ABSTRACT
The pace at which electric current is added to or drawn from electric batteries can be regulated and controlled by a charge controller, also known as a charge regulator, or a battery regulator. It prevents overcharging and has the potential to safeguard against overvoltage, both of which can reduce the performance of the battery or shorten its lifespan and pose a potential threat to safety. Depending on the technology of the battery, it may also conduct controlled discharges or prevent the battery from being completely drained (also known as “deep discharging”) in order to preserve the battery’s life.The terms “charge controller” and “charge regulator” can apply to either a stand-alone device or to control circuitry that is integrated within a battery pack, battery-powered device,orbatterycharger.Bothofthesetypesofcontrolcircuitrycanbefoundin modern lithium-ion batteries. Charge controllers may also include temperature monitoring for the purpose of preventing an overheated battery. In addition to displaying data, transmitting data to distant displays, and logging data, certain charge controller systems also keep track of the electric flow over time [57].
