I can report that the suggestion of the developer was successful! I renamed the downloaded file, and then VC was able to apply it to the IP22. I have run the charger, and this time the variation was much less; specifically, 14.19-14.22v, and the amperage range was much more consistent (there was s…

Thanks for reporting back and good that it worked. To your other problem: It could also be that the battery is full and blocks the charging current.

I did go back to the Li-ion setting, and it held at 14.39 volts, 0.0 amps, but still would not go into float or storage. I called another local dealer of Victron (bigger volume than my dealer) and they reported numerous problems with this range. When will Victron address the defective product?

Hi @TimB Can you please check that your settings are set to a fixed absorption time, and then take a screenshot of the history section tapping the charge states and showing that time? [IMG_0375] [IMG_0373]

[image] Absorption time was set at adaptive; I have set it to fixed and running now. Do you want another screenshot?

[Screenshot 2026-02-09 at 5.05.12 PM] Taken after fixed absorption time.

That looks closer to as expected, except you are still seeing 14.60V after setting 14.4V? Try setting the temperature compensation to 0

[image] TimB: Unfortunately, the charger never left the absorb mode. It showed 0.0 amps and 14.20 volts, and did nothing else for the duration of the test (half an hour after reaching 0.0 amps). The IP22 manual ( Link ) is a little bit vague on this point, but here’s what it says (page 10) …

[image] TimB: the manufacturer of my batteries states that 14.40 volts is needed in order to balance the cells (LiFePO4) Are you sure about this? Many batteries recommend 14.4V +/- 0.2 (which means a range of 14.2 though 14.6 is acceptable). They don’t always specify the voltage at which b…

Thank you, xmd, for your comments. Yes, I have read the documentation carefully, and my batteries (BattleBorn) use 14.40 as the target for re-balancing. The point is, when my IP22 has 14.20 set, that is the voltage delivered (14.19-14.21 after firmware v3.67 was applied). However, when I attempt …

How are you measuring the voltage? Do you have a BMV 712 or any other Victron devices in this system? Are the Victron devices set up with VE.Smart networking?

Why won’t my Victron charger enter float mode

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Taken after fixed absorption time.

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