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3.3 Power management system on the Fire Bird V
Fire Bird V is powered by 9.6V rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack. The battery
voltage can vary between 12V (fully charged) to 8V (discharged). Battery pack should not be
discharged below 8V (1V per cell) for extended battery life. Fire Bird V robot has on-board
intelligent NiMH battery charger which follows the correct charging profile for the batteries. To
avoid any accidental damage to the batteries, do not use external battery charger.
Warning: Charge the battery as per the instructions given in this manual. Do not use any
external charger to charge the battery. Using external charger may damage the battery
permanently.
Power management block on the Fire Bird V performs following functions.
1. Battery voltage monitoring and Smart battery charging
2. Regulated supply for on-board payload
3. Battery current sensing*
* Current sensing is an optional accessory.
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