Battery discharge warning is a function to monitor the status of the battery, usually like a car that requires battery-powered equipment will come with this feature, some batteries also have this system, such as lithium iron phosphate batteries, when the battery discharges abnormally or the storage capacity continues to decline, the battery discharge warning will automatically be triggered to remind you that the battery is in a state of abnormality, and thus protect your life and property safety.

1. What triggers the battery discharge warning?

1.1 Battery aging or damage

Battery aging will lead to a decline in battery performance, in the event that you continue to use the battery, the battery is difficult to provide the initial range, resulting in a gradual decrease in the battery’s stored power, and ultimately triggering the battery discharge warning. Secondly, the battery is damaged, resulting in the chemical reaction inside the battery can not be carried out normally, resulting in the battery charging or discharging can not be carried out normally or abnormally, will also trigger the battery discharge warning.

1.2 Charging equipment off or abnormal condition

Take solar panels as an example, in the solar panels continue to work, the charging equipment will continue to supply power to the battery, if the charging equipment falls off or the charging equipment itself is in an abnormal condition, then the battery can’t replenish the power in a timely manner, but the battery is discharging continuously, obviously, the battery’s power will soon reach a safe value below, triggering the battery discharge warning. If the charger connected to the battery is dislodged, the battery is still powering the home, and when the power level continues to drop, the battery discharge warning is bound to be triggered.

1.3 Too many connected devices

When the battery is designed and put on the market, the load that the battery can bear when working is certain. When you connect too many devices or devices are in high power operation, will exceed the maximum load that the battery can withstand, the battery charging rate will be lower than the battery discharge rate, which triggers the battery discharge warning. Moreover, if the battery is overloaded for a long period of time, the performance of the battery will be greatly reduced, and the service life of the battery will also be reduced, which is something you need to pay attention to.

1.4 Parasitic currents that consume battery power

This kind of parasitic consumption refers to when the battery-powered device stops working, some devices are still working abnormally and continue to consume the power of your battery, at this time the battery is in an abnormal discharge state, which in turn will trigger the battery discharge warning.

2. What can be done to minimize the occurrence of battery discharge warning?

2.1 Regular inspection of power generation equipment and internal electronic components

The inspection of power generation equipment includes whether the alternator can work normally, and if the power generation is abnormal, it should be replaced immediately, and at the same time, the serpentine belt should be replaced regularly to ensure that the power generation process is carried out normally. Secondly, in order to prevent the generation of parasitic current, you need to check the various electronic components inside the equipment to ensure that its state is normal, and there can be no electronic component failure and wiring errors.

2.2 Checking the battery terminals and the battery itself

Battery in a long time under the work, the performance will have a certain decline, and even battery damage, for these cases you need to check and replace the battery in time to ensure that the battery can work normally. Battery terminals are often prone to corrosion and loose wiring, these conditions will also lead to abnormal battery charging and discharging process, which triggers the battery discharge warning, you need to carefully observe, and make timely replacement and adjustment.

2.3 Develop good use habits

You need to carefully read the specifications for the use of the device, through the use of the device specifications you can use the device correctly and try to avoid overloading the battery to reduce the probability of abnormalities in the charging and discharging process of the battery, which can effectively avoid the occurrence of the battery discharge warning, to provide you with a good user experience.

3.How to minimize the damage after a battery discharge warning occurs

3.1 For the battery power is slightly reduced, but the battery status and generator status is not a problem, you can open the charging device of your device, and then turn off the electronic components that need electricity, because the battery charging speed is greater than the battery discharge speed, after a period of time, the battery power can automatically return to the normal level, to ensure that your later use.

3.2 For the battery power has dropped to a very low level or battery failure, relying only on the charging device can not make the battery back to normal levels, you need to turn off the charging device, the battery will be sent to a professional place for repair or replacement, need to pay attention to is to be sure to choose the appropriate battery, in order to protect your normal use.

4. Summary

Battery Discharge Warning is an important protection system for vehicles and other battery-powered equipment. By understanding and utilizing Battery Discharge Warning, you can enjoy a more comfortable and safe use of your battery and protect your life and property.