Comparative evaluation of 6A and 5A chargers for Sonnenschein gel cell batteries used in wheelchairs.
Laboratory tests were conducted to determine suitable battery charges for recharging Sonnenschein dryfit A200 36Ah gel cell batteries. Five commercially made chargers were tested on a standardised pair of batteries and were individually assessed for their ability to satisfy Australian Standards. From these results it was possible to select the chargers usable on Sonnenschein A200 dryfit 36Ah gel cell batteries. The effect of charging regime on battery cycle life was not included.
Garrett
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Rehabilitation Engineering Division, Regency Park Centre for Young Disabled, Kilkenny SA.
Dalidowicz
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Seeger
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D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D014910:Wheelchairs