Charge Controller

An electronic device which regulates the voltage applied to a battery or battery bank.

Charge (Battery)

The conversion of electrical energy from an external source, into chemical energy within a cell or battery.

Characteristic Curve

A plot or curve displaying the operating values of the characteristic quantities corresponding to various values or combinations of the energizing quantities.

Characteristic Angle

The angle between the vectors representing two of the energizing quantities applied to a relay used for the declaration of the performance.