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Alber MPM-100 configurable battery diagnostic system identifies
conditions requiring further investigation, such as cell voltage,
overall string voltage, current, temperature, and internal resistance.
Automatic periodic tests verify the integrity of the battery being
monitored, and an alarm sounds for any out-of-tolerance condition.
Proactive testing includes internal ohmic resistance for the complete
module at user-programmed intervals. By tracking internal resistance,
the system can predict and report failing conditions prior to complete
failure. A time-to-go estimate algorithm, which uses discharge parameters
and internal resistance readings, assists in determining remaining
battery life.
The MPM battery monitor accommodates more than 60 different battery
configurations and can be modified for nonstandard configurations.
The Battery Monitor Data Manager (BMDM) program, with its automatic
polling and data transfer algorithms, lets a central computer manage
over 1000 MPM systems.
The MPM, in either 19” or 23” rack mount, can be configured
for most power, telecom, and cellular applications. The MPM has
a self-contained processing unit for stand-alone operation, and
can communicate with an automatic callout system upon alarm or discharge
sensing. Connection to a monitoring site may be through the internal
modem or locally to a computer via the RS-232 port.
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