The OptiMate 2 DUO is an advanced 2-amp battery charger and maintainer that safely charges, tests, and maintains both lithium (LiFePO4) and lead-acid/AGM batteries. Its intelligent 6-step charging process automatically adapts to your battery's specific needs and conditions, eliminating the guesswork from battery care. The OptiMate 2 DUO combines professional-grade battery management technology with straightforward operation, making it the ideal solution for keeping your batteries in peak condition year-round.
LED Indicator: LED #3 blinks (on-off-on-off) to confirm deep discharge
Lead-acid/AGM Batteries: Pulsed charging prepares the battery to accept a normal charge.
Lithium (LiFePO4) Batteries: Current stays limited to 0.3A for gentle recovery to 8.8V, then increases to 1A with continuous monitoring.
Duration: 15 minutes minimum, 4 hours maximum
Critical Warning for Small Batteries: Motorcycles, lawn tractors, jet-skis, and snowmobiles with batteries left deep-discharged for extended periods may have permanent cell damage. These batteries can overheat during charging. Monitor temperature hourly and watch for bubbling, leaking electrolyte, uneven cell activity, or hissing sounds. DISCONNECT CHARGER IMMEDIATELY if the battery becomes uncomfortably hot or shows any unusual signs.
The charger assesses battery health to determine if charging can continue. Healthy batteries proceed to Step 3. Faulty batteries cause charging to suspend and LED #2 to blink, indicating the battery needs replacement.
LED Indicator: LED #3 (yellow)
The charger delivers a constant current of 2A maximum to the battery up to a voltage of 14.2-14.4V.
The charger verifies battery charge level and equalizes all cells using variable current pulses. A safety feature limits total charge time to 48 hours maximum before automatically progressing to Step 5.
LED Indicator: LED #4 (green) indicates 24/7 maintenance mode
No charge current flows during voltage monitoring. The initial test after Step 4 determines if the battery can hold its charge—healthy batteries progress to Step 6, while faulty batteries trigger LED #2 blinking. Ongoing tests determine maintenance needs based on battery type, health, and vehicle electrical draw. Charging occurs if voltage drops below 13.3V. Lithium batteries receive occasional charging while AGM/lead-acid batteries typically require hourly maintenance.
The OptiMate maintains batteries in good condition for months. Its pulse conditioning technique prevents sulfation, ensures maximum battery performance, and extends usable battery life. Float charging operates at a safe 13.6V voltage limit with up to 2A current available. The system automatically reverts to Step 3 if it detects sudden high charge loss (such as engine starting while the charger remains connected).
Note: Steps 5 and 6 alternate every 30 minutes until you disconnect the battery.