FAQ
Here are frequently asked questions
Battery
| What can I use to charge the BB-2590? |
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There are several options to use. Option 1 – Use a standard multi-bay charger, the SPC (PP-8498/U, BTC-70801, BTC-70844), SPC Lite (BTC-70819, BTC-70819-3), VMC Lite (BTC-70870, BTC-70870-1, BTC-70870-3), or the VMC (PP-8481B/U, BTC-70836). Option 2 - Use the solar charge controller BTC-70824-1 or BTC-70824-2 powered from a solar panel, a 24V DC, or 12 V AC. Option 3- Use one of our mid rate (5-6 hours) or low rate (10-12 hours) chargers, BTC-70791-LR, BTC-70791-MR, or BTC-70822-MR. They run off an AC wall outlet.
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| At what temperatures can I use the BB-2590? |
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Use the BB-2590 in the recommended -20degC to +55degC temperature range. Although the BB-2590 is capable of operating in greater temperature extremes, the ideal temperature range for proper use is the recommended one. There is a resettable fuse that will open above +70degC with respect to the battery. The battery must cool to +50degC before it will work again. There is a permanent fuse that will open above +90degC. The battery will not function after the permanent fuse opens, even if it is later cooled. |
| What is the storage time for a Lithium Ion Battery? |
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If discharged, do not keep it discharged for more than 3 weeks. When charged, we recommend the battery can be stored for up to 1 year then needs to be recharged. Lithium ion batteries can lose approximately 5% of their charge per month. |
| What type of current can I get from the BB-2590? |
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The BB-2590 is capable of both continuous discharge at 2A, or pulse as high as 36A (both sections in parallel provide 18A). It also has a high rate discharge of 10A per section and can pulse power up to 18A (5s on, 25s off) per section. Sections can be connected in series or parallel. |
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Charger
| What can I use to charge the BB-2590? |
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There are several options to use. Option 1 – Use a standard multi-bay charger, the SPC (PP-8498/U, BTC-70801, BTC-70844), SPC Lite (BTC-70819, BTC-70819-3), VMC Lite (BTC-70870, BTC-70870-1, BTC-70870-3), or the VMC (PP-8481B/U, BTC-70836). Option 2 - Use the solar charge controller BTC-70824-1 or BTC-70824-2 powered from a solar panel, a 24V DC, or 12 V AC. Option 3- Use one of our mid rate (5-6 hours) or low rate (10-12 hours) chargers, BTC-70791-LR, BTC-70791-MR, or BTC-70822-MR. They run off an AC wall outlet.
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| At what temperatures can I use the BB-2590? |
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Use the BB-2590 in the recommended -20degC to +55degC temperature range. Although the BB-2590 is capable of operating in greater temperature extremes, the ideal temperature range for proper use is the recommended one. There is a resettable fuse that will open above +70degC with respect to the battery. The battery must cool to +50degC before it will work again. There is a permanent fuse that will open above +90degC. The battery will not function after the permanent fuse opens, even if it is later cooled. |
| What is the storage time for a Lithium Ion Battery? |
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If discharged, do not keep it discharged for more than 3 weeks. When charged, we recommend the battery can be stored for up to 1 year then needs to be recharged. Lithium ion batteries can lose approximately 5% of their charge per month. |
| What type of current can I get from the BB-2590? |
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The BB-2590 is capable of both continuous discharge at 2A, or pulse as high as 36A (both sections in parallel provide 18A). It also has a high rate discharge of 10A per section and can pulse power up to 18A (5s on, 25s off) per section. Sections can be connected in series or parallel. |
