Falcom GmbH STEPPII-56 Manual Do Utilizador
STEPP II HARDWARE DESCRIPTION VERSION
1.01
The internal resistance of the battery and the protection should be as low
as possible. It is recommended not to exceed 150 mΩ, even in extreme
conditions at low temperature. The battery cell must be insensitive to
rupture, fire and gassing under extreme conditions of temperature and
charging (voltage, current).
as possible. It is recommended not to exceed 150 mΩ, even in extreme
conditions at low temperature. The battery cell must be insensitive to
rupture, fire and gassing under extreme conditions of temperature and
charging (voltage, current).
The contacts of battery pack must be protected from short circuits. For
example, use rubber-band or cable isolation on the contacted parts to
prevent short circuits.
example, use rubber-band or cable isolation on the contacted parts to
prevent short circuits.
The battery pack must be approved to satisfy the requirements of CE
conformity.
conformity.
The circuit diagram below shows how to connect a Li-Ion battery to the STEPP
II terminal. The charging/discharging process is implemented internally. The
charging process take place only if the operating voltage is applied. If the
STEPP II is not in use for a long time (e.g. warehouse) this pin (VBAT+) can
be left open (remove the battery).
II terminal. The charging/discharging process is implemented internally. The
charging process take place only if the operating voltage is applied. If the
STEPP II is not in use for a long time (e.g. warehouse) this pin (VBAT+) can
be left open (remove the battery).
Warning ! The battery circuit is not protected from reverse pole connection.
To prevent the mounting of battery in reverse polarity, mount it
before the power supply is applied to the terminal. Then check
again the connected wires from STEPP II to external user battery
pack. If they are properly connected, supply the terminal with
external power (i.e. car battery). Otherwise, if battery will be
mounted with reverse pole while the operating voltage (V
before the power supply is applied to the terminal. Then check
again the connected wires from STEPP II to external user battery
pack. If they are properly connected, supply the terminal with
external power (i.e. car battery). Otherwise, if battery will be
mounted with reverse pole while the operating voltage (V
VC+
) is
applied to the terminal, some on-board electronic components of
terminal can be damaged
terminal can be damaged
.
!!! Take care not to connect the battery with the wrong polarity.
Caution: 1) Please, keep in mind that the pin (VBAT+) has in no case to be
connected neither to the operating voltage (V
VC+
) pin nor to the
GND pin.
2) Charging process can only be accomplished in a temperature
range from 0 °C to +40 °C, typically 15 to 25 °C.
The extreme temperatures have an unfavourable influence on
the rechargeable batteries. The capacity and life cycle of the
batteries are reduced if they are kept at cold or warm places,
e.g. in a closed car at summer or winter conditions. Try always
to keep the connected battery (STEPP II) at normal
temperatures between 15 °C and 25 °C.
The extreme temperatures have an unfavourable influence on
the rechargeable batteries. The capacity and life cycle of the
batteries are reduced if they are kept at cold or warm places,
e.g. in a closed car at summer or winter conditions. Try always
to keep the connected battery (STEPP II) at normal
temperatures between 15 °C and 25 °C.
Figure 10: VBAT+ connection example
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