Reduce risks and help with compliance issues by monitoring battery float current
Float Charging Current Probe
A unique tool for a continuous safeguard
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One unique tool, five applications
Telecoms
To ensure field technicians’ safety in a confined site (Thermal runaway prevention)
Power Utilities
To detect “battery open circuit” (TPL-001-5) and to replace periodic battery specific gravity measurements in Nuclear Plants
Data Centers
To help comply with fire codes and reduce risks (IFC 608.2)
Energy Storage Systems
To determine State of Charge (SoC) of any lead-acid batteries technology or Lithium-ion
Battery Labs & Manufacturing Testing
To help develop and produce better lead-acid batteries
Precise. Simple. Smart. Rugged
Patented measurement technology
Multitel’s innovative measuring and digital filtering techniques eliminate AC ripples to provide a pure DC component between 0 to 5 Amp with a resolution down to 1mA.
Smart alarms and trending
The FCCP is able to detect the battery operating mode, recharge, discharge or floating and therefore prevents the sending of false alarms in recharge and discharge modes. An analog output signal is available in popular 0-50mV or 4-20mA signals.
Quick and safe installations
The split-core transducer enables easy installation without opening the battery circuit. The unit is powered from 18 to 60VDC or 120VAC power adapter. The integrated zero offset calibration process eliminates the guesswork.
Discover a world of possibilities and applications
Thermal Runaway Prevention
Prevention is key to avoid a catastrophic event
- Float charging current and ambient temperature are two critical contributors at the origin of a thermal runaway events.
- Float charging current measurements will provide the earliest, most holistic and precise detection of thermal runaway.
- Using an FCCP can help with compliancy to IFC section 608 and NFPA 1. Article 52 fire codes.
- The FCCP analog and digital output signals integrates easily with DC system controllers, battery monitors, SCADA or RTUs;
- The FCCP is ideally suited for small to large VRLA, VLA and NiCad battery systems.
- Installs easily in small telecom outside plant cabinets up to large data center UPS battery systems.
Open Circuit & Low Voltage Detection
The best of both worlds
- NERC standard TPL-001-5 will take partial effect in the United States in 2023. As it stands, non-redundant station DC supply with only one charger and one battery string are considered a single point of failure.
- Multitel’s FCCP can make your station DC supply comply with TPL-001-5 regulations at a nominal cost.
- Whether is it preventive maintenance related or due to battery degradation, if the battery circuit is open, the FCCP will detect the loss of float charging current and will generate an alarm.
- The FCCP can lead to savings of up to $50K in some instances when you do not have to provision and install a redundant station DC supply at power utility substations.
Battery State of Charge (SoC)
State of Charge (SoC) is critical to Nuclear Plants and Energy Storage Systems
- Since 2001, IEEE-450 accepts float charging current monitoring as a means to determine a battery SoC for both VLA or VRLA batteries.
- Reduce your preventive maintenance window by replacing manual specific gravity or SG measurements with the FCCP.
- Save on operational costs (OpEx) as it eliminates repetitive tasks and truck rolls (GHG reduction).
- FCCP advantages against SG measurements are:
- Provides an indicator of the entire battery string, while SG is measured on a cell-by-cell basis;
- SoC monitoring can be achieved on both VLA and VRLA technologies;
- SG measurement is punctual, where FCCP offers a continuous monitoring and trending of the SoC;
Battery Labs & Manufacturing Testing
The most accurate and flexible float charging current sensor on the market
- Simple and quick to set up in R&D labs, and in battery manufacturing testing environments.
- Ideal for short duration tests and long duration field trials of new battery design studies.
- Measures float charging current precisely down to 1mA without being impacted by large discharge or recharge currents.
- No residual offset or hysteresis effect due to patented digital measurement technology.
- Experienced with well over 10,000 units sold and 20 years in the making.
Complete FCCP features overview
Precision/Resolution
Capable of measurement between 0-5A with increment of 1mA
Smart alarms
Will not generate alarms when “Battery Discharge/Recharge” event occurs
Trending
Linear analog output signal to easily interface battery monitors or data loggers
Open circuit detection
Helps Electrical Utilities meet the NERC’s TLP-001-5 standard for single charger station DC supply battery
Non-intrusive
A split-core transducer enables easy installation without opening the battery circuit
Immune to noise and temperature changes
Unique measurement technique and digital filtering technique eliminates AC ripples to provide a pure DC component
State of Charge (SoC)
DC float current is the parameter of choice to determine the battery SoC. For Nuclear Stations, the FCCP can replace periodic, manual and unpleasant specific gravity measurements
Timeliness measurements
Benefit from continuous DC float current measurements
Auto-calibration
Protection of small to medium battery backup power at your customer location against thermal runaway
Flexible input power
The controller is adapted to telecom, railway and power utility configurations
Thermal runaway prevention
Float Current is the parameter of choice when it comes to thermal runaway prevention
100% Compatible
Dry “C” contact enables compliancy to any remote telemetry device in the network
FAQ
A thermal runaway is an incident that builds up slowly over time and results in an uncontrollable increase of temperature. Undetected thermal runaways can lead to costly damage to equipment and, in more severe case, fire or personal injury. Thermal runaway protection is therefore essential for your facility.
Download the Specification Sheet for a complete overview
Input Signal: 0 to 5Adc (Split Core CT).
Output Signal: 0-50mVdc, optional 4-20mA loop.
Dry Contacts: Up to 150Vdc @ .2A (resistive).
Resolution: 1mA.
Mounting: Desktop, wall mount bracket included or optional rack mounting bracket.
Input Power: Single 18 to 60 VDC or optional 120Vac Class II power supply adapter.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F).
Safety: CSA/UL/EN 61010.
Emissions: EN-61326 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B.
