Easy
to Install
Designed
and optimized for UPS battery cabinets, the BDS-40 is the perfect
choice. With the monitor mounted on top of the cabinet and custom
cables with each connection point identified to battery, installation
is quick and easy.
Easy
to Configure
Each
BDS-40 unit monitors all batteries in one cabinet. Two different
units are available. The Base Unit is the central point where power
and communication connections are made. Each additional battery
cabinet in the system then uses a Plus Unit, which transfers data
to the Base Unit for alarm and data storage. Each Base Unit can
manage up to five Plus Units, for a total of six battery cabinets.
Choose an internal network card and/or a dial-up modem as standard.
Easy
to Use
Albér’s
BDS-40 makes hard-to-interpret data easily understandable. Programmed
thresholds flag problem batteries by making bar graphs turn red,
triggering alarms and distributing alerts via email as soon as abnormal
conditions are detected. The report has built-in decision support
that analyzes data and provides suggestions for the best cause of
action.
Early
Warning for Battery Problems
The
BDS-40 uses a patented internal DC resistance test method that bypasses
the limitations of AC based impedance testing. Like an ultrasound
for a battery, Albér technology lets you "look inside"
and assess the battery’s true state of health. It tests the
condition of each module by performing a proactive resistance test
- the most reliable indicator of battery performance. Because it's
important to detect deterioration at an early stage to prevent catastrophic
failures when dealing with 12 volt sealed batteries, measurement
technology is the most important consideration when selecting a
monitor. Other battery monitors’ internal ohmic readings become
inconsistent as the UPS load varies because of variations in AC
ripple on the battery. The Albér DC resistance test method
is not affected by ripple and thus provides data that is repeatable
and reflects the true condition of the battery.
Optimizing
Useful Battery Life
Sealed
batteries are also sensitive to temperature and float voltage settings,
and battery life can be extended by optimizing these. The BDS-40
monitors these conditions and continuously provides you with information
that allows for considerable cost savings by optimizing useful battery
life. Instead of waiting for an inevitable failure or replacing
batteries prematurely, you can continue to use your battery longer
and with confidence by knowing its true condition.
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