In Focus: Clore Pro-Logix PL2510 Intelligent Battery Charger / Maintainer

Oct. 4, 2013
The PL2510 is ideal for charging and maintaining 6V and 12V lead acid batteries of all types and constructions.

The SOLAR Pro-Logix Battery Charger / Maintainer with Engine Start, No. PL2510, from Clore Automotive combines fully automatic operation with the ability to charge multiple battery types by selecting the 10/6/2 amp and 6V/12V functions. The charger utilizes advanced microprocessor-controlled logic to precisely deliver a fully automatic charging routine designed to optimally charge and maintain conventional, AGM, gel cell, spiral wound, deep cycle and marine batteries. This charger can maintain 55 amps of engine starting assistance, supplying a sudden surge of power to start depleted batteries. The unit makes adaptations for each battery it services, including a soft start mode on deeply discharged batteries, a battery repair mode and temperature compensation when charging in extreme temperatures.

Selling points

  • Provides fully automatic operation, eliminating the possibility of overcharging.
  • Properly chargers all lead acid battery types, including Flooded, AGM, Spiral Wound, Gel Cell, Marine and Deep Cycle batteries.
  • Offers the ability to boost depleted batteries using its engine start function.

Features and benefits

The SOLAR PL2510 incorporates advanced charging technology to ensure a beneficial service to each battery and vehicle encountered. It features automatic operation, with an enhanced maintenance mode once the battery has reached full charge. It also features temperature compensation to deliver a beneficial charge in all environments. It has special modes, such as Soft Start and Battery Repair, which automatically activate when charging problem batteries. It has specific charge settings for flooded, AGM and gel cell batteries to ensure a proper charge, regardless of battery construction.

Application

The PL2510 is ideal for charging and maintaining 6V and 12V lead acid batteries of all types and constructions. With three charging rates from 2A to 10A, it is versatile enough to properly charge everything from the small batteries found in powersport, and lawn and garden applications to the large batteries found in cars, trucks, SUVs and light duty commercial vehicles. It also provides 55 amps of engine starting assistance to boost vehicles with depleted batteries.

Origin

Portable chargers with start function are very popular with professionals and consumers alike. Clore Automotive's goal was to bring advanced Pro-Logix charging technology to this charging product segment, as a complement to the company's wheeled and portable Pro-Logix battery chargers.

Specifications

This product combines our powerful Transoid transformer charging technology with advanced electronics for precise automatic charging capability. Its case is made with high-impact ABS plastic and it features heavy duty weather-rated cables and clamps. The unit is ETL-approved to meet UL1236 and CSA-22 standards for automotive battery chargers.

Storage and display

PL2510 units are packaged in a display carton that highlights the key features and benefits of the product. Each unit is individually packaged in a shipper carton.

The perfect way to merchandise the unit on the truck is to place it on a toolbox surface and set it up to run connected to a battery. The unit provides a great deal of feedback during set-up and operation and is very attention-getting when in operation.

Suggested retail price

$139

For more information

Clore Automotive

(800) 328-2921

[email protected]

www.cloreautomotive.com

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