Samlexpower PST-1000-12 Owner's manual - Section 7 |
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almost completely discharged when the alarm is sounded. Hence, if the C-Rate dis-
charge current is lower than C/5 Amps, the battery may have completely discharged by
the time the Low DC Input Alarm is sounded.
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further to a lower voltage and to a completely discharged condition that is harmful for
the battery and for the inverter.
Inverters are normally provided with a protection to shut down the output of the
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with temperature. Battery capacity is also a function of age and charging history. Older
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rent drawn at the lower voltage.
Use of External Programmable Low Voltage Disconnects
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based on the actual application requirements.
SECTION 7 |
General Information on Batteries for