The Importance of Battery Maintenance.

Industrial and consumer batteries are subject to aging and occasional manufacturing defects. A battery testand maintenance program is essential to ensure their reliability. Different testing techniques, available both on-site and remotely, offer technical advantages and disadvantages, as well as varying costs.

Optimizing the Life Cycle of Batteries.

By combining different testing techniques and distributing them dynamically over thebattery life cycle, an optimized maintenance regime can be defined. This approach takes into account age, size, and previous test results, thereby optimizing the life and performance of permanently installed lead-acid batteries. The practice also helps determine the ideal time for their replacement, especially in fixed standby applications where the charger keeps the battery fully charged and provides DC loads.

The IEEE Standards for Battery Maintenance.

Technical rules for battery maintenance and testing are detailed in documents such asIEEE 450-2010, which defines recommended practices for maintenance, testing, and replacement of lead-acid batteries. TheIEEE establishes well-known standards for UPS battery maintenance, including checks and capacity tests, which are also required by manufacturers to maintain the validity of the product warranty. Common standards include:

• IEEE 450 for lead-acid batteries (VLA).
• IEEE 1188 for valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries.
• IEEE 1106 for nickel cadmium (NiCad) batteries.
  These standards provide guidelines on the frequency and type of measurements needed to validate battery conditions.

Adelsystem and the Battery Care Concept.

Adelsystem has developed an integrated battery tester inside the charger, an efficient concept compatible with all types of batteries. This technology represents an innovative approach to battery care, combining maintenance, testing, and optimized performance in one integrated system. We will discuss this technology and its applications in this article, exploring the concept of battery care!