Invertek SS-30C, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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low antimony and selenium plates can offer fairly good cycling performance, long life, and
reduced watering needs.
NOTE: Consult the battery manufacturer for the recommended solar charging
settings for the battery being used.
8.3 L-16 Cells
One particular type of flooded battery, the L-16 group, is often used in larger solar systems.
The L-16 offers good deep-cycle performance, long life, and low cost.
The L-16 battery has some special charging requirements in a solar system. A study found
that nearly half of the L-16 battery capacity can be lost if the regulation voltage is too low
and the time between finish-charges is too long. One standard charging program in the
SunStar is specifically for L-16 batteries, and it provides for higher charging voltages and
more frequent equalizations. Additional equalizations can also be done manually with the
pushbutton.
NOTE: The best charging algorithm for flooded, deep-cycle batteries depends on the
normal depth-of-discharge, how often the battery is cycled, and the plate chemistry.
Consult the battery manufacturer for the recommended solar charging settings for the
battery being used.
8.4 Nicad and NiFe Batteries
The SunStar is compatible with Nicad (nikel-cadmium), NiFe (nikel-iron) and alkaline type
batteries which must be charged to a higher voltage level to achieve a full charge. When
Nicad mode is selected, the equalization process is disabled.