Projecta's new IDC25X DC to DC charger has earned a prestigious Australian Good Design Award in the Product Design Category, where it was recognised for its outstanding design and innovation.

The Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design and innovation in the country, and reward diverse projects across 11 design disciplines covering more than 35 categories and subcategories. Each year, the Awards celebrate the best new products and services on the Australian and international market.

This year's Awards attracted high-quality projects from Australia and around the world, which were evaluated by more than 70 Australian and international jurors, including designers, engineers, architects and thought leaders. More than 900 entries were evaluated according to a strict set of design evaluation criteria and the IDC25X struck a chord with judges.

Project's IDC25X is a 25A Intelli-Charge lithium DC-DC dual battery charger with MPPT Solar; it offers the latest in technology providing users with the versatility to charge their auxiliary battery using solar panels and/or their vehicle's alternator.

Developed and tested in Australia for extreme conditions, the IDC25X features a super-efficient design that won't de-rate in hot conditions. It reliably performs in temperatures as high as 90° C, so is perfect for under bonnet fitment providing a full 25A of charge up to 75° C where even the best competitor reduces its charge at 55° by up to half. Additionally, the IDC25X is fully potted with thermal epoxy resin that draws heat away from electronics to the outer housing; helping it maintain this consistent charge output of 25A.

The unit is also vibration and shock proof (to Heavy Vehicle Standards), ensuring the outback's corrugated tracks pose no problem. Also assisting performance and durability is its IP68 and IP69K rating, ensuring superior protection against ingress of dust, water and even high-pressure water, should owners want to thoroughly clean their engine bays.

Along with these durability features which make the IDC25X perfect for 4WD, RV, camping, boating and other applications, the units boast clever technology that delivers extremely efficient operation for users. For greater flexibility and scope for owners to customise their battery management systems, the IDC25X's multi-chemistry technology supports charging of AGM, GEL, WET, Calcium and Lithium batteries with pre-set charging modes.
The unit also offers Automatic Temperature Compensation, further protecting valuable batteries.

In commenting on the Award, the Good Design Awards Jury said: "The IDCX Battery Charger approaches power panel organisation with subtle expertise. The use of smart charging is fantastic, as multiple types of charging are necessary in today's market. Congratulations on this thoughtful design."

Projecta Head of Design, Mark Finocchiaro, said the development team was confident that the IDC25X would set new benchmarks in its category.

"It was certainly an honour for all involved in developing the new IDC25X, to see it acknowledged with a coveted Australian Good Design Award," Mark said.

"The IDC25X is equipped with everything that customers would want and need to enjoy reliable power on the go, even when used in the most demanding applications and environments. Winning awards such as this gives Projecta and parent company Brown and Watson International, the motivation to continue pushing the boundaries and setting new benchmarks in the products we develop.

"Although the IDC25X was only released in July this year, we've already receiving amazing feedback from customers in the field."

Projecta's award-winning IDC25X is backed by a 5-year warranty and is available nationwide from leading four-wheel-drive, caravan, camping and marine outlets for a recommended retail price of $595.00.

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A Division of Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd, Projecta is Australian owned and operated with worldwide partners who are experts in their respective field. Projecta is a leader in the design and development, manufacture and supply of battery chargers, battery related and electrical accessories for motor vehicles, trucks, boats, 4WD and recreational vehicles. The company has five offices across Australia plus one in New Zealand with representation in a number of countries.

Further information on the extensive Projecta program together with high resolution images for download can be found at www.autodeadline.com.au or by visiting the Projecta website at www.projecta.com.au