Anton/Bauer HyTRON 140 - Manual (Page 9)

OVER-DISCHARGED BATTERIES
Warning: The HyTRON battery has specialized circuits which typically will
not allow a battery to overdischarge during extended storage (more than 90
days). However, if the battery is left on a load, such as a light, and allowed to
discharge to 0 volts, the battery can be irreversibly damaged. Never leave any
battery unattended on equipment.
An “over-discharged” voltage state is caused by leaving a battery operated
device unattended and allowing the battery to drain beyond the low
voltage warning point of the equipment and/or the “Flashing 15 minute
segment” indication on the LCD of the HyTRON battery.
Low voltage “over-discharged” batteries can also be caused by allowing
batteries to remain off the charger for extended periods. Returning
batteries to the Logic Series InterActive Charger as soon as possible after
use, and leaving batteries in the LifeSaver mode until just prior to using
will avoid this type of “over-discharge” condition.
A battery that has been inadvertently allowed to become “over-
discharged” will automatically trigger a special rejuvenation routine
contained in all Anton/Bauer Logic Series InterActive Chargers. In such
cases the red/green alternating LED’s, on the charger, indicate that the
automatic rejuvenation cycle is bringing the battery back up to a safe
charging voltage. When the charger verifies there are no thermal
violations, it will begin a complete charge cycle (Red flashing LED).
In the extreme case that a battery is over-discharged, indicated by a blank
LCD on the battery, the rejuvenation charge routine will not be initiated by
the charger until all other batteries have completed their fast charge
routines. Therefore, an extremely over-discharged battery can be installed
on a Logic Series InterActive Charger without the charger indicating
recognition. The battery should remain on the charger until it is
recognized and charging is complete.
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