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UBC10.241, UBC10.241-N1
U – Series
24V, 10A, DC-UPS
May. 2008 / Rev. 1.1 DS-UBC10.241-EN
All parameters are specified at an input voltage of 24V, 10A output load, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time
unless otherwise noted. It is assumed that the input power source can deliver a sufficient output current.
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28. A
PPLICATION
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28.1. B
ATTERY
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Batteries have a limited life time. They degrade slowly beginning from the production and need to be replaced
periodically. The design life figures can be found in the individual datasheets of the batteries and usually is specified
according to the Eurobat guideline or according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
The design life is the estimated life based on laboratory condition, and is quoted at 20°C using the manufacturer’s
recommended float voltage condition. According to the Eurobat guideline, design lives have been structured into the
following different groups:
3 - 5 years: This group of batteries is very popular in standby applications and in small emergency equipment.
This represents a 4 years design life with a production tolerance of ±1 year.
6 - 9 years: This group of batteries is usually used when an improved life is required.
This represents a 7.5 years design life with a production tolerance of ±1.5 years.
10 - 12 years: This group of batteries is used when in applications where longest life and highest safety level are
required. This represents a 11 years design life with a production tolerance of ±1 year.
A battery failure within the specified design life of the battery usually results in a complete loss of the battery
function (broken cell, defect connection, …) and will be detected and reported by the periodical battery tests which
are included in the UBC10.241 DC-UPS control unit.
If the operational parameters differ from those which are specified for the design life, an earlier change of the
battery might be necessary. The “real life” is called service life and is defined as the point at which the cell’s actual
capacity has reached 80% of its nominal capacity. At the end of the service life the capacity degrades much faster, so
that a further use of the battery is not recommended.
Temperature effect:
The temperature has the most impact in the service life. The hotter the temperature, the earlier the wear-out phase
of the battery begins. The wear-out results in a degradation of battery capacity. See Fig. 28-1 for details.
Effect of discharging cycles
The number as well as the depth of discharging cycles is limited. A replacement of the battery might be necessary
earlier than the calculated service life if the battery exceeds the numbers and values of Fig. 28-2.
Other effects which shorten the service life
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Overcharging and deep discharging shortens the service life and should be avoided. Thanks to the single
battery concept of the UBC10.241, the end-of-charge voltage is precisely set automatically avoiding
unnecessary aging effects.
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Charge retention is important to get the longest battery life. Stored batteries which are not fully charged
age faster then charged batteries. Batteries which are not in use should be recharged at least once a year.
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Excessive float charge ripple across the battery has an effect of reducing life and performance. The
UBC10.241 does not produce such a ripple voltage. This effect can be ignored when the battery is charged
with the UBC10.241.
Guidelines for a long battery service life:
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Place the DC-UPS in a cool location: E.g. near the bottom of the control cabinet.
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Do not place the DC-UPS near heat generating devices.
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Do not store discharged batteries.
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Do not discharge the battery more than necessary. Set buffer time limiter to the required buffer time.
The depth of discharge reduces the service life of the battery and limits the number of cycles. See Fig. 28-2.