The invention relates to a method and apparatus for calculating the input current being drawn by a power converter. The power converter may be connected to and charging a battery and the method includes the steps of measuring the current and voltage being ...

The invention provides a battery monitoring device and method for monitoring a battery. The battery monitoring device comprises a voltage sensor and an alarm. The voltage sensor is arranged to monitor the voltage of the battery and the alarm is arranged to...

The invention provides a method and apparatus for operating a battery. The method comprises the following steps. The battery undergoing a first series of charge/discharge cycles, wherein the battery charging profile of the first series of charge/discharge ...

The invention provides a method of identifying a battery (102) provided with a wireless battery control device (108), during a battery charging procedure. The method includes connecting the battery to a battery charger (100) and the battery charger supplyi...

The invention provides a method and apparatus for operating a battery charging station. The battery charging station comprises a master controller (12) and a plurality of slave chargers (16), wherein the master controller is configured for communication wi...

A lead-acid battery comprises a flame arrestor plug (1) for controlled venting of gases from the battery through the vent hole (3), wherein the flame arrestor plug has a valve element (5) for controlling the venting of gas from the vent hole and a plug por...