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News Release from: Saft Industrial Batteries | Subject: SPH technical manual
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 April 2002
Manual has all the info on powerful
batteries
The new SPH technical manual is a comprehensive guide for the correct specification, installation and operation of Saft's range of low-maintenance, long-life, rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
The new SPH technical manual provides a comprehensive guide for the correct specification, installation and operation of Saft's range of low-maintenance, long-life, rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries which are designed specifically for high rate discharge duties such as UPSs and engine starting The SPH battery delivers high power within a narrow voltage window so it is ideally suited to replace valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries for critical applications in hospitals, traffic control, power generation plant, offshore installations or in any other situation where a reliable source of back-up power is essential
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The key feature of the SPH cell is its sintered/plastic bonded electrode technology which is proven to need only minimal attention after installation, since its non-corrosive construction and highly efficient electrochemistry makes repeated checks for topping-up, recharging or replacement completely unnecessary.
This inherent reliability over a 20 year plus service life eliminates the fear of the unpredictable 'sudden death' failure sometimes encountered with lead-acid batteries, as well as enabling the user to benefit from savings over regular replacement, maintenance and down-time costs.
A further advantage of the SPH cell is that it provides high power output within the narrow voltage "window" found in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
The SPH can also provide very high currents of up to 20 times the battery's nominal capacity, which makes it ideal for engine cranking applications.
Compared with VRLA batteries, SPH batteries are also more tolerant of electrical abuse such as high ripple currents, deep or even complete discharge, high charge currents or voltage reversal and offer superior performance at extremes of temperature, with an operating range of -20 to +60C.
SPH cells can be stored in a discharged state for many years, reducing the pressures of stock control or availability.
SPH cells are available in nominal capacities from 11 to 320Ah.
The SPH technical manual can be obtained in a hard copy version on request, or downloaded in pdf format directly from the stationary battery section of the Saft website. Request a free brochure from Saft Industrial Batteries ...
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