STATION BATTERY
MAINTENANCE 411
For all things maintenance relating to Standby Batteries for your UPS, power system.
STATION BATTERIES
Used to power your switchgear, control cabinets, and other equipment, your station batteries are important to maintain because one battery failure could lead to total backup power failure.
A 2013 study on "Data Center Outages" from the Ponemon Institute determined that UPS (uninterruptible power supply) battery failure was the root cause of failure for 55% of the time among those surveyed.
BATTERY SERVICE LIFE
VS.
BATTERY DESIGN LIFE
specified by manufacturer & CONSIDERS:
cell design
battery aging under controlled conditions
CONSIDERS:
how battery is applied
installation design
real - world operating conditions
maintenance practices
WHAT ARE
STATION BATTERIES?
Battery Racks/Cabinets
Battery Connections
Battery Case(s)
Charger(s) Operation
Cabinet Fans
Air Filters
Electronics
MOST COMMON
ISSUES WE SEE
Unaware or unsure of purpose
Past usage life/ low on capacity
Cabinet/rack is hidden or obstructed
Cabinet/rack is dirty or neglected
WHAT DOES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CONSIST OF?
Safety
& Tooling
• Gloves
• Face Protection
• CellCorder
Arc Flash Suit
NFPA 110
We follow NFPA 110 regulations on battery maintenance. Check out specifics below.
Visual
& IR Scans
Making sure there are not any loose connections, excess heat, or strain on battery terminals.
Cleaning & Dusting
Dust & debris are conductors & can cause major problems within a power system.
Check Components
Check terminals for corrosion, manufacturer errors, or loose connections.
Battery Readings
Each battery is tested and recorded so you can see it's actualbetter predict its lifespan.
STATION BATTERIES
Used to power your switchgear, control cabinets, and other equipment, your station batteries are important to maintain because one battery failure can lead to total backup power failure.
A 2013 study on "Data Center Outages" from the Ponemon Institute determined that UPS (uninterruptible power supply) battery failure was the root cause of failure for 55% of surveyors
WHAT ARE
STATION BATTERIES?
Battery Racks/Cabinets
Battery Connections
Battery Case(s)
Charger(s) Operation
Cabinet Fans
Air Filters
Electronics
MOST COMMON
ISSUES WE SEE
Unaware or unsure of purpose
Past usage life/ low on capacity
Cabinet/rack is hidden or obstructed
Cabinet/rack is dirty or neglected
WHAT DOES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CONSIST OF?
Safety
& Tooling
Gloves
Face Protection
CellCorder
Arc Flash Suit
NFPA 110
NFPA 110 - Maintenance Practices
(See Below)
We follow NFPA 110 regulations on battery maintenance. Check out specifics below
Visual
& IR Scans
Making sure there are not any loose connections, excess heat, or strain on battery terminals.
Cleaning & Dusting
Dust & debris are conductors & can cause major problems within a power system.
Check Components
Check terminals for corrosion, manufacturer errors, or loose connections.
Battery Readings
Each battery is monitored to better predict its lifespan.
NFPA110:2016
– 8.3.6 – Schedule & Records
• Is a permanent record of weekly inspections and monthly testing the storage batteries available? (specific gravity or conductance)
– 8.3.6.1 – Schedule & Records
• Maintenance of lead-acid batteries shall include monthly testing/recording of electrolyte specific gravity. Battery conductance testing shall be permitted in lieu of the testing of specific gravity when applicable warranted.
