Charge Voltage 36V (for OCBL36-XXX)
43.2V ± 0.6V @ 0°C to 55°C
Charge Voltage 48V (for OCBL48-XXX)
57.6V ± 0.8V @ 0°C to 55°C
Charge Current
0.2C – 0.3C
Fast Charge Current
0.5C
Maximum Charge Current
0.75C – 1C (model dependant)*
Maximum Discharge current
0.75C – 1C (model dependant)*
Discharge Efficiency
98-100% @ 1C
Self Discharge
Less than 3% per month
BMS Discharge cut-off Voltage
(12V) (24V) (36V) (48V)
<10.0V <20.0V <30.0V <40.0V
Certifications
UL1642(Cell)
IEC62133(Cell)
IEC62619 (Cell)
CE(Pack)
UN38.3 (Cell / Pack)
ROHS (Cell)
*Please refer to the individual product label or Data Sheet for details, these are readily available from the OzCharge website.
** Please refer to Section 8 of this User Manual for important information about batteries in Series or Parallel.
14.
Charging Your OzCharge® Lithium Battery
Lithium batteries need to be charged slightly differently to other batteries to ensure they live a long life
and provide maximum capacity. There are several charging devices you can utilise, but whichever
device you choose, it must have a lithium charge profile.
We recommended that you use a charger that can deliver a charge current or amperage of 20% to
30%
or less of your battery capacity. You can charge at much higher rates (refer to the product label
on the battery) however you will reduce the cycle life of your battery at higher charge currents.
Check the “Maximum Charge Voltage” on your products Data Sheet and ensure the maximum output
voltage of any charging device connected to the battery does not exceed that voltage.
Charge Method
Important Note
A/C Domestic Battery Charger
Ensure your charger has a dedicated Lithium setting.
Vehicle Alternator D/C
Never directly charge from an alternator without an
appropriate regulator or DCtoDC charger in place
between the alternator and the Lithium battery. Not
recommended for under bonnet installations.
DCtoDC charger
Ensure your DCtoDC charger has a Lithium charge
setting.
Solar D/C
Never directly connect an unregulated solar panel to the
battery or you may exceed the maximum voltage allowed
and damage may occur. Use a solar regulator between
the panel and the battery.
Solar Regulator D/C
Ensure your solar regulator has a dedicated Lithium
charge setting.
A/C Mains Power
NEVER connect your battery directly to A/C Mains power.
Always use a dedicated charger
WARNING Do not use a charge profile with an Equalisation setting. This may damage the battery and
void the warranty.