GLOSSARY
Equalize Charge A controlled overcharge of the batteries which brings all cells up to the same voltage potential, extends the battery life, restores capacity and mixes the electrolyte.
Gel Cell Battery A type of battery that uses a gelled electrolyte solution. These batteries are sealed and are virtually
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) A protective device that rapidly
Ground The reference potential of a circuit. In automotive use, the result of attaching one battery cable to the body or frame which is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct wire from a component. This method is not suitable for connecting the negative cable of the inverter to ground. Instead, route the cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator light.
Negative Designating or pertaining to electrical potential. The negative terminal is the point from which electrons flow during discharge.
Ohm A unit for measuring electrical resistance.
Ohm's Law Expresses the relationship be- tween Voltage (V), Current (I) in an electrical circuit with resistance (R). It can be expressed as follows: V=IR. If any two of the three values are known, the third value can be calcu- lated by using the above formula.
Positive Designating or pertaining to electrical potential; opposite of negative. The positive battery terminal is the point where electrons return to the battery during discharge.
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Power Sharing The ability of the charger to reduce its output when the AC power being consumed by the charger and external AC loads connected to the output of the inverter are in excess of the input breaker rating.
Volt The unit of measure for electric potential.
Watt The unit for measuring electrical power, i.e., the rate of doing work, in moving electrons by or against an electric potential.
Wet Cell Battery A type of battery that uses liquid as an electrolyte. The wet cell battery requires periodic maintenance; cleaning the connections, checking the electrolyte level and performing an equalization cycle.
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