Aging Factors in the Lithionics App

The Lithionics Battery BMS includes advanced data telemetry features available via a Bluetooth connection on any mobile device. Most telemetry values are self-explanatory and easy to understand, but there are 2 values which require additional explanation – Aging Factor SOC and Aging Factor Temp.

QUICK SUMMARY

• Aging Factor Temp is a weighted number representing the time spent at higher than room temperature, increasing the rate as the temperature rises. Smaller numbers are better.
• Aging Factor SOC is a weighted number that tracks the number of hours the battery is stored in an over- or under- charged state. Smaller numbers are better.
• These values are recorded over the life of the battery. They are used as reference values to offer an explanation as to why a particular battery may have experienced a shorter versus a longer life.
• Therefore, these values are only relevant if a battery is returned for a measurement of battery amp hours for purposes of a warranty claim. A battery is considered healthy so long as the battery is at or above 80% of its original capacity or amp hours. (This is called SOIC or State of Initial Capacity.)

For more detailed explanation see attached PDF document.