Charger
Victron Blue Smart IP67 12/13 wiring diagram
Blue Smart IP67 12/13: 13A charger for 12V batteries, with 4A Low mode and M8 ring leads. Protective earth is required. Separate 230V (180–265 VAC) and 120V (100–130 VAC) versions; mount protected and ventilated.
- Compatible systems
- 12 V
- Rated output
- 13 A
Wiring diagram
How the BS IP67 13 is wired.
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Cable sizing for this example
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3 m one way
12 V system
- Wire
- 6 mm² · 10 AWG
- Example fuse
- 20 A
- Design current
- 13 A
- Voltage drop
- 2.4%
Sized against ABYC E-11. The design current is the unit's rated output. The length is one way; voltage drop includes an equal-length return.
Run-length and manufacturer assumptions
The editable example uses 3.048 m (10 ft) runs unless a shorter run is stated. Metric overviews round these to 3 m. Adapt the parts and lengths to your installation before choosing cable and protection.
Supporting parts
- 6.1 m total of 6 mm² (10 AWG) marine cable
- Terminations for 6 mm² cable, matched to the equipment's screw terminals, leads or studs
- 20 A fuse and holder on the positive run
- Heat-shrink, strain relief and terminal boots sized to the cable
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Installation notes
Before you install.
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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. Rev 06 — 09/2026), checked 2026-10-01. Manufacturer documentation →
Which 12/13 charger is this?
The Blue Smart IP67 12/13 is a mains charger for a nominal 12 V battery, with 13 A maximum charge current and 4 A Low mode. It is not an inverter or a DC-DC converter. Confirm the AC nameplate: the reviewed 230 V version accepts 180–265 VAC; the separate 120 V manual specifies 100–130 VAC. These are separate products, not one universal-input unit.
How do the connections map?
BATT + / BATT − represent the permanently attached red/black cable with M8 ring terminals. This model is supplied with 4 mm² cable. The manual permits shortening and reterminating the DC lead; an extension needs a separate conductor, voltage-drop, and protection check.
AC L / AC N / AC ⏚ represent the mains cord, including its protective-earth conductor. Preserve that earth connection through the genuine supply cord and an earthed outlet; the revised symbol includes it. Connect DC with sources and loads isolated, verify polarity, then apply AC. For temporary charging in a vehicle, follow the manual's chassis-connection sequence.
Which protection is required?
The external-protection table, printed page 16 gives 20–40 A for this model, selected with the actual conductor and fuse type. Place that protection close to battery positive. This model also has a 20 A fuse in the supplied DC cable near the charger. It cannot protect the cable between itself and the battery.
What must be configured?
Use VictronConnect to choose chemistry and current. Normal mode uses 14.4 / 13.8 / 13.2 V for absorption, float, and storage. The lithium preset uses 14.2 V absorption and disables lead-acid temperature compensation. Those presets require the battery manufacturer's approval; they do not bypass a BMS or permit charging lithium below 0°C. Select Low mode if the bank cannot accept 13 A. House loads consume part of the charger output, reducing current available to recharge the battery.
Where should it be mounted?
Mount vertically with both cables downward, on a nonflammable surface, with 100 mm clearance above and below. Despite the IP67 enclosure, the installation chapter calls for a protected, ventilated location away from flammable gases and liquids, never directly above or sealed in with the battery. Rated output is available up to 40°C, then derates. Waterproofing does not remove the need to protect plugs and cable joints.
Fit check
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Technical reference
Specifications and terminal map.
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Catalog specification
Blue Smart IP67 12/13: 13A charger for 12V batteries, with 4A Low mode and M8 ring leads. Protective earth is required. Separate 230V (180–265 VAC) and 120V (100–130 VAC) versions; mount protected and ventilated.
- Compatible systems
- 12 V
- Rated output
- 13 A
- Planning charge current
- 13 A
Terminal map
Catalog connection points, current direction and planning limits. Check the manufacturer's pinout and connector ratings before installation.
AC L
neutral · input
AC N
neutral · input
AC ⏚
ground · bidi
BATT +
positive · output
BATT −
negative · output
Sources and sizing method
Equipment specifications. Model details, ratings and terminal roles come from the catalog. Check your unit’s label and current manufacturer documentation for its exact revision.
Example sizing. Sized against ABYC E-11. Boats built to UK or EU rules answer to ISO 13297 — check these figures against it before you build. Results use the example current and run length shown above. Set your actual equipment, lengths and installation conditions in Crimp before choosing hardware.
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