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Sep 11, 2017

Probe Placement For Conductance Testing

Data Center , Critical Power , Battery Testing , Service Providers , UPS , Batteries , Telecommunications , Utilities , Broadband , Security

The most critical aspect of evaluating true health of a battery are the measurements of the internal cell conductivity of each individual battery. Correctly and accurately capturing these measurements for gathering of historical battery information to predict the health and service life of a battery must be of topmost importance.

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Aug 23, 2017

Published vs Actual Standby Battery Life

Critical Power , Battery Monitoring , Battery Testing , Batteries , Utilities

In our industry we often hear, “Why does my 20 year battery only last 12 years?” Or, “Why does my 10 year battery only last 7 years?” Well, the answer lies in knowing the difference between battery “Design Life” vs “Service Life” expectations.

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Aug 09, 2017

The Critical Need For 24/7/365 Uptime

Data Center , Critical Power , Battery Monitoring , Battery Testing , Service Providers , UPS , Batteries , Telecommunications

One thing is certain, we all rely on technology to keep our businesses, our homes, and our entire infrastructure operating on ’round the clock demand. Satisfying that demand requires dedicated maintenance, testing and monitoring of operational and backup systems -- particularly in the telecommunications, data center and utility industries.

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Feb 22, 2017

The Case For Monitoring Batteries in Telecommunications

Data Center , Critical Power , Battery Monitoring , Service Providers , UPS , Batteries , Telecommunications , Utilities

All it takes is one disaster to reveal the weakness of an emergency backup system in a telecommunications network. A loss of backup power during an outage can cause not only lost business, but also lost employee productivity and costly repairs.

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Nov 02, 2016

The Value of Monitoring Electrolyte Levels in VLA Batteries

Data Center , Critical Power , Battery Monitoring , UPS , Telecommunications , Utilities

Strict monitoring is essential for VLA batteries to ensure optimal performance.

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Aug 17, 2016

Why Monitor Stationary Batteries

Data Center , Battery Monitoring , Critical Power , Service Providers , UPS , Batteries , Telecommunications , Broadband

Interruptions in energy supply in any industry can lead to costly downtime and potential loss of service and data.

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Jun 13, 2016

Critical Power in Power Utilities

Critical Power , Battery Monitoring , Battery Testing , Batteries , Utilities

There has been a lot of talk about grid modernization in recent years. There is a need to update existing infrastructure, build micro grids, and integrate different forms of renewable energy into the mix. It can be overwhelming. One thing is for sure, we all rely on power utilities and we rely on them every single day.

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May 31, 2016

Managing All That Battery Data

Data Center , Critical Power , Battery Monitoring , Battery Testing , Service Providers , UPS , Batteries , Telecommunications , Broadband , Utilities , Security

Congratulations! You know how vitally important it is to maintain your stationary batteries. You test your batteries with a handheld analyzer on a regular schedule. You monitor conductance, voltage, temperature, current, and strap resistance with a battery monitoring system.

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May 16, 2016

Stationary Battery Basics: Jars & Straps

Critical Power , Data Center , Service Providers , UPS , Batteries , Telecommunications , Utilities , Broadband , Security

There is so much terminology related to stationary batteries that it is hard to know what everything means. We recently received a question through our FAQ section asking what the difference is between jars and straps, so we thought it would be a good time to discuss this.

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May 02, 2016

Critical Power in Motive Power Applications

Critical Power , Battery Testing , Batteries

The initial thought when discussing motive power applications is that their batteries must be similar to transportation batteries. After all, this equipment is “motive” just like a car or truck. However, this is not the case.

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