Charging Phases
BENTON®
ICEMAN 5.0 BLE
charger performs 8-step fully automatic charging cycle.
1)
Diagnosis
The unique diagnostic function checks status of battery and ascertains if battery can
accept charging.
2) Recovery
: A deeply discharged battery of over 2.0V can be recovered and charged
with pulse charging of small current.
3)
Bulk
: 80% of energy is returned in this phase with maximum charging current.
4)
Absorption
: With use of declining current charging up to almost 100% is achieved.
5)
Analysis
: Checks status of charge. If battery does not retain energy, it must be
replaced.
6)
Boost
: Recovers severely discharged batteries under high voltage charge.
Recommended to apply it at least once a year.
7)
Float
: Battery is fully charged and ready to use. The battery is maintained at maximum
level by applying low current charge.
8)
Maintenance Charge
: As charger continuously monitors the terminal voltage in
order to determine if a maintenance charging should be initiated to keep battery fully
charged.