How to check the battery capacity?

The capacity of a battery can be checked by measuring the discharge time (hours) at a constant current (I). The voltage usually remains the same when batteries are stacked in series, and the capacity is identical when batteries are stacked in parallel. Therefore, the voltage remains constant. Capacity (C) = discharge time (hours) × constant current (I).

Do battery cabinets have top clearance?

Battery cabinets are frequently criticized for their lack of top clearance. For example, in a cabinet containing multiple strings of low ampere-hour batteries, there might be several shelves, each with one string of cells. The cell units on each shelf might be arranged two, three, or more cells deep.

How many cells can a battery cabinet hold?

One cabinet should be able to hold at least one complete string of cells. Best practice is that strings should not be split between two cabinets in order to ensure reliability of the entire string. Figure 1 - Battery cabinet with top terminal cells

Which battery configuration should I Choose?

Generally speaking, the larger the battery (both physically and ampere-hour rated), the more likely a rack configuration will be considered. There are no hard and fast rules, but typically once a battery unit (single-cell or multi-cell) gets above 100 AH, it favors rack-mount. Below that, cabinet mounting should be considered. Number

Why do you need a battery cabinet?

Ease of use is one of the principle selling points for battery cabinets. It is convenient to service the equipment when the UPS and the battery (ies) are right next to each other. Conversely, it is inconvenient to have to go to a separate room when open-rack batteries are installed.

Do battery cabinets need to be locked?

Battery cabinets must enclose the batteries behind locked doors accessible only to authorized personnel. As long as the cabinets are kept locked, they can be located in a computer room or other rooms accessible by non-battery technicians.