Pro-Guide 1-Bank 12V/16V 10-Amp On-Board Charger

The Pro-Guide PGC-116 is a single-bank 10A on-board charger for 12V AGM and lithium plus 16V lithium batteries, rated IP68.

Sixteen volt lithium capability is the reason to choose this over the standard PGC-110, and it covers a growing niche. Sixteen volt lithium packs are used in bass boats to gain cranking and electronics performance, and a normal 12V charger will not bring one to full charge.

Selectable profiles adapt to the connected battery voltage and chemistry rather than applying one generic setting. Getting that wrong on lithium is not a small error. Charging a 16V pack on a 12V profile leaves it permanently short, and the reverse overcharges.

Lithium Activation Mode supplies a short voltage signal to wake a sleeping battery management system, with a manual activation option by holding the control. The manual option matters when a BMS has been down long enough that automatic activation does not catch it. IP68 suits demanding onboard use, with 110-120V AC input. Explore more on-board battery chargers.

• Handles 16V lithium as well as 12V
• 16V packs are used for cranking performance
• A 12V charger leaves a 16V pack permanently short
• Manual activation for a long-sleeping BMS