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Why does the battery's SOC show 51%, but the reading is 13.93V?

The SOC reading may not accurately reflect the actual charge level. Based on your voltage readings, 13.93V typically indicates a fully charged battery. I recommend completely discharging the batteries and then recharging them using your solar and shoreline setup. This process can help recalibrate the SOC on the Bluetooth app, providing a more accurate reading.

The Bluetooth battery's voltage is lower than 10V, and it does not accept a charge. Why won't it charge, and why won't it connect via Bluetooth?

Please try the attaching tips to resolve the Bluetooth connection issue.

1. Check Other Devices: Ensure that no other devices are currently connected to the battery's Bluetooth, as this can prevent your phone from connecting.

2. Bluetooth Version: Verify that your Android phone supports Bluetooth version 5.0 or higher, as lower versions may not be compatible.

3. Distance: Make sure that your phone is within a reasonable distance from the battery to maintain a stable connection.

4. App Version: Ensure that you have the latest version of the LiTime App installed on your phone.

5. Reset Bluetooth Module: Try resetting the Bluetooth module by turning off the battery for a few minutes and then turning it back on.

Why is the capacity of the battery low?

Fast discharge

1.Main reason: excessive self-discharge of the battery

2.Judgment criteria:

Battery resting voltage change - test the battery after fully charged 30min, 1h, 2h, 6h, 12h, 24h battery resting voltage change, if ≤ 0.05V, then the battery is normal, on the contrary, the battery is abnormal.

3.Solution

a. If the batteries are discharged quickly after being connected in series, it is necessary to confirm the static voltage of individual batteries, and it is recommended to re-equalize all the batteries after discharging and then use them in series.

b. Fast discharging after parallel connection - confirm battery equalization - dismantle the parallel connection between batteries and test the standstill voltage of individual batteries. It is recommended to equalize the individual batteries after discharging and recharge them after equalization, if the protected batteries need to be activated after equalization.

c. Battery use time, purchase time to confirm - it is recommended to buy a month or less of the battery for mixed use, the time interval between battery mixing can easily damage the battery, or the system capacity is not enough.

d. Short running time, load type and power confirmation-Calculate the energy needed to carry the load, and suggest increasing the battery capacity to meet the requirements of carrying the load.


Insufficient capacity

Option 1: Whether the voltage judgment, lithium batteries with voltage measurement SOC is not measured, unlike lead-acid batteries SOC and voltage are in a linear relationship, suggests that the customer first give the battery a full charge to test the battery's static voltage, and then do a complete discharge to assess the actual capacity of the battery.

Option 2: Monitor display situation, it is recommended that the customer use the monitor with a shunt, preferably the recommended monitor, and correct the SOC of the charger before testing.

Option 3: Capacity Calculation Method, we suggest that customers give the battery a complete charge/discharge to measure the capacity, calculate the battery discharge time, and load power.


Note: Inverter and other equipment have a conversion efficiency (about 85%), to be converted to equivalent DC power and then calculated; in the conversion efficiency range of loss is normal.

Why is the battery voltage low?

-Main cause: Battery over-discharge, BMS protection

-Solution: Connect the charger to determine if the battery can be charged normally.


1. Connect the charger and judge whether the battery can be charged normally.

If the battery can be charged normally, it means the battery has not entered the protection state;

If the battery cannot be charged normally, measure the battery's open-circuit voltage to judge whether the BMS protection has been triggered.


2、Measure the battery terminal voltage

Voltage ≥10V: the battery has not triggered the protection

Voltage <10V, the battery has triggered the protection and needs to be activated.


-Battery activation program

1. Charger activation: Use a Li-ion charger with a 0V activation function.


2、MPPT activation: make sure the MPPT can be in the charging state, and the connection is not disconnected.


3、Solar panel activation: directly connect the solar panel with the battery to activate, no need to connect the MPPT in the middle, and measure the battery's resting voltage recovery after half an hour.


-Possible reasons

1. Long-term non-use leads to self-discharge, resulting in a natural drop in voltage

-Solution: Charge to 50-60% before storage, replenish power regularly (every three months)

2. Loose connection terminals, corrosion, and wire oxidation leading to low measurement voltage

-Solution: Check whether the terminal screws are firm; clean the connection point, replace the aging wire; multimeter to measure the voltage at different positions to confirm whether it is a contact problem.

Why is the battery voltage high?

High Charging Voltage:

1. Main reason:

a. Solar Charging Protection Mechanism

When the battery is full, the BMS (Battery Management System) will automatically activate the charging protection and disconnect the charging circuit to prevent overcharging. At this time the system will turn to discharge mode to maintain battery health.

b. Voltage Rise

The charger is still outputting current, but since the battery is full, the charge cannot enter the battery, resulting in a buildup of charge and a rise in voltage at the charging end.

2. Explanation:

The voltage of the battery itself remains unchanged because it is full and disconnected and is not affected by the charging terminal voltage. This condition is a normal protection mechanism for a fully charged battery and is not a battery failure. The battery can still be used normally and the cycle can be resumed by charging it again after it is full.


The Voltage of the Battery Is High:

1. Main reason: the measurement problem just after charging, after charging, there may be residual charge on the terminals, resulting in the measured voltage is higher than the actual voltage of the battery. The data at this time does not reflect the real state of the battery.

2. Solution: Correct measurement method, disconnect all connections (including charger, load, etc.); leave it for more than 30 minutes to let the buildup of charge naturally release. Re-measurement, this time to get the real open circuit voltage of the battery.

Full charge state reference value

When the battery is fully charged, the open-circuit voltage should be ≥ 13.33V (12V lithium battery, 24/36/48 needs *2/*3*4)

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