In recent years, EV manufacturers have been competing to develop custom lithium battery pack to improve battery weight, EV speed, and safety.
When we talk about battery packing technology, we have to introduce the following three essential li ion customized battery packs technologies.
CTP(Cell-to-Pack):Eliminates the need for modules by directly integrating cells into the pack structure. In doing so, CTP design simplifies the overall architecture, reduces weight and volume, and improves energy density and thermal management.
CTB(Cell-to-Body):It was release by BYD Auto in 2022 as its answer to the next generation of battery pack design and system level integration. The battery pack features a sandwich structure that consists of an upper cover, the company’s signature Blade Battery cells, and an underbody protection tray.
CTC(Cell-to-Chassis):All battery components are housed in the vehicle’s structure, with no need for a separate custom lithium battery pack. Neta Auto claims this will help improve everything from range to safety.
There are currently three new trends in custom lithium battery packing.
ONE: The purpose is to address technical issues present in current single-battery materials. A single package that hosts two different chemistries (LFP, NMC) and two different form factors (Large / Small Prismatic).
CATL: Modularize the battery, Innovative CTP packing with two form factors (Prismatic and Blade) and two chemistries (LFP and NMC), featuring swappable batteries.
Tesla and CATL: Simplify the packaging process by directly packing cells into the car frame (CTC) or pack (CTP), eliminating the need for modules.
Do you think it’s possible that electric vehicles will eventually replace traditional gas-powered cars?As CNN News said, more shoppers are choosing electric vehicles so far this year than ever, according to vehicle sales data from Cox Automotive.
While EV sales and li ion customized battery packs have been growing healthily for the past couple of years, that trend has accelerated this year. US consumers bought nearly 300,000 new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the second quarter – a new record, according to Cox.
Contact Himax now to unlock your exclusive battery customization options, Himax offers a wide range of options and flexible customization services to meet the needs of different users.
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Energy storage batteries include AGM replacement battery and custom lithium battery pack, which are widely used in various fields, such as UPS, solar system, wind energy storage, back-up power, RV, marine, etc.
In fact, the batteries especially custom lithium battery pack used in most energy storage batteries are lithium iron phosphate batteries. As an AGM replacement battery, Why lithium batteries are becoming more popular in our life? The reasons are as follows:
Longer battery life
Compared with lead-acid batteries, the capacity of lithium batteries can be increased by 20%-50% under the same size, thus prolonging the battery life. Moreover, when the environment is 0-10 degrees, the endurance performance of lithium batteries remains the same, while the endurance time of lead-acid batteries is shortened by 40%.
Maintenance-free
The life cycle of lithium batteries is 3-5 years, and it is truly maintenance-free. In contrast, lead-acid batteries are prone to charge swelling if not properly maintained. Lead-acid-filled batteries require daily liquid replenishment and acid test maintenance. At the same time, lead-acid batteries also have a potential risk of chemical damage.
Low cost
Since the raw materials of lithium batteries do not contain any precious metals, compared with the purchase and maintenance costs of lead-acid batteries, the overall cost of lithium batteries is significantly lower than that of lead-acid batteries by analyzing the economics within the life cycle.
HIMAX can make all kinds of custom lithium battery pack and 12v Lead Acid Replacement Battery for our customers. We have full of confidence to meet your quality level. Looking forward to build a long term business with you and we wait for your kind respond
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If you have any question, please feel free to contact us:
Name: Dawn Zeng (Director)
E-mail address: sales@himaxelectronics.com
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We believe this exhibition will bring you a lot of satisfaction, and there will be an extra discount for your order during the show.
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Part of RV ownership is maintenance. In this video, we replace our motorhome’s 4 house batteries and talk about some things we’ve learned about battery maintenance. We hope that you can learn from our mistakes to get the most out of your RV’s battery life. We replaced 4 6-volt golf cart batteries with 4 new 6-volt golf cart batteries. We did a lot of research to decide what batteries to buy and we learned a few things along the way.
Tips for Replacing Your RV’s House Batteries
Study Your Battery Bank Before You Start! Before you begin removing your old house batteries, be sure that you take pictures of the compartment so that you can see how everything is connected. Some RV battery bays are pretty tight and it can be difficult to see everything in the back, so be sure to snap some photos in the back of the bay as well. We’d also suggest drawing a simple diagram to remind you of how the batteries are positioned, where the positive and negative terminals are located and which cables connect to what so that you can be sure all of your cables will reach what they need to.
Decide What Type of Battery is Right For You There are three main types of batteries used for RV house batteries: traditional lead acid (also called flooded cell batteries), AGM (which stands for Absorbed Glass Mat or sometimes Absorbent Glass Mat depending on where you look), and Lithium. The type of batteries you choose can be based on price, space, power needs and how you use your RV. Whichever you decide to go with, all of your batteries should be the same type, size and age. Be consistent.
Save Money By Recycling Retailers today will charge a “core” fee when you are buying batteries. This is a recycling fee that is placed on every battery. We avoided this fee by giving them our old batteries when we bought the new ones.
Not All Batteries Are Created Equal Do your research ahead of time to determine what will be right for your needs. RV House Batteries are available in 6-volt and 12-volt and in a wide variety of amperages. Know what you currently have and how that works out for you. And spend some time doing some research online to narrow down what you are looking for so you aren’t wasting gas running all over town. And remember, 6-volt batteries will be connected differently than 12-volt batteries. So, again, pay close attention to how your batteries are connected.
Using Our Battery Quick Fill System to Top Off Our House Batteries
If You Choose Lead Acid Batteries You will need to maintain the level of distilled water in your batteries. This can be a pain in the butt if some of your batteries are difficult to access. Since 2014, we have used a battery quick fill system to easily and quickly add distilled water to our house batteries. The filling tubes stay connected at all times. When it’s time to check the water level, we connect the end of that tube to our hand pump which has another tube that we put down into the bottle of distilled water. All we have to do is squeeze the pump a a few times. It tops off all of our house batteries simultaneously and will not allow them to overfill. It is really super simple and we highly recommend it. As long as we have lead acid batteries in our RV, we will use a battery quick fill system! Here’s one like ours if you’d like to get one for yourself: Flow-Rite RV2000 RV Edition 2 Battery Kit. (We have 2 of these since we have 4 6-volt house batteries.)
Types of RV House Batteries
Lead Acid Batteries Also called “flooded cell” batteries, lead acid batteries are the least expensive option for replacing the house battery bank in most RVs. They are also the most common type of battery you’ll probably find in most campers. The price is nice (especially when you are replacing multiple batteries), but there are a few downsides to lead acid batteries. They require more maintenance than the other types of batteries. As we mentioned above, you have to keep a close eye on the fluid levels of these batteries. Low fluid levels can affect performance and may significantly shorten your battery’s life. With the quick fill system we suggest above this is super easy to do, but you have to remember to perform this maintenance regularly.
You also want to keep an eye on the charge level of your lead acid batteries. We’ve read that allowing the battery charge level to drop below 50% will potentially damage the battery and shorten its life. This isn’t a problem when you are plugged into shore power, but be very mindful of your charge levels if you are boondocking and be sure to check on your batteries regularly when your RV is in storage! Lead acid batteries will lose their charge in storage even if you have disconnected them.
AGM Batteries Absorbed Glass Mat batteries are sealed and do not require you to add distilled water. So they require a little less maintenance than lead acid batteries, but they are also more expensive. You still need to monitor your charge levels just like you would with lead acid batteries. Just like their lead acid cousins, AGM batteries will lose their charge in storage even when disconnected.
We’ve read reports that say that AGM batteries may recharge more quickly than lead acid, but they may also be more sensitive to overcharging. Some articles we read also said that AGMs might be more sensitive to temperature changes than their lead acid counterparts.
Lithium Batteries The newest option (and the technology that seems to be quickly changing at the moment) is lithium. Lithium batteries are a lot more expensive than the other options. Traditionally, they are sized completely differently than most RV house batteries and have been known to be very sensitive to temperature. However, they are lighter in weight (which is always a good thing in RVs!), more powerful, and can use up more of their charge without risking damage to the life of the battery.
We’ve read that the latest chemistries in lithium batteries for RVs are less sensitive to temperature changes and allow the batteries to maintain their charge in storage for up to a year! When we were doing our research, we came across some new lithium batteries that were sized just like the 6-volt golf cart batteries (GC2) we currently have, so they would have worked easily with our existing battery location and brackets.
Tips for Maintaining Your RV’s Batteries
Keep An Eye On the Water Levels We can’t stress this one enough! If you have lead acid batteries, like us, then you have to maintain the distilled water levels of your batteries. Start checking those water levels as soon as you buy your RV. Even brand new RVs can have batteries without sufficient water. (Maybe that particular RV has been on the lot for a little while?) Never assume what your RV has been through before you found it. Be consistent about checking the fluid levels and maintain them easily with a Flow-Rite battery quick fill system. (Have we told you how much we love ours? It has saved us a ton of head bumping and unmentionable language over the years!) 🙂
Use a Trickle Charge If you have access to a standard 110 power plug, you can use a Camco 30amp to 15amp Adapter or a Camco 50amp to 15amp Dogbone Adapter to trickle charge your RV’s house batteries while it is in storage. However, do not assume that it is charging just because you have it plugged in. If the power to your storage area fails for any reason, your RV batteries may end up discharging instead of charging. This happened to us twice. So always go back within 24 hours after you plug in to trickle charge to check on your batteries. We’ve read that your batteries should be fully charged within that 24 hours, so you’ll want to unplug them and disconnect them at that point anyway. (especially if you do not have a good energy management system to keep your batteries from overcharging)
Don’t Assume Anything We have learned this the hard way! The batteries are the heart of your RV. There is nothing worse than getting ready for a camping trip only to find that your batteries are low or dead. Be proactive in maintaining your batteries and you will never be surprised. This is especially true for part-time or seasonal RVers. Be sure you check on your batteries regularly. Don’t assume anything when it comes to them.
Disconnect the Batteries When Not Using or Charging If you are storing your RV, even for a few days, and you will not be trickle charging the batteries, be sure to disconnect them. For our travel trailer, this meant physically disconnecting the battery cable. In our motorhome, it means that we set the inside battery button to “Store” and the chassis battery switch inside our battery bay to “Off”. We’ve also learned to check to make sure the Inverter/Charge Controller is turned off before we set these battery switches. But remember, lead acid and AGM batteries will still lose some of their charge even when they are disconnected. So be sure to come back to check on them at least every couple of weeks.
Use Your RV As Often As Possible! RV batteries like to be used, so try to get out and go camping as often as possible (as if you need another excuse, right?). It’s also easier to remember to check and maintain your batteries when you are using it than when it is in storage away from you.
Battery capacity (how many amp-hours it can hold) is reduced as temperature goes down, and increased as temperature goes up. This is why your car battery dies on a cold winter morning, even though it worked fine the previous afternoon. If your batteries spend part of the year shivering in the cold, the reduced capacity has to be taken into account when sizing the system batteries. The standard rating for batteries is at room temperature 25 degrees C (about 77 F). At approximately -22 degrees F (-30 C), battery Ah capacity drops to 50%. At freezing, capacity is reduced by 20%. Capacity is increased at higher temperatures – at 122 degrees F, battery capacity would be about 12% higher.
Wide temperature variations
Battery charging voltage also changes with temperature. It will vary from about 2.74 volts per cell (16.4 volts) at -40 C to 2.3 volts per cell (13.8 volts) at 50 C. This is why you should have temperature compensation on your lead-acid battery charger or charge control if your batteries are outside and/or subject to wide temperature variations.
Internal temperature of a battery
Thermal mass means that because they have so much mass, they will change internal temperature much slower than the surrounding air temperature. A large insulated battery bank may vary as little as 10 degrees over 24 hours internally, even though the air temperature varies from 20 to 70 degrees. For this reason, external (add-on) temperature sensors should be attached to one of the POSITIVE plate terminals, and bundled up a little with some type of insulation on the terminal. The sensor will then read very close to the actual internal battery temperature.
Battery life reduces at higher temperatures
Even though battery capacity at high temperatures is higher, battery life is shortened. Battery capacity is reduced by 50% at -22 degrees F – but battery LIFE increases by about 60%. Battery life is reduced at higher temperatures – for every 15 degrees F over 77, battery life is cut in half. This holds true for ANY type of lead-acid battery, whether sealed, Gel, AGM, industrial or whatever. This is actually not as bad as it seems, as the battery will tend to average out the good and bad times.
One last note on temperatures – in some places that have extremely cold or hot conditions, batteries may be sold locally that are NOT standard electrolyte (acid) strengths. The electrolyte may be stronger (for cold) or weaker (for very hot) climates. In such cases, the specific gravity and the voltages may vary from what we show.
Now we have launched a low temperature battery, HiMASSi Smart & Temp battery, which supports charging at -31 ℉.
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By now, the winter has been successful in many areas. Climate experts predict that the cold air may hit us frequently this winter, and we have ourselves prepared to prevent the cold. Will the batteries, the essential energy supply, and the energy storage device that we live in, also be prepared for the cold days?
For example, in terms of the necessary phone, a fully charged cell phone flies from a warm place to the cold north, when off the plane its power drops sharply or immediately shows “low power for low temperature, automatic shut”. Not only unpaid but also the temperature defeats it. when the phone battery encounters a low temperature beyond its acceptable range, it stops running (also phone freezing phenomenon) so that the mobile phone powers down or automatically off. Knowing the temperature accepted by our batteries is necessary.
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Definition of Series and Parallel Connection of Lithium Batteries
Due to the limited voltage and capacity of the single battery cell, the series and parallel connection is needed in the actual use to obtain higher voltage and capacity, so as to meet the actual power demand of the equipment.
Lithium batteries connected in series
Add the voltage of batteries, capacity remains the same, and internal resistance increases.
Lithium batteries connected in paralle
Constant voltage, added capacity, reduced internal resistance, and extended power supply time.
Lithium batteries connected in series and parallel
3.7V single battery can be assembled into battery pack with a voltage of 3.7*(N)V as required (N: number of single batteries)
For example, 7.4V, 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 60V, 72V, etc.
Capacity of Parallel Connection
2000mAh single battery can be assembled into a battery pack with capacity of 2*(N)Ah as required (N: number of single batteries)
For example, 4000mAh, 6000mAh, 8000mAh,5Ah, 10Ah, 20Ah, 30Ah, 50Ah, 100Ah, etc.
Lithium Battery Pack
Lithium battery pack technique refers to the processing, assembly and packaging of lithium battery pack. The process of assembling lithium cells together is called PACK, which can be a single battery or a lithium battery pack connected in series or parallel. The lithium battery pack usually consists of a plastic case, PCM, cell, output electrode, bonding sheet, and other insulating tape, double-coating tape, etc.
Lithium cell: The core of a finished battery
PCM: Protection functions of over charge, over discharge, over current, short circuit, NTC intelligent temperature control.
Plastic case: the supporting skeleton of the entire battery; Position and fix the PCM; Carry all other non-case parts and limit.
Terminal lead: It can provide a variety of terminal wire charging and discharging interface for a variety of electronic products, energy storage products and backup power.
Nickel sheet/bracket: Connection and fixing component of the cell
Lithium Battery Series and Parallel Connection
Due to security reasons, lithium ion batteries need an external PCM used for battery monitoring for each battery. It is not recommended to use batteries in parallel. If connect in parallel, make sure the consistency of the battery parameters (capacity, internal resistance, etc.), the other batteries in series need to have consistent parameters, otherwise, the performance of the battery pack can be much worse than the performance of a single cell.
The purpose of lithium battery matching is to ensure that every cell in the battery has consistent capacity, voltage and internal impedance, because inconsistent performances will make lithium battery have various parameters during using. Voltage imbalance will happen. After a long run, the battery will overcharge, over discharge, capacity lost, or even fire to explode.
1.Series and Parallel Connection Mode of Lithium Battery
The length of the plug and lead of the lithium battery pack can be customized according to the customer’s electrical equipment.
3.Calculation Lithium Battery Connected in Series and Parallel
We all know that lithium battery voltage increases after series connection, capacity increases after parallel connection, then how to calculate a lithium battery quantity of series or parallel connection, and how many cells?
Before the calculation, we need to know which cell specification of the battery pack is adopted for the assembly, because different cells have different voltage and capacity. The cell quantity of series and parallel connection required to assemble a specific lithium battery pack varies. The common lithium cell types on the market are: 3.7V LiCoO2, 3.6V ternary, 3.2V LFePO4, 2.4V lithium titanate. The capacity is different because of the cell size, material and manufacturers.
Take 48V 20Ah Lithium Battery Pack for Example
Suppose the size of the single cell used is 18650 3.7V 2000mAh
Cell quantity of series connection: 48V/3.7V=12.97. That is 13 cells in series.
Cell quantity of parallel connection: 20Ah/2Ah=10. That is 10 cells in parallel.
18650-3S6P/11.1V/15600mAh Lithium Battery Assembly Process
Cell Capacity Grading
Capacity Difference≤30mAh
After capacity grading, stay still for 48-72h and then distribute.
Voltage Internal Impedance Sorting and Matching
Voltage Difference≤5mV
Internal Impedance Difference≤5mΩ 8 cells with similar voltage internal impedance are distributed together.
Cell Spot Welding
The use of formed nickel strip eliminates the problems of spurious joint, short circuit, low efficiency and uneven current distribution
Welded PCM
Make sure that the circuit board has no leakage components, and the components have no defective welding.
Battery Insulation
Paste the fibre, silicone polyester tape for insulation.
Battery Pack Aging
For the quality of the battery, improve the stability, safety and service life of the lithium battery.
PVC Shrink Film
Position the two ends after heat shrinking,
then heat shrink the middle part.
Put PVC film in the middle. No whiten after stretching. No hole.
Finished Product Performance Test
Voltage:10.8~11.7V
Internal Impedance:≤150mΩ
Charge-discharge and overcurrent performance test.
Battery Code-spurting
Code-spurting cannot be skewed, and it needs legible handwriting
Precautions for Lithium Batteries in Series and Parallel
Don’t use batteries with different brands together.
Do not use batteries with different voltages together.
Do not use different capacities or old and new lithium batteries together.
Batteries with different chemical materials cannot be used together, such as nickel metal hydride and lithium batteries.
Replace all batteries when electricity is scarce.
Use the lithium battery PCM with corresponding parameters.
Choose batteries with consistent performance. Generally, distributing of lithium battery cells is required for series and parallel connection. Matching standards: voltage difference≤10mV, impedance difference ≤5mΩ, capacity difference ≤20mA
1.Lithium Battery With Different Voltage Connected in Series
Due to the consistency issue of lithium batteries, when the same system (such as ternary or lithium iron) is used for series or parallel connection, it is also necessary to select the batteries with the same voltage, internal impedance and capacity for matching. Batteries with different voltage platforms and different internal impedance used in series will cause a certain battery to be fully charged and discharged first in each cycle. If there is a PCM and no fault occurs, the capacity of the whole battery will be reduced. If there is no PCM, the battery will be overcharged or over discharged, which will damage the battery.
2.Lithium Batteries With Different Capacities Connected in Parallel
If different capacities or old and new lithium batteries are used together, there may be leakage, zero voltage and other issues, because during the charging process, capacity differences make some batteries overcharge, some batteries not, while during discharge process, high capacity batteries do not run out of power, but low capacity batteries over discharge. In such a vicious cycle, the batteries will be damaged by leakage or low (zero) voltage.
To assemble lithium batteries, connect them in parallel or in series first?
Topological Structure of Lithium Battery Connected in Series and Parallel
The typical connection modes of a lithium battery pack are connecting first in parallel and then in series, first in series and then in parallel, and finally, mixing together.
Lithium battery pack for pure electric buses is usually connected first in parallel and then in series.
Lithium battery pack for power grid energy storage is tend to be connected first in series and then in parallel.
First Parallel and Then Series of Power Battery Module Topological Structure
First Series and Then Parallel of Power Battery Module Topological Structure
First Parallel, Then Series and Parallel Again of Power Battery Module Topological Structure
Advantages of Lithium Batteries First Connected in Parallel and Then in Series
If a lithium battery cell automatically exits, except the capacity reduction, it does not affect parallel connection;
In parallel connection, a short circuit of a lithium battery cell may cause short circuit due to large current, which is usually avoided by using fuse protection technology.
Disadvantages of Lithium Batteries First Connected in Parallel and Then in Series
If a lithium battery cell automatically exits, except the capacity reduction, it does not affect parallel connection;
In parallel connection, a short circuit of a lithium battery cell may cause short circuit due to large current, which is usually avoided by using fuse protection technology.
Advantages of Lithium Batteries First Connected in Series and Then in Parallel
First connecting the batteries in series according to the capacity, for example, 1/3 of the whole battery capacity are connected in series, and then connecting the rest in parallel, will reduce the failure probability of high-capacity lithium battery modules. First series and then parallel connection help the consistency of the lithium battery pack.
From the perspective of the reliability of the lithium battery connection, the development trend of voltage inconsistency and the influence of performance, the connection mode of first parallel and then series is better than that of first series and then parallel, and the topology structure of first series and then parallel lithium battery is conducive to the detection and management of each lithium battery cell in the system.
Lithium Batteries Charging in Series and Parallel
1.Charging Lithium Batteries In Series
At present, lithium battery tends to be charged in series, which is mainly due to its simple structure, low cost and easy realization. But as a result of different capacity, internal impedance, aging characteristics and self-discharge performance, when charge lithium battery in series, battery cell with the smallest capacity will be fully charged first, and at this point, the other battery cell is not full of electricity. If continue to charge in series, the fully charged battery cell may be overcharge.
Lithium Battery overcharge will damage the battery performance, and even lead to explosion and injuries, therefore, to prevent battery cell overcharging, lithium battery has equipped with Battery Management System (BMS). The Battery Management System has overcharge protection for every single lithium battery cell, etc. When charging in series, if the voltage of a single lithium battery cell reaches the overcharge protection voltage, the battery management system will cut off the whole series charging circuit and stop charging to prevent the single lithium battery cell from being overcharged, which will cause other lithium batteries unable to be fully charged.
2.Charging Lithium Batteries In Parallel
In parallel charging of lithium batteries, each lithium ion battery needs equalizing charge, otherwise, the performance and life of the whole lithium ion battery pack will be affected. Common charging equalization technologies include: constant shunt resistance equalizing charge, on-off shunt resistance equalizing charge, average battery voltage equalizing charge, switch capacitor equalizing charge, step-down converter equalizing charge, inductance equalizing charge, etc.
Several problems need to be paid attention to in parallel charging of lithium batteries:
Lithium batteries with and without PCM cannot be charged in parallel. Batteries without PCM can easily be damaged by overcharging.
Batteries charged in parallel usually need to remove the built-in PCM of the battery and use a unified battery PCM.
If there is no PCM in parallel charging battery, the charging voltage must be limited to 4.2V and 5V charger cannot be used.
After lithium ion batteries connecting in parallel, there will be a charging protection chip for lithium battery charging protection. Lithium battery manufacturers have fully considered the change characteristics of lithium battery in parallel before battery production. The above requirement of current design and choice of batteries are very important, so that users need to follow the instructions of parallel lithium batteries charging step by step, so as to avoid the possible damage for incorrect charge.
3.Notes for Lithium Battery Charging
Special charger must be used for lithium battery, or battery may not reach saturation state, affecting its performance.
Before charging the lithium battery, it does not need to discharge completely.
Do not keep the charger on the socket for a long time. Remove the charger as soon as the battery fully charged.
Batteries shall be taken out of electric appliances that have not been used for a long time and stored after they are fully discharged.
Do not plug the anode and cathode of the battery into the opposite direction, otherwise, the battery will swell or burst.
Nickel charger and lithium charger cannot be used together.
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When it comes to the words’ lithium battery’ it’s safe to say that lately, these two words have generated a lot of confusion, fear, and speculation. So, it’s no wonder you might ask yourself, “why on Earth would anyone use Lithium batteries?” But rest assured, we’ve done our homework. At Himax, we’ve dedicated over a decade of our time on, research & development, learning, design, and optimization of our products, to ensure that we always provide customers with safe technology and innovative solutions. Before we can get into what makes our Lithium batteries safe, let’s cover the basics.
Lithium 101
Lithium was discovered in 1817 by Swedish Chemist, Johan August Arfwedson. You might remember seeing “Li,” on the periodic table on your school teacher’s wall, but Arfwedson first called it ‘lithos’, which means stone in Greek. Li is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal and its high-energy density makes it a great choice to give batteries an extra boost.
1. Safety:
LiFePO4 is more chemically stable, and it is incombustible, which means that it is not prone to thermal runaway (and remains cool at room temperature). It can also withstand high temperatures without decomposing, and it is not flammable. The bottom line is, you don’t have to worry about it exploding or catching alight on the job.
2. Sustainable:
LiFePO4 batteries have a longer cycle life, and the fact that they are rechargeable makes them sustainable. In essence, you can keep using a LiFePO4 batter over and over again. LiFePO4 is a nontoxic material and doesn’t give off dangerous or hazardous fumes, which makes it safe for you and the environment too.
3. Long lasting:
A Lithium LiFePO4 battery does not need to be fully charged to use. This means that you can connect several batteries in parallel, without damaging the batteries which are less charged than others. It can also be discharged quickly without damaging the cells either. LiFePO4 batteries have a shallow rate of self-discharge, which means they can be left standing for months and not run out of juice or cause permanent damage. They also have a longer and better life cycle, ranging in the thousands. (2000 cycles).
4. Efficiency:
A Lithium LiFePO4 battery has a much higher charging rate, it charges quicker than other batteries, and charging it is effortless. It also requires zero maintenance, which means you’ll experience minimal downtime and maximum productivity when you use Lithium LiFePO4 battery tug. Lithium LiFePO4 batteries are lighter and occupy less space, which makes pushing and pulling a compact tug with a Lithium LiFePO4 battery, ergonomic. Our Lithium LiFePO4 battery is versatile and easily intergrade with many of our tugs. Since the battery is rechargeable and simple to charge, which means they are ready to move when you are.
5. Performance:
Lithium LiFePO4 batteries have an optimal energy density in both volume and weight and have good specific energy, which means the battery can give the necessary power when needed. It’s also worth mentioning that Lithium LiFePO4 batteries have excellent cycling performance too.
Bonus: Battery management system
Our Lithium battery comes standard with a battery management system (BMS) to manage the rechargeable Lithium LiFePO4 battery. How it does this is by monitoring the battery’s state and the cells. It also collects various sets of data to calculate and control the battery’s environment. One of the critical functions of the BMS is to balance the cells to ensure that the battery can perform at its best while protecting it by observing its voltage and temperature to avoid cell failure.
Wondering how to charge a deep cycle battery the right way? You’ve come to the right place!
So you took the plunge and invested in a deep cycle battery. You’re excited about spending endless hours on the water and powering your trusted trolling motor and favorite fishing gadgets. But in order for your battery to continue working for years to come, you’ve got to put in a smidge of work to keep things running smoothly.
Now of course, if you have a lithiumdeep cycle battery, your maintenance “to do” list is pretty short. Nearly as short as Santa’s naughty kids gift list. That’s because lithium batteries don’t need electrolyte “topping-up”, cleaning, or any of that nonsense that lead-acid batteries require.
However, there is one thing you must do for any battery–even lithium. You must charge it the right way!
Why Do You Need To Charge Your Battery Correctly?
Why does it matter how you charge your deep cycle battery? Well, charging the right way can actually affect your battery’s performance and lifespan. For lead acid batteries, overcharging can ruin them. Leaving them at a partial state of charge can do a real number on them too.
Luckily, those no-nos don’t exist for lithium marine batteries. You can use them past 50% battery capacity without damaging them. And you don’t have to charge them right away after using up your charge. This is super convenient when coming home from a fun but exhausting day out on the lake.
But there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind when charging a deep cycle battery, even if it’s ionic lithium. Read on to find out how to charge a deep cycle battery the right way!
Cycles of Battery Charging
A deep cycle battery is designed to attain a considerable depth of discharge, and then be recharged to full capacity for many cycles during its lifespan. A typical deep cycle battery cycle would begin with the battery at 100 percent capacity, then drain the battery to between 20 and 50 percent of its original capacity, then recharge to 100 percent.
The normal depth of discharge of your batteries will also affect their lifespan. A battery that is often pushed to 50% depth of discharge will live longer than one that is frequently pushed to a higher depth of discharge. Repeated shallow discharge (5-10%) of a deep cycle battery, on the other hand, correlates to reduced lifespans.
Again, quality deep cycle batteries are designed to be drained and then recharged to full capacity from a practical viewpoint. On the water, you really don’t need to be conservative with your batteries. Drain them, and when you get back to dry ground, recharge them with a charger to automatically restore their full capacity.
How to Charge a Deep Cycle Battery Correctly
Ready to juice up your battery? Here’s how to charge a deep cycle safely and efficiently:
Choose the correct charger type.
It’s a no-brainer that the BEST charger for a deep cycle battery is the one that’s built specifically for its type. That means an ionic lithium battery will charge better with a lithium battery charger.
Sure, it’s possible to “mix-and-match” battery types and chargers. But you run the risk of your charger reaching different voltage limits than your battery can handle. It’s possible to damage your battery, or at the very least, you’ll see an error code and your battery won’t charge.
Also, consider the fact that a correctly-matched charger will help your battery charge faster. For example, ionic lithium batteries can take a higher current. They charge much faster than other types, but only when paired with the correct charger.
So how do you choose the right charger? Simply put, read the charger’s description. It will specify what type(s) of batteries you can use it to charge. For lithium deep cycle batteries, we suggest Ionic single chargers and Ionic bank chargers. Built for lithium LiFePO4 marine batteries, they are smart chargers that supply constant voltage and stop charging once they reach max voltage. Some models may also be used to charge lead acid and AGM batteries.
Onboard chargers for batteries – the options.
Both offer the same set of key advantages:
Charges your batteries more quickly and conveniently.
Up to four 12V lithium batteries can be charged at the same time.
Can be used to charge both lead-acid and AGM batteries.
The cable is five feet long.
Charge status is shown via colored LEDs.
When utilizing Ionic Lithium Batteries, the Ionic Lithium app displays the charge level.
Lightweight
Affordable
These onboard chargers are perfect for competitive fishermen and boaters. They’re also ideal for anyone looking for the most advanced onboard battery chargers available on the market, and people who hate to wait long for their battteries to charge.
Portable chargers for batteries – the options.
Sometimes, installing an onboard charger is impossible or impracticable. Take for example, a tiny boat with limited storage, or a trolling motor-powered kayak or canoe — in these cases, you’ll probably need a portable battery charger. It’s probably impractical otherwise, and that’s okay — you’ve got options.
12v Portable Chargers
24v Portable Chargers
Both of these chargers are single bank, and offer the same basic functions. These “Smart” chargers for 12V LiFePO or lead-acid batteries are constant current, constant voltage (CCCV). When 14.6V is achieved, these smart chargers cease charging.
Both are great options for fishermen and boaters who need portable battery charging for their trips.
Choose the right charger voltage/amps.
Once you know what type of charger you need, you need to pick one with the right amount of voltage and amps. For example, a 12V charger is compatible with a 12V battery. Within the 12V battery category, you can choose from different charge currents (i.e. 4A, 10A, 20A).
To choose the right amount of amps, check the amp hour (Ah) rating of your battery. Make sure the amp rating isn’t higher than the amp hour rating of your battery. Using a charger with an amp rating that is too high can damage your battery.
You can also use a bank charger to charge multiple batteries at once.
Charge in the right conditions.
Did you know that high and low temperatures can affect your marine battery? Lithium batteries are the most resilient of the bunch. You can charge them at temperatures between -4°F – 131°F (0°C – 55°C) with no risk of damage. But the optimum charging temperature for Ionic Lithium Batteries is above freezing. If you need to charge your battery below freezing temps, no need to fret. Our 12V 300Ah battery is a beast of a battery and comes equipped with a heater, so no more worries about freezing temperatures!
How to Charge a Deep Cycle Battery Correctly (& Safely): Step by Step
Once you have the right charger, charging your battery is a cinch. Here’s what to do, step by step:
Make sure the battery terminals are clean.
First, connect the red (positive) cable to the red terminal. Then connect the black (negative) cable to the black terminal.
Plug in the charger. Turn it on.
If using a smart charger, you can “set it and forget it”. It will stop charging on its own. Ionic lithium chargers feature Bluetooth capabilities that let you check charge status on your phone. Other chargers, like those used for lead acid batteries, may require you to set a timer and disconnect it once it’s charged.
To disconnect, unplug the charger. Remove the black cable, then the red one.
Now you know how to charge a deep cycle battery safely and correctly. Here’s to many more adventure out on the water!
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