Discharge Test
Objective
This test is used to determine the residual capacity of a battery, prepares battery for storage and checks battery performance under specific load.
Procedure and Standard
The battery is discharged until its voltage reaches the end-of-discharge setting.
Equipment
Please see the following table:
| Cadex C7x00-C | Cadex C8000 | Vencon UBA | CBAIV + Amplifier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge Current | 100mA - 4A | 30mA - 20A | 12mA - 3A | 10mA - 160A |
| Voltage | 1.2V - 36V | 1.2V - 36V | 1.2V - 44V | 0V - 55V |
| Battery Test Range | up to 24Ah | 50mAh - 100Ah | 20mAh - 120Ah | up to 1000Ah |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable | Rechargeable | Rechargeable | Rechargeable & Primary |
Result Sample
Detail display shows battery capacity as percentage of manufacturer's capacity. It also shows average cell voltage, current in mA, battery temperature and duration of service. The duration of service is subject to the discharge current. Generally it is about 1 hour under default setting of 1C discharge rate.
