How to Troubleshoot SOC Inaccuracies in Bluetooth Lithium Batteries
Why can't my Bluetooth lithium battery be fully charged? If you're into tech, dealing with a Bluetooth lithium battery that won't be fully charged can be a real pain, how to do the battery troubleshooting? Even with a fancy battery bank, you might run into this issue. If you're stuck with a Bluetooth lithium battery that just won't be fully charged, there are some easy tricks to try. Let's figure out why your power's acting up and what you can do about it.
This troubleshooting guide applies to the following products:
- 12V 100Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/ Bluetooth (SKU: RBT100LFP12-BT)
- 12V 200Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/ Bluetooth (SKU: RBT200LFP12-BT)
Why Is the SOC of My Bluetooth Lithium Inaccurate?
Unfortunately, when the SOC of your Bluetooth lithium battery is inaccurate, there could be a variety of reasons behind the problem. The issues might stem from a damaged battery or external factors unrelated to the lithium battery itself. It may require some trial and error as well as battery troubleshooting to uncover the underlying cause.
What Are the Factors That Affect SOC Accuracy of Bluetooth Lithium
If the system has only one battery:
SOC is inaccurate and needs calibration.
If the system has multiple batteries:
1. The number of batteries in parallel exceeds the limit.
2. There are differences in the brand, model, and capacity of parallel batteries.
3. Significant voltage differences before parallel connection of batteries.
4. Differences in wiring methods, specifications, and lengths of parallel batteries.
5. SOC is inaccurate and needs calibration.
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If the system has only one battery, SOC calibration is needed. Follow these steps:
Increase the charging voltage to 14.6V (Boost Voltage), then charge the battery. Set the charging parameters of the charger according to the parameters shown in the figure below. When the battery voltage reaches 14.4V or above, and DC Home displays the battery SOC as 100%, the SOC calibration is complete. The next step is to simply adjust the charging voltage to 14.4V.
If the system has multiple batteries:
1. The maximum number of parallel Bluetooth lithium batteries is 8. To ensure the accuracy of the SOC of parallel batteries,
it is not recommended to parallel more than 8 batteries.
2. Please confirm whether the parallel batteries are the same, and their brand, model, capacity, and voltage level must be exactly the same for parallel use.
3. Please confirm whether the voltage of the batteries is consistent before parallel connection. If not, please charge each battery separately to full capacity before parallel connection to ensure that the voltage difference between the batteries is within 0.1V, avoiding SOC accuracy issues.
4. Please provide actual wiring photos between their batteries to confirm whether the connection method differs from the recommended method shown below. If there is a difference, please improve the wiring according to the diagram below, ensuring that the specifications and lengths of the wires are consistent, and the connections are secure.
5. Conduct SOC calibration for batteries with inaccurate SOC. Follow the same steps as mentioned for a single battery SOC calibration, adjusting the charging voltage back to 14.4V after completion.
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