The Bi-Smart500 is a battery state health indicator and monitor for Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA), Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and Absorbent Glass Material (AGM) batteries used in UPS systems, telecoms back-up power systems, renewable energy storage and industrial applications. The battery monitor is easy to fit and connects to the terminal poles of the battery. There is an audible alarm and LCD display with automatic monitoring. The system provides intelligent remote monitoring over a network.
Operating Parameters
- System voltage, nominal: 12Vdc
- Input voltage range: 9–16Vdc
- Battery constructions supported: rechargeable VRLA, SLA, AGM
- Battery types supported: high rate, long life, general purpose batteries
- Power consumption: <4mAh (sensor)
- Internal battery: none
- Operating temp: -15C to 85C*
- Battery size range: 28-200Ah at the 8hour rate
- Battery connection: 8mm ‘Y’ for auto terminal
- Communication port: RJ22, 2 conductor, 1m
- Alarm: volt-free signal contact, NO normally open, switch 5-60V 100mA continuous
- Display: LED red, LCD – Digital, graphical, icons
- Buttons: none
- Test frequency: every minute
- Test time: approx. 0.03 sec
- Test technology: Ohmic
- Reverse wiring protection: yes
Performance and Diagnostics
- Replace battery indicator: yes
- Automatic battery baseline developer and calibration: yes
- State health (CH) test: yes
- State of health (SOH) analysis: yes
- Manual reset for use with new batteries: yes
- Battery voltage: yes
- Ohmic display value: yes
- Overcharge indicator: yes
- Low battery / recharge indicator: yes
- Extreme temperature indicator: yes
Physical Specifications
- Case material, ABS Plastic (IEC 68-2-32)
- Water resistance, IPX-5
- Mounting, Surface mount (adhesive/mechanical)
- Sensor continues to operate down to -40C. LCD display loses function if temp below -15C.
