Samlexpower PST-1000-12 Owner's manual - Section 7 |
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SECTION 7 |
General Information on Batteries for
Powering Inverters
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Inverters are provided with a buzzer alarm to warn that the loaded battery has been
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triggered when the voltage at the DC input terminals of the inverter has dropped to
around 10.5V for a 12V battery or 21V for 24V battery at C-Rate discharge current of
C/5 Amps and electrolyte temp. of 80°F. The inverter is shut down if the terminal voltage
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of the battery. The terminal voltage of the battery is dependent upon the following:
- Temperature of the battery electrolyte: Temperature of the electrolyte affects the
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temperature and rises with drop in temperature
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