Installation Of Up To 4 Batteries In Series - Valence RT User Manual

2) Attach negative power cable to the negative terminal on the battery pack
3) Attach the positive power cable from vehicle/device to the positive terminal of the battery
pack.
Figure 3: Shows electrical connection of a single U-Charge
vehicle/device.
If a U-BDI is used, connect it to the female communication connector or wire. If not, leave the
communication connector or wires disconnected.

5.3 Installation of up to 4 batteries in Series

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The U-Charge RT power systems can be connected in series. The U-BDI communicates with
the individual batteries in the system to enable battery to battery balancing and to gather system
state of charge.
1) Fasten all battery packs in position via means supplied in the vehicle/device.
2) Attach the negative power cable to the negative terminal on the first battery pack (this
pack will have the lowest potential @ 12V).
3) Attach a jumper cable between the positive wire in the first battery pack and the negative
terminal on the second battery pack (note: the jumper cable must be the same gauge wire
as the positive and negative terminal cables).
4) Add additional jumpers to complete the series string as depicted in Figure 4.
Attach the positive cable from the vehicle/device to the positive terminal of the highest
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potential battery pack.
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Performance may vary depending on, but not limited to cell usage and application.
If cell is used outside specifications, performance will diminish. All specifications
are subject to change without notice. All information provided herein is believed,
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Revision Date October 2008