{"id":33604,"date":"2025-05-09T15:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=33604"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:09:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:09:53","slug":"it-starts-with-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/it-starts-with-ring\/33604","title":{"rendered":"It starts with Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ring Automotive is highlighting its battery support units and the fact that these pieces of equipment are not just for battery care.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>While still called SmartCharge Pro, Ring is actively promoting its professional range of SmartChargers by their other main function of battery support units.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-33605 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ring.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ring-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ring-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These units are designed to deliver more functionality, more reliability and more value for the modern workshop.<\/p>\n<p>These intelligent units don\u2019t just charge \u2013 they optimise battery performance with smart charging technology, while also functioning as battery support units, delivering a constant 13.6V output to ensure uninterrupted diagnostics and data uploads.<\/p>\n<p>Available in 100A, 50A, 30A, and now the latest 20A model, each SmartCharge Pro is a 3-in-1 powerhouse, offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart charging<\/li>\n<li>Battery support<\/li>\n<li>Built-in diagnostic tools (battery and alternator test)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The new 20A SmartCharge Pro goes even further, adding an 80A jump-starting function -making it a true 4-in-1 solution. 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