How to check the battery temperature in the communication network cabinet

Do UPS batteries need temperature monitoring?

Batteries inside the main UPS cabinet will be monitored for temperature automatically. The UPS electronics include a temperature monitoring circuit. For external batteries, additional temperature monitoring should be installed to ensure battery health and its capacity to deliver energy and runtime when required; during a power outage.

How does battery temperature monitoring work?

Battery temperature monitoring requires a sensor or set of sensors through which analogue data measurements can be taken. The sensors plug into a suitable environmental monitoring base unit (AKCP SensorProbe+ SPX8), that then reports the data to a monitoring platform.

Why is a battery monitoring system important?

High temperatures are the biggest threat to your batteries - not only internal temperatures but the environmental temperature as well. Because of that, having a monitoring system that can keep an eye on the temperature inside your batteries is critical in order to get the most out of them.

How do you check a battery's temperature?

A simple, but outdated way to keep an eye on your battery's temperature is having someone manually checking on the battery string once or twice a week. An IR temperature gun can do this, and you can record the data in a spreadsheet.

What is a normal battery operating temperature?

At a fully charged state, normal battery operating temperatures range between 652 F and 852 F. An elevated battery temperature can indicate internal cell problems if the battery temperature is elevated above the ambient surrounding air temperature.

Do you need a battery monitoring system?

Because of that, having a monitoring system that can keep an eye on the temperature inside your batteries is critical in order to get the most out of them. Many studies have shown that high temperatures compromise the performance and lifespan of batteries.