The METRACELL is a mobile and multifunctional test device for the testing and maintenance of battery systems and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), in computer centres, hospitals, transport, power stations, etc.
The unit conducts tests, stores results and generates test reports for all of the mandatory requirements of AS2676.1:2020 (Vented Lead-Acid Batteries) and AS60896 (Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Testing), providing users with the the most efficient testing and reporting solution on the Australian market for high volume battery testing applications.
Comparative units on the market require manual data logging of several mandatory tests – which is inefficient and time consuming for high volume testing applications. Tests typically requiring manual recording on comparative units include:
- No “connector loss” mode testing or data logging
- No “acid density” interface or data logging
- No “charging/discharging current” data logging
- No “RCT Testing” - while not a mandatory test, it is regarded by experts as industry best practice
Product Features
Due to its small size, the measuring device can be easily attached to the technician’s belt or worn around the neck on the enclosed belt. The METRACELL can be used to measure the voltage as well as the electrical resistance and electrochemical impedance of a battery block. Capacity tests can be conducted through logging of current values and voltage curves.
The device stores up to 30,000 data records, allowing test reports to be generated with the supplied management software and also output as CSV.
Safe
- Compact and shock-proof due to ABS housing and rubber holster
- User guidance easy to use before, during and after the test
- CAT III 600V DC
Reliable
- Rct and Rel measurement methods: possible electrical and electro-chemical damage to the battery block is reliably detected
- Battery operation: Up to 10 hours operating time
- Large internal memory: 300,000 records can be stored
- Voltage measurement: Designed for single and block voltage measuring up to 600V DC
- Capacity test: recording of discharge current and voltage curve
Flexible
- Additional measurements: Inclusion of all relevant parameters through optional accessories:
- Current
- Temperature
- Acid density
- Software: display, backup and logging of all measured values
- RFID Scanner: Use of RFID tags (125 kHz) for fast data acquisition possible
- Data transfer: transfer of battery databases is possible
Specs
- Visual Inspections
- Measure individual cell/block voltage up to 600V DC and 300 V AC
- Measure internal resistance
- Charge and discharge current measurement plus logging of voltage curves
- Record acid density (vented lead-acid batteries) – Using DMA35
- Measure Block temperature
- Record and analyse connector voltage drops
- Maintains Records of all tests and inspections (data logging & reporting)