Search by company

Backup battery endures high temperatures longer

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Aug 13, 2002

EnerSys Reserve Power Group has a new front-terminal valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery with extended operational life at high temperatures.

EnerSys Reserve Power Group has a new front-terminal valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery with extended operational life at high temperatures.

The Powersafe VX100F series has a design life of 10 years at 40C, more than double the life of similar batteries, making it ideal for applications in high temperature environments, such as providing backup power to remote telecommunications switches.

The Powersafe VX100F series incorporates several design features that extend life at high temperatures.

These include positive plates made of pure lead for enhanced corrosion resistance, a polycarbonate/ABS blend used for the battery's case and cover to provide added mechanical strength and thermal stability, and a high-quality compression grommet post seal.

Front terminal connections make the VX100F extremely simple to install in any location, such as in battery cabinets or on racks.

Rope handles are also provided for easy installation and handling.

The battery terminal has a built-in brass insert bolted to an angled copper connector fitted with a bolt, stainless-steel nut and washers.

This design minimises installation time and eliminates the need for re-torquing, reducing labour costs.

Powersafe VX100F batteries have several features for safety, such as absorbed glass mat (AGM) separators that eliminate acid spillage and leaks, a high flame retardancy (UL rated V0) case and cover, flame arrestors in each mono-block, and recessed terminals to reduce the risk of short circuits.

The batteries are certified to UL and Uniform Building Code (UBC) seismic zone 4, and are fully compliant with IEC896/2 and BS6290 part 4.

VX100F batteries are manufactured in 8 (8VX100F) and 12V (12VX100F) models with a rated capacity of 100Ah (8h rate, 1.75V, at 25C).

Pricing for a 12VX100F battery starts at $500 per unit.

Delivery is 2 weeks ARO.