Is the BMV-712 Power Consumption a Problem in Cold Weather with LifePO4 batteries

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jcerioni asked Apr 30, '22

My design includes 280ah lifepo4 battery monitored with a bmv-712 with temperature sensor.

The battery manufacturer states that the battery operating temperature envelope is 0 degrees C to 60 degrees C.

My question is will the power draw of the bmv-712 harm the battery when in environments beyond the battery's temperature envelope?

BMV Battery Monitor Temperature Sensor

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Answer 1 · 2022-04-30T09:08:53Z

elvis answered · Apr 30, 2022 at 09:08 AM

LifePO4 can discharge to much lower temps compared to charge.

Those specs you quoted are likely charging temps.

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