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Charging Stages
1. Desulphation –
The automatic desulphation stage pulse charges the battery to breakdown the
build up of lead sulphate crystals. These crystals can occur when a battery has been discharged or
left unused for a period of time.
2. Soft start –
A slow steady build up of the charging process that limits the charging current
applied until the battery voltage is above 12v
3. Bulk charge –
The main part of the charging process where 80% of the required charge is applied
4. Absorption –
Charged up to full capacity with a steady decline in charging current to allow the
battery to absorb more power
5. Equalisation –
Additional stage for calcium batteries, removes acid stratifi cation
6. Battery test –
The SmartCharge conducts an automatic discharge test. If further charging is
required the battery recondition function is automatically selected. If fully charged the battery
goes into the fl oat stage
7. Recondition –
An additional automatic charging stage to recover deeply discharged batteries.
8. Float –
The fl oat stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without overcharging or damaging
the battery, allowing the charger to be left connected to the battery for an indefi nite period. Ideal
for batteries used only intermittently, such as seasonally used batteries including motorcycles,
caravans, boats and classic cars
The Ring Automotive SmartChargepro range are all Multi-Stage battery chargers.
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