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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capacity of the battery and compare it to the rated capacity. Equipment such as a load bank, voltmeters and amp meter will be used to discharge the battery at a set current until a minimum voltage is reached. The results will be recorded over time intervals to calculate if the battery meets the required amp-hour rating based on discharge current and duration. There are specific discharge procedures for different battery models to test their capacity according to manufacturer standards and specifications.

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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capacity of the battery and compare it to the rated capacity. Equipment such as a load bank, voltmeters and amp meter will be used to discharge the battery at a set current until a minimum voltage is reached. The results will be recorded over time intervals to calculate if the battery meets the required amp-hour rating based on discharge current and duration. There are specific discharge procedures for different battery models to test their capacity according to manufacturer standards and specifications.

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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capacity of the battery and compare it to the rated capacity. Equipment such as a load bank, voltmeters and amp meter will be used to discharge the battery at a set current until a minimum voltage is reached. The results will be recorded over time intervals to calculate if the battery meets the required amp-hour rating based on discharge current and duration. There are specific discharge procedures for different battery models to test their capacity according to manufacturer standards and specifications.

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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capacity of the battery and compare it to the rated capacity. Equipment such as a load bank, voltmeters and amp meter will be used to discharge the battery at a set current until a minimum voltage is reached. The results will be recorded over time intervals to calculate if the battery meets the required amp-hour rating based on discharge current and duration. There are specific discharge procedures for different battery models to test their capacity according to manufacturer standards and specifications.

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    Battery Capacity Test

    Scope : Sealed Lead Acid Battery Capacity Test

    Test purpose : This test will be carried out to determine the actual capability
    of the battery as compared to the rated capability

    Reference : Applicable Manufacture Standards, Contract


    Specification and Construction Drawing

    Battery Preparation:
    1. Measure and record all cells/units open circuit voltage to assure minimum
    acceptable voltage prior to interconnecting.
    2. The individual cells/units should be interconnected using the intercell/unit
    cables or busbars specified for the application and with which the baterys
    performance is rated.
    3. Equalize the battery for 24 hours at the recommended voltage to assure the
    battery is fully charged.
    4. Following equalization, the battery should be placed on float charge at the
    recommended voltage for 3 to 7 days prior to acceptance test.
    5. Just prior to initiating the acceptance capacity test, measure and record the
    individual cell/unit float voltages.

    Equipment requirements:
    Load bank capable of providing the appropriate discharge current.
    Digital voltmeters to monitor full battery discharge voltage.
    Amp meter to monitor battery discharge current.
    Digital voltmeter to monitor individual cell/unit voltages during the discharge.
    Stop watch to monitor time of the discharge.

    Test Condition :
    Brand : LEADLINE
    Manufacturer : Avatec Schwiez AG, Switzerland
    Model : EVH 100
    Rated Capacity : 100 Ah
    Voltage per cell : 2 Volts
    Design Life : 15 years in float condition @ 20C
    Qty per bank : 60 cells (0BTC10, 0BTC20), 96 cells (0BTG50)

    0BTC10 & 0BTC20


    Discharge current : 18.1 A
    End voltage : 1.8 V/Cell
    Time : 5 hours
    Temperature : ____ C

    0BTG50

    Discharge current : 64.6 A


    End voltage : 1.8 V/Cell
    Time : 1 hour
    Temperature : ____ C

    Procedure :
    1. Assure that the instrumentation is operational and properly connected to the
    battery to continuously monitor battery discharge voltage and current.
    2. Measure and record the float voltage of each cell/unit and ensure all
    cells/units are floating properly.
    3. Remove the charging current from the battery.
    4. With the load bank OFF, connect it to the battery.
    5. Start the timer and turn the Load Bank ON, adjusting and maintaining it for
    the appropriate discharge rate.
    6. Record the battery discharge voltage and current with battery terminals and
    time at the start and end of the test and periodically throughout the test as
    many times as practical.
    7. Terminate the capacity test when the battery is discharged to the
    predetermined system end point voltage (1.8V), a cell or unit is going into
    reversal, or a safety hazard is noted.

    Requirements : The ampere-hour rating is the product of the number of


    amperes of current the battery can supply multiplied by the number of hours
    over which the current is supplied to a specified end point voltage. For the
    specific current which has been determined during the test, the duration of the
    test should be same with the calculation.

    Test record :

    0BTC10

    30 1h 2h 3h 4h 4.5 5h
    h
    Battery Voltage 108
    (volt)

    0BTC20

    30 1h 2h 3h 4h 4.5 5h
    h
    Battery Voltage 108
    (volt)

    0BTG50

    6 15 30 48 60
    Battery Voltage 108
    (volt)

    Tested by Witnessed by Supervised by

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