BEECharge

Frequently asked questions

Here you will find the answers to the questions we receive most frequently from our customers on the subject of "BEECharge".

• Does the charging process start automatically?

  Yes, as soon as the receiver unit arrives at the charging station, a signal is sent to the energy transfer unit and charging begins.

• Does the charging process stop automatically?

  Yes, as soon as the receiver unit is no longer within range of the energy transfer unit, the contact is broken and the energy transfer is stopped.

• What happens if I get my hand between the coil units?

  There is no danger of electric shock. Even if you touch the coil unit, there is no danger of an electric shock. Only metallic objects such as rings can heat up.

• What should not come between the transmitter and receiver units?

  In general, no metal should get between the coil units. If metal gets between the coil units during the charging process, the metal starts to heat up quickly

• What forms of interface communication does the system handle?

  There is the possibility to communicate via I/O as well as via CAN.

• Which battery types does BEECharge support?

  All common battery types are supported by BEECharge.

• What is the service life of the batteries?

  The service life of lead-gel batteries as well as lithium-ion batteries is extended by frequent short charging, as this discharges them less.

• What is the efficiency of the system?

  The efficiency of the overall system is about 86%

• How long does the system take to charge?

  The charging process depends on the type of battery, its capacity, its age and the maximum charging current. The BeeCharge system itself is capable of charging with a constant charging current of approx. 30 A.