RELiON lithium battery specifications call for our batteries to be recharged to 14 to 14.6 volts for bulk charging and to float the battery at 13.8 volts. Many customers ask how strictly they need to observe those limits. In this Tech Tuesday, we answer this common question and discuss why.
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Welcome to RELiON’s Tech Tuesday. I’m Simon, and today I’m going to answer a common question about recharging your RELiON lithium battery. In an earlier video, we talked about how lithium batteries can operate in a partial state of charge without any effect on the battery’s output or lifespan. Another side benefit of our batteries not being impacted by a partial state of charge is how it makes recharging a lot more convenient.Our specs call for the batteries to be recharged to 14 to 14.6 volts for bulk charging, and to float the battery at 13.8 volts. Many users ask how strictly they need to observe those limits.The short answer is “not very.” If you recharge the battery below that range, you’ll have less than 100%charge in the battery -it will be at a partial state of charge. All that means is you’ll need to recharge it again sooner than you otherwise would. But you’re not harming the battery in any way by coming in lower than our recommended range -you’re only cutting into the capacity you’ll have from that charge.If you go over the 14.6 volt limit, our battery monitoring system -or BMS -will sense the over-voltage and disconnect from the battery. That’s it!The only thing that will happen is that the BMS will do what it is designed to do and protect your battery.RELiON batteries are designed to be easy to use, and that includes the recharging process. When it comes to the recharging range, the lower bound is protected by the characteristics of a lithium battery and the upper bound is protected by ourBMS.You can learn more about our batteries on our website. And let us know what other questions you have. We’ll answer them in an upcoming Tech Tuesday. Thanks for watching.