The only way to be certain that your stationary batteries will perform to specification is to test the batteries’ capacity with a DC load bank / portable battery discharge tester.
NERC standard PRC-005 requires that Vented Lead-Acid and Nickel Cadmium systems be discharge tested every six years and Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries be tested every three years. IEEE recommends load testing stationary flooded / vented lead-acid and Ni-Cad stationary batteries every 5 years and VRLA batteries every 12-18 months.
The SBS constant current load banks are an easy and affordable way to perform accurate constant current IEEE450 (Vented Lead-Acid), IEEE1106 (Ni-Cad) and IEEE1188 (VRLA) load tests. These units are quick and easy to set up. They display the voltage, current and Ah removed during the test. Since this is a constant current load bank, the user does not have to constantly adjust the current during the test, unlike many other battery load banks.
All SBS Battery Test Equipment DC load banks come standard with multiple auto-stop settings and built-in protection to ensure that the batteries are never damaged due to over-discharge.
The SBS-8400, SBS-200CT, and SBS-4815 load banks have the added feature of a built-in data monitoring/acquisition system complete with wireless modules and software. The wireless modules are easy to hook up and eliminate hundreds of feet of signal wire to untangle before every use. Each module can record the real-time voltage of up to four individual cells or multi-cell blocks.
Model | Application | Voltage Range | Amp Range | Power Supply |
SBS-200CT | Motive | 24–96Vdc | 24Vdc: 0–180 Amps 36–96Vdc: 0–200 Amps |
120 Vac, 50/60 Hz |
SBS-4815CT | Motive, Stationary, Telecom | 20–60Vdc | 20–40Vdc: 0–75 Amps 40–60Vdc: 0–150 Amps |
DC: 20–60V AC: 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz |
SBS-8400 | Stationary, UPS, Data Center, Telecom | 10–300Vdc | 10–15 / 150-300 Vdc: 0–60 Amps 15–150 Vdc: 0–120 Amps |
110 Vac, 60 Hz |
SBS-2415S | Stationary, UPS, Data Center | 196–300Vdc | 0–150 Amps | DC Power Supply (from battery) 125 & 250 Vdc (110 Vac 60Hz) |
SBS-4830S | Motive, Telecom | 20–40Vdc 40–60Vdc |
0–150 Amps 0–300 Amps |
DC Power Supply (from battery) 125 & 250 Vdc (110 Vac 60Hz) |
SBS-1110S | Stationary, UPS, Data Center | 90–150Vdc | 0–100 Amps | DC Power Supply (from battery) 125 & 250 Vdc (110 Vac 60Hz) |
SBS-1230S | Stationary, UPS, Data Center | 90–150Vdc | 0–300 Amps | DC Power Supply (from battery) 125 & 250 Vdc (110 Vac 60Hz) |
SBS-2206S | Stationary, UPS, Data Center | 190–265Vdc | 0–60 Amps | DC Power Supply (from battery) 125 & 250 Vdc (110 Vac 60Hz) |
Motive Power Battery Discharge and Charge Cycle Testing with Individual Cell Monitoring Capabilities
The SBS-200CT is a discharge and charge cycler for battery testing and battery rejuvenation. The voltage range of 24–96 Vdc covers many types of traction batteries including: stationary, forklifts, automobile, golf cart, train, wheel chair, etc. When equipped with any industrial charger (compatible with most models, sold separately), the SBS-200CT provides an unmanned discharge and charge cycling solution to help increase battery capacity and prevent scrapping and warrantying those batteries. The unit includes wireless modules to collect and record individual cell readings during discharge/charge and software to generate detailed reports.
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The SBS-4815CT is a fully programmable and portable constant current load bank including individual cell monitoring wireless modules with detailed data acquisition, display and reporting capabilities.
Built-in memory continuously records discharge data including: overall system voltage, current and individual cell voltages (when modules are installed).
Alone the SBS-4815CT has a 0–150 Amp constant current draw range. However it is possible to parallel additional load banks of the same voltage range with the SBS-4815CT to increase current draw.
With the optional P/N 8400-600A DC clamp the user can discharge up to 750 Amps and the SBS-4815CT will monitor the total DC current being drawn by up to three load banks in parallel.
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10–300 Vdc, 0–120 Amp Constant Current Smart Load Bank with Individual Cell Monitoring Capabilities for NERC and IEEE load testing
The SBS-8400 is a versatile and fully programmable, constant current discharge load bank with detailed data acquisition and display capabilities. The unit features a user-friendly touch screen menu and a complete built-in data monitoring/acquisition system when paired with wireless modules and software.
Unlike basic load banks, the SBS-8400 is a high-tech solution for easy, efficient collection of data and generation of records for archiving.
Alone, the SBS-8400 has a 0–120 Amp constant current draw range. However, it is possible to parallel additional compatible load banks with the SBS-8400 to increase the current.
With the optional P/N 8400-600A DC clamp the user can discharge up to 720 Amps and the SBS-8400 will monitor the total DC current being drawn by up to two (2) additional load banks in parallel.
Learn MoreConstant Current DC Load Bank 250 Vdc 0–150 Amp
The only way to know if your stationary batteries will perform to specification is to test them regularly.
NERC standard PRC-005-2 requires that vented lead acid and nickel cadmium (NiCd) systems be discharge tested every six (6) years and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries every three (3) years. IEEE recommends load testing stationary flooded/vented lead acid and NiCd stationary batteries every five (5 )years and VRLA batteries every 12–18 months.
The SBS-2415S constant current load banks are an affordable way to perform easy and accurate IEEE450 (vented lead acid), IEEE1106 (NiCd) and IEEE1188 (VRLA) load tests.
These units are quick and easy to set up. They display the voltage, current and Ah removed from the string during the test. Since this is a constant current load bank, the user also does not have to adjust the current during the test.
These load banks come standard with multiple adjustable stop points and built-in protection to ensure that the batteries are never damaged due to over-discharge.
Learn MoreConstant Current DC Load Bank 20–40 Vdc 0–150 Amp / 40–60 Vdc 0–300 Amp
The only true way to be certain if your stationary batteries will perform to specification under load is to capacity test the batteries regularly.
NERC standard PRC-005-2 requires that vented lead acid and nickel cadmium (NiCd) systems be discharge tested every six (6) years and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries every three (3) years. IEEE recommends load testing stationary flooded/vented lead acid and NiCd stationary batteries every five (5) years and VRLA batteries every 12–18 months.
The SBS-4830S constant current load bank is an affordable way to perform easy and accurate load tests, including IEEE450 (vented lead acid), IEEE1106 (NiCd) and IEEE1188 (VRLA) load tests.
SBS load banks are quick and easy to set up. The SBS-4830S load bank includes a touch screen to set test parameters and display voltage, current and amp hours (Ah) removed from the string during the test. Since this is a constant current load bank, the user also does not have to adjust the current during the load test.
These load banks come standard with multiple adjustable stop points and built-in protection to ensure that the batteries are never damaged due to over-discharge.
Learn MoreConstant Current DC Load Bank 125 Vdc 0–100 Amp
The only way to know if your stationary batteries will perform to specification is to test them regularly.
NERC standard PRC-005-2 requires that vented lead acid and nickel cadmium (NiCd) systems be discharge tested every six (6) years and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries every three (3) years. IEEE recommends load testing stationary flooded/vented lead acid and NiCd stationary batteries every five (5 )years and VRLA batteries every 12–18 months.
The SBS-1110S constant current load banks are an easy and affordable way to perform accurate IEEE450 (Vented Lead-Acid), IEEE1106 (Ni-Cad) and IEEE1188 (VRLA) load tests.
These units are quick and easy to set up. They display the voltage, current and Ah removed from the string during the test. Since this is a constant current load bank, the user also does not have to adjust the current during the test.
These load banks come standard with multiple adjustable stop points and built-in protection to ensure that the batteries are never damaged due to over-discharge.
Learn MoreConstant Current DC Load Bank 125 Vdc 0–300 Amp
The only way to know if your stationary batteries will perform to specification is to test them regularly.
NERC standard PRC-005-2 requires that vented lead acid and nickel cadmium (NiCd) systems be discharge tested every six (6) years and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries every three (3) years. IEEE recommends load testing stationary flooded/vented lead acid and NiCd stationary batteries every five (5 )years and VRLA batteries every 12–18 months.
The SBS-1230S constant current load banks are an easy and affordable way to perform accurate IEEE450 (Vented Lead-Acid), IEEE1106 (Ni-Cad) and IEEE1188 (VRLA) load tests.
These units are quick and easy to set up. They display the voltage, current and Ah removed from the string during the test. Since this is a constant current load bank, the user also does not have to adjust the current during the test.
These load banks come standard with multiple adjustable stop points and built-in protection to ensure that the batteries are never damaged due to over-discharge.
Learn MoreConstant Current DC Load Bank 250 Vdc 0–60 Amp
The only way to know if your stationary batteries will perform to specification is to test them regularly.
NERC standard PRC-005-2 requires that vented lead acid and nickel cadmium (NiCd) systems be discharge tested every six (6) years and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries every three (3) years. IEEE recommends load testing stationary flooded/vented lead acid and NiCd stationary batteries every five (5 )years and VRLA batteries every 12–18 months.
The SBS-2206S constant current load banks are an easy and affordable way to perform accurate IEEE450 (Vented Lead-Acid), IEEE1106 (Ni-Cad) and IEEE1188 (VRLA) load tests.
These units are quick and easy to set up. They display the voltage, current and Ah removed from the string during the test. Since this is a constant current load bank, the user also does not have to adjust the current during the test.
These load banks come standard with multiple adjustable stop points and built-in protection to ensure that the batteries are never damaged due to over-discharge.
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