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Albér BDSU-50 Universal Battery Diagnostic System

The Albér BDSU-50 is designed to be mounted on top of any brand of UPS battery cabinet or open rack, providing real time battery monitoring for 12V and 16V modules in series.

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Best Suited For:
  • Banking, Financial and Insurance
  • Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Education
Warranty: One year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship

Benefits

Increased Availability
Detects open and shorted batteries
 Provides advance warning of an impending battery failure
 Eliminate the risk of human error
Reduced Maintenance
 Costs Enables extended maintenance intervals by basing maintenance on the condition of the batteries rather than arbitrarily timed schedules
 Automates all of the IEEE recommended practices for battery maintenance and testing except visual inspections
Reduced Replacement Costs
Enables extended replacement intervals by basing replacement on the condition of the batteries rather than arbitrarily timed schedules
Provides documentation to support warranty claims
Increased Safety
Detects and mitigates catastrophic conditions including thermal runaway
 Minimizes shock, arch-flash, burn and chemical risks by reducing personnel exposure to batteries
Meets the rigorous UL safety requirements for test and measurement equipment
Improved Compliance
 Allows users to comply with International Fire Code (IFC) 608.3 by providing the ability to detect and control thermal runaway
Provides documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards  

Features

Real Time Data Capture
Overall String Voltage
Discharge and Float Currents -
Thermal Runaway Management -
Individual Cell Voltages -Ambient Temperature
AC Ripple Current System Advantages and Features
New patented DC test verifies the integrity of the entire battery system:
- Internal Cell Resistance Test (Battery State of Health)
- Intertier Connection Resistance Test
- Mid-String Disconnect Switch Resistance
No onsite computer is required for data collection and alarming - multiple remote communication options
Easily integrates to building management systems -Manage your battery assets across multiple sites with the Battery Xplorer Enterprise software
Self-Calibrating

Albér® Battery Monitoring Systems provide the ability to make smarter and faster decisions resulting in higher availability, reduced costs, and ultimate confidence in your batteries

The data center monitoring system provides detailed battery information, allowing for cost savings by optimizing useful battery life. Instead of waiting for an inevitable failure or replacing batteries prematurely to prevent problems, you can continue to utilize your batteries longer and with confidence by knowing their true internal condition.

Albér BDSU-50 Universal Battery Diagnostic System
Technical Specifications
Mounting
On top of any UPS Battery Cabinet or Open Rack
Operating Environment
Temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
SNMP
Yes
BACnet
Yes
Modbus
Yes
Weight
18.25 lbs
Height
3.49 in.
Width
17.00 in
Depth
12.00 in.

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Geist Support - Americas (Rack PDU and Watchdog)
+1 888 630 4445
1777 Yolande Avenue Lincoln Nebraska USA
Product areas of focus: Power Distribution, Monitoring
Vertiv (Customer Service for Albér Products)
+1 954 377 7101
7775 West Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise Florida 33351 USA
Product areas of focus: Monitoring
Vertiv (Technical Support for Albér Products)
+1 800 543 2378
610 Executive Campus Drive Westerville Ohio 43082 USA
Product areas of focus: Monitoring
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