In Victron Energy products, “float” refers to the stage of the battery charging cycle where the charger maintains a low, constant voltage to keep the battery fully charged without overcharging. This step typically occurs after the battery has been fully charged and is designed to keep the battery in a ready-to-use state while preventing degradation from prolonged high voltage.
“Bulk” is the initial stage of the charge cycle in Victron systems where the charger applies high current to the battery to quickly increase its charge level.
During the ground phase, the battery absorbs the maximum amount of charge until it reaches a specified voltage level. This step is crucial to quickly replenish the battery charge from a low or empty state.
“Absorption” is the stage after bulk charging, during which the charger reduces the current and maintains a constant voltage to fully charge the battery. During absorption, the battery receives a controlled amount of charge, allowing it to reach its maximum capacity and ensuring that the cells are balanced and fully charged.
This step helps prevent overcharging and damage to the battery.
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Absorption charging is a stage of the battery charging process where the charger maintains a constant voltage to complete the charging cycle. After the ground stage, where a high current is used to bring the battery to a certain voltage, absorption charging ensures that the battery reaches its full capacity.
This step allows the battery to absorb the remaining charge in a controlled manner, which is essential for achieving a fully charged battery and extending its life.