Explanation Of The Charging Stages; Switchmode Technology - ECTIVE Multiload 5 LFP Bedienungsanleitung

Explanation of the Charging Stages

1 - Soft Start
A preliminary charge processes that gently introduces power to
the battery. This protects the battery and increases battery life.
2 - Bulk
Charging with maximum current until approximately 90% battery
capacity. Bulk mode for the charging cycle. The start phase con-
tinues until the battery's terminal voltage has risen above the set
limit, at which point the charger switches to bulk charging. If the
terminal voltage has not passed the voltage limit within the time
limit, the charger switches to fault mode (Step 2 lamp solid) and
discontinues the charging. If so, the battery is faulty or its capacity
is too large.
3 - Absorption
Charging with declining current to maximize up to 95% battery
capacity.
4 - Analyse
Tests if the battery can hold charge. Batteries that can not hold
charge may need to be replaced.
5 - Completion
Final charge with increased current.
6 - Maximization
Final charge with maximum voltage up to 100% battery capacity.
7 - Float
The Float stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without
overcharging or damaging the battery. This means the charger can
be left connected to the battery indefinitely.
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Explanation of the Charging Stages
8 - Maintain
Maintaining the battery at 95–100% capacity. The charger moni-
tors the battery voltage and gives a maintain when necessary to
keep the battery fully charged. The 12V automatic lithium battery
charger has an 8-step fully automatic charging cycle. the cycle is
repeated infinitely. If the terminal voltage drops below a lower
limit, the charger automatically goes back to the beginning of the
charging curve.

Switchmode Technology

Using the latest technology in battery chargers, switch mode
chargers convert 220-240V AC power to 12V power using elec-
tronic components unlike traditional battery chargers that rely on
heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be light weight and
compact without sacrificing on performance.
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