Operating Instruction

Stationary, valve regulated lead acid batteries

(VRLA/AGM)
Description / Type: RPower OGiV FT
Nominal Data:
and strain the electrodes with possible damages
• Nominal voltage UN: Cells 2V: Cells 6V: Cells 12V: (see 2.5). Depending on the installation, charging
• Nominal capacity C20 20h discharge (acc. to DIN VDE 0510 part 1, draft) may be carried
out in the following operations.
• Nominal temperature TN: 20°C
• Factors of reduction: According to EN 50272-2 Article 8 a) Standby Parallel Operation
• Nominal discharge current: CN/20h and Buffer Operation
Here the load, direct current source and battery are
continuously in parallel. Thereby the charging
voltage is the operation voltage and at the same
Battery Manufacturer: RP (UBA Nr. 21000732) Type: OGiV time the battery installation voltage. With the
standby parallel operation, the direct current source
Assembly and CE marking by: date: is at any time capable of supplying the maximum
Commissioning by: date: load current. The battery only supplies current
when the direct current source fails. The charging
Security Signs attached by: date: voltage should be set at 2,275V ± 0,005V (20°C) x
number of cells in series measured at the terminals
of the battery.
• Observe these Instructions and keep them located near the battery for future reference. With buffer operation, the direct current source is
• Work on the battery should be carried out by qualified personnel only. not able to supply the maximum load-current at all
times. The load current intermittently exceeds the
• Do not smoke. Do not use any naked flame or other sources of ignition. Risk of explosion nominal current of the direct source. During this
and fire. period the battery supplies power. The battery is
not fully charged at all times but the float-charge of
• While working on batteries wear protective eye-glasses and clothing. 2,275 V/cell ±0,005V (20°C) x number of cells in
• Observe the accident prevention rules as well as EN 50 272-2, DIN VDE 0510, VDE 0105 series provides a reasonable recharge duration
Part 1. under normal conditions. Dependent on load and
• Any acid splashes on the skin or in the eyes must be flushed with plenty of clean water number of cells in series, it is recommended to
immediately. Then seek for medical assistance. Spillages on clothing should be rinsed out of consult the battery manufacturer in any doubtful
water. case.

• Explosion and fire hazard, avoid short circuits. b) Switch-mode-operation

When charging, the battery is separated from the
• Electrolyte is very corrosive. In normal working conditions contact with the electrolyte is load. To reduce the charging time, a three phase
impossible. If the cell or monobloc container is damaged do not touch the exposed boost charge mode can be applied by charging the
electrolyte because it is corrosive. battery at 2,45 - 2,5 V/cell until the charging current
drops to 0,07 C(A) (trip point for the first phase of
• Cells/bloc batteries are heavy! Always use suitable handling equipment for transportation. charging t1). The duration of charging of the first
Handle with care because bloc batteries are sensitive to mechanical shock. phase is measured by a timer so that the second
phase should be half of the first phase (t2 = 0,5t1)
Non-compliance with operating instructions, repairs made with other than original parts, when the batteries are kept on charger at 2,45
or repairs made without authorization (e. g. opening of valves) render the warranty void. 2,5V/cell. After the total charging of t=t1+0,5t1 has
elapsed, the charger reduces the voltage to a
Disposal of batteries normal float-charge level of 2,275V/cell (±0,005V)
Batteries marked with the recycling symbol should be processed via a recognized at 20°C.
recycling agency. By agreement, they may be returned to the manufacturer.
Batteries must not be mixed with domestic or industrial waste. c) Battery operation
(charge/discharge operation)
The load is only supplied by the battery. The
charging process depends on the application and
must be carried out in accordance with the
recommendations of the battery manufacturer.
Valve-regulated lead acid batteries consist of cells 2. Operation
which do not require water topping during the For the installation and operation of the batteries
operation. For plugs there are used pressure control 2.3 Maintaining the full charge
DIN VDE 0510 is mandatory. Battery installation
valves, which can not be opened without should be made such that temperature difference (float charge)
destruction. between individual units does not exceed 3 degrees Devices complying with the stipulations under DIN
Celsius/Kelvin. 41773 must be used. They are to be set so that the
1. Start up average cell voltage is 2.275V±0,005V.
Check all cells/blocks for mechanical damage, 2.1 Discharge
correct polarity and firmly seated connectors. Discharge must not be continued beyond the level 2.4 Supplementary and Equalizing charge
The following torques apply for screw connectors: specified for the specific discharge current. Deeper To ensure maximum service life, a supplementary
discharges must not occur unless specifically charge may be required prior to installation on
agreed with the manufacturer. Recharge condition that the batteries have been in storage for
M5 M6 M8 M 10 more than 6 months or more, latest after 9 months
immediately following complete or partial discharge.
age from the date of production and that the open
2 - 3 Nm 4 - 5,5 Nm 5 - 6 Nm 14-22 Nm
circuit voltage is less than 2,1 Volts per cell. A
2.2 Charging
supplementary charge should be applied in
Applicable are all charging procedures with their
If necessary the terminal cover are to be raised. accordance with figures shown in the table:
limit values according to DIN 41773 (IUU0-
Connect the battery with the correct polarity to the
characteristic). According to the charging
charger. The charger should not be switched on
equipment specification and characteristics,
during this process, the load should not be
alternating currents (< 0,1C(A)) flow through the
connected (pos. pole to pos. terminal). Switch on
battery super-imposing into the direct current during
charger and start charging following instruction no
charging operation. These alternating current and
2.2.
the reaction form the loads lead to an additional
temperature increase of the battery,

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 At least every 6 months measure and record: 5. Faults
Storage Charge V/Cell Charging - battery voltage Call the service agents immediately in case of
Period at 20° C Time - voltage of several cells/blocks faults in the battery or the charging unit. The
- surface temperature of several cells/blocks availability of the recorded data described in
- battery-room temperature point 3, will be very helpful to find the cause of
Less than 9 More than 72
2,28 V/Cell failure. A maintenance contract simplifies
months hours If the difference of the average float charge trouble shooting.
voltage/cell is exceeding ± 0,1 C/cell within a
Up to 1 year 2,35 V/Cell 48-144 hours string or if the surface temperature-difference 6. Storage and taking out of operation
between cells/blocks is exceeding 5 K, the To store or decommission cells/batteries for a
1-2 years 2,35 V/Cell 72-144 hours service-agent should be contacted. longer period of time, they should be fully
charged and stored in a dry frost-free room. To
Annual measurement and recording: avoid damage, batteries should be regularly
- voltage of all cells/blocks subjected to supplementary charge cycles in
Batteries kept at normal float charge level within - surface temperature of all cells/blocks accordance with 2.4.
a string do not require any equalizing charge in - battery-room temperature
case of partial replacement, in order to narrow - insulation-resistance according to 7. Transport
the bandwidth of open-circuit voltages. DIN 43539 part 1 VRLA batteries, which by no means show any
kind of damage, are classified a non-dangerous
2.5 Alternating currents Annual visual check: goods for transportation via rail, lorry, sea
On recharging up to 2,4 V/cell under operation - screw connections, any screw connections freight or air (according to GGVS, GGVE, IATA
modes 2.2 the actual value of the alternating without locking devices have to be checked for (rule A67), ADR (rule 598), IMDG (rule 238.2)
current is for a very short time permitted to reach tightness and UN 2800 special provisions) if they are
0,1C(A) nominal capacity. In a fully charged - battery installation and arrangement safeguarded during transportation against short
state during float charge or standby parallel - ventilation circuiting tossing about, slipping or any damage.
operation the actual value of the alternating Batteries to be classified under afore-mentioned
current must not exceed 5 A/100 Ah nominal 4. Tests paragraph must mandatorily not display any
capacity. Tests have to be carried out according to DIN traces of electrolyte on the exterior of the
43539 part 1 and 100 (draft). Special battery container. As for VRLA batteries being
2.6 Charging currents instructions like DIN VDE 0107 and DIN VDE damaged, assumed to be leaking of electrolyte
During float charge or standby parallel operation 0108 have to be observed. To make sure to and to be transported under warranty, or
without recharging state the charging currents have a confidential power supply, the whole assumed not to be tight in any aspect anymore,
are not limited. The charging current should battery should be exchanged after the utilization they are to be handled in accordance with
range between 10 A to 20 A/100 Ah nominal is finished. Take also into account the exception regulations of dangerous goods
capacity. temperatures and the operating conditions. transportation rules concerned.

2.7 Temperature 8. Technical Data

The nominal operation temperature range for
lead-batteries is 10°C to 30° C (best 20°C ± 5
K). Higher temperatures will seriously reduce
service life. All technical data are produced for a Typ 5min 10min 30min 1h 2h 3h 8h 10h 20h
nominal temperature of 20°C. Lower RPower C1/12 C1/6 C1/2 C1 C2 C3 C8 C10 C20
temperatures reduce the available capacity. The
absolute maximum temperature is 50°C and OGiV FT 1,60V/Z 1,60V/Z 1,70V/Z 1,80V/Z 1,80V/Z 1,80V/Z 1,80V/Z 1,80V/Z 1,80V/Z
should not permanently exceed 40°C in service. OGiV 12400 FT 10,4 15,8 23,2 25,5 29,2 32,1 40,0 41,2 43,2
2.8 Temperature-related float charge voltage OGiV 12550 FT 13,6 21,5 30,6 33,9 39,4 42,9 53,0 55,0 58,2
and boost charge OGiV 12800 FT 18,6 29,4 42,0 45,8 52,8 57,3 72,2 75,0 79,4
The float charge voltage of 2,275V/cell
OGiV 12950 FT 22,3 33,3 50,1 56,9 65,6 71,7 90,4 94,4 100,0
±0,005V/cell refers to a battery temperature of
20°C. Temperature compensated charging is OGiV 121000 FTS 24,8 35,9 53,2 60,3 70,4 77,1 95,2 100,0 106,0
required in order to avoid overcharge at high OGiV 121000 FT
temperatures and undercharge at low 24,8 35,9 53,0 59,5 69,6 77,1 95,2 100,0 106,0
temperatures. The recommended temperature OGiV 121250 FT 31,0 44,9 66,7 75,1 87,8 96,6 119,2 125,0 132,4
compensation factor is -3m V/cell/°C for float OGiV 121500 FT 36,0 53,9 80,3 90,6 105,4 115,8 142,4 150,0 158,8
charge operation. In order to avoid thermal
runaway, it is mandatory to temperature OGiV 121800 FT 42,2 61,0 91,8 103,5 119,6 131,1 161,6 170,0 180,0
compensate the float-charge voltage for Technical Data are subject to change.
temperatures above 40°C. The boost charge
mode can be applied if a quick recharge is
required on condition that the charging current
does not exceed 0,25C(A) and constantly drops
to 0,01C from where normal float charge voltage
should be applied.

Temperature Boost Charging Maintenance

(°C) Voltage Charge Voltage
(V/Cell) (V/Cell)
- 10 2,58 2,36
0 2,53 2,33
10 2,48 2,30
20 2,45 2,28
30 2,40 2,24
40 2,34 2,21

2.9 Electrolyte
The electrolyte is diluted sulphuric acid and is
absorbed in glass-matt separator.

3. Battery maintenance and control

Keep the battery clean and dry to avoid leakage
currents. The cleaning of the battery should be
carried out according to the ZVEI-leaflet
“Cleaning of batteries”. Plastic parts of the RP-Technik GmbH
battery must be cleaned with pure water without Hermann-Staudinger-Str. 10-16
additives, any organic solvents are prohibited. D-63110 Rodgau

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