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Explorer/Eos/Apollo NiMH Frequently Asked Questions
What are the number of charge/discharge cycles I can expect from NiMH
batteries?
Under normal condions you can expect anywhere from 800 - 1000 charge/
discharge cycles from your NiMH baeries. Cycle life is dependent upon
usage condions. Severe over-discharge of your NiMH can shorten the
lifespan of your pack. Over-discharge is dicult with the 21, 50 and 200
wa HID lights; these lights have a regulated ballast that will terminate light
output as the voltage reaches the lower part of the operaonal spectrum.
Using a 10 wa HID (which operates with an unregulated ballast), you should
shut down your light when the light begins to dim, but before you run the
pack to complete discharge (a minimum of 10 volts).
Do Halcyon NiMH batteries lose any capacity during their useful life?
All baery types lose some capacity over their life, but it is normally very
gradual. Our NiMH baeries are designed to have a much longer cycle life
and lower rate loss than older generaon NiMH or lead acid baeries. You
can expect baery capacity to decrease 10 to15% aer 300 - 400 cycles.
My battery pack fell o the bench and hit the deck of the dive boat. Now
that battery does not want to take a charge. Is it possible that by drop-
ping it I damaged it somehow?
Yes, by dropping this baery you have probably caused some internal
damage. All baeries can be degraded by impact damage. If you do drop
your baery pack, we recommend replacement. Even if no damage is
apparent, the baery could later develop a short or a leak while in the
equipment and then cause even more damage, not to menon the possible
inconvenience of a light failure during a dive.
Do I have to use the Halcyon charger with my Explorer, Eos or Apollo
battery pack?
The Halcyon Explorer charger has been designed to ensure adequate return
of charge while minimizing overcharge. Eecve control of overcharge
exposure, me and charge rate are all the most important factors in
prolonging the life of your NiMH baery pack. Use of any charger other than
the Halcyon Explorer/Eos/Apollo charger can damage your baery pack and
will void your warranty. Failure to use the proper Halcyon charger may also
result in overcharge and possible explosion.