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 ● Battery Research & Testing offers a full range of
preventative maintenance programs to suit any needs; from yearly general
checkups to rigorous monthly examinations.
Our preventative maintenance programs are designed to provide the best
assessment based on the systems reliability
requirements - offering the most efficient cost to benefit ratio.
All preventative maintenance programs are performed on-line,
transparently to the system - and, by utilizing our mobile battery backup,
any necessary system maintenance including load testing can be performed
without interruption to the system.
 ● Customers can choose the
level of reliability they require based on our various preventative
maintenance packages, which include; Annual, Bi-Annual, Quarterly,
Monthly, Emergency, Pre-load test and Certification. We will also design a
program tailored to the specific needs of each system. For more detailed
information see; Preventative Maintenance Inspection Descriptions,
Preventative Maintenance Inspection Procedures, and Preventative
Maintenance Inspection Parameters described below.
 ● When problems
are found, Battery
Research & Testing can make repairs, supply replacement parts, and
even provide temporary battery systems to keep your system reliability at
it's highest potential. We work with your battery manufacturer or supplier
to solve technical, logistical, and scheduling problems; including
warranty claims.
 ● Our inspection protocols
are based on the IEEE 450, IEEE 1188 and the most conservative inspection
practices recommended by the major battery manufacturers.
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here to find out more about our reports and
reporting practices.
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Battery Research & Testing.
● Preventative Maintenance Inspection Schedules
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Initial, Annual,
Bi-Annual, Emergency, Pre - Load Test, and Certification
Inspections:
1. Perform
complete visual inspection.
2. Measure and record all string
parameters for each battery string.
3. Measure and record cell
parameters as follows;
a. 100% of the cell
voltages.
b. 100% of the cell gravities. (vented)
c.
100% of the internal cell resistances. (valve-regulated)
d.
100% of the cell temperatures.
e. 100% of the inter-cell
connection and lug resistances.
Quarterly
Inspections:
1. Perform
complete visual inspection.
2. Measure and record all string
parameters for each battery string.
3. Measure and record cell
parameters as follows;
a. 100% of the cell
voltages.
b. 10% of the cell gravities. (vented)
c.
100% of the internal cell resistances. (valve-regulated)
d.
10% of the cell temperatures.
e. 10% of the inter-cell
connection and lug resistances.
Monthly
Inspections:
1. Perform
complete visual inspection.
2. Measure and record all string
parameters for each battery string.
3. Measure and record cell
parameters as follows;
a. Pilot cell
voltage.
b. Pilot cell gravity. (vented)
c. Pilot
cell internal resistance. (valve-regulated)
d. Pilot cell
temperature.
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Preventative Maintenance Inspection
Parameters
Visual
Parameters:
Battery Room Safety
Equipment
Battery Rack/Cabinet
Battery Valves/Flame
Arrestors
Battery Electrolyte Levels
Battery
Posts/Connectors/Connections
Battery Covers and Jars
Battery
Internal Post Seals
Battery External Post Seals
Battery Positive
Plates
Battery Negative Plates
Battery Sediment
Rectifier/UPS
Manufacturer
Rectifier/UPS Model
Rectifier/UPS Serial
Number
Rectifier/UPS Rating
Rectifier/UPS Meter Voltage
DC
Rectifier/UPS Meter Current DC.
String Parameters:
Ambient Temperature Reading
Battery Voltage DC and
AC Readings
Ripple Current Reading
Charge Current Reading
Most
+ to Gnd/Most - to Gnd Voltage DC
Most + to Gnd/Most - to Gnd Voltage
AC
Instlation Test - Grounding
Cell Parameters:
Cell Voltage Readings
Internal Cell Ohmic Value
Readings
Specific Gravity Readings
Cell Temperature
Readings
Connection Resistance Readings
Date Codes
Reference
Electrode Readings.
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What
the IEEE says about battery maintenance
"Proper maintenance will
prolong the life of a battery and will aid in ensuring that it is
capable of satisfying its design requirements. A good battery
maintenance program will serve as a valuable aid in maximizing battery
life, preventing avoidable failures, and reducing premature replacement.
Battery maintenance should be performed by personnel knowledgeable of
batteries and the safety precautions involved." - IEEE Std
450
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For
more information on the IEEE or to receive copies of the IEEE Battery
Standards click
here.
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