Nickel-metal hydride batteries are often used in electronic devices that consume a significant amount of electricity. Replacing elements of size AA does not cause any difficulties, but if you have to perform this operation for the first time, you should be aware of the basic rules for selecting a new battery.
HR6 rechargeable power supplies are made in order to provide the necessary amount of electric current to especially “gluttonous” devices and if a high-quality product was purchased, then they can serve, even in intensive mode, for several years.
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HR6 Specifications
For a safe replacement, just knowing the type of battery is not enough. A banal typo on the packaging may lead to the fact that the battery will be installed in an electronic device that is not suitable for voltage and power. Such an error can lead to very undesirable consequences.
Among the main parameters that it is advisable to study for each owner of portable devices running on an HR6 battery are:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic designation | AA |
| The form | Cylinder |
| View | Ni-mh |
| Capacity | 1300-2900 mA / h |
| Voltage | 1.2 v |
| HR6 analogs | Read more HERE |
| Height | 50.5 mm |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | ~ 29 gr |
| Operating temperature range | from -20˚С to + 50˚С |
| Number of recharge cycles | 300-1000 |
The advantages of this type of battery are also small self-discharge values and a significant number of charge / discharge cycles (up to 1000). In addition, the battery is practically devoid of a memory effect, which also has a positive effect on its performance.
Analogs and how to replace HR6
There are a lot of rechargeable batteries that are made in the AA case, so if for one reason or another it was not possible to purchase the original product, you can always buy its full analogue, namely:
- R6 at 550-1500 mAh 1.5 v.
- Lr6 at 1000-2980 mAh 1.5 v.
- FR6 at 2000-3000 mAh 1.5 v.
- ZR6 at 1500-1800 mAh 1.6 v.
- KR6 at 600-1500 mAh 1.2 v.
Such products can differ significantly only in the number of charge / discharge cycles. As for the form and voltage, they will fully comply with the HR6 battery.
If the circuit of the electronic device is equipped with a micro-stabilizer, then you can install it instead of the battery without any fear finger batteries at 1.5 Volts.
Scope of the battery
The HR6 battery can be used in any device that consumes a significant amount of power. For this reason, it is unprofitable to constantly install ordinary batteries of this size, especially in the following electronic devices:
- Wireless mice and keyboards.
- Remote controls
- Audio players.
- Flashlights.
- Toys
- Digital cameras.
- Gaming consoles.
NiMH batteriescharge pretty quickly, but if you need to ensure non-stop operation of the device, then you should purchase 2 sets of batteries.
How to charge HR6 battery
The life of the HR6 battery will depend on the proper charging of the battery, and in case of gross violations of the rules for such an operation, an explosion and fire of the element may occur. Nickel-metal hydride products are charged when significant heat is generated directly on the battery case.
It is not recommended to heat the battery to a temperature of 50˚C or more, therefore, in the room where the capacity is being restored, it should not be too hot or the charging process should be carried out at the lowest possible values of the charging current.
The HR6 battery can be charged in 3 modes, which differ significantly in the recovery rate of the cell. The following charging options are available:
- Drip.
- Fast.
- Accelerated.
The drip mode is the most gentle, but the speed of battery capacity recovery can be several hours. Fast and accelerated modes allow you to restore the element 1 - 2 hours, but when using this method, you need to more carefully monitor the state of the battery.
You can greatly simplify the task by purchasing smart chargers. Such products are equipped not only with an electric converter, but also with a special controller board, which will provide an optimal mode of supplying current to the battery contacts from the beginning to the end of the recovery cycle.
Popular manufacturers and their features
The purchase of HR6 batteries from well-known manufacturers will allow you to get a high quality product. As a rule, such batteries are more expensive, but this is due not only to the “untwisted” brand, but also to the use of modern materials, thanks to which the battery will last much longer. The most popular HR6 battery manufacturers are:
Robiton This brand's nickel-metal hydride batteries carry a large number of charge cycles, even in accelerated mode. Elements have virtually no memory effect and do not lose capacity with daily use.
Varta. Products do an excellent job of providing electric current to portable electrical devices with relatively high current consumption. A capacity of 2400 mAh is maintained for almost the entire battery life.
Panasonic The batteries of this company are ideal for photographic equipment. Batteries can easily cope with the power consumption of even powerful flash units. Also, batteries easily tolerate low temperatures (up to -20 ° C) and have low self-discharge (not more than 15% per year).
Duracell. HR6 batteries from this manufacturer can last up to 5 years, even in very harsh operating conditions.
There are a large number of other manufacturers of AA batteries, but the products of these brands are the most popular in the Russian market.
What to look for when purchasing
Choosing the products of one of the above brands, you should make sure that the product matches the size and voltage. All necessary designations and markings are usually applied to the battery case and its packaging.
Batteries are much more expensive than salt and alkaline cells, so if possible, you should buy such products in proven places. Despite the long shelf life, such products can significantly reduce the efficiency of work during improper transportation or storage.
If there is obvious damage to the packaging or battery, the purchase should be abandoned even if the seller provides a significant discount on the goods.
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