Pulsar

Mascot equivalent to the Victron Phoenix Smart 12/30

If you're specifying the Victron Phoenix Smart 12/30 - typically bought from RS Components or Farnell - this is the Pulsar-stocked Mascot part to consider instead.

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Victron

Phoenix Smart 12/30

  • • Typically distributed via RS Components / Farnell
  • • Distributor lead times vary
  • • Limited UK-based engineering support
Pulsar-stocked equivalent

Mascot 3540 - 12v Battery Charger Sla 20 Amp Switch Mode

Norwegian-engineered. Stocked in Wokingham. Supported by a UK engineering team.

  • UK stock from Wokingham - typically dispatched same day
  • 1-year warranty, full EMC / safety documentation
  • Free evaluation sample available for qualified engineers
  • PO terms available for OEM customers
Engineering note: Higher current, IP22; Mascot 3540 is the fixed-install convection-cooled equivalent for indoor enclosures.

Side-by-side: Mascot 3540 vs Victron Phoenix Smart 12/30

Engineering specs compared head-to-head. Mascot column is pulled live from the Pulsar catalogue; Victron column is taken from the manufacturer's published datasheet or AI-estimated where the datasheet wasn't accessible. Always verify against the current manufacturer datasheet before design-in.

SpecMascot (live)Victron Phoenix Smart 12/30(estimated)
Voltage12V12 V DC
Charge Current20A30 A
Charge Current Range9.1A to 40A-
ChemistryLead AcidLead-acid, LiFePO4
Battery Charger TypeDesktopAC-to-DC Adaptive 5-stage
Input Voltage Multi-210–250 V AC
Input Terminals-IEC 320 C14
Model3540LAPhoenix Smart 12/30
Spot a discrepancy or need a full datasheet? Ask a UK engineer.

Why switch from RS / Farnell?

Direct from the UK partner. Pulsar Developments is Mascot's UK arm - you're buying from the manufacturer's local team, not a generalist distributor.

Real engineering help. Spec questions, custom labels, custom cable assemblies and special voltages - answered by a UK engineer, usually same day.

Better on volume. Distributor margins fall away on production quantities; ask us for an OEM quote.

Traceability. Every unit ships with the certifications you need for medical, rail, marine and industrial design-in.