From: Matthew Reidsrow (junkmail_at_reidsrow.com)
Date: Thu Apr 03 2003 - 12:01:29 PST
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>Do you know exactly what type of batteries they used for refurbishment?
>What is the capacity of the cells?
1000mAh AA Cells
>If the cells are really new and you see lower voltage readings (if you
>really mean VOLTAGE readings - from AVIs f.i. - and NOT the capacity
>reading) there is something wrong with the battery pack. My reading at 98%
>charging status is about 5.24V. Each cell has a nominal voltage of 1.2V, so
>the minimum voltage you should see is 4 x 1.2V = 4.8V.
Well, as a service tech, I am pretty familiar with what voltage is. :) But,
an unloaded battery rated for 1.2v generally has a voltage of 1.5-1.6 volts
on it. Loaded it still, at full capacity, depending on load, can read more
than a 1.2v charge.
>First I would check the way they are charged inside the Newt. I use a tool
>called BattTrax which displays the charging current, temperatures and
>charging state very nicely in a diagram. The charging process should start
>with fast charging at ca. 1Amp current, then slowly decrease until the
>trickle charging status is reached.
Yeah, it seems to be charging fine. I had a little chat with the Boys at BP
and because I was so impatient without my little green friend they didn't
prime the cells. We'll have them try that and see how it comes off...
>If this is not the case then your battery pack is not completely charged
>from the Newt.
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