Battery Cabinet Monitoring

Why do customers need a battery monitoring system?

The more customers know about their batteries, and the more detailed and current that information is, the better their chances of heading off disaster. EatonT Cellwatch is an automated battery monitoring system for large-scale installations where power and system availability are critical to successful business operations.

What is a cellwatch battery monitoring system?

Cellwatch is the most versatile system on the market today. Each DCM is capable of monitoring 2–16V jars. This capability enables Cellwatch to provide a total solution, addressing all critical batteries in the power network. Eaton offers a comprehensive battery monitoring service that works in conjunction with the Cellwatch system.

Does Eaton offer a battery monitoring service?

Eaton offers a comprehensive battery monitoring service that works in conjunction with the Cellwatch system. The service has two main components: e-mail notification and periodic reporting. The e-mail notifications provide information about alarms that are happening in the Cellwatch system.

What is a permanently connected battery monitor?

A permanently installed monitor that can log data during a scheduled or unscheduled discharge eliminates a substantial amount of these costs. A permanently connected battery monitor reduces the need for maintenance personnel to directly contact the high voltages present in most battery systems.

Why do you need a battery monitor?

A monitor that assists the user in taking corrective action against any out-of-tolerance condition can prevent premature aging of the batteries. Many users only obtain 50% to 80% of the realistic life of their batteries. Every new battery system must be acceptance tested with a capacity test to prove that it will be able to perform when needed.

How long does a battery monitor last?

The time required to maintain the batteries in a typical small UPS battery cabinet, small telephone office, or power company substation, in accordance with IEEE standards, is at least 25 hours a year. Most of these hours can be saved by using a monitor, and the hours saved will pay for a top of the line battery monitor in two to four years.