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Charging – Power-Sonic Sealed Lead Acid Batteries - Technical Manual User Manual

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Charging

Constant Voltage Charging

Constant voltage charging is the best method to charge Power-Sonic batteries. Depending on the application, batteries

may be charged either on a continuous or non-continuous basis. In applications where standby power is required to

operate when the AC power has been interrupted, continuous float charging is recommended. Non-continuous cyclic

charging is used primarily with portable equipment where charging on an intermittent basis is appropriate.

The constant voltage charge method applies a constant voltage to the battery and limits the initial charge current. It is

necessary to set the charge voltage according to specified charge and temperature characteristics. Inaccurate voltage

settings cause over- or under-charge. This charging method can be used for both cyclic and standby applications.

Figure : Constant voltage charging circuit

Figure : Constant voltage charging characteristics