Subject: Independence 3000 iBOT - voltage Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:23:47 +1000 From: Bill Contoyannis Reply-To: arata-ls@lists.uq.edu.au Organization: Monash University To: ARATA Listserver Hi All, Queried the voltage on the iBot, here's the response > > Each of the two NiCd battery packs are at 72V. From a 10% residual > charge (the point at which various system limiters cut in)the units > take between 4 and 6 hours to fully recharge. Our verification > programme is geared to proving these parameters over 500 defined > charge/discharge cycles. > > Charging is via a custom designed intelligent charger unit connected > to 110/240 V AC outlets. The charge cycle is software controlled > through feedback circuits for optimum performance. From a practical > perspective the charge lead contact pins are recessed to prevent > finger contact, have an extremely low leak detection limit and are > tested to UL standards. > -- Bill Contoyannis Manager / Rehabilitation Engineer, REHAB Tech Centre for Biomedical Engineering - Monash University c/o C.G.M.C. 260-294 Kooyong Road Caulfield Victoria 3162 AUSTRALIA email: bill.contoyannis@eng.monash.edu.au Website: www.monash.edu.au/rehabtech Tel: (61 3) 9528 1960 Fax: (61 3) 9528 1077