Temperature Sensing defines the temperature range within which the battery is
serviced (effective only for batteries or adapters equipped with a temperature
sensor). The temperature sensor measures the battery temperature either
internally or externally. If battery temperature exceeds the maximum threshold,
service is suspended until the battery’s temperature drops to 5
o
C below the
threshold. If the battery’s temperature is below the minimum threshold, service is
suspended and the battery is trickle charged until minimum temperature is reached.
The recommended and default setting is 5
o
C-45
o
C, which is the ideal battery
service temperature range. For NiMH batteries, it is recommended to activate
temperature sensing to speed up service. If temperature sensing is disabled, the
analyzer automatically applies a rest period to allow NiMH batteries to cool down,
which lengthens the service time.
Negative Slope (NiCd and NiMH only)
The Negative Slope measures the voltage drop when the battery reaches full
charge. The charge cycle is terminated when the voltage drop reaches the set
value.
Available settings: 8mV/cell – 64mV/cell
Recommended and default Negative Slopes:
For 1.2V - 2.4V batteries: 24mV/cell
For 3.6V – 36V batteries: 8mV/cell
Always use the lowest possible negative slope setting. Increasing the negative
slope setting delays charge termination causing the battery to heat up at the end of
charge. Sometimes, decreasing the negative slope may terminate charge
prematurely if the battery has voltage fluctuations due to instability.
End-Of-Discharge
The End-Of-Discharge defines the threshold point at which the discharge cycle is
terminated.
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