The Bosch C3 6-volt/12-volt Fully Automatic 4-Mode Battery Charger and Maintainer is an ultra portable automotive battery charging and maintaining device for use with lead-acid batteries. Built around state-of-the-art charging technology and self-monitoring functionality, the C3 is micro computer controlled, which when connected to a battery allows for features such as an automatic charging cycle that eliminates the need to unplug it when the battery is fully charged, and one-button operation. Additional features include and integrated AC power cord and battery clamps, dust and splash proof construction and an included mounting hook for truly portable use.
Smart charging and maintaining of 6V and 12V batteries that goes wherever you do.
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Vehicles today are often equipped with a wide array of power-robbing accessories such as GPS navigation units, stereo sound systems, video players, daytime running lights, and many other electrical convenience functions. All these items place a high demand on a vehicle's battery. The best way to ensure reliable starting of your vehicle is to keep a regular check on the battery charge - especially in vehicles not used year-round, such as motorcycles, convertibles and classic cars. Battery chargers from Bosch are first aid for exhausted batteries and return them to top condition.
Everything you need is integrated and/or included in the box.
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The included charger mounting hook allows for easy charger placement between your AC power source and your battery.
View larger. The intelligent, portable C3 Battery Charger and Maintainer from Bosch provides battery charging that is quick, easy and safe. The core of the C3 is its state-of-the-art charging technology and self-monitoring functions which ensure high quality charging for long battery life. Simply plug in the AC power cord, integrated at one end of the charger, to a standard 110-volt household outlet. Then attach the two insulated charger clamps integrated into the opposite end to the appropriate battery posts of the lead-acid battery being charged or maintained. For extra convenience the included charger mounting hook allows you to hang the charger upright in the best spot possible between the battery and the AC power source.
Maintenance/Trickle Charging Mode
With the integrated trickle charge function, batteries can be monitored and reliably kept at a high charge level when not in use. Unlike other chargers which can damage batteries due to overcharging, the Bosch C3 Battery Charger and Maintainer can be left connected to the battery and will switch automatically to the maintenance/trickle charging mode when the battery is fully charged - only switching to a higher charge rate once the battery level drops below a specified charge level.
One-Button Smart Charging
Safety is an important concern around any power source. One button operation, built-in pulse and trickle charge function, and a comprehensive safety concept make the Bosch C3 Battery Charger and Maintainer very easy and safe to use. If an abnormal situation occurs, the charger switches automatically to standby mode to protect the battery from damage.
Micro Computer Controlled
The C3 Battery Charger and Maintainer is controlled by an internal MCU (micro-computer unit). This automated control provides for both constant voltage monitoring and intelligent charging, which the Bosch C3 uses to detect the precise level of charge in your batteries when connected. It's through this constant flow of data that the C3 is able to maintain connected batteries within the precise levels that they need to be, and automatically switch from a charge mode to a maintain mode, avoiding over charging.
