OVER-DISCHARGED BATTERIES
An “over-discharged” voltage state is caused by leaving a battery operated device unattended and allowing the battery to drain beyond the low voltage warning point of the equipment and/or the “Flashing 15 minute segment” indication on the LCD of the DIGITAL battery.
Low voltage over-discharged batteries can also be caused by allowing batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods. Returning batteries to the Logic Series Lifesaver Charger as soon as possible after use, and leaving batteries in the Lifesaver mode until just prior to using will avoid this type of over-discharge condition.
A battery that has been inadvertently allowed to become over-discharged will automatically trigger a special rejuvenation routine contained in all Anton/Bauer Logic Series Chargers. In such cases the red/green alternating LED’s, on the charger, indicate that the automatic rejuvenation cycle is bringing the battery back up to a safe charging voltage. When the Logic Series Charger verifies there are no thermal violations, it will begin a complete charge cycle (Red flashing LED).
In the extreme case that a battery is over-discharged, the rejuvenation charge routine will not be initiated by the charger until all other batteries have completed their fast charge routines. Therefore, an extremely over- discharged battery can be installed on a Logic Series Charger without the charger indicating recognition.
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