Currently, there are a very large number of battery manufacturers for vehicles on the market and it is sometimes difficult to decide what to choose for your car. The consumer is most interested in the long-term operation of this energy source. In this article, we will look at a Varta car battery, model Blue Dynamic D47. It is made in Europe, mainly in the Czech Republic.
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Where does Varta Blue Dynamic D47 apply
This type of battery is used for all cars with standard electrical equipment without a Start-Stop system. The battery is ideal for Korean and Japanese cars, as well as those that have options that require additional energy (heated seats, mirrors, rear window, etc.). The model is included in the middle price segment.
Varta Blue Dynamic D47 (560 410 054) belongs to the category - maintenance-free batteries. Therefore, more in demand among drivers with more modern cars. Yes, their price is higher, but the owners of these batteries do not need to constantly check the electrolyte level, measure its density, and add distilled water. It is enough just to recharge it in time. The service life of such a battery is more substantial.
Specifications
The model is manufactured using Power Frame technology. This special technology allows the production of lead plates with a solid frame, which makes it possible to protect them from short circuits and mechanical damage. This model has shown stable operation in all conditions of its use.
Before buying a new car battery, you need to find out if it is suitable for your car, for this it is worth paying attention to the following parameters:
- Sizes. It is necessary to measure the old one so that the new one fits on the installation site. The dimensions of the described battery (L x W x H): 232 mm x 173 mm x 225 mm (including terminals).
- Capacity. Battery capacity should be equal to the capacity declared by the car developer. If you install a battery on the car, the capacity of which exceeds the set by the developer, then during operation the generator power will not be enough to charge the battery, and the battery will not be fully charged. If the capacity is less than required, then the battery will recharge, which will negatively appear on its service life. Capacity Dynamic D47 is 60 Ah.
- The location of the terminals. The side where the terminals are located is the front of the battery. When buying a new one, remember the polarity. If you buy a battery with a polarity opposite to that required, you will have difficulty connecting it. The length of the vehicle’s power wires to the required terminals may simply not be enough. This model is presented in an Asian case, where the terminals are located on the top cover of the battery and protrude above it. The polarity is reversed, the positive terminal is on the right. Inrush current or cold scroll current - 540 amperes. The terminals are standard. The diameter of the positive terminal is 19 mm, the negative - 17.5 mm.
- The battery weighs 14 kg.
- You need to pay attention to the battery release date and you need to know that the date of commissioning is considered the moment when the electrolyte was filled, and not when it was brought to the store or connected by car.
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Cars |
| Shortcode | D47 |
| ETN code | 560 410 054 |
| Capacity | 60 Ah |
| Cold scroll current | 540 A |
| Positive terminal | 19 mm |
| Negative terminal | 17.5 mm |
| Width | 173 mm |
| Length | 232 mm |
| Height | 225 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| UK Code | 005 |
How is the battery maintained?
Any battery in the vehicle must be kept clean.It is required to periodically wipe dirt and accumulating dust from its surface, since it is a good conductor of electricity. The terminals must also be clean, without any signs of corrosion or oxidation. The presence of corrosion at the outputs is dangerous and has a negative impact on the performance of the battery.
Before prolonged downtime, it is advisable to check the battery. All electrical appliances of the vehicle are turned off, the power source is recharged. If it seems possible, remove the battery for further storage in a dry, clean and cool place. Lubricate the terminals with anti-corrosion grease.
The Varta Blue Dynamic D47 battery is not serviced, which means you do not need to open the covers and add water to it.
During operation, it is necessary to periodically (1 time in 2 months) check the voltage at the terminals. If it falls below 12.4 V, then charging is required. It is necessary to charge with technically sound and proven chargers.
How to charge the battery
The battery must be charged strictly in compliance with all safety rules. It must be remembered that the battery contains acid. Charging must be carried out in a ventilated area. Connect the terminals to the charger, observing the polarity.
The charge current should be 10% of the battery capacity. So, if the battery capacity is 60 Ah, then the charging current should be 6 Amps. If the battery becomes hot during charging, electrolyte is released or splashed, it is necessary to stop charging. Depending on the degree of battery discharge, charging takes from 6 to 18 hours. After 24 hours after charging, you can measure the voltage at the terminals. Measurements are carried out with a multimeter or voltmeter. The voltage should be 12.7 V.
Short video review
Do you have or have a Varta Blue Dynamic D47 battery? Then tell us in the comments about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.
Reviews
Vasily, 37 years old.
The battery lasted 6 years. Now ordered the same. Car: Hyundai Tucson. Today I diagnosed - for 6 of our winters the state is 320 Ah; 12.2 volts. Summary: reliable battery, I advise.
Nikolay, 42 years old.
I have been operating it for 5 years on MITSUBISHI, there were no questions until this day, I died ... I will take the same one, the best option for my money
Sergey, 36 years old
Advantages:
Good in both summer and winter
Disadvantages:
You have to pay a little more for quality.
Capacity, consider that volume. How can I shorten the volume with a constant trickle of water ?! For any capacity, lead is first charged with a limited current (10% of the capacity is considered optimal), and after reaching a voltage of 14.4V (14.7V), it is the voltage that should be maintained at this level, and the current itself begins to fall. When the current reaches a level of about 0.5-0.2A (for automobiles, if the battery is smaller, you can catch up to 0.1) - the battery is fully charged.
In the car, the charge controller does not care what the capacity is. Just a generator to finish off the battery completely is possible only on long trips. And if you take a very large capacity and ride 20 km between start / stop, then the battery that is small in capacity, that is large will be undercharged.But in the case of a large capacity, we will not only not use it, but also it will quickly grow with sulfates, since the undercharging will be a bit more compared to a smaller battery.
That is, the choice of battery capacity is just the optimum. You can take at least a diesel and charge it from the outlet.
Strongly increase the charge current is not worth it, because any chemical reaction takes time. And any acceleration of the process reduces the cycle. That is, at high currents, not all of the substance will be reacted and will quickly grow with sulfates. And sulfates do not dissolve and close the access of the acid to the active mass for the reaction. Less substance - less capacity. At some point, the capacity decreases to a critical level, often precisely because of the overgrowth of the active mass by sulfates. There may still be shedding of the active mass, short circuit, poor-quality cell. After all, if one cell fails, then the entire load falls on the remaining cells. In general, there are a lot of processes.
Actually, he reacted to the phrase about the insufficient power of the generator to charge. The generator is enough in any case, but the charge time during the normal operation cycle may not be enough! If you have a 300 liter tank in an ordinary sedan and you go along the highway to Kolyma without stops, then most likely you will have enough of any serviceable generator to charge the battery three times more capacious than the regular one))