Alpha Technologies Lomain Ni-Cd Pocket Plate Battery - Manual (Page 27)

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7.0 Commissioning
The following instructions are valid for commissioning while 20 °C till 30 °C. For different conditions
please contact manufacturer. Charge at constant current is preferable. If a site test is requested it has
to be carried out in accordance with to IEC 62259.
According to IEC 62259, 0.1C5A is also expressed as 0.1 ItA. The reference test current It is
expressed as: ItA= Cn Ah 1h
Example:
ItA means:
10 A for a 100 Ah battery
50 A for a 500 Ah battery
7.1 Commissioning with constant current
Lomain cells stored up to 6 months:
A commissioning charge is normally not required and the cells are ready for service. If full
performance is necessary immediately, a commissioning charge of 10 hours at 0.1 It A is
recommended.
During the charge the temperature should be observed see Section 5.3, “Ambient
temperature”.
Lomain cells stored more than 6 months and up to 1 year:
A commissioning charge of 15 hours at 0.1 It A is necessary.
During the charge the temperature should be observed see Section 5.3, “Ambient
temperature”.
7.2 Commissioning with constant voltage
If the charger´s maximum voltage setting is to low to supply constant current charging divide
the battery into two parts to be charged individually.
Lomain cells stored up to 6 months:
A commissioning charge is normally not required and the cells are ready for service. If full
performance is necessary immediately, a commissioning charge of 20 hours at 1,65 V/
cell with current limited to 0.1 It A is recommended.
During the charge the temperature should be observed see Section 5.3, “Ambient
temperature”.
Lomain cells stored more than 6 months and up to 1 year:
A commissioning charge of 30 hours at 1.65 V/cell with current limited to 0.1 ItA is
necessary.
During the charge the temperature should be observed see Section 5.3, “Ambient
temperature”.