Sample Custom Program
NiCd or NiMH batteries that do not meet the target capacity should always be
reconditioned. If the battery does not meet the target capacity after reconditioning,
the program fails the battery.
Phase Action
Phase 1 Charge the battery.
Phase 2 Discharge to find the battery capacity. If the capacity meets the target
capacity, complete the program (Phase Done). If the target capacity is
not met, apply the recondition cycle (Phase 3).
Phase 3 Recondition and charge the battery.
Phase 4 Discharge to find capacity after the recondition cycle. If the capacity
meets the target capacity, charge the battery (Phase 5). If the target
capacity is not met, fail the battery.
Phase 5 Fully charge the battery.
Phase Done Complete the program with a trickle charge to maintain capacity.
The flowchart in Figure 11 on the next page demonstrates how this program works.
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