Charging Tips
If your batteries run down during your work day, it can be a major hassle.
Below are some tips from BatteryUniversity.com to help you maximize the life of your Li-Ion battery.
Keep a battery at a moderate temperature.
As food stays fresher when refrigerated, so also does cool temperature protect the battery by reducing internal corrosion, also known as parasitic reactions on the electrolyte and electrodes.
Avoid deep cycling.
Each cycle wears the battery down by a small amount and a partial discharge is better than a full discharge. When possible, only apply a full discharge to calibrate a smart battery and to prevent “memory” on nickel-based batteries. Li-ion is maintenance-free and the battery lasts longest when operating between 30 and 80 percent SoC.
Avoid abuse.
Like a machine that wears down quicker under strenuous work, so also is a battery stressed by harsh discharges and rapid charges. Use cells that are optimized for the power and energy requirements as per application and increase that pack size to minimize load-related stresses.
Avoid ultra-fast charge.
Charge Li-ion Energy Cells at less than 1C (below rated Ah); Power Cells are more rugged and can be charged and discharged at a higher rate.
Store Li-ion at partial charge in a cool place.
The worst combination is high voltage and elevated temperature. Store Li-ion at approximately 50 percent SoC.
Frequently Asked Charging Questions
How should I prepare a new battery?
Apply a topping charge before use.
Can I damage a battery with incorrect use?
Keep partially charged. Low charge can turn off protection circuit.
Do I need to apply a full charge?
Partial charge better than a full charge.
Can I disrupt the charge cycle?
Partial charge causes no harm.
Should I use up all battery energy before charging?
Deep discharge wears the battery down.
Do I have to worry about “memory”?
Li-Ion batteries have no memory.
How do I calibrate a “smart” battery?
Apply discharge/charge when the fuel gauge gets inaccurate. Repeat every 1–3 months.
Can I charge with the device on?
Parasitic load can alter full-charge detection and overcharge battery or cause mini-cycles.
Do I remove the battery when full?
Not necessary; charger turns off.
How do I store my battery?
Store in cool place partially charged
Does battery heat up on charge?
Must stay cool or slightly warm
How do I charge when cold?
Do not charge below freezing
Can I charge at hot temperatures?
Do not charge above 50°C (122°F)
What should I know about chargers?
Battery must stay cool.
If you want to make sure you never run out of battery power, you can always buy an extra spare here…just sayin’.
Charging tips from BatteryUniversity.com are provided for educational purposes.
REF: https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_charge_when_to_charge_table
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