LVD/LVR

LVD stands for Low Voltage Disconnect, and LVR stands for Low Voltage Reconnect. These are two important concepts related to picogrid’s battery system.

In any battery system, maintaining the health of the battery is crucial. Over-discharging a battery, or letting its charge fall too low, can be detrimental to the battery's lifespan. It can cause permanent damage and lessen the battery's overall capacity and efficiency. That's where LVD comes into play.

1. Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD): A protective mechanism. When the battery's voltage drops to 6.2V for 1min straight, the LVD automatically disconnects the load from the battery, effectively shutting down the output. By doing this, it prevents the battery from being drained too low, which would harm its health and longevity.
2. Low Voltage Reconnect (LVR): Once the battery's charge has been restored to 6.6V for 5 min, it's safe to start using it again. The LVR is the mechanism that automatically reconnects the load to the battery when its voltage reaches this safe level.

LVD/LVR work together to ensure the battery is not over-used or under-charged, helping to maintain its overall health and efficiency.