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When setting up a custom Lithium profile, you are required to set the Full Voltage and Bulk
Charge current on the first screen. The additional advanced parameters will be populated
automatically to sensible default values, but can be tweaked if desired:
Lithium Custom Profile Settings
Basic Parameters:
Range
Full Volts 12-60V
Bulk Amps 0.2-8.0A*
*Charger will limit to 8A or 360W, whichever is least
Below the Trickle Start Voltage, the charger will not attempt to charge the pack as there is a risk
that the cells are at a dangerously low level. If the voltage is higher than Trickle Start Voltage then
it will charge at the smaller Trickle Amps current in order to gently bring the cells to a safe level.
Once the voltage is at Bulk Start Voltage level, then the charger will output the full bulk charge
current until reaching the full charge voltage.
Most types of rechargeable lithium have a recommended full charge voltage of 4.2V / cell,
although LiFePO4 are fully charged at a lower 3.5-3.8V, while certain newer chemistries can be
charged up to 4.35 V. You should never exceed the manufacturer recommended full charge
voltage, but it many cases you can greatly increase the cycle life on the cells by charging them
to less than their recommended full charge voltage.
4.2. Lead Acid (SLA)
The charging characteristics of Lead Acid batteries are similar to Lithium batteries, except that
after a full charge is complete, the output potential is reduced slightly to a float voltage. This
prevents unnecessary reactions and electrolyte loss that can otherwise take place if the battery
is held for too long at the full charge potential.
Advanced Parameters:
Default
Trickle Start Voltage 50% of Full Volts
Trickle Amps 0.2 A
Bulk Start Voltage 70% of Full Volts
Complete Amps 0.15 A
Charging Graph of 36V Lead Acid Battery
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