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CHARGING WITH A SOLAR CHARGER SOURCE
Your Lithium Deep Cycle battery can be charged with solar
panels. Make sure to use a Maximum Power Point Tracking
(MPPT) Regulator to regulate the voltage and current output of
your solar panels to eciently charge your lithium battery.
Conversely, add an Ardent Battery Box with Anderson Plug
Connections. An Anderson style plug is a moulded, heavy-duty
connector designed for high current 12V circuits. They are
commonly used to create a safe and secure power connection
between a battery and the solar panels. Most modern caravans
and campers have an Anderson style plugs installed from
factory.
CHARGING TOO HIGH
If you charge your Lithium Deep Cycle battery above 15V for
a 12V battery, the BMS inside the battery terminal will turn
o. The cut-o voltage settings will vary slightly depending on
current levels, temperature and part tolerances.
To turn ON the battery again, disconnect the charging source
and let the battery rest for several seconds (~30 sec). It should
come on.
If the 12V battery has voltages higher than 18V, the internal
BMS is damaged and will not turn ON. Battery life for a lithium
battery can be enhanced by not discharging the battery to 1Ah
capacity or BMS lower voltage cut-o settings. Discharging
down to BMS lower voltage cut-o settings can quickly
decrease the life of the battery. Discharge down to 20%
capacity remaining then re-charging the battery.
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