Vertiv Albér BCT-2000
Battery Capacity Test System

Features and Benefits:

Benefits

• The BCT is a combination load control and data logging system consisting of a data acquisition module and a laptop computer data logging unit (laptop not included).
• The data acquisition module acquires all cell voltage, overall string voltage, and current readings and is available in 128-cell and 256-cell versions. The computer data logging unit displays the programming parameters for the test.
• The BCT's proprietary interface circuits and custom software control all standard Albér continuous and momentary load units. The standard BCT-2000 can be programmed to apply a constant current or constant power load on any battery string up to 600VDC. During a load test, the system records overall voltage, load current, and up to 256-cell voltages. Programmable alarm levels warn of low voltages and can automatically pause testing before any cell reaches reversal or an unsafe state.
  
  

Features

• Compatible with the earlier BCT-1000
• Available in 128-cell and 256-cell versions
• Laptop computer data logging unit provides the display and programming parameters for the test (Dedicated computer recommended, not included in standard kit).

Capacity Test

• The BCT-2000 performs a capacity test using a programmed, constant current or constant power load. This test predicts reliability and remaining battery life before replacement is necessary.

Integrity Test

• An integrity test, using a high current momentary load, lets you identify weak cells and conduction paths.

Data Acquisition Module and Data Logging Unit

• The BCT is a combination load control and data logging system consisting of a data acquisition module and a laptop computer data logging unit. The data acquisition module acquires all cell voltage, overall string voltage, and current readings and is available in 128-cell and 256-cell versions. The computer data logging unit displays the programming parameters for the test.
• The BCT's proprietary interface circuits and custom software control all standard Albér continuous and momentary load units. The standard BCT-2000 can be programmed to apply a constant current or constant power load on any battery string up to 600VDC. During a load test, the system records overall voltage, load current, and up to 256-cell voltages. Programmable alarm levels warn of low voltages and can automatically pause testing before any cell reaches reversal or an unsafe state.
• The best proven method for determining whether a battery will perform is to test it under load conditions. Proper load testing is the only way to determine where the battery resides on its expected life curve. The Albér BCT-2000 capacity test system will test any battery in service today.

Specifications:

Electrical
Input	Number of Channels	Range	Accuracy
Cells	Up to 256	0 to 20V	0.1% of reading ±.01V
Overall Volts	1	0 to 300V	0.1% of reading ±.2V
Current	1	0 to 4000A	0.1% of reading ±.1AMP
Power Consumption	BCT-2000 / 128 - 65 Watts Maximum BCT-2000 / 256 - 75 Watts Maximum
Voltage	120 VAC 60 HZ or 220 VAC 50HZ

Alarms
Alarms	Number of Channels	Range
Cells	0 to 20V	0 to 20V
Overall Volts	0 to 600V	0 to 600V
Current	N/A	Failure to control within 20 seconds
Intertiers	0 - 2000 mV	N/A
Hardware	N/A	Immediate
Data Logging
Input	Data Points stored at reading changes of
Cell	5 mV
Overall Volts	200 mV for std; 500 mV for charger
Current	200 mVA for std; 500 mA for charger
Intertiers	10 mV

Dimensions
	Wide	Deep	High	Weight
BCT-2000 / 128	12.265"	15.75"	6.54"	27 lbs.
BCT-2000 / 256	21.020"	17.75"	6.54"	38 lbs.

*Specifications subject to change without notice

Documentation:

Download the Vertiv Albér DMA35 Series Digital Storage Battery Hydrometers Datasheet (.PDF)