VALVE REGULATED SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES

FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS & NETWORK POWER

The VRLA battery is by far the most popular reserve power design because the electrolyte is captive preventing it from spilling even when the case is punctured. Styles of sealed VRLA batteries include front-access telecom cells as well as high-rate UPS replacement batteries for Liebert, MGE & Powerware among others. General purpose SLAs are also produced for emergency lighting & other applications. VRLA batteries are considered "maintenance free" & require no addition of electrolyte or water. Our front access batteries (telecom) are warranted for 20 years while the top access (Broadband-True GEL, Telco, Solar, General Purpose, Emergency Lighting) batteries possess a 10 year warranty. Our UPS High Rate Series are warranted for 10 years 3 of which are at 100% replacement value. Again, we manufacture these in numerous intermediate capacities so that you are not forced to purchase more battery than your application runtime demands. SBS also builds VRLA sealed batteries using vacuum impregnated GEL technology for applications requiring that unique design.

Storage Battery Systems Inc. has designed the "T" Series battery to exceed the stringent requirements of today's cellular & wireless communications environment. All the advantages of the VRLA AGM sealed lead acid design including minimized gassing, lower float currents, extended service life & outstanding performance throughout a large profile of discharge curves are imbued in its construction. The 20 year design life is backed by a warranty & installation is simplified by the integral steel case & standard Zone 4 racking. The T Series reduces jar bulging & facilitates replacement on site. The cases are designed to adapt to slight grid growth to achieve the full design life. Additionally, the brass posts have dual seals & secondary epoxy barriers to prevent any distortion or loss. Cell sizes range from 10 to 1933A/h with multiple cell/case configurations 80 A/h to 5800 A/h. All cells are fully charged at 100% capacity. Optional flame retardant (UL 94 VO) jars & alternatives to the standard "top" terminal plates are available. System line-ups come with Lexan safety shields. The T Series meets all IEC/EN 60896-2, BS6290 Part IV standards & it is classified as "Long-Life" under EuroBAT g.1999. The T Series is manufactured in 49 capacities so that it can be appropriately sized economically for 48v telecom to 480v UPS applications. Additional advantages include a wider operating temperature of -4 F to +131 F. With a self-discharge less than 0.5%/week, the T series is an advancement in telecom batteries.  Naturally the T Series is not limited to telecommunications installations and is well suited for 125vdc utility control, sub-station and recloser applications as well as high-rate UPS support. 

AFT Series Front Access Batteries

The SBS “AFT" series valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) rechargeable batteries are front access & maintenance free 12v monoblocks available in 12 capacities from 55 A/h to 250 A/h.  The AFT series combines AGM (absorbed glass mat) technology with virgin lead components to ensure minimum gassing, reduced float currents, increased life and safety.  This 20 year design life battery is well suited for telecommunications and uninterruptible power systems due to its high rate discharge and recharge characteristics.  The AFT series is fully compliant with Telcordia SR4228, Bellcore GR63ci1, and carries UL approval.

TGi Series Tubular Gel Telecom Front Access

Storage Battery Systems Inc. now offers a VRLA tubular grid Gel-Type batterywell tailored for the telecommunications industry when "computer room" environments cannot be easily maintained and discharge events may be quite longer and deeper than what we normally see in a CO or even outside plant.  Gel technology affords us higher operating temperatures, deeper discharges with recharges that do not unecessarily compromise battery service life.  The TG Series is designed for microwave transmission towers, wireless/cellular huts, satellite receiver stations, fiber optic transmission systems, radio repeater and base stations as well as other applications.  SBS employs a vacuum impregnation fill technology that eleminates air gaps, voids and inclusions prevelant in many other gel and hybrid gel batteries.  The TG is also filled with 100% gelled-electrolyte. This makes the TG series a "True-Gel" product as opposed to the so-called gell-cells that are a standard VRLA/AGM battery with merely a layer of gelled electrolyte "spread" accross the interior top of the jar casing.  The TG Series is well tolerant of deep discharge and partial state of charge (PSOC) cyclic operations. The TG is available in 6v/12v monoblocks as well as 2v cells in multi-cell shelf trays for stacked systems using integral Seismic Zone 4 racking.  This makes the TG suitable for 24v & -48v telecom dc plant as well as higher dc bus applications such as 480vdc for UPS.  Naturally flame-retardant casings (UL 94 VO) are standard.

PL Series Pure-Lead VRLA Batteries

The “PURE” series batteries employ pure Lead-Tin, thin plate technology for high performance. These Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries are designed using Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) separators that render the batteries spill-proof. Use of AGM separators in combination with self-resealing, pressure regulating valves and a starved electrolyte design enable recombination of gasses generated during normal operation. This eliminates the need for electrolyte top-up.  The improved discharge perfromance characteristics, longer effectuve service life & faster recharge profile result from the utilization of a pure alloy grid material.

GFT Series Front Access Batteries

The SBS “GFT” series valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) rechargeable batteries are front access & maintenance free. Sized similar to the "AFT", the GFT series utilizes a gelled electrolyte technology designed for cycling or float applications, particularly in areas with poor or unreliable utility power.  The GFT series is vacuum impregnated with a 1.250 SG homogonous gell suspension to avoid all voids, gaps and inclusions associated with predecessor battery filling technologies.  Our gell technology increases cell durability and tolerance for deep cycle demands.  It also affords a self-recharge characteristic for full charge recovery after a deep discharge event even when the string is not immediately placed on recharge.  This also provides for stable operation in a partial state of charge condition (PSOC).  Along with this improved cycle life, the gell provides optimum thermal transfer allowing for a wider operational temperature window.  The GFT series are fully compliant with Telcordia SR4228, Bellcore GR-63, and carry UL approval. 

GGM Series Broadband & Communications Gel Batteries

The SBS GGM Series is constructed with low gravity gel suspended electrolyte combined with tank-formation, to give superior long-duration and deep-discharge performance, as well as predictable service life in telecom and renewable energy applications. In addition, the high-rate capability and long-term float life make the GGM Series the ideal choice for large UPS systems.  Sized for broadband, CATV, security & cable applications, the GGM is a versatile solution for harsher environmental applications where monitoring & maintenance are irregular.  The GGM is well suited for radio, repeater and base station installations.

VRZ Gel-Type Extended Life VRLA Batteries

VRLA & Gel technology taken to its design limits to offer a single cell configuration with a flooded cell warranty! SBS Valve-Regulated VRZ batteries are especially suitable for applications with discharge over a long period in which maintenance-free operation is required. The vacuum impregnated GEL Technology eliminates the voids & spaces prevelant in original Gel designs. The electrolyte is a fixed gel which provides a very high cycle rate tolerance with rapid recharge profile. Capacities range from 208 A/hr to 3064 A/hr in 2v single cell configurations. The VRZ is warranted for 20 years 1 of which is at 100%. Whether used for telecom power, cellular or wireless applications, broadband or network support, or utility substation & control, the VRZ will exceed your expectations. The VRZ is also well suited for AGM, mobility, CATV & security systems. Also see our GGM & GFT series Gel Technology batteries.

 DT Series Pure Lead Telecom Batteries

Storage Battery Systems Inc. produces a "Pure-Lead" technology VRLA monobloc well suited for the telecommications market.  Pure-Lead delivers the adavantage of performanced based thin plate construction increasing power density and extended the float service life of the jar.  These features are brought to you at a cost basis of the typical standard 20 year AGM jar currently in service. 

 PLT Series Pure-Lead Tin

The PLT battery offers a wide choice in capacities ranging from 12 A/h - 160 A/h in 12v AGM monoblocks & 120 A/h - 140 A/h in 6v monoblocks.  All are designed with pure-lead technology affording an operational temperature of -40°C to +50°C, low self discharge, fast recharging and  excellent recovery from deep discharges.  The PLT is UL recognized with a high power density for both high rate short duration & long duration discharge profiles.  The PLT is a maintenance free sealed VRLA battery conforming to IEC 60896-2 specifications.

 AGM Series Modular

The AGM modular VRLA battery stack is designed for a 20 year service life in float applications within telecommunications & network power.  The system stacks offer configurable terminal plate locations, optional flame retardant cases, Lexan® front safety shield, UBC Seismic Zone 4 integral racking as standard & cell capacities from 100 A/h to 2000 A/h.  Cells are contained in epoxy coated steel cases that are easily installed into the integral racking system.  Tinned-copper intercells are standard as is protected top termination.  The AGM series can be found from cLEC switchrooms to central office plant environments with stacks rated up to 48,000 A/h at 48vdc & 24,000 A/h at 24vdc.  It is available in a NEBS-3 certified configuration.