Li-Ph
: Li-Ph batteries can accept a 1.00C Charge and Discharge rate. This is the
default Charge and Discharge Rate.
Trickle-Charge Rate (NiCd and NiMH only)
The Trickle Charge Rate parameter defines the charge level required to maintain
the charge on a NiCd or NiMH battery after service is complete.
Available settings: 1% – 10% of the rated capacity.
The recommended and default rate is 2%. This rate compensates for any self-
discharge and maintains temperature. During Trickle Charge, the battery should
remain cool and battery temperature should be less than 5
o
C above ambient
temperature. If the battery feels warm, reduce the trickle charge.
Recondition Discharge Rate (NiCd and NiMH only)
The Recondition Discharge Rate parameter refers to a slow, gradual discharge
applied during reconditioning after the battery reaches the end-of-discharge
voltage. During this process, the crystalline build-up (memory) on the cell plates
dissolves and the battery often restores itself.
Available settings: 2% – 20% of discharge rate setting, in increments of
2%.
The recommended and default Recondition and Discharge rate is 12%. This
provides the best compromise between speed, effectiveness and safety. The
setting is small enough to avoid damage if cell reversal occurs and is large enough
to achieve a reasonable, short Recondition Discharge time.
Temperature Sensing
For safety purposes, temperature sensing cannot be disabled for Li-ion batteries. If
disabled is selected for other chemistries, temperature is not displayed during
service.
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