FAQs
What is the battery "derating factor" on the control panel Battery Standby Current calculator sheet?
Battery degradation is the gradual loss of a battery's ability to store and deliver energy over time. It is a natural process that happens to all batteries, and it is caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Chemical reactions
- Temperature extremes
- Charge/discharge cycles
- Aging
- How the battery is used
- The ambient environment in which the battery operates
Battery degradation can affect the performance of a device in several ways, including:
- Reduced efficiency
- Shorter operational life
- Decline in performance
- Reduced energy capacity
- Diminished range