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(Sealed, flooded)
Nickel-based
(NiCd and NiMH)
Lithium-ion
(Li-ion, polymer)
How should I
prepare a new
battery?
Battery comes
fully charged.
Apply topping
charge
Charge 1416h.
Priming may be
needed to format
Apply a topping
before use. No
priming needed
Can I damage
a battery with
incorrect use?
Do I need to
apply a full
charge?
Frequently
asked question
Partial charge
causes no harm
No, deep
Should I use up
Apply scheduled
discharge wears
all battery energy
discharges only to
battery down.
before charging?
prevent memory
Charge more often
Deep discharge
wears the battery
down
Do I have to
worry about
memory?
No memory
How do I
calibrate a
No, there is no
memory
Discharge NiCd
every 13 months
Not applicable
smart battery?
months
Can I charge
with the device
on?
Avoid load if
possible
Do I remove the
battery when
full?
Charger switches
to float charge
Not necessary;
charger turns off
How do I store
my battery?
Lukewarm
Does battery heat
towards end of
during charge?
charge
How do I charge
when cold?
Can I charge at
hot
temperatures?
Lower threshold
by 3mV/C above
25C
Do not charge
Battery will not fully
above 50C
charge when hot
(122F)
What should I
know about
chargers?
Charger should
float at 2.25
2.30V/cell when
ready
Do not charge
below freezing
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/do_and_dont_battery_table
Battery care
Best way
to charge
Charge methods
Discharge
How to prolong
battery
Storage
Nickel-based:
NiCd, NiMH
Lithium-ion:
Cobalt,
manganese, NMC
Table 1:
Dos and
donts
Partial and
random charge is summary
fine; does not need how to use,
full charge; lower maintain
and
voltage limit
dispose of
preferred; keep
batteries.
battery cool.
Apply saturated
charge to prevent
sulfation; can remain
on charge with the
correct float voltage.
Avoid getting
battery too hot on
charge. Do not
leave battery in
charger for more
than a few days
(memory!).
Constant voltage to
2.402.45/cell, float
at 2.252.30V/cell.
Battery should stay
cool; no fast charge.
Charge time 1416h
Constant current,
trickle charge at
0.05C, fast charge
preferred.
Slow charge =
14h
Rapid charge = 3h
Fast charge = 1h
Constant voltage
to 4.20V/cell; no
trickle charge;
battery can
stay in charger
Rapid charge = 3h
Fast charge = 1h
Prevent full
cycles, apply some
charge after a full
discharge to keep
the protection
circuit alive.
Discharge busy
battery to 1V/cell
every 13 months
to prevent
memory (mainly
NiCd)
Keep cool.
Operate in mid
SoC of 2080%.
Prevent ultra-fast
charging and high
loads (most Liion)
Store at 40%
charge in cool
Store in cool
place (40% SoC
place; NiCd stores
reads 3.75
for 5 years; prime
3.80V/cell). Do
before use
not go below
2.0V/cell.
NiCd: Do not