Definition of a battery: An electrochemical
device that converts chemical energy into electricity via a galvanic
cell.
Definition of a deep cycle battery: A
battery designed to regularly discharge 80% of its capacity before
re-charging.
Features of a deep cycle battery: Much
thicker plates of solid lead (NOT sponges). This means less surface
area thus less instant power.
Life span of a battery is dependant on a number of variables:
•Depth of discharge
•Maintenance
•Temperature
•Usage
Effects of Temperature on a battery: When cold the battery capacity
diminishes and when hot the capacity increases.
•At -27 degrees Celsius the capacity diminishes by up to 50%
•At Freezing the capacity diminishes by up to 20%
•At +47 degrees Celsius the capacity increases by up to 12%
When charging a battery make sure it is charging at 10% of the battery
amperage!
Connecting in Parallel:
The voltage of the battery must be EQUAL to the voltage of the inverter
systems.
In a parallel format, the batteries must be connected positive to
positive and negative to negative.
The more batteries in parallel, the more amperage output which means
longer up time.
Connecting in Series:
ALL batteries must be equal in voltage and amp hour capacity. The SUM
of the voltage must be EQUAL to the inverters nominal input voltage.
The more batteries in series, the more voltage output but this must
equal the unit output.
Battery type
Lead-acid, maintenance free
Capacity (@ 20h rate) 7Ah
Dimensions (L x W x H) 330 x 175 x 240mm
Weight 26.9kg
Terminal layout Standard tapered terminals