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 The purpose of the battery is to supply clean and stable power to the OBC. The purpose of the battery is to supply clean and stable power to the OBC.
 The battery consists of 4 Li-Ion cells in series. The battery contains battery management system (BMS) functions to protect the cells form overcharge, overdischarge and short circuits.  The battery consists of 4 Li-Ion cells in series. The battery contains battery management system (BMS) functions to protect the cells form overcharge, overdischarge and short circuits. 
-The OBC battery, battery holder, and a 50W charger is part of the telemetry kit provided by the technical team. However, it is the (race-)teams responsability to always keeping their battery well charged. Avoid going out on track with less than 60% charge (less than 3 bars).  To charge the battery, have it installed in the holder and connect the charger barrel connector to the battery holder.+The OBC battery, battery holder, and a 50W charger is part of the telemetry kit provided by the technical team. However, it is your Team's responsibility to always keep the battery well charged. Avoid going out on track with less than 60% charge (less than 3 bars).  To charge the battery, have it installed in the holder and connect the charger barrel connector to the battery holder.
  
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-The battery holder must be securely mounted in close proximity to the Backbone in the vehicle engine compartment.  Mount the battery holder such that the battery is protected from mechanical damage, excessive heat and water and both the battery and battery holder can be easily removed and replaced.+The battery holder must be securely mounted in close proximity to the Backbone in the vehicle engine compartment.  Mount the battery holder such that the battery is protected from mechanical damage, excessive heat, and water, and both the battery and battery holder can be easily removed and replaced.
  
  
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