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When should I charge my RF16 and RF46 rechargeable batteries?
When should I charge my RF16 and RF46 rechargeable batteries?
How long should it take to charge my RF16 and RF46 rechargeable batteries?
How long should it take to charge my RF16 and RF46 rechargeable batteries?
What is the typical life expectancy of RF16 and RF46 rechargeable batteries?
What is the typical life expectancy of RF16 and RF46 rechargeable batteries?
Typically, a fully charged RF16 and RF46 Rechargeable battery should be able to power a module for approximately 10 days under normal conditions (20°- 40°Cm GPM settings of 60 second Live Interval and 1 valve opening sequence per hour.) As the live interval is shortened and with more rapid valve openings (based presumably on a higher gas production rate) the lifespan of the battery will be diminished. Colder temperatures will also diminish life expectancy. Although modules will function properly at lower temperatures (system operating temperature range is 5°- 60°C), RF16 and RF46 Rechargeable batteries will require more frequent recharging under these conditions. The 10 day estimate is based on having charged the RF16 and RF46 Rechargeable batteries for at least 3 hours using the ANKOM RF25 10-Station Battery Charger to a voltage of at least 6.7 volts. This should always be done before commencing a study. Voltage can be tested by plugging the battery into a module and checking voltage on the GPM software screen. Note that Rechargeable batteries will lose charge when not being used. Also charge batteries whenever the voltage drops to less than 6.3 volts. When running the system, remember to check the battery voltage several times daily and change the batter pack when the voltage decreases to less than 6.3V (in the GPM software, a module's voltage cell will be shaded YELLOW under these conditions). Changing the battery pack during the run will not affect test results.
What can I do to extend battery life?
What can I do to extend battery life?
Is there a way to charge the batteries while a long study is in progress?
Is there a way to charge the batteries while a long study is in progress?
See Dual Lead Battery Information.
Should the RF16 and RF46 batteries get hot?
Should the RF16 and RF46 batteries get hot?
No. If this happens, the battery pack may be defective or the module's circuit board may have failed. In the module, install another fully charged battery pack. Then run the module functional test found in RF Service Procedure 1. If this test fails or the battery pack gets hot, email ANKOM Technology at https://www.ankom.com/contact/technical-services or call 315-986-8090 for module repair.
Note: It is normal for the batteries to become warm to the touch when charging, while using the RF25 battery charger.