Difference between revisions of "Handling the battery"
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| − | youBot is using a 24V/5Ah battery based on Lead Acid technology. | + | The KUKA youBot is using a 24V/5Ah battery based on Lead Acid technology. The battery does not have any protection against depletion, therefore it has to be handled with care. Most important is to always disconnect the battery when the robot is not in use. |
== Golden rules of battery handling == | == Golden rules of battery handling == | ||
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* Charge the battery as often as you can | * Charge the battery as often as you can | ||
* Do not overdischarge the battery (Voltage < 10.5 V). | * Do not overdischarge the battery (Voltage < 10.5 V). | ||
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== Charging the battery == | == Charging the battery == | ||
The battery can be charged in 2 ways : | The battery can be charged in 2 ways : | ||
| − | # Plugged in the youBot platform, while the external power supply is connected. | + | # Plugged in the KUKA youBot platform, while the external power supply is connected. |
| − | #: Note : You can still operate the youBot while charging. | + | #: Note : You can still operate the KUKA youBot while charging. |
# Using a specialised Lead Acid battery charger | # Using a specialised Lead Acid battery charger | ||
| − | #: Like the [http://www.youbot-store.com/youbot- | + | #: Like the [http://www.youbot-store.com/accessories/youbot-parts/youbot-battery youBot Battery Charger] |
Attention : Do not try to charge the battery with an normal power supply, since it doesn't support the [http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_the_lead_acid_battery 3 stage charging] and will damage your battery. | Attention : Do not try to charge the battery with an normal power supply, since it doesn't support the [http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_the_lead_acid_battery 3 stage charging] and will damage your battery. | ||
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== Storing the battery == | == Storing the battery == | ||
| − | * At all times, to prolong its active life, a battery should be recharged immediately after it has been either partially or fully discharged. | + | *At all times, to prolong its active life, a battery should be recharged immediately after it has been either partially or fully discharged. |
| − | * Avoid | + | *Avoid overdischarging the battery (Voltage < 10.5 V). |
| − | * Never leave a battery in a discharged condition. | + | *Never leave a battery in a discharged condition. |
| − | * Never allow a battery to fall below 2.1 Volts per cell (Vpc) (12.6 V) in storage, If the Voltage of charge (Voc) is less than 2.1 Vpc, the nominal battery capacity may not be achieved and the actual service life | + | *Never allow a battery to fall below 2.1 Volts per cell (Vpc) (12.6 V) in storage, If the Voltage of charge (Voc) is less than 2.1 Vpc, the nominal battery capacity may not be achieved and the actual service life may decrease. |
| − | * Storage Temperature: 20 - 30 Celcius; Charging Interval: Every 4 months. | + | *Storage Temperature: 20 - 30 Celcius; Charging Interval: Every 4 months. |
| − | * Stored batteries should receive a supplementary charge at the above-suggested interval if they are to achieve their design life. | + | *Stored batteries should receive a supplementary charge at the above-suggested interval if they are to achieve their design life. |
| − | * A faster recharge may be obtained by using the constant current method of charging. | + | *A faster recharge may be obtained by using the constant current method of charging. |
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 12 February 2015
The KUKA youBot is using a 24V/5Ah battery based on Lead Acid technology. The battery does not have any protection against depletion, therefore it has to be handled with care. Most important is to always disconnect the battery when the robot is not in use.
Golden rules of battery handling
- Always disconnect battery when not in use
- Charge the battery as often as you can
- Do not overdischarge the battery (Voltage < 10.5 V).
Charging the battery
The battery can be charged in 2 ways :
- Plugged in the KUKA youBot platform, while the external power supply is connected.
- Note : You can still operate the KUKA youBot while charging.
- Using a specialised Lead Acid battery charger
- Like the youBot Battery Charger
Attention : Do not try to charge the battery with an normal power supply, since it doesn't support the 3 stage charging and will damage your battery.
Storing the battery
- At all times, to prolong its active life, a battery should be recharged immediately after it has been either partially or fully discharged.
- Avoid overdischarging the battery (Voltage < 10.5 V).
- Never leave a battery in a discharged condition.
- Never allow a battery to fall below 2.1 Volts per cell (Vpc) (12.6 V) in storage, If the Voltage of charge (Voc) is less than 2.1 Vpc, the nominal battery capacity may not be achieved and the actual service life may decrease.
- Storage Temperature: 20 - 30 Celcius; Charging Interval: Every 4 months.
- Stored batteries should receive a supplementary charge at the above-suggested interval if they are to achieve their design life.
- A faster recharge may be obtained by using the constant current method of charging.
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