Instruction manual

Electrical Fittings 8
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8.3.2 Terms
Off-load voltage
The off-load voltage is the voltage of the battery in idle condition, i. e. no current is consumed and
the battery is not being charged.
Closed circuit current
Some electrical appliances, such as the clock and the indicator lamps, require continuous electric
current, for this reason they are referred to as inactive appliances. The closed circuit current flows
even if the 12 V main switch has been switched off.
Total discharge
Total discharge of the battery is imminent, if a battery is completely discharged by an active appli-
ance and by closed circuit current.
Capacity
Capacity refers to the amount of electricity which can be stored in a battery.
The capacity of a battery is given in ampere hours (Ah). If a battery possesses a capacity of 80 Ah,
then the battery can dispense a current of 1 A for 80 hours or a current of 2 A for 40 hours.
External influences such as temperature may alter the storage capacity of the battery.
> Total discharge damages the battery.