Smart Battery Box Series 2

G'dau Greig,

I've just double checked this and I can confirm that the Smart Battery Box Series 2 comes with a 12v and 240v cable.

G'day Billy-Ray,

Yes, you absolutely can charge and discharge at the same time. Its really important to note though, if charging your Engle Smart Battery Box Series 2 with solar panels, the charge goes directly to the battery and NOT through the Smart System.  In this case, you will need to use any solar system with a regulator.

G'day Darren,

The maximum continuous power the Smart Battery Box can tolerate 300 watts, with a spike output power of 900W. So in short, no you won't be able to charge a 400-watt hour lithium bike battery with this unit.

G'day Steve,

There is both a standard cigarette style 12V plug and an Engel 12V socket, so there won't be any need to replace or remove any of the ports.

G'day John,

Yes, you can charge the Engel Smart Battery Box Series 2 using a solar panel. You'll just need to make sure your solar panel has a regulator and can connect via an Anderson plug.

G'day Tom,

We've double checked with Engel, and the Smart Battery Box Series 2 can be used with LiFePO4 batteries. The lead supplied will be able to charge all battery types used in the unit.

G'day Steve,

I've just consulted the tech experts and the Engel Smart Battery Box Series 2 doesn't have an overcharging protection mechanism so you'll need to use it with a solar regulator. Most Solar Panels have these inbuilt and attached to the back of the panel.

G'day Jeff,

Engel indicate that the Smart Battery Box Series 2 is compatible with a range of battery types: LiFePO4, Gel, Calcium, AGM or lead acid. There isn't a specific battery they suggest but a battery specialist like Battery World will be able to run you through the features of the different battery types and help you to choose the best option.

G'day Alex,

Sorry mate but I'm not entirely sure I know what you mean by externally vented or sealed? I've run it past a few of the staff and I think we'd prefer you gave us a call just so we can clarify what you're after to get you the right answer. Feel free to get in touch on 1300 914 007.

G'day Patrick,

It would depend on which battery you put into the Engel Smart Battery Box Series 2. A lead acid battery with take a different amount of time to charge than a calcium or lithium battery. Best bet would be to check the battery you choose for charge times, and to check the amperage of your 12V ports in the vehicle you're planning to charge from. 

G'day Colin,

I've given Engel a buzz to suss this out for you. They told me that the Smart Battery Box Series 2 just has the one Anderson outlet that you can use to both charge or run things from your battery but being only one outlet, you can't do both at the same time. It also doesn't come with a low voltage cut out, so will run your battery dry if you're not careful. 

G'day Justin,

We don't stock the ArkPak 730 but having just done some research online, I reckon they are exactly identical in their functionality to the Engel Smart Battery Box Series 2. 

G'day Paul, 

We're not entirely sure what you mean by BCDC charger, but the Smart Battery Box can be charged via 240V mains power (adaptor included) from a vehicle's DC socket (cord included) and on 12 or 24 volt DC.

I hope this answers your query, but if not then please feel free to give our customer service team a buzz on 1300 914 007 and they'll be happy to help. 

G'day Roland,

The Engel Smart Battery Box Series 2 has a modified sine inverter and doesn't use an MPPT controller, no.