAL remote displays.

Does the ACE charger work on any shore power?

Yes. The input voltage range of 90 to 265 V AC allows operation on shore power grids worldwide and on on-board generators without reducing the charging output. This also helps at weak dock pedestals whose voltage drops significantly under load. No switching or adapter is required.