May 3, 2018 · Typical battery SSBS are composed of batteries of the flooded lead-acid batteries, Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA), or nickel- Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, a battery charger,
• AGM-Acid Valve-Regulated Lead Acid battery • Front terminal design suited for 19“21” cabinet • Strong handles for easy operation • Patent Terminal sealing & front access • Self-regulating pressure relief valve with flame arrester • Terminal cover for insulation with flexible access • Flame retardant ABS case (UL94 V-0, optional)
Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries can be mounted on racks or in cabinets. The remainder of this paper will address considerations for VRLA placement. Size Generally speaking, the larger the battery (both physically and ampere-hour rated), the more likely a rack configuration will be considered.
Ease of use is one of the principle selling points for battery cabinets. It is convenient to service the equipment when the UPS and the battery (ies) are right next to each other. Conversely, it is inconvenient to have to go to a separate room when open-rack batteries are installed.
Battery cabinets must enclose the batteries behind locked doors accessible only to authorized personnel. As long as the cabinets are kept locked, they can be located in a computer room or other rooms accessible by non-battery technicians.
Battery cabinets are frequently criticized for their lack of top clearance. For example, in a cabinet containing multiple strings of low ampere-hour batteries, there might be several shelves, each with one string of cells. The cell units on each shelf might be arranged two, three, or more cells deep.
• Front terminal design suited for 19“21” cabinet • Strong handles for easy operation • Patent Terminal sealing & front access • Self-regulating pressure relief valve with flame arrester • Terminal cover for insulation with flexible access • Flame retardant ABS case (UL94 V-0, optional) • Centralized H2 gas vent kit • Low self-discharge rate
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