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Forklift Battery | BLE 600 | Batteries

BLE 600: A Versatile Battery Management Device

The BLE 600 is a compact 3-in-1 device designed for charging, discharging, and activating lead acid or nickel-cadmium (NC) batteries. It is ideal for forklift batteries and battery charging systems used in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), emergency lighting systems, and central battery systems. Thanks to its small size, the BLE 600 is a portable and convenient tool for regular maintenance of single cells, especially older ones, with voltages of 1.2V, 2V, 4V, 6V, 8V, and 12V.

Flexible Functionality for Battery Maintenance

The BLE 600 can perform its three functions—charging, discharging, and activating—either separately or simultaneously. This flexibility enables users to effectively maintain forklift batteries while streamlining overall service. When used together, the charging and discharging functions can charge and discharge the batteries in one or multiple circuits using a low constant current. The device can even perform these operations multiple times individually.

Regeneration and Monitoring Capabilities

The activation function repairs damaged material on the battery electrode plate, correcting any malfunctions and thereby regenerating the battery. This process increases the capacity of the forklift battery. Additionally, as a battery load simulator, the BLE 600 checks the battery’s discharge status and can conduct capacity tests to accurately determine the actual capacity of the battery systems.

By regenerating forklift batteries, the BLE 600 enhances their efficiency and optimizes resource usage. It also allows for long-term monitoring of battery conditions, continuously checking the traction battery to prevent serious damage over time. The device features a user-friendly interface with both touchscreen and keyboard controls. Furthermore, it includes a direct USB drive for easy data transfer to a PC. Software updates can be completed quickly, and users can download reports in Excel format at any time.

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Battery Impedance Tester | Battery Test | BITE 3

The Megger BITE 3 battery impedance tester measures key parameters for assessing the condition of lead-acid batteries with a capacity of up to 2,000 amp-hours. The measured values include cell impedance, cell voltage, and cell junction resistance. Additionally, the BITE 3 performs an internal ohmic test.

For the first time in a device of this kind, the BITE 3 also measures trickle charge current and superimposed AC current. An integrated spectrum analyzer displays the harmonic content of the AC current. The device’s firmware is internet-capable and can be updated; it also supports multiple languages.

The BITE 3 is particularly user-friendly, making it ideal for the regular inspection of lead-acid batteries. It measures internal impedance, junction resistance, cell voltage, as well as trickle charge current and ripple current. These values, together with temperature, specific gravity, and other battery parameters, enable a comprehensive assessment of battery condition—from terminal to terminal—and, to some extent, of the charger (specifically, the superimposed AC current and its harmonic components).

Megger recommends incorporating the BITE 3 as part of a comprehensive battery maintenance program:

For lead-acid batteries, a semi-annual inspection is advisable,
For VRLA batteries, a quarterly check is recommended.

Overall, the BITE 3 is among the easiest and most reliable devices for monitoring batteries and chargers.

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DC Load Bank | Battery Test | Battery Capacity

DC Load bank Solutions – We offer DC loadbanks for various industries, along with custom models designed for high performance. Our loadbanks simplify DC load testing and battery capacity measurement, making these processes quick and reliable. With a wide range of models, we cover voltages from 12V to 480V and handle currents up to 600A. As a result, our loadbanks are widely used in fields like telecommunications, power supply, data centers, and forklift operations. They are also critical for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), central battery systems (CBS), and emergency power systems (EPS).

Our DC loadbanks are known for their unique design and high reliability. They support precise testing of DC loads, battery capacity checks, and detailed diagnostics. With optional software, each cell’s discharge values can be monitored in real-time on both the load bank display and a connected PC. Regular battery capacity checks are essential for reliable maintenance. Our loadbanks are trusted energy sources for power systems and other essential operations, including emergency lighting.

Load testing is essential to confirm that stationary batteries meet required standards. These tests provide clear insights into a battery’s condition, aiding accurate diagnostics. Key indicators, like battery capacity, state of charge, and discharge rate, reveal crucial details about battery health. In critical environments like data centers, airports, or hospitals, a discharged or failed battery could have severe consequences. To prevent such risks, WGM Support offers a range of custom battery loadbanks, specifically for constant current discharge tests and battery capacity evaluations.

Expert Support – Our team is available to advise on battery testing, measurement, and capacity checks. We ensure you have the right tools and information to keep your systems running reliably.

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