M2M CONTROL C660 - Technical Manual V2.00
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Internal Li-Ion battery
The C660 contains an internal Li-Ion battery for operation even when the external power is absent
making it possible to report power loss etc. Please note that when external power is removed, the
unit will be powered down by default. This setting can be changed as documented in the M2M
CONTROL IDE documentation.
The digital outputs will be disabled when a power fail occurs as the internal battery cannot
provide the supply voltage needed.
The battery charging is completely automated and handled internally by the C660 unit – leaving
no need for user interaction. Different kinds of functions (Battery low, Charger enable, Charging
status, etc.) are available to the user application.
The charge current is relatively high, for a shorter charge time, as specified in the technical
specification. Make sure both power supply and cables can handle the high current.
The battery will be charged whenever a power fail has occurred to establish the capacity thus
making the battery ready for the next power fail. A maintenance charge will start every 20 days
after the last charge. This is to compensate for the battery self-discharge etc.
By default the battery cannot be charged above 45
C or below 0
C. The C660 offers charging down
to -10 ˚C using a specialized algorithm to protect the battery.
If the temperature is above 45
C the charging will not start and will be postponed until it is below
this threshold.
The temperature has a very high influence on the battery capacity. At 0
C the capacity has
dropped to 60% of the initial capacity and it falls dramatically at lower temperatures.
The battery cycle (numbers of charges and discharges) also influences the capacity. After 300
cycles the capacity has dropped to approximately 80% of the initial capacity.
Warning
Misusing the C660 unit may cause the built-in battery security circuit to be damaged.
Do not place the C660 unit in high temperature locations such as in direct sunlight or near engines.
Using the C660 unit in this environment may result in loss of battery performance and a shortened
life expectancy.
Do not expose the unit to water, salt water or allow the battery to get wet.
Avoid strong impacts and shocks.
For more information regarding the environmental limitations see “Specifications for M2M
Control C660 ” below.