What should be included in a battery inspection?

As well as electrical tests, a variety of manual examinations should be performed regularly. During a battery inspection an engineer will also check for corrosion, cracks, leaks, spills, dirt, frayed cable ends, stiff oxidised cabling, and loose bolts or brackets.

How often should a battery be inspected?

Measure the electrolyte temperature of 10% or more of the battery cells. At least once per year, the quarterly inspection will be augmented as follows: In the case of a lead-antimony battery, measure and record specific gravity and electrolyte temperature of all cells.

How do you test a lead-antimony battery?

In the case of a lead-antimony battery, measure and record the specific gravity of 10% of the cells and float charging current. For chemistries other than lead-antimony and where float current is not used to monitor the state of charge, measure and record the specific gravity 10% or more of the battery cells.

How do you test a battery rack?

Inspect and verify the structural integrity of the battery rack or cabinet. Using a calibrated and properly rated meter, measure and record the DC float voltage and current at the battery terminals. Is multiple strings involved, record the float current for each string.

Do you need a custom maintenance procedure for a battery?

While the IEEE Standards reflect the ideal level of maintenance, Eagle Eye recognizes that battery users may have more stringent or less strict requirements and these can be accommodated and if necessary, a custom maintenance procedure can be written.

How do I know if a battery is working?

Verify battery-monitoring systems are operational (if installed). In the case of a lead-antimony battery, measure and record the specific gravity of 10% of the cells and float charging current.