Standard Charge Routines
The Standard Charge Routines will charge batteries using a charge algorithm appropriate for the specified battery type. Specify Battery Type in either Quick Setup or Profile Setup mode. In Quick Setup mode, default battery charge parameters will be used. Profile Setup allows for the charge parameters to be specified as required.
After setting up the charge parameters click the on screen Charge button. This will load the appropriate charge routine into the device. Once the routine has been loaded, it is controlled with the on screen, Start, Halt, Stop buttons. The charge routines are also configured to begin the session simply by connecting the battery. The hardware Vector push button can also be used to restart the charge session. Note that after the charge routine is loaded into the device, the Charge button is not used again unless the test parameters need to be updated. Also, once the charge routine is loaded, the device can also be used off line without the PC connection for stand alone applications.
Charge SLA
SLA batteries charge with a CC,CV algorithm. Specify maximum initial current as Charge Current and the maximum voltage as Voltage Regulation. The battery will charge at Constant Current until the battery voltages rises to the maximum voltage. Once the battery voltage reaches the maximum specified, the device will switch to Constant Voltage regulation. In CV regulation the current will taper down as the battery charging process continues. The battery will be fully charged when the current tapers down below the Min Current Term value specified. Once the charge terminates a maintenance float voltage will be applied if the optional Float Voltage value is specified.
Memo: This function is for charging a generic SLA battery. Remove and reconnect battery to begin a new session. Flashing green LED indicates charging. Once fully charged a solid green LED indicates that a float voltage is being applied for maintenance until the battery is disconnected.
Charge LiIon
LiIon are charged using CC/CV method
Memo: This function is for charging a generic LiIon battery. Specify charge parameters accordingly. Remove and reconnect battery to begin a new session. Flashing green LED indicates charging. A solid green LED indicates charging is complete.
Charge LiPO
Memo: This function is for charging a generic LiPO battery. Specify charge parameters accordingly. Remove and reconnect battery to begin a new session. Flashing green LED indicates charging. A solid green LED indicates charging is complete.
Charge NiMH
Memo: This function is for charging a NiMH battery. Remove and reconnect a battery to begin a new session. Flashing green LED indicates charging. A solid green LED indicates that charging is complete. An under voltage and over voltage situation will be detected as a possible incorrect battery. Check battery or Restart/Vector to force the charge to begin. Charge will terminate for safety at 130% of capacity. Users should also include additional termination methods in the battery profile. Recommended termination methods are -dV of 0.012V/cell, Maximum input of 120%, Temperature cut-off of 40 deg C and dT/dt of 2 deg C/Min. These should be adjusted as battery, charge rate, temperature and situation dictates. Always charge batteries as per the battery manufacturers’ recommendations.
Charge NiCd
NiCd is charged using Constant Current(CC)…..
Memo: This function is for charging a NiCd battery. Remove and reconnect a battery to begin a new session. Flashing green LED indicates charging. Specify a Trickle Current value (>0.005A) in the Profile to automatically apply a trickle current once fully charged. A solid green LED indicates that the specified trickle current is being applied for maintenance until the battery is disconnected. An under voltage and over voltage situation will be detected as a possible incorrect battery. Check battery or Restart/Vector to force the charge to begin. Charge will terminate for safety at 140% of capacity. Users should also include additional termination methods in the battery profile. Recommended termination methods are -dV of 0.015V/cell, Maximum input of 120%, Temperature cut-off of 40 deg C and dT/dt of 2 deg C/Min. These should be adjusted as battery, charge rate, temperature and situation dictates. Always charge batteries as per the battery manufacturers’ recommendations.