IUOU CHARGING PROCESS
STAGES OF THE BATTERY CHARGE SYSTEM
The charge is made in 3 stages : Boost, Equalisation, Floating.
Boost (I) :
Equalisation
(Uo) :
Floating/
Float charging (U)
:
Voltage threshold
Boost
Equalisation (2H long)
Floating
The charge is in a « full-load state » and Unisolar uses 100% of
the energy coming from the solar panel, until the voltage reaches
the boost/equalisation voltage. The battery is then 80% charged.
During 2 hours, Unisolar releases a voltage that is constant and
regulated. More the battery is charged, more the current decreases
(battery nearly full).
nb: This stage does not appear with Gel battery. (refer to the part :
charge curve regulation depending on the battery technology).
Indeed, if this stage is realised to this type of battery, there might
be a risk of explosion.
The battery charge is complete. Green light "charge" begins to
blink. Unisolar continues to release a very low current to offset the
battery self discharge
.
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Gel
AGM
14,2 V
14,4 V
-
14,6V
13,8V
13,8V
EN
Liquid
14,6 V
14,8V
13,8V
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