Currently, there are three main categories of charging methods for lithium-ion batteries: CC-CV charging, pulse current charging, and multi-stage constant current charging.
What are the different methods of charging a battery?
There are two main methods of charging a battery: Constant current method. In this charging method the batteries are charged at a constant current. The charging current is set by introducing some resistance in the Circuit. This method has its own drawbacks because the state of charge Of the battery is not taken into account.
When charging a lithium-ion battery, the charger uses a specific charging algorithm for lithium-ion batteries to maximise their performance. Select LI-ION using the MODE button.
What is a small current charging method?
A method of continuously charging the battery with a small current. Its name derives from the trickle of water. Although the charging time is longer, the advantage is that the battery is not affected even if a small current continues to flow in a fully charged state.
How is a battery charged?
In the initial stage of charging, the battery is charged using a constant power charging method until the battery voltage reaches the upper limit voltage (4.2 V).
What types of batteries can be charged using MCC Method?
The MCC method is suitable for charging the following battery types: lead-acid, NiMH, and Li-ion batteries. With equal initial current values, the MCC charging process takes a bit more time compared to the CC-CV charging method.
What is a constant loss charging method?
During the initial phase of charging, the method utilizes constant loss charging until the battery terminal voltage reaches the upper limit voltage (4.2 V). The loss is defined as the square of the current multiplied by the battery's equivalent impedance, which varies with the battery's remaining capacity.