Definition of Temperature Compensation

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Temperature Compensation

The term 'Temperature Compensation ' as it applies to the area of photovoltaics can be defined as 'A circuit that adjusts the charge controller activation points depending on battery temperature. This feature is recommended if the battery temperature is expected to vary more than ±5°C from ambient temperature. The temperature coefficient for lead acid batteries is typically -3 to -5 millivolts/°C per cell'.

The term 'Temperature Compensation ' as it applies to the area of photovoltaics can be defined as 'An allowance made in charge controllers set points for battery temperatures. Feature recommended when battery temperatures are expected to exceed ±5°C from ambient'.


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