HBC-radiomatic (UK)'s Battery Technology
HBC-radiomatic (UK)'s battery technology is designed to help you maintain productivity. Our latest battery technology includes Li-Ion exchange batteries for energy density, durability, and quick charging.
It’s our standard that your radio control system is delivered with a second battery to minimise downtime.
The Exchange Battery System
The clever exchange battery system has been a signature feature of HBC-radiomatic for decades. As a standard, each HBC-radiomatic radio system will be delivered with a second battery at no additional charge.
When needed, simply remove the discharged battery from the transmitter, insert a charged battery and continue to work without losing any time!
Information on Li-Ion Technology
Li-ion exchange batteries by HBC-radiomatic ensure first-class performance. Concerning their energy density, they are very light, highly resilient and extremely durable.
The battery capacity (amount of electric current that can be stored) and the battery charge (actual amount of stored current) depend on the age of the battery and the environment’s temperature. At temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) and above +70°C (158°F), less capacity is available.
Our Li-ion exchange batteries work with charge cycles. One charge cycle is completed when a complete charge that corresponds to 100% of the battery capacity is achieved. Similar to a smartphone, one charge cycle is usually not completed entirely in one stage, but rather over a series of steps. A charge cycle is completed if the whole battery capacity is used; this cycle is not interrupted if the battery is charged in the meantime.
Example:
The operator uses a charge that corresponds to 65% of the battery capacity in one day. Then the battery is charged. On the next day, a charge that corresponds to 35% of the battery capacity is used. This completes one charge cycle.
When handled properly, Li-ion batteries can reach around 500 charge cycles. Even thereafter, the batteries can still be used with a slightly decreased capacity.
Important notes for the safe charging of Li-ion batteries:
- Charge the battery only with the respective HBC-radiomatic charger.
- Charge the battery at an ambient temperature between 0 – 45°C (32 – 113°F).
- Always charge the battery completely before initial use. This ensures that the battery has its full capacity available for its first use.
- To prevent overheating, remove all carrying bags and protection covers from devices with integrated batteries.
The following points should be kept in mind when storing Li-ion exchange batteries:
- Always charge the battery completely before initial use. This ensures that the battery has its full capacity available for its first use.
- For storing Li-ion batteries, a battery charge of 30 – 50% is ideal. Charge an empty battery for approx. 1 hour to reach this level of charge.
- Li-ion batteries lose capacity that cannot be recovered when stored for longer periods.
- Therefore, charge the batteries at intervals not exceeding 3 months.
Li-ion batteries by HBC-radiomatic score big with their performance and longevity. We have collected a few important notes so you can benefit from as long as possible from these advantages:
- Note the indicated temperature ranges for using, charging, and storing the Li-ion batteries. Using, charging, or storing batteries at extreme temperatures outside these specifications can decrease the battery’s capacity.
- Charge the Li-ion batteries in time and avoid a complete discharge. Deep-discharges are prevented in our Li-ion batteries by the use of intelligent protective circuits.
- Never store discharged Li-ion batteries. For storage, a battery charge level of 30 – 50% is ideal. Charge an empty battery for approx. 1 hour to reach this charge.
Adhere to the legal regulations for the transport and shipping of Li-ion batteries applicable to your country. We deliver all HBC-radiomatic batteries with Li-ion technology in a suitable packaging with all required documents and safety notifications.
In the case of air transport, the charge level of the batteries must not exceed 30%.
For this reason, we charge our Li-ion batteries to a level of 20 – 30% before dispatch. This also allows for an extended storage period that will not result in a reduction of the service life.
All rechargeable batteries offer a limited number of charge cycles. Adhere to the legal regulations for the disposal of Li-ion batteries applicable to your country!
Information on NiMH Technology
Benefits
Original NiMH rechargeable exchange batteries from HBC-radiomatic provide you with a wide range of benefits.
- NiMH technology has proven itself time and again over many years, particularly in our HBC-radiomatic handheld transmitters.
- We exclusively use industrial-quality battery cells that are certified by our engineers according to the highest standards.
- NiMH rechargeable exchange batteries from HBC-radiomatic have no memory effect.
Information on NiMH Technology
Original NiMH rechargeable exchange batteries from HBC-radiomatic provide you with a wide range of benefits.
- NiMH technology has proven itself time and again over many years, particularly in our HBC-radiomatic handheld transmitters.
- We exclusively use industrial-quality battery cells that are certified by our engineers according to the highest standards.
- NiMH rechargeable exchange batteries from HBC-radiomatic have no memory effect.
The age of the battery and the ambient temperature have a big influence on the battery capacity and the battery charge. At temperatures below -25°C or above +70°C, a lower capacity is available.
Our NiMH rechargeable exchange batteries operate in charging cycles. One charging cycle is defined by a new charging process (regardless of the remaining capacity).
When used as intended, NiMH batteries can achieve approximately 500 charging cycles. Even after that, the battery can generally still be used, albeit with lower capacity.
To charge NiMH batteries safely, please observe the following instructions:
- Only use the appropriate HBC-radiomatic charging device to charge the battery.
- Charge the battery at an ambient temperature of 10°C – 40°C.
- Charge the battery fully before use. This ensures that the battery’s full capacity will be available to you.
Proper storage of your NiMH rechargeable exchange batteries will ensure a long service life.
- Charge the battery fully before use. This ensures that the battery’s full capacity will be available to you.
- NiMH batteries should ideally be 100% charged when you store them. This helps to prevent deep discharging of the battery.
- After a long period of storage, NiMH batteries lose capacity that cannot be restored.
- Consequently, NiMH batteries should be recharged after 6 months in storage at the latest.
The proven, reliable technology behind the NiMH batteries from HBC-radiomatic is what makes them such an enduring product. We have provided some helpful instructions here to allow you to get the maximum benefit from our batteries for as long as possible:
- Please note the specified temperature ranges for using, charging, and storing your NiMH batteries (see operating instructions). Using, charging, and storing the batteries at extreme temperatures outside of the specified range can compromise the batteries’ capacity.
- Always charge your NiMH batteries in a timely manner and avoid allowing your batteries to fully discharge, as this will cause irreparable damage.
- Never store your NiMH batteries when they are discharged; always ensure that they are fully charged (100%) before storing them.
Please observe the legal regulations regarding the transportation and shipping of NiMH batteries in your country. We deliver all our HBC-radiomatic batteries from our factory in the appropriate packaging with all the necessary documents and safety information included, and the batteries are covered with a protective cap. Before transporting or sending the batteries, make sure to properly protect the battery contacts from short-circuiting.
All rechargeable batteries offer a limited number of charging cycles. Please observe all legal regulations regarding the environmentally responsible disposal of NiMH batteries in your country.
Delivered with a Second Battery
Additional Information
The clever exchange battery system has been a signature feature of HBC-radiomatic for decades. As a standard, each HBC-radiomatic radio system will be delivered with a second battery at no additional charge.
When needed, simply remove the discharged battery from the transmitter, insert a charged battery and continue to work without losing any time!
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