Ace RELIANCE Operation Manual page 39

ACE RELIANCE SENSOR OPERATIONS MANUAL
The Spooler is just the opposite, as it draws a very low, limited current (0.1 Amp normally, 0.25 Amp
maximum) and its desirable for the Spooler to operate as long as possible without changing the batteries. So
although the Spooler will operate with 'vape' batteries in an emergency, it is not recommended as the run time
will be limited. For the best run time and long term performance Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh Flat top
batteries are recommended. These cells, which are provided with the Spooler, typically give a run time of
approximately 12-16 hours when fully charged. Note there are two versions of this battery, one with a 'button'
top, the other with a flat top, either will work but the flat top is preferable as its less likely to short if mishandled.
Typically the Panasonic cells have a lifetime of at least 500 charge/discharge cycles, which would be well over a
year if used every day.
There are many fakes and mislabeled batteries for sale, one recommended source for genuine
replacement Panasonic cells is
Battery Lifetime:
If properly cared for these batteries will typically last for over 500 charge / discharge cycles. There are a
few conditions that will help to preserve the long battery life. The most important is to not allow the cells to
become fully discharged, as this rapidly reduces each cells lifetime. Once the battery low warning appears on the
WiFi device display screen the Spooler should be turned off and batteries exchanged with charged ones; then the
removed ones charged. Do not leave the Spooler turned on with depleted batteries since as this may
permanently damage the batteries. When fully charged each cell has an output Voltage of approximately
4.15Volts, for a total of 16.6 Volts. Once the total gets down around 12.5 Volts (each cell ~ 3.12 Volts) the low
battery warning will appear. Although the Spooler will continue to operate when the supply Voltage is as low as 7
Volts DC by this time the batteries may be permanently damaged, so batteries should be exchanged as soon as
they become low.
Charging Notes:
The charger supplied with the Spooler will operate from standard 120 VAC or from 12 VDC (car cigarette
charger adapter) power, it will charge at the same rate when powered from either source. Typically, with cells
that have been removed when the "Replace Batteries" warning first appears it will take approximately 3-4 hours
to fully charge them. Cells completely discharged may take 5 hours or longer to charge. The charger will start
charging at a high rate and slowly reduce the charge current as the cells fill, this increases cell life. Each cell is
individually charged and monitored, so it is safe to mix cells of various states of charge in the charger. The state
of each cell may be monitored, and the charger is also capable of testing the battery condition and capacity,
consult the manual supplied with the charger for further details. Do not attempt to quick charge at an
accelerated rate using a charger or power supply not designed for these cells.
Power Consumption:
The run time before the batteries need exchanging may be up to 15 hours with fully charged ones.
However, the battery run time will vary depending on many factors, such as age of batteries, the ambient
temperature, sensor / cable state (shorted cable causes more power consumption, open circuit less power) and
WiFi activity.
The WiFi communication back and forth to the Spooler actually consumes more power than the
connected sensor does. So as more users connect to the Spooler power consumption increases resulting in
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