Step 8: Maintenance
Continuously monitors the battery to determine when a
maintenance charge should be initiated. If the battery voltage
falls below its target threshold, the charger will restart the
Maintenance cycle until voltage reaches its optimal state
and then discontinues the charge cycle. The cycle between
Optimization and Maintenance is repeated indefinitely to keep
the battery at full charge. The battery charger can be safely
left connected indefinitely without the risk of overcharging.
Charging Times.
The estimated time to charge a battery is shown below. The
size of the battery (Ah) and its depth of discharge (DOD)
greatly affect its charging time. The charge time is based on
an average depth of discharge to a fully charged battery and
is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to
battery conditions. The time to charge a normally discharged
battery is based on a 50% DOD.
Battery Size
Ah
20
40
80
100
120
Approx. Time to Charge In Hours
6V
2.9
5.7
11.4
14.3
17.1
12V
2.9
5.7
11.4
14.3
17.1