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 {{ http://popupbackpacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/State-of-Charge-Chart-Trojan.jpg?200|}}//Depth-of-discharge (DoD or DOD)// refers to how low a deep cycle battery is taken before recharging.  DoD is the inverse of //State of Charge (SoC)// Example:  a battery at 30% DoD is at 70% SoC. {{ http://popupbackpacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/State-of-Charge-Chart-Trojan.jpg?200|}}//Depth-of-discharge (DoD or DOD)// refers to how low a deep cycle battery is taken before recharging.  DoD is the inverse of //State of Charge (SoC)// Example:  a battery at 30% DoD is at 70% SoC.
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 For solar powered systems the greatest DoD (and therefore lowest SoC) will be in early morning just before the panels start creating power again. For solar powered systems the greatest DoD (and therefore lowest SoC) will be in early morning just before the panels start creating power again.
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 DoD has a **significant impact on longevity of deep cycle batteries**.  For this reason [[electrical:inverter|Inverters]] and other high-load devices may have a [[electrical:12v:lvd|low voltage cutoff]]. DoD has a **significant impact on longevity of deep cycle batteries**.  For this reason [[electrical:inverter|Inverters]] and other high-load devices may have a [[electrical:12v:lvd|low voltage cutoff]].
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 The **most common discharge limit for deep cycle batteries is 50% DoD**.  This gives a good balance between usability and longevity.  The **lowest cost per Ah** occurs around 30% DoD although this requires buying, installing, and moving //dead lead// or unusable battery capacity.((20% DoD is the limit at which manufacturers rate their battery's cycles.))   The **most common discharge limit for deep cycle batteries is 50% DoD**.  This gives a good balance between usability and longevity.  The **lowest cost per Ah** occurs around 30% DoD although this requires buying, installing, and moving //dead lead// or unusable battery capacity.((20% DoD is the limit at which manufacturers rate their battery's cycles.))  
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 Based on the following data on the Trojan T-105: Based on the following data on the Trojan T-105:
   * lowest cost per Ah happens at 30% DoD   * lowest cost per Ah happens at 30% DoD
electrical/depth_of_discharge.txt · Last modified: 2023/08/17 21:36 by frater_secessus