PRODUCT GUIDE

RESERVE
POWER
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I/ The principle of the gas recombination tubular gel battery

1 - Operating principle ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 - Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3 - Construction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4 - The PowerSafe® OPzV Battery range .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

II/ Application and use of the PowerSafe® OPzV battery

1 - Standby applications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2 - Battery cycling ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3 - Effect of temperature on battery capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 - Temperature range ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 - Effect of temperature on life .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

III/ Electrical performance at 20°C ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 to 18

IV/ Battery calculations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

V/ Installation of the battery

1 - Warning ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
2 - Unpacking the battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
3 - Setting up the battery stands ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4 - Connection of the cells ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
5 - General recommendations .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
6 - Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
7 - Standards ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

VI/ Battery storage

1 - Calculating the storage time ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
2 - Storage conditions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
3 - Storage times ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
4 - Recharging stored batteries .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
5 - State of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

VII/ Commissioning charge ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

VIII/ Maintenance/checks ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

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 Introduction

The principle of gas recombination, which limits the release of gas, allows
the batteries to be installed in the widest possible range of sites ensures it is
compatible with modern technology.
The purpose of this operating guide is to provide you with technical
information to gain a better understanding of the PowerSafe® OPzV battery
gas-recombination range and will enable you to use it more effectively.

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I/ The principle of the gas
recombination tubular gel battery
1 - Operating principle
In a traditional lead – acid battery, overcharging Schematically, we then have the following reactions :
leads to a release of hydrogen and oxygen, a certain
amount of water is lost and has to be replaced At the end of the charge or if
overcharging, oxygen gas
regularly by topping up. H2O 2H+ + 1/2O2 + 2e-
is released at the positive
In a gas recombination battery, the internal design plate.
of the cell allows the oxygen produced at the
The oxygen diffuses across
positive plates to diffuse toward the negative plates:
the gelled electrolyte and
- The oxygen reacts chemically with the the micro-porous separator
spongy lead of the active material to form to the negative plate.
lead oxide.
The oxygen reacts chemically
- The sulphuric acid of which the electrolyte is with the spongy lead of the Pb + 1/2O2 PbO
composed then reacts with this lead oxide to negative plate to form lead
form lead sulphate and water. oxide.
The sulphuric acid reacts with
- The lead sulphate thus formed is transformed this lead oxide, giving lead
electro-chemically into lead, to return sulphate and water.
sulphuric acid. Part of the spongy lead is thus
chemically discharged to the
- As long as the battery remains fully charged, lead sulphate state and the PbO + H2SO4 PbSO4 + H2O
this equilibrium is maintained. water consumed at the
positive plate is regenerated.

The spongy lead which was

chemically discharged at the
PbSO4 + 2H+ + 2e-
negative plate is recharged
chemically.
Pb + H2SO4

Conventional cell PowerSafe® OPzV battery

Oxygen and Hydrogen Oxygen evolved from
escape to the positive plate
atmosphere transfers to negative
and recombines to
form water.

2 - Conclusion
Due to the gas recombination reaction in the PowerSafe®
OPzV battery, water is recombined nearly at the same rate
as it is consumed under float charge conditions and no
topping up water during the lifetime of the cells is required.
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 3 - Construction
These reactions can take place only by using: - A capillary network gelled electrolyte:
- plates composed of a special lead calcium alloy To retain the electrolyte in a thixotropic gel
which provides the grids with high mechanical To help oxygen penetration into the negative
strength and a high level of hydrogen overtension. plate.
- microporous separators - A pressure relief valve which allows gas to be
released if necessary in the case of an accidental
overcharge

Coloured negative Terminals with brass

polarity washer insert for improved
conductivity

Lid in ABS Coloured positive

polarity washer (red)

Tubular
Pressure relief valve positive plates

Separator

Flat negative Diecast tabs

plate of positive grid

Positive grid
coating

Container in ABS

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4 - The PowerSafe® OPzV Battery range

No Capacity Capacity Ah
Internal Dimensions (mm)
of Ah C10 C8 C5 C3 C1 resistance Short
Cell type circuit Weight
(m ohm (kg) cell Type
terminal acc. to at final voltage current
/cell) Length Width Height
per pole DIN 40742 1.80V 1.75V 1.77V 1.75V 1.67V

4 OPzV 200 1 200 215 210 190 170 130 0.95 2195 103 206 403 19.5 4 OPzV 200
5 OPzV 250 1 250 265 260 235 210 160 0.76 2737 124 206 403 23.5 5 OPzV 250
6 OPzV 300 1 300 320 315 285 255 195 0.66 3175 145 206 403 28.0 6 OPzV 300
5 OPzV 350 1 350 385 375 340 305 230 0.61 3410 124 206 520 31.0 5 OPzV 350
6 OPzV 420 1 420 460 450 410 365 275 0.51 4043 145 206 520 36.5 6 OPzV 420
7 OPzV 490 1 490 540 525 475 430 320 0.45 4607 166 206 520 42.0 7 OPzV 490
6 OPzV 600 1 600 705 680 615 545 395 0.55 3796 145 206 695 50.0 6 OPzV 600
8 OPzV 800 2 800 940 910 820 730 525 0.40 5200 210 191 695 68.2 8 OPzV 800
10 OPzV 1000 2 1000 1170 1135 1020 915 655 0.32 6460 210 233 695 82.0 10 OPzV 1000
12 OPzV 1200 2 1200 1410 1370 1225 1095 790 0.27 7675 210 275 695 97.0 12 OPzV 1200
12 OPzV 1500 2 1500 1600 1530 1395 1260 890 0.28 7510 210 275 845 120.0 12 OPzV 1500
16 OPzV 2000 3 2000 2110 2040 1855 1680 1190 0.21 10048 212 397 820 165.0 16 OPzV 2000
20 OPzV 2500 4 2500 2640 2550 2320 2100 1485 0.17 12606 212 487 820 200.0 20 OPzV 2500
24 OPzV 3000 4 3000 3170 3065 2785 2515 1785 0.14 14964 212 576 820 240.0 24 OPzV 3000

All dimensions and weights shown are subject to the usual manufacturing tolerances
Height shown is overall height, including connectors and shrouds.

4 OPzV 200 - 8 OPzV 800 - 16 OPzV 2000 20 OPzV 2500 -

6 OPzV 600 12 OPzV 1500 24 OPzV 3000

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 II/ Application and use of the
PowerSafe® OPzV batteries
The application possibilities are multiple - as back–up supplies in
telecommunications, telephony, power generating stations and distribution
systems, railway, airport or seaport signalling, computing, lighting, the
armed forces, in the medical field, etc. - giving independent operation
between 1 hour and 24 hours to such installations.

1 - Standby applications
1-1 Float Voltage: 1.3 Discharging: End of discharge voltage
The batteries are kept under a floating voltage of according to the discharge time
2.25 volts per cell at a temperature of 20°C
(tolerance 2.23-2.25 Vpc). Discharge Time (t) End voltage (volt)
This float voltage should be set to match the
prevailing temperature, in accordance with the
following table. 1h<t<5h 1.70 V
Temperature (C°) Float voltage (V) 5h<t<8h 1.75 V
-10°C 2.37 8 h < t < 24 h 1.80 V
0°C 2.33
10°C 2.29
20°C 2.25
30°C 2.23 Although the tables of characteristics show end
40°C 2.21 voltages down to 1.60 volts, the voltage values
Due to the phenomena of gas recombination a shown above are recommended in order to avoid a
difference of ± 4.5 % for an individual cell voltage too-deep discharge of the battery.
can be observed.
However the total voltage of the battery shall be
within the limits stated above.

1-2 Charging Current :

Limitation of the charging current is not required
under float charge condition at 2.25 Vpc. At higher
charge voltages the charge current shall be limited
to 0.4C10.

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1.4 Recharging :
The PowerSafe® OPzV battery should be recharged If the PowerSafe OPzV battery has to be charged
by using a unique floating and recharge voltage at more quickly, a recharge voltage of 2.35 volts (boost
2.23-2.25 V/cell at 20°C. No current limitation is charge) per cell can be used with current limited to
required in the majority of application cases. 0.4C10

Mean charging time in accordance with percentage discharge and recharging voltage
per cell with current limited to 0.4C10
Percentage Recharging State of charge
discharge voltage 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% 100%

2.23V - - - - - 2h00 12h00

10%
2.35V - - - - - 1h45 7h00
2.23V - - - 1h15 4h00 8h00 24h00
30%
2.35V - - - 1h00 3h00 6h00 14h00
2.23V - 0h45 1h30 4h00 8h30 15h00 38h00
50%
2.35V - 0h30 1h15 3h00 5h30 10h00 22h00
2.23V 1h00 1h30 3h00 7h00 13h00 25h00 56h00
80%
2.35V 1h00 1h30 2h30 5h00 9h15 15h00 34h00
2.23V 2h00 2h30 4h30 10h00 20h00 35h00 80h00
100%
2.35V 2h00 2h30 4h00 7h15 14h00 24h00 50h00

Recharging voltage according to temperature :

Temperature (C°) Charging voltage (volt)
0°C 2.45 V
10°C 2.40 V
20°C 2.35 V
30°C 2.32 V
35°C 2.30 V

* Note : Temperature Float voltage Recharging voltage

If the charger does not permit an (C°) (Vpc) (Vpc)
adjustment of the float voltage in
relation with the temperature, it is -10°C to 5°C 2.40 V 2.50 V
possible to set a float voltage value in 5°C to 15°C 2.30 V 2.40 V
recharging voltage value according to 15°C to 30°C 2.25 V 2.35 V
the temperature ranges as indicated in
the table hereafter. 30°C to 45°C 2.20 V 2.30 V

1.5 Ripple current :

Unacceptable levels of ripple current from the limit the continuous ripple current to 0.05C10
charger of the load can cause permanent damage (in amperes) as recommended value, never exceed
and a reduction in service life. It is recommended to 0.1 C10.

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 2 - Battery cycling Important note : For all applications which use the
PowerSafe® OPzV type battery in a cycling system,
Definition it is recommended that the technical department of
EnerSys® should be contacted so that the technical
Battery cycling implies use in a regular cycle, with parameters can be specified for the precise cycling
full discharge followed by re-charging on a daily or programme in question.
weekly basis for example.

3 - Effect of temperature
on battery capacity
The temperature has an effect on the battery capacity
available. The following table gives the relevant
details for a temperature of 20°C.

Correction factor for capacity calculation according to temperature

Discharge time (the reference temperature is 20°C)
(hours)
-10°C 0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

1 0.37 0.61 0.82 1.00 1.05 1.07

3 0.51 0.70 0.85 1.00 1.05 1.06

5 0.55 0.73 0.87 1.00 1.04 1.06

10 0.58 0.75 0.88 1.00 1.04 1.05

12 to 24 0.60 0.78 0.91 1.00 1.03 1.05

4 - Temperature range 5 - Effect of temperature on life

The ideal ambient temperature for PowerSafe OPzV Operation of valve regulated batteries at
temperatures higher than 20°C will reduce life
batteries is 20°C ± 5°C (best performance and service
life) The operating temperature shall be in the range of
expectancy. Higher temperature increases the speed
10 and 35°C. of chemical reactions resulting in reduction of service
life. A temperature increase of 10°C decreases the
The maximum and minimum permissible temperatures
service life to half (law of Arrhenius).
are 45°C and -10°C.

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III/ Electrical performances
at 20°C

Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.60 V/cell

Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 302 215 133 79,1 57,7 46,1 38,4 33,3 29,4 26,3 23,9 21,9 18,9 12,3 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 375 268 167 98,8 72,1 57,6 48,0 41,6 36,7 32,9 29,9 27,4 23,7 15,4 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 448 321 200 119 86,5 69,1 57,7 49,9 44,1 39,5 35,8 32,9 28,4 18,5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 467 359 237 141 103 82,8 69,2 59,7 52,5 46,9 42,7 39,2 33,8 21,9 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 556 429 284 170 124 99,4 83,0 71,6 63,1 56,3 51,2 47,0 40,6 26,3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 644 498 331 198 145 116 96,8 83,6 73,6 65,7 59,7 54,9 47,4 30,7 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 718 595 424 255 187 150 125 108 95,5 85,4 77,6 71,3 61,6 40,0 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 989 809 569 340 250 200 167 145 127 114 104 95,1 82,2 53,4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1225 1005 710 425 312 250 209 181 159 142 129 119 103 66,7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1457 1199 851 510 375 300 251 217 191 171 155 143 123 80,1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1458 1271 971 593 431 342 283 244 215 191 173 160 137 88,9 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1983 1720 1303 790 574 456 378 326 286 255 231 211 183 118 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2454 2134 1624 988 718 570 472 407 358 319 289 264 228 148 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2916 2542 1942 1186 862 683 566 488 429 383 347 317 274 178 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.60 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 494 365 238 146 108 87 73 63 56 50 45 42 36 23 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 614 456 298 183 135 108 91 79 70 62 57 52 45 29 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 732 545 357 219 162 130 109 94 84 75 68 63 54 35 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 757 595 417 260 193 155 131 113 100 90 81 75 65 42 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 901 711 500 312 231 187 157 136 120 108 98 90 78 51 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 1042 826 582 363 270 218 183 159 140 126 114 105 91 59 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 1156 973 722 461 345 280 236 205 181 163 148 136 118 77 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1594 1326 974 617 462 374 315 273 242 217 197 181 157 103 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1973 1647 1213 771 577 468 394 342 303 271 246 227 196 129 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 2346 1964 1452 924 692 561 473 410 363 326 296 272 236 155 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 2341 2061 1616 1063 790 636 533 461 408 365 332 304 263 172 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 3184 2791 2176 1420 1055 849 712 616 544 488 442 406 351 230 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 3940 3462 2707 1773 1318 1061 889 770 680 610 553 507 438 288 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 4682 4123 3233 2126 1581 1272 1066 923 816 731 664 608 526 345 24 OPzV 3000

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 Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.65 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 278 206 133 79,1 57,7 46,1 38,4 33,3 29,4 26,3 23,9 21,9 18,9 12,3 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 345 257 166 98,8 72,1 57,6 48,0 41,6 36,7 32,9 29,9 27,4 23,7 15,4 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 411 307 199 119 86,5 69,1 57,7 49,9 44,1 39,5 35,8 32,9 28,4 18,5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 426 339 235 141 103 82,8 69,2 59,7 52,5 46,9 42,7 39,2 33,8 21,9 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 507 405 282 170 124 99,4 83,0 71,6 63,1 56,3 51,2 47,0 40,6 26,3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 586 470 328 198 145 116 96,8 83,6 73,6 65,7 59,7 54,9 47,4 30,7 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 649 548 405 255 187 150 125 108 95,5 85,4 77,6 71,3 61,6 40,0 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 895 748 546 340 250 200 167 145 127 114 104 95,1 82,2 53,4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1108 929 680 425 312 250 209 181 159 142 129 119 103 66,7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1317 1108 814 510 375 300 251 217 191 171 155 143 123 80,1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1308 1155 910 593 431 342 283 244 215 191 173 160 137 88,9 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1780 1565 1225 790 574 456 378 326 286 255 231 211 183 118 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2203 1941 1524 988 718 570 472 407 358 319 289 264 228 148 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2617 2310 1820 1186 862 683 566 488 429 383 347 317 274 178 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.65 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 465 353 237 146 108 87 73 63 56 50 45 42 36 23 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 578 440 296 183 135 108 91 79 70 62 57 52 45 29 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 689 526 355 219 162 130 109 94 84 75 68 63 54 35 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 708 573 412 260 193 155 131 113 100 90 81 75 65 42 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 843 684 493 312 231 187 157 136 120 108 98 90 78 51 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 974 794 574 363 270 218 183 159 140 126 114 105 91 59 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 1076 918 697 461 345 280 236 205 181 163 148 136 118 77 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1483 1256 942 617 462 374 315 273 242 217 197 181 157 103 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1836 1558 1173 771 577 468 394 342 303 271 246 227 196 129 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 2183 1857 1402 924 692 561 473 410 363 326 296 272 236 155 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 2164 1923 1544 1063 790 636 533 461 408 365 332 304 263 172 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2945 2608 2080 1420 1055 849 712 616 544 488 442 406 351 230 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 3644 3233 2587 1773 1318 1061 889 770 680 610 553 507 438 288 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 4328 3847 3089 2126 1581 1272 1066 923 816 731 664 608 526 345 24 OPzV 3000

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Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.70 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 250 192 129 78,8 57,7 46,1 38,4 33,3 29,4 26,3 23,9 21,9 18,9 12,3 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 311 240 161 98,4 72,1 57,6 48,0 41,6 36,7 32,9 29,9 27,4 23,7 15,4 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 370 286 193 118 86,5 69,1 57,7 49,9 44,1 39,5 35,8 32,9 28,4 18,5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 381 313 225 141 103 82,8 69,2 59,7 52,5 46,9 42,7 39,2 33,8 21,9 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 453 374 269 170 124 99,4 83,0 71,6 63,1 56,3 51,2 47,0 40,6 26,3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 523 434 313 198 145 116 96,8 83,6 73,6 65,7 59,7 54,9 47,4 30,7 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 576 494 379 251 187 150 125 108 95,5 85,4 77,6 71,3 61,6 40,0 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 795 677 512 336 250 200 167 145 127 114 104 95,1 82,2 53,4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 984 840 638 420 312 250 209 181 159 142 129 119 103 66,7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1169 1000 762 503 375 300 251 217 191 171 155 143 123 80,1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1154 1029 834 581 427 342 283 244 215 191 173 160 137 88,9 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1572 1396 1125 778 570 456 378 326 286 255 231 211 183 118 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1944 1730 1398 970 712 570 472 407 358 319 289 264 228 148 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2309 2058 1668 1162 854 683 566 488 429 383 347 317 274 178 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.70 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 430 336 232 145 108 87 73 63 56 50 45 42 36 23 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 533 418 289 182 135 108 91 79 70 62 57 52 45 29 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 635 499 347 218 162 130 109 94 84 75 68 63 54 35 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 651 542 398 260 193 155 131 113 100 90 81 75 65 42 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 774 646 476 312 231 187 157 136 120 108 98 90 78 51 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 894 749 553 363 270 218 183 159 140 126 114 105 91 59 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 981 849 662 454 345 280 236 205 181 163 148 136 118 77 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1356 1164 897 610 462 374 315 273 242 217 197 181 157 103 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1678 1444 1116 762 577 468 394 342 303 271 246 227 196 129 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1993 1719 1334 912 692 561 473 410 363 326 296 272 236 155 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1965 1761 1446 1035 785 636 533 461 408 365 332 304 263 172 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2676 2390 1951 1389 1049 849 712 616 544 488 442 406 351 230 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 3311 2961 2424 1731 1311 1061 889 770 680 610 553 507 438 288 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 3931 3522 2892 2071 1571 1272 1066 923 816 731 664 608 526 345 24 OPzV 3000

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 Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.75 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 220 174 122 76,8 57,0 45,8 38,3 33,2 29,4 26,3 23,9 21,9 18,9 12,3 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 273 217 152 95,9 71,2 57,3 47,9 41,6 36,7 32,9 29,9 27,4 23,7 15,4 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 325 259 182 115 85,4 68,7 57,5 49,9 44,1 39,5 35,8 32,9 28,4 18,5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 335 282 209 136 103 82,8 69,2 59,7 52,5 46,9 42,7 39,2 33,8 21,9 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 398 336 250 163 123 99,4 83,0 71,6 63,1 56,3 51,2 47,0 40,6 26,3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 460 389 290 190 144 116 96,8 83,6 73,6 65,7 59,7 54,9 47,4 30,7 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 500 436 345 238 182 149 125 108 96 85,4 77,6 71,3 61,6 40,0 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 691 598 468 320 244 200 167 145 127 114 104 95,1 82,2 53,4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 855 742 582 400 305 249 209 181 159 142 129 119 103 66,7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1015 883 695 478 366 299 251 217 191 171 155 143 123 80,1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 997 902 745 539 419 338 283 244 215 191 173 160 137 88,9 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1358 1224 1006 724 560 451 378 326 286 255 231 211 183 118 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1679 1517 1250 902 699 564 472 407 358 319 289 264 228 148 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1994 1804 1491 1079 837 676 566 488 429 383 347 317 274 178 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.75 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 387 310 220 142 107 86 72 63 56 50 45 42 36 23 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 480 386 275 178 133 108 91 78 70 62 57 52 45 29 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 572 461 329 213 160 129 109 94 84 75 68 63 54 35 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 588 498 376 251 191 155 131 113 100 90 81 75 65 42 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 698 594 449 301 229 187 157 136 120 108 98 90 78 51 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 807 688 522 350 267 218 183 159 140 126 114 105 91 59 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 876 768 615 433 337 278 236 205 181 163 148 136 118 77 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1212 1055 836 583 452 372 315 273 242 217 197 181 157 103 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1499 1308 1039 727 564 465 394 342 303 271 246 227 196 129 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1780 1556 1241 870 676 557 473 410 363 326 296 272 236 155 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1747 1585 1322 974 768 629 533 461 408 365 332 304 263 172 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2378 2152 1786 1309 1029 841 712 616 544 488 442 406 351 230 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2942 2666 2218 1630 1283 1050 889 770 680 610 553 507 438 288 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 3494 3171 2644 1948 1536 1259 1066 923 816 731 664 608 526 345 24 OPzV 3000

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Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.80 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 189 153 111 72,2 54,5 44,2 37,1 32,4 28,7 25,7 23,4 21,5 18,7 12,2 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 234 191 138 90,2 68,1 55,2 46,4 40,4 35,8 32,2 29,3 26,9 23,3 15,3 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 279 228 165 108 81,6 66,3 55,7 48,5 43,0 38,6 35,1 32,3 28,0 18,4 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 286 246 188 127 97,0 79,1 66,9 58,5 51,9 46,5 42,5 39,1 33,8 21,9 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 340 293 224 152 116 94,8 80,2 70,1 62,2 55,8 51,0 46,9 40,6 26,3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 392 340 260 177 135 111 93,5 81,7 72,6 65,1 59,5 54,8 47,4 30,7 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 422 375 302 218 171 141 120 105 92,9 83,5 76,4 70,5 61,3 40,0 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 584 515 412 294 230 189 160 140 124 112 102 94,1 81,8 53,4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 722 638 511 366 286 236 200 175 155 139 128 118 102 66,7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 858 759 610 438 343 282 240 210 186 167 153 141 123 80,1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 837 769 644 481 383 317 271 237 211 190 173 160 137 88,9 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1146 1044 871 648 514 424 362 317 282 254 231 211 183 118 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1412 1293 1081 806 641 529 452 396 352 317 289 264 228 148 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1675 1538 1289 963 767 634 541 474 422 380 347 317 274 178 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.80 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 341 279 204 135 103 84 71 61 54 49 45 41 35 23 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 422 347 254 168 128 105 88 77 68 61 56 51 44 29 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 503 414 304 202 154 125 106 92 82 74 67 62 53 35 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 515 446 344 236 182 149 127 111 99 89 81 75 65 42 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 612 531 410 282 218 179 152 133 119 107 97 90 78 51 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 707 615 476 328 254 209 177 155 138 124 113 105 91 59 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 760 677 550 402 319 265 226 198 177 159 145 134 117 77 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1053 931 751 543 429 355 303 266 236 213 194 180 156 103 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1302 1154 932 677 535 444 379 332 295 266 243 224 195 129 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1545 1373 1112 810 640 531 454 398 354 319 291 269 234 155 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1518 1387 1170 885 712 594 508 448 400 362 331 304 263 172 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2068 1885 1583 1191 955 795 681 599 535 484 442 406 351 230 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2557 2334 1965 1482 1191 992 849 748 668 604 552 507 438 288 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 3037 2775 2341 1771 1425 1188 1017 897 801 724 662 608 526 345 24 OPzV 3000

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 Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.83 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 169 140 102 68,2 52,0 42,2 35,8 31,1 27,6 24,8 22,6 20,9 18,2 12,0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 209 174 127 85,1 64,9 52,8 44,7 38,9 34,5 31,0 28,3 26,1 22,7 14,9 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 249 207 152 102 77,8 63,2 53,6 46,7 41,3 37,2 33,9 31,3 27,2 17,9 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 255 223 172 118 91,7 75,2 63,9 55,9 49,7 44,8 41,0 37,9 32,9 21,7 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 302 265 205 142 110 90,1 76,6 67,1 59,5 53,7 49,2 45,4 39,5 26,0 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 349 307 238 165 128 105 89,3 78,2 69,4 62,6 57,3 52,9 46,1 30,4 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 376 336 274 203 161 134 114 99,9 88,7 80,0 73,3 67,7 58,9 38,9 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 520 462 374 274 217 179 153 134 119 107 98,0 90,5 78,7 51,9 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 643 572 464 341 270 224 191 167 148 134 122 113 98,3 64,9 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 764 680 553 408 324 268 229 200 178 160 147 136 118 77,8 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 724 684 580 441 356 297 255 224 200 181 165 153 133 88,6 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 992 930 785 593 477 398 341 300 267 242 221 204 178 118 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1224 1152 974 738 595 496 426 375 334 302 276 255 222 148 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1448 1369 1160 881 711 594 510 449 400 361 330 305 267 177 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.83 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 310 258 191 128 98 80 68 59 53 47 43 40 35 23 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 384 321 237 160 123 100 85 74 66 59 54 50 43 29 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 457 382 284 192 147 120 102 89 79 71 65 60 52 34 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 466 410 319 222 173 143 122 107 95 86 78 72 63 42 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 554 488 381 266 207 171 146 128 114 103 94 87 76 50 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 639 564 442 309 241 199 170 149 133 120 110 102 89 59 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 689 616 506 378 303 253 217 190 170 153 140 130 113 75 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 952 848 690 512 408 340 291 255 227 205 188 173 151 100 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1178 1050 857 637 509 424 363 319 284 256 235 217 189 125 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1399 1249 1022 762 609 508 436 382 340 307 281 260 227 151 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1336 1255 1068 820 666 560 483 427 382 346 317 292 256 171 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1825 1706 1446 1104 895 751 648 572 511 462 423 391 342 229 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2254 2112 1794 1373 1115 937 808 713 638 577 529 488 427 286 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2673 2510 2136 1640 1333 1121 967 855 764 692 634 585 512 343 24 OPzV 3000

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Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.85 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 155 130 96,2 65,0 49,7 40,5 34,3 29,9 26,5 23,9 21,8 20,2 17,6 11,6 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 192 161 120 81,0 62,1 50,5 42,9 37,4 33,1 29,9 27,3 25,2 22,0 14,6 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 228 192 143 97,0 74,4 60,5 51,4 44,8 39,7 35,8 32,7 30,2 26,3 17,5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 233 205 161 112 87,2 71,7 61,3 53,7 47,7 43,2 39,6 36,6 31,9 21,1 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 277 244 192 134 104 85,9 73,4 64,3 57,2 51,8 47,5 43,9 38,2 25,3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 319 282 223 156 122 100 85,6 75,0 66,6 60,3 55,3 51,2 44,6 29,5 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 340 309 254 190 153 127 109 95,8 85,3 77,2 70,7 65,4 56,9 37,7 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 475 425 346 257 206 171 147 128 114 103 94,6 87,5 76,1 50,3 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 586 526 430 320 257 214 183 160 143 129 118 109 95,1 62,8 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 694 626 512 383 308 256 219 192 171 155 142 131 114 75,4 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 647 627 535 411 335 281 243 214 191 173 158 147 128 85,9 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 888 853 724 554 449 377 326 287 256 232 212 196 171 115 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1094 1056 898 689 560 470 406 358 319 289 264 245 214 143 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1294 1255 1070 822 670 562 486 428 382 346 317 294 257 172 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.85 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 287 242 180 123 95 77 66 57 51 46 42 38 34 22 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 355 300 225 153 118 97 82 72 64 57 52 48 42 28 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 423 358 269 184 142 116 98 86 76 69 63 58 51 33 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 431 381 301 212 166 137 117 103 92 83 76 70 61 41 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 512 453 359 254 198 164 140 123 110 99 91 84 74 49 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 591 524 416 295 231 191 164 144 128 116 106 98 86 57 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 635 573 473 357 290 243 209 183 164 148 136 126 110 73 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 884 788 646 484 391 326 280 246 220 199 182 168 147 97 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1092 977 802 602 487 407 350 307 274 248 228 210 184 122 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1294 1162 956 720 583 487 419 368 329 297 273 252 220 146 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1209 1163 995 770 632 533 463 410 367 333 305 282 247 166 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1649 1580 1348 1038 849 716 621 549 491 446 408 378 331 222 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2038 1957 1672 1291 1058 892 774 685 613 556 509 472 413 277 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2418 2326 1991 1541 1265 1067 927 820 734 666 610 565 495 333 24 OPzV 3000

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 Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.87 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 140 119 89,6 61,2 47,1 38,3 32,6 28,4 25,2 22,8 20,8 19,3 16,8 11,2 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 174 147 112 76,2 58,7 47,8 40,7 35,5 31,5 28,5 26,0 24,1 21,0 14,0 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 206 176 133 91,3 70,3 57,3 48,8 42,6 37,8 34,1 31,2 28,9 25,2 16,8 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 210 187 149 105 82,1 67,6 58,1 51,0 45,4 41,3 37,9 35,1 30,6 20,4 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 248 222 178 126 98,3 81,0 69,6 61,1 54,4 49,5 45,4 42,1 36,6 24,4 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 284 257 206 146 114 94,3 81,0 71,1 63,4 57,7 52,9 49,0 42,7 28,5 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 300 282 234 177 143 120 104 90,8 81,1 73,6 67,5 62,5 54,4 36,2 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 421 388 319 239 193 162 139 122 109 98,6 90,4 83,6 72,8 48,4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 518 481 396 298 241 202 173 152 136 123 113 104 90,9 60,4 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 613 572 472 356 288 242 208 182 163 148 135 125 109 72,5 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 570 570 489 380 312 264 229 202 181 164 151 140 122 82,6 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 781 776 662 512 420 354 307 271 242 220 202 187 164 110 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 963 960 822 637 523 441 383 338 303 274 252 234 204 138 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1141 1140 978 760 625 528 458 405 362 328 302 280 245 165 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.87 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 262 223 169 116 90 74 63 55 49 44 40 37 32 21 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 325 277 211 145 112 92 78 68 61 55 50 46 40 27 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 386 330 252 174 135 110 94 82 73 66 60 56 49 32 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 389 350 281 200 157 130 112 98 88 80 73 68 59 39 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 460 417 335 240 188 155 134 118 105 95 88 81 71 47 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 529 482 389 278 219 181 156 137 122 111 102 95 83 55 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 566 528 440 334 273 230 199 175 156 142 130 121 105 70 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 790 728 601 453 369 310 267 235 210 191 175 162 141 94 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 975 902 746 564 459 387 334 293 262 238 218 202 176 117 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1155 1072 889 674 549 463 400 351 314 285 262 242 211 141 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1074 1069 919 719 594 504 439 389 349 317 291 271 237 160 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1466 1452 1245 969 799 677 589 522 468 425 390 362 317 214 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1811 1798 1544 1205 994 844 734 651 584 530 487 452 396 268 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2148 2138 1839 1438 1188 1009 879 779 699 635 583 542 475 321 24 OPzV 3000

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Constant current discharge in amperes Voltage end of discharge : 1.90 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 117 101 78,3 54,6 42,2 34,6 29,6 25,8 23,0 20,8 19,1 17,7 15,4 10,4 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 144 125 97,4 68,1 52,6 43,1 36,9 32,2 28,7 25,9 23,8 22,1 19,2 13,0 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 171 149 116 81,4 63,0 51,7 44,2 38,6 34,4 31,1 28,6 26,5 23,1 15,6 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 166 159 130 93,0 72,5 60,5 52,2 45,9 41,4 37,7 34,8 32,2 28,1 19,0 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 195 189 154 111 86,7 72,5 62,5 55,0 49,6 45,2 41,6 38,6 33,7 22,8 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 223 218 179 129 101 84,3 72,8 64,0 57,7 52,7 48,5 45,0 39,2 26,6 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 240 240 201 154 126 106 92,1 81,5 73,4 66,9 61,6 57,1 49,8 33,4 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 336 331 276 209 170 144 124 110 98,7 89,8 82,6 76,5 66,7 44,6 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 414 410 342 260 212 179 155 137 123 112 103 95,5 83,2 55,7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 490 487 407 310 254 214 185 164 147 134 123 114 99,7 66,8 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 455 452 418 329 273 235 205 182 164 149 138 128 112 76,3 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 622 623 566 444 367 315 275 244 219 200 184 171 149 102 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 764 766 702 552 457 393 343 304 273 250 230 213 187 127 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 910 905 836 659 546 470 411 364 327 299 276 256 224 153 24 OPzV 3000

Constant power in watts per cell Voltage end of discharge : 1.90 V/cell
Type 15’ 30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 9h 10h 12h 20h Type

4 OPzV 200 223 192 150 105 81 67 57 50 44 40 37 34 30 20 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 275 238 186 131 102 83 72 63 56 50 46 43 37 25 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 325 284 222 157 122 100 86 75 67 60 55 51 45 30 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 305 302 247 179 140 117 101 89 80 73 68 63 55 37 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 362 359 294 214 167 140 121 107 96 88 81 75 66 44 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 417 415 341 248 195 163 141 124 112 102 94 88 77 52 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 459 457 384 295 243 206 178 158 143 130 120 111 97 65 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 640 629 526 401 329 278 241 213 192 175 161 149 130 87 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 790 779 652 499 409 346 300 265 239 218 201 186 163 109 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 936 926 777 596 489 414 359 318 287 261 241 223 195 131 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 866 874 796 631 525 453 397 353 318 290 268 249 218 149 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1186 1194 1080 851 707 609 533 474 426 389 359 334 292 199 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1463 1476 1339 1058 879 758 665 591 532 485 448 416 365 249 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1733 1748 1593 1262 1051 906 795 707 637 581 537 499 437 299 24 OPzV 3000

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 IV/ Battery calculations

The following calculations will enable you to For a temperature of O°C:

determine which unit in the PowerSafe® OPzV
the float charge voltage is 2.35 volts per
battery range you require in order to supply the
power you need, and in the specified temperature cell.
conditions : - Maximum number of 2 V cells : 484V/2.35 V = 206.
Where discharge includes current surges, please - Discharge current : 23700 W/376 V = 63A
consult our commercial department. - Minimum voltage per 2 V cell : 376V/206=1.83 V
Constant discharge case - Now refer to the section on the use of the
PowerSafe OPzV battery accumulators, at the
- Power required : 23.7 kW paragraph entitled "Effect of temperature on
- Minimum voltage : 376 volts battery capacity”, to find the capacity correction
- Maximum voltage : 484 volts factor- in this case it proves to be 0.74.
- Back up time required : 4 hours - The equivalent discharge current will be :
63/0.74 = 85 A
For a temperature of 20°C, - Now go to the table of electrical performance
the float charge voltage is 2.25 volts per characteristics of the PowerSafe OPzV battery
cell. range for an end voltage of 1.85 volts.
- For a discharge current of 85 amps or more, the
- Maximum number of 2V cells : 484 V/2.25 V = 215 cell in the PowerSafe OPzV battery range which
- Discharge current : 23700 W/376V = 63A corresponds to a 4 hour discharge time is the
- Minimum voltage per 2 V cell : 376/215 = 1.75 V 6 OPzV420.
- The battery is thus made up of 206 cells of type
Refer to the table of electrical performance 6 OPzV420 (560 Ah at C10 for 1.80 V end voltage).
characteristics of the PowerSafe OPzV battery cells
for an end voltage of 1.75 volts. Important note :
- For a discharge current of 63A or more and a
discharge time of 4 hours, we find 68.4V A for the In a case where the ambient temperature varies, the
cell 6 OPzV300 calculations should be performed on the basis of
the lowest temperature
- Type of battery : 215 cells 6 OPzV300 (320Ah in C10
for 1.80 V) Example : For 11 months of use at 20°C and 1 month
at 0°C, calculate the number of cells with a float
voltage of 2.25 volts per cell, and find the
corresponding accumulator with the loss of
capacity transferred to the discharge current.

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V/ Installation of the battery

1 - Warning 3 - Setting up the battery stands

The PowerSafe® OPzV battery cells are already Construction: Theses stands are in plastic-covered
charged when delivered, and are fitted with a steels, and are notable for their :
protective cap on each terminal. They should be
- mechanical strength
unpacked with care.
- adaptability
Avoid short-circuiting terminals of opposite
polarity, because these units are capable of - ease of assembly.
discharging at a very high current, even if the lid or
The standard stretchers of 600, 750, 900, 1200 and
the container happens to be damaged.
1500 mm are designed to result in space-saving
installations.
2 - Unpacking the battery
Each shipment of PowerSafe OPzV batteries is
accompanied by a packing list and installation
instructions.
The packing list should be checked, and the
Standby Batteries Sales Department - Standby
Batteries should be told immediately of any missing
items.
The markings on the lid should be read carefully :
- The type of cell
- The voltage in volts
- The capacity in ampere hours
- The float charge voltage at 20-25°C
- The arrow must always point upwards if the
batteries are placed in the prone position.

Note : The symbol indicates that the accumulator

is of the recyclable type.

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 Stand models : There are two ranges of stands to - These plastic-covered metal stands are electrically
suit the position in which the accumulators are to be insulated and require no connection to the
placed : building earth.

- For the installation of cells in the horizontal

3.1 - Standard stands position, always ensure that the arrow on the lid of
for vertical cells each unit is pointing in vertical orientation.

See also the appendix on page 20. The various

assembly options are dependent on :
- The number of cells of which the battery is
composed
- The floor area available

1 and 2 levels 3 levels

With

- 1 row - 2 rows - Do not use terminal posts to lift or handle cells.

- 2 rows flat
- Ensure that the stand runners are located under
- 3 rows flat - Special design-consult the container rather than the lid and/or
our Sales Department lid/container seal.

- Do not invert cells (vents upside down) or allow

3.2 - Stands for horizontal cells the front of the cells to be positioned lower than
the base of the cell as it might block the safety
(see appendix page 20)
valve and damage pillars.
Stand in a 4 and 6 levels are available
Connection in front of the stand for easier
maintenance.

Important note :
The floor must possess the necessary load-bearing
characteristics.

Assembly of battery stands :

- The structure should be assembled in accordance

with the exploded view and instructions supplied
with the equipment.

- Check the correct fixing to the chassis after first

checking the squareness.

- Take up any irregularity in floor surface using

shims.

- The uprights of 2 or 3 level stands for vertical cells

and the 4 and 6 level stands for horizontal cells are
best mounted on a well.

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 Vertical assembling Horizontal assembling
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 H1 H2

Metallic stands sizes

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W
Type of cells
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 500 500
4 OPzV 200 577 577 577 1582 1582 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 500 500
5 OPzV 250 577 577 577 1582 1582 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 500 500 500
6 OPzV 300 577 577 577 1582 1582 1908* 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 500 650 650
5 OPzV 350 693 693 693 1698 1698 2024* 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 500 650 650
6 OPzV 420 693 693 693 1698 1698 2024* 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 500 650 650
7 OPzV 490 693 693 693 1698 1698 2024* 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 822 822
6 OPzV 600 867 867 867 1872* 1872* 1430 1970*
H
W 215 430 645 285 500 822 822
8 OPzV 800 867 867 867 1872* 1872* 1430 1970*
H
W 290 580 285 650 822 822
10 OPzV 1000 867 867 1872* 1872* 1430 1970*
H
W 290 580 360 650 822 822
12 OPzV 1200 869 869 1874* 1874* 1430 1970*
H
W 290 580 360 650 930 930
12 OPzV 1500 1018 1018 2023* 2023* 1430 1970*
H
W 430 500
16 OPzV 2000 994 1999*
H
W 580
20 OPzV 2500 994
H
W
24 OPzV 3000
H

Special studies, please see with our sales department.

* Compulsory wall fixing

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 Standard stands for vertical cells :

Length of the stand is determined by

the combination of 5 different
longitudinal beams (Length 600
mm, 750, 900, 1200 and 1500 mm) in
relation with the total length of cells.

Standard stands for horizontal cells :

Length of the stand is determined by

the combination of 5 different
longitudinal beams (Length 600
mm, 750, 900, 1200 and 1500 mm) in
relation with the total length of cells.

Caution : Take into account the

in-between pillars.

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4 - Connecting of the cells In parallel:
PowerSafe® OPzV battery cells of the same ampere
in series:
hour rating may be connected in parallel to give
The number of cells in series will determine the total higher current capability.This connection in parallel
float voltage : will be preferably carried out through an
equipotential wiring for an equal current
distribution in each string.
U = V x N
These is no technical reason for limiting the number
of strings but for practical installation reasons, it is
U = total float voltage V = float voltage for one cell
recommended not to exceed 4 strings in parallel
N = number of cells
especially if the battery is used in high discharge
rates (standby time lower than 1 hour).

5 - General recommendations
- Do not wear clothing in synthetic materials, to - Consult the drawing for the correct position of
avoid the generation of static potentials. the cell poles (positive = red washer, negative =
blue washer).
- Discharge any possible static electricity from
clothes by touching an earth connected part. - Before attaching the inter-cell flexible cables,
check that all terminals are in the correct
- Handle the battery cells with special
position.
implements provided (never lift the cells by
their terminals). - The battery cells are connected in series, that is
with a positive pole connected to a negative
- Use insulated tools.
pole.
- Place the cells beginning with the least
- Clean the cells with nothing other than a
accessible rows, spacing the cells as shown in
dampened cotton cloth.
the figure.
- The tightening torque for connections is 23 Nm
- Always ensure that the arrow on the cell lid is
(2.3 Mkg) to a 25 Nm (2.5Mkg).
pointing upward if the cell is placed in the
horizontal position. This maximum value must not be exceeded.

6 - Safety 7 - Standards
All installation and ventilation must comply with the The PowerSafe OPzV battery range complies with the
current regulations and norms international standard: IEC 60896-21&22
(In France: norm NFC15-100) Classified as “very long life” according to the
EUROBAT Guide
Batteries must be installed in accordance with
EN 50272- 2 standard EnerSys® production facilities worldwide are
certified to ISO 9001
Low ventilation requirement according to
EN 50272-2 standard and IEC 62485-2 PowerSafe OPzV batteries conform to
DIN standard 40742 and IEC 61427-1
WARNING: Risk of fire, explosion, or burns.
Do not disassemble,heat above 60ºC, or incinerate. Proof against deep discharge according to
DIN standard 43539 Part 5

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 VI/ Battery storage

1 - Battery Storage 4 - Recharging stored batteries

The storage time is dependent on the self discharge PowerSafe OPzV batteries should be recharged at
rate which is impacted by temperature. the float charge voltage to suit the temperature
(2.25 volts at 20°C per cell for example) with a
2 - Storage conditions current limit of 0.4 C10 and for a minimum period of
96 hours.
The PowerSafe® OPzV battery should be stored
The battery will be charged when the charging
away from any moisture or source of heat.
current has remained constant for a period of 3
hours.
3 - Storage times
The self-discharge of PowerSafe OPzV batteries as a 5 - State of charge
function of temperatures is as follows:
The PowerSafe OPzV battery state of charge can be
determined approximately by measuring the open
2% per month at 20°C
circuit voltage after the battery has been at rest for
4% per month at 30°C a minimum of 24 hours.
8% per month at 40°C
State of charge Voltage
In order to ensure that the battery can be charged
easily after a long period of storage, it is 100% 2.13V/cell
recommended that batteries should not be stored 70% 2.09V/cell
for more than the following periods without 50% 2.06V/cell
recharging: 20% 2.02 V/cell

12 months at 20°C
6 months at 30°C The necessity of a refreshing charge can also be
determined by measuring the open circuit voltage
3 months at 40°C
of a stored battery.
Refreshing charge is advised if the voltage drops
Failure to comply with these recommendations
below 2.07Vpc.
may compromise the life expectancy of the battery.

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VII/ Commissioning charge

When commissioning a new battery (first charge), b) Float charge:

follow procedure a) or b).
With a voltage of 2.25Vpc. Full capacity will be
Procedure a) is recommended. obtained after a longer period of 4 to 6 weeks
depending on state of charge.
a) IU method (boost charge)
At a raised voltage of 2.33 - 2.40Vpc. The charging
time will be 12 to 24 hours depending on the initial
charge condition. The current must be limited to
0.4C10.
Boost charging must be switched off or switched
over to float charging as soon as the fully charged
state is reached.

VIII/ Maintenance/checks

- Every month, check the total floating voltage at the Safety

battery terminals. It should be N x 2.25 volts at a
temperature of 20°C (tolerance 2.23 - 2.25Vpc), When carrying out any work on the battery, the
where N is the number of cells in the battery. applicable safety standards should be followed.
- Once each year, effect a reading of the voltage of Note: Keep a logbook battery in which the
cells constituting the battery. measured values can be noted as well as power
cuts, discharge tests( current, time, T°…) etc.
- A difference of plus or minus 4.5% between these
individual floating voltages and the average The main factors causing
voltage may be observed. This is due to the gas
recombination process. reduction in the life expectancy of
- A check on capacity (independent operation on PowerSafe® OPzV battery cells
load) can be performed once a year. - Deep discharges
- Poor regulation of the float voltage
Testing - Poor quality (smoothing) of the charging current
Capacity tests are to be carried out in accordance - High ambient temperatures
with IEC 60896-21&22. Check that the battery is fully
charged. Before testing new batteries it must be
ensured that a sufficient commissioning charge has
been applied.

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