Battery
diagnostic systems (BDS) continuously monitor all critical battery
parameters, verify the integrity of the connected battery system,
and alarm on any out-of-tolerance condition. Testing includes proactive,
internal DC cell resistance measurements at programmed intervals
recommended by IEEE standards. By tracking increases in internal
cell resistance, the BDS predicts if the battery system will perform
during a power outage.
The BDS-256 Battery Diagnostic System
The BDS-256 is designed to monitor UPS system
battery strings. Interface to the BDS-256 is done using the Alber
Battery Monitor Data Manager software. The Battery Monitor Report
Generator program creates reports from collected data.
The BDS-256 System Features
•
Monitor
up to 256 cells/modules per string. 2 volt cells, NiCd cells, 4
volt, 6 volt, 8 volt, and 12 volt modules are supported.
•
Overall voltage, cell/module voltages, current, and temperature
are continuously scanned every four seconds and compared with programmed
alarm levels.
• At selected intervals, internal DC resistance tests
are performed and compared to programmed alarm levels. All data
is saved for retrieval.
• At selected intervals, overall voltage, cell/module
voltages, current, and temperature readings are saved for retrieval.
• Discharges are automatically detected and data saved
for retrieval. All parameters are scanned every four seconds during
a discharge.
•
Discharges can be viewed in real time locally or remotely
during the discharge event or later replayed in real or accelerated
time.
• Industry standard MODBUS protocol interfaces to third
party, building management systems.
• Alarm events trigger an indicator, dedicated contact
closure, programmed contact closure, and dial-out notification.
All battery parameters can be set to page, fax, print, and/or sound
an alarm.
• Internal modem standard.
• Optional TCP/IP interface for network or Internet communication.
•
No on-site computer is required.
• Modular design easily expands to monitor an unlimited
number of strings.
• When used with the MPM-100, virtually all battery configurations
can be managed on-site and/or remotely with one software package.
• Windows-based software for real time viewing, automatic
data collection, data analysis, and report generating.
• Digital input/output option permits monitoring up to
16 inputs and up to 8 user-programmed outputs.
•
All
components are standard 19" rack mount.
•
Monitor
Load Control option enables the monitor system to control an Alber
Continuous Load Unit (CLU) for performing battery capacity testing.
•
Automatically
poll and retrieve data.
•
Reports
can be e-mailed and then viewed using the free downloadable Alber
Archive Reader.
•
Faulty
cells detected during an unplanned discharge event can be reported
in real time.
Upgrade
Your Alber BDS-256 for Load Bank Communication!
The
BDS-256 Communicates Directly with the Load Bank!
The
MLC Monitor Load Control program and hardware upgrade for your BDS-256
system allows direct communication with the attached load banks.
The hardware lets you perform load tests on batteries without having
to manually connect a temporary data acquisition system.
The
MLC helps ensure DC bus reliability by determining the energy remaining
in the battery, and helps detect faulty intercell connections and
weak cells in the string. During a discharge test, the MLC displays
and records cell voltages, overall battery voltage, current, and
alarm parameters.
The MLC can
be programmed to discharge a battery under constant current, constant
power (KW), or variable current (user defined) profile conditions,
and has programmable alarm warning and shut down levels. The MLC
controls battery discharge test current up to 4000 amps.
A Report
Generator is Included
The MLC Report
Generator reads test data files generated by the program and creates
reports. Using the Report Generator, you can customize reports and
include graphs that show detailed test data. After you create the
report, save it in archive format to ensure information integrity,
then forward it to clients who can view it with the stand-alone
viewer.
Here's
What You'll Need to Upgrade
The
MLC minimum system requirements are Windows® 95, 98 or NT4.0,
a Pentium® 400MHz microprocessor, 64M of memory, and 13M of
hard disk space for software installation. You must install the
program on a computer that has the Alber BMDM program. Contact your
Alber representative to find out how you can upgrade to the MLC
BDS communication program.
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