Our SystemSafe Stationary Battery Capacity Testing service can help you meet the IEEE standards that capacity testing should be performed within two years of installation. Wet batteries should be tested every five years thereafter, while valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries should be tested annually. Once battery capacity dips below 85% of the manufacturer’s rating, replacement should be considered. In accordance with IEEE standards, EnerSys® performs a complete battery inspection prior to capacity testing. This initial inspection provides individual measurements of each cell and connection prior to testing, allowing EnerSys to uncover and correct problems before they cause test failure.
Battery testing can protect your bottom line. Compared to the costs of lost data or damaged equipment, battery capacity testing is very cost-effective. A key diagnostic tool for proper battery maintenance, SystemSafeSM Stationary Battery Capacity Testing can help you measure remaining battery life, plan for future purchases, gauge the effectiveness of your maintenance program, and more.
Our expertly trained technicians can monitor individual cell voltage and connection resistance. They use the most modern testing equipment and techniques, which are 15-20% more accurate than manually monitored equipment. If corrective actions are required, EnerSys can provide them.
SystemSafe Stationary Battery Capacity Testing includes:
- 19-step Performance Test
- 15-step Acceptance Test
- 17-step Service Test
- Optional backup battery and recharge
| Test Features | Performance Test | Acceptance Test | Service Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equalize charge battery for 72 hours prior to test | X | X | |
| Measure and record resistance and torque values | X | X | |
| Measure and record specific gravity readings (wet cells only) | X | X | X |
| Measure and record pilot cell and ambient temperature | X | X | X |
| Read and record battery terminal float voltage | X | X | X |
| Assemble and connect load tester and monitor | X | X | X |
| Connect cell sensing leads | X | X | X |
| Calibrate monitoring unit | X | X | X |
| Set up all test parameters in monitor unit | X | X | X |
| Measure and record cell voltage readings via monitor | X | X | X |
| Connect backup battery (optional) | X | X | |
| Disconnect test battery | X | X | |
| Connect load tester | X | X | X |
| Run test for specified time and current | X | X | X |
| Recharge battery to within 0.25 volts of float voltage (optional) | X | X | X |
| Connect test battery | X | X | |
| Remove backup battery (if applicable) | X | X | |
| Disconnect cabling and equipment | X | X | X |
| Submit report | X | X | X |
For more information,
call 86 21 5859 8677 or email sales@alphaenertech.com.