Charging curve (IU
I
U) Starter batteries
0
0
U
max.
T
recovery
I
1
Shorted cell
Test
Recovery
0%
1
Analysis of the battery
2
Recovery of damaged cells caused by long-term deep discharge
3
Sulphation test
4
Desulphation/battery recovery
5
Battery Recovery Test
6
Charging up to 80 %
7
Charging up to 95 %
8
Refreshing of the battery cells
9
Float charge
10
Repeats a charging cycle to maintain the power = floating
U=U
recovery
Recovery
2
3
4
5
Sulphation
Desulphation
Test
Test
10%
20%
U=U
refresh
U=U
charge
Phase I
Phase U
Phase I
0
0
I=I
charge
T
refresh
I=I
refresh
Tch
6
7
8
Charge
Absorption
Refresh
80%
95%
100%
Protection functions
The device is protected against short-circuits and reverse connection.
It has a spark-protection system, which prevents spark formation
when connecting the clamps to the battery. For safety reasons, the
clamps are voltage-free when the device is connected to a battery.
The device is equipped with an internal 125 A fuse, which protects it
against incorrect handling.
U=U
Phase U
9
10
New charge
Floating
cycle
25