Analog Devices DC2374B Demo Manual page 8

DEMO MANUAL DC2374B
MPPT QUICK START PROCEDURE
10. Slowly increase PS2 until the battery current starts
to decrease below 1A. The battery voltage is now
approaching the absorption voltage. The timer will
start if not already started from a low light condition.
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Figure 3. Solar Panel Simulator Using a Dark Solar Panel or Diode String
11. When the timer has elapsed, the LTC4013 will switch
to float mode and the charge current will drop to near
0A until the battery voltage is reduced below the float
voltage.
12. When done, turn off and disconnect all loads and power
supplies.
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