Many batteries on circuit boards are for the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the event 
that the main power source is absent. I believe that’s the case for the Envoy. 

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> On Sep 21, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Steve Higgins <[email protected]> wrote:
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> Usually, they are what keep the CMOS powered up... They are supposed to have 
> only a 5-year life but tend to last longer than that.   They are not 
> generally fun to change, I've broken my share on the outback mates... 
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>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:06 PM Benn Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote:
>> SolarEdge uses the same battery in their inverters, and same, they’ve never 
>> been an issue. 
>> I’d assume it saves the date and perhaps other settings if/when there is no 
>> energy source connected to it. 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 6:20 AM Jason Szumlanski 
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>>> Does anyone know the purpose of this battery on the circuit board. I have 
>>> never had to change on or inquire what it does. I'm just curious. 
>>> 
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