| Configuration |
Concentrator
boards collect data from up to 30 batteries. Fiber optic
cable links the concentrators and sends the data to
a local computer. The modulator concentrator boards
are mounted in the battery cabinet or on the rack. |
| No.
of batteries |
Monitors
more than 1900 individual valve-regulated or 2600 wet
cell batteries in series or parallel |
| Sampling
Time |
High
speed sampling reads 40 batteries in less than 1.4 seconds
and 1,500 batteries in 3.2 seconds |
| Battery
Voltage |
2
- 12 V |
| Dimensions |
Concentrator:
51mm h x 203mm d / 2" h x 8 " w x 14"
d; 11 kg / 5 lbs. |
| Power
Source |
Powered
by the batteries being monitored |
| Data
Source |
Nonvolatile
memory storage of configuration data and recorded events |
| Connection |
The
batteries are connected to the concentrators with corrosion
resistant battery clips and acid resistant wiring. Fiber
optic cable connects the concentrators to the PC |
| Printout |
Optional
print-out of results with a dedicated printer |
| PC
Requirements* |
486DX
or SX with math coprecessor (no micro channels - PS/2),
66 Mhz, 4Mb RAM Memory, 340 Mbe Hard drive, 3.5"
1.44MB floppy drive, color monitor, PC-DOS or MS DOS
version 3.3 or greater, One asynchronous communication
port (COM1) |
| Analysis
Software |
Reads,
stores, analyzes, and displays information collected
by the concentrators. Menu driven screens display reports
in numerical and graphical formats. A help menu explains
the functions. |
| Reports |
Internal
cell resistance; Remaining capacity; Individual battery
voltage; Average battery voltage; String voltage; String
current; Power dissipation; Identification of strong
and weak batteries; Degradation curve; Battery time
remaining during discharge; Ambient temperature; Date
and time; Inter-cell resistance (optional) |
| Alarms |
Out-of-limit
conditions; such as low voltage, trigger preset audible
and on-screen alarms to warn the user before any critical
battery failure occurs |
| Service
& Support |
24-hour
toll-free hotline for warranty service, operating information
or battery replacements |
| Installation |
Exide
Electronics' field service engineers perform installation.
Installation includes wiring for systems installed within
50' of batteries, with no penetration of walls or floor.
(If conduit is required, it must be installed by a contractor.)
Installation is included in the price of the system
provided the site is located within 100 miles of an
authorized service center, which includes 85% of our
customers. |
| Warranty |
Every
Powerware B™ is backed by a full two year warranty (parts
and labor). |
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