Battery Monitoring
Ensuring You Have Quality Batteries
Battery selection can be a complicated process. Odyssey Power will work with you to determine the best choice based on your backup power needs.
There are several battery technologies available for reserve power: sealed valve regulated lead acid (VRLA), flooded/wet cell or lithium ion. These battery types are designed to withstand the discharge and charging characteristics required by most critical power systems.
You also want to take into consideration the environment in which your business operates in. Climates that are more harsh than others require different battery technology and maintenance.
When temperatures climb above 77F, the batteries will have a decreased life span but increased performance. In cases of lower temperatures, the batteries will have decreased performance and increased lifespan. (To protect batteries in harsh environments, they are best stored in a secure location away from the adversities of the environment.)
We offer reserve power batteries from most manufacturers including:
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Take the Proactive Approach
The proactive approach to ensuring the availability and performance of batteries is through implementing a battery monitoring system to sample battery voltage, conductance or resistance values, and cell temperature. Readings are taken at regular intervals. If a battery jar is out of tolerance, then an alarm notification will be sent for alarm verification, acknowledgement and fault repair.
Battery monitoring is essential to business environments where 99.999% up-time is a must. Call us today for more information: (800) 675-4545
Scopes of Work - Stationary Battery Systems, Sealed VRLA
Service Includes:
1. Inspect the appearance and cleanliness of the batteries and the battery room. Clean normal dirt accumulation on cell tops.
2. Measure and record the total battery float voltage and charging current.
3. Measure and record total ripple voltage and current.
4. Visually inspect the jars and covers for cracks and leakage.
5. Visually inspect for evidence of corrosion.
6. Measure and record the ambient temperature.
7. Verify the condition of the ventilation equipment.
8. Verify the integrity of the battery rack/cabinet.
9. Measure and record representative cell temperatures.
10. Measure and record the float voltage of all cells.
11. Measure and record the internal impedance on all units.
12. Check the tightness of 10% of the inter-unit connectors, when unit can be taken off-line.
13. Provide a detailed written report noting any deficiencies and corrective action needed, taken, and/or planned.
Annual Service Includes Above, Plus:
1. Re-torque all battery connections to the battery manufacturer’s specifications.
2. Measure and record all battery connection resistance in micro-ohms, if applicable.
Corrective Maintenance Performed as Required:
1. Refurbish cell connections as deemed necessary by the detailed inspection report.