4. Operation Use
Caution: Improper use will cause irreversible damage to the battery and could cause battery
swelling and smoke in extreme cases.
4.1 Operating Conditions
The Century LFP battery is in sleep mode when not in use to reduce self-discharge. It will go into sleep mode
after 24 hours when the charge or discharge current is below 1A.
A charge or discharge will activate the battery from this sleep mode:
• Charge activation – Connect a charger with 1.2V above the battery voltage
• Discharge activation – Connect a load (<5kΩ)
The following operating ambient temperatures and humidity must be followed:
• Charging at between 0°C~45°C
• Discharging at between -20°C~55°C
• Ambient humidity: ≤85%
Reduce current when charging battery at temperatures <10°C and >35°C
TEMPERATURE EFFECT ON CAPACITY
Capacity (%)
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Temperature (ºC)
ADVANCED LiFePO4 TECHNOLOGY
LITHIUM
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