Feature requests

[mtdoc]

I'm sure that we can add a function that sets it to Float.  This would most likely have to be "edge triggered" so to
re-trigger a Float from Bulk/Absorb, you would have to bring the logic low and then high again (I think)...

The minimum voltage for a logic high is around 6 volts and the maximum voltage for a logic low is around 3 volts with
present and previous hardware.  So a 12V logic signal is perfect for this.

boB

Awesome boB. Sounds perfect. Thanks!  I'll look for this in future firmware.

[vtmaps]

Once the Classic has the ability to know the battery current, here is what I think you should do with programming the features:  Create a format for downloadable charge profiles.  Partner with battery manufacturers to create battery-specific charging profiles.

When I get a new printer for my computer, I download a new driver.  When I buy new batteries, I would like to download a new charging profile.

--vtMaps

[Westbranch]

good idea VT, just need to add: MN just needs to make it clear that the profile probably will need to be fine tuned to account for DoD and other environmental factors that are site specific

[Vic]

Westbranch,

Completly agree,  that the Absorption voltage and time depends upon the useage,  condition,  available RE input and age of the bank,  as does EQ V and time.

But,  as vt ..  noted,  it sure would be nice to be nice to be able to load differing charge profiles and (perhaps)  a mask of how/when to use them.   This could be in an accessory   'controller - controller'   that would handle Fantasy battery recharging for those among us who are  obsessive types.

But the Battery Current Monitor will be a nice step in this progression.   Vic

[Westbranch]

Good point Vic, I hadn't thought of an input mask via laptop or desk jobby CPU.

Actually that might be the way to go for the whole process.  Download the 'factory '  parameters, transfer into the mask,  and then fine tune them through the mask or create our own...   

....hmm...  thoughts of an Access DB (or something similar) come to mind...