OPzV

Technical Manual

An Invensys company
 Contents
Page

I/ The principle of the gas recombination tubular gel battery

1 - Operating principle ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 - Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 - Construction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4 - The OPzV range ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

II/ Application and use of the OPzV batteries

1 - Standby applications .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2 - Battery cycling ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3 - Effect of temperature on battery capacity .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4 - Temperature range ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5 - Effect of temperature on life .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

III/ Electrical performance at 20C ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 to 16

IV/ Battery calculations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

V/ Installation of the battery

1 - Warning ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
2 - Unpacking the battery ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3 - Setting up the battery stands .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4 - Connection of the cells ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5 - General recommandations ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
6 - Safety......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7 - Standards .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

VI/ Battery storage

1 - Calculating the storage time .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
2 - Storage conditions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3 - Storage times ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4 - Recharging stored batteries .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
5 - State of charge ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

VII/ Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

VIII/ Maintenance/checks .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

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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 and in contact with
modern technology.
The purpose of this operating guides is to provide you with technical information to
gain a better understanding of the gas-recombination battery OPzV 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 leads to Schematically, we then have the following reactions :
a release of hydrogen and oxygen, a certain amount of
water is lost and has to be replaced regularly by topping At the end of the charge or if
up. overcharging, oxygen gas is H2O 2H+ + 1/2O2 + 2e-
released at the positive plate.
In a gas recombination battery, the internal design of the
cell allows the oxygen produced at the positive plates to
The oxygen diffuses across the
diffuse toward the negative plates :
gelled electrolyte and the
- The oxygen reacts chemically with the spongy lead micro-porous separator to the
of the active material to form lead oxide. negative plate.

- The sulphuric acid of which the electrolyte is

The oxygen reacts chemically
composed then reacts with this lead oxide to form with the spongy lead of the Pb + 1/2O2 PbO
lead sulphate and water. negative plate to form lead
oxide.
- The lead sulphate thus formed is transformed The sulphuric acid reacts with
electro-chemically into lead, to return sulphuric this lead oxide, giving lead
acid. sulphate and water.
Part of the spongy lead is thus
- As long as the battery remains fully charged, this chemically discharged to the
equilibrium is maintained. lead sulphate state and the PbO + H2SO4 PbSO4 + H2O
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

Electrolyte

H2

Conventional cell O2 OPzV

Oxygen and Hydrogen Oxygen evolved from
escape to the atmosphere positive plate
transfers to negative
and recombines to
form water.
O2

O2
- -
+
+

Separator
2 - Conclusion
Due to the gas recombination reaction in the Hawker OPzV
cells, 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 :
- plates composed of a special lead calcium alloy which - A capillary network gelled electrolyte :
provides the grids with high mechanical strength and a
To retain the electrolyte in a thixotropic gel
high level of hydrogen overtension.
To help oxygen penetration into the negative plate.
- microporous separators
- A pressure relief valve which allows gas to be released
if necessary in the case of an accidental overcharge.

Colored negative Terminals with brass insert

polarity washer (blue) for improved conductivity

Lid in ABS Colored 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 OPzV range
Comprises 14 cells with capacities from 200 Ah to 3000 Ah.

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

4 OPzV 200 1 200 215 210 190 170 130 0.92 2266 103 206 403 19.5 4 OPzV 200
5 OPzV 250 1 250 265 260 235 210 160 0.74 2803 124 206 403 23.5 5 OPzV 250
6 OPzV 300 1 300 320 310 285 255 195 0.63 3317 145 206 403 28.0 6 OPzV 300
5 OPzV 350 1 350 385 375 340 305 230 0.57 3630 124 206 520 31.0 5 OPzV 350
6 OPzV 420 1 420 465 450 410 365 275 0.49 4271 145 206 520 36.5 6 OPzV 420
7 OPzV 490 1 490 540 525 475 430 320 0.43 4883 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 910 655 0.32 6460 210 233 695 82.0 10 OPzV 100
12 OPzV 1200 2 1200 1410 1370 1225 1090 790 0.27 7675 210 275 695 97.0 12 OPzV 120
12 OPzV 1500 2 1500 1580 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 2525 1785 0.14 14964 212 576 820 240.0 24 OPzV 3000

All dimensions and weights shown are subject to the usual manufacturing tolerances

4 OPzV 200 - 18 OPzV 1800 - 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 OPzV batteries
The application possibilities are multiple - as backup supplies in telecom-
munications, 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 - Application stationnaire

1-1 Float voltage : 1.2 Discharging : End of discharge voltage
The specific gravity of the gelled electrolyte is 1.260, according to the discharge time
which allows for float charging theses OPzV batteries at
the same operating conditions as conventional flooded Discharge Time (t) End voltage (volt)
lead acid batteries.The float charge voltage is 2.23 V/cell.
Therefore conventional vented Hawker OPzS ( tubular
lead- acid batteries) can be replaced by valve regulated 1h<t<5h 1.70 V
Hawker OpzV batteries whithout charger modifications.
The batteries are kept under a floating voltage of 2.23 5h<t<8h 1.75 V
volts per cell at a temperature of 20 C.
8 h < t < 24 h 1.80 V
This float voltage should be set to match the prevalling
temperature, in accordance with the following table.

Temperature (C) Float voltage (volt) Although the tables of characteristics show end voltages
0C 2.35 V down to 1.60 volts, the voltage values shown above are
recommended in order to avoid a too-deep discharge of
10C 2.28 V
the battery.
20C (Rfrence TC) 2.23 V
30C 2.20 V
35C 2.19 V

Due to the phenomena of gas recombination a

difference of 2.5 % for an individual cell voltage can be
observed.
However the total voltage of the battery shall be within
the limits stated above.

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1.3 Recharging :
The battery should be recharged by using a unique
floating and recharge voltage at 2.23V/cell at 20 C.No
current limitation is required in the majority of
application cases.
ge
If the battery has to be charged more quickly, a recharge
voltage of 2.35 volts per cell can be used with current
limited to 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)
0C 2.45 V
10C 2.40 V
20C 2.35 V
30C 2.32 V
35C 2.30 V

* Note : Temperature Float voltage Recharging voltage

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

1.4 Ripple current :

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

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2 - Battery cycling
Definition
Battery cycling implies use in a regular cycle, with full Important note : For all applications which use the
discharge followed by re-charging on a daily or weekly OPzV type battery in a cycling system, it is recommended
basis for example. that the technical department of the Hawker company
be contacted so that the technical parameters can be
The number of such cycles which can be obtained is
specified for the precise cycling programme in question.
typically over 1200, in conformity with the IEC896-2.

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 20C.

Correction factor for capacity calculation according to temperature

Discharge time End voltage (the reference temperature is 20C)
(hours) (volt)
-10C -5C 0C 5C 10C 15C 20C 25C 30C

1 1.67 0.39 0.49 0.59 0.69 0.8 0.9 1 1.03 1.05

3 1.75 0.55 0.62 0.7 0.77 0.85 0.92 1 1.02 1.05

5 1.77 0.58 0.65 0.72 0.79 0.86 0.93 1 1.02 1.04

10 1.80 0.6 0.67 0.74 0.81 0.87 0.94 1 1.02 1.04

4 - Temperature range 5 - Effect of temperature on life

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

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III/ Electrical performances
at 20C

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

Type 15 30 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 7h 8h 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 298 213 131.0 79.0 57.2 45.7 38.1 33.0 28.9 26.1 21.3 19.3 11.0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 373 266 164.0 98.0 71.5 57.1 47.6 41.3 36.1 32.6 26.6 24.2 13.8 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 447 319 197.0 118.0 85.8 68.6 57.2 49.5 43.3 39.2 32.0 29.0 16,5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 463 358 237.0 142.0 103.0 82.8 69.1 59.6 51.6 46.9 38.6 33.5 19.3 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 556 429 284.0 170.0 124.0 99.4 82.9 71.5 61.9 56.3 46.3 40.2 23.1 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 849 501 331.0 198.0 144.0 116.0 96.7 83.4 72.2 65.7 54.0 46.9 27.0 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 726 599 425.0 255.0 187.0 150.0 125.0 108.0 93.3 85.3 71.3 61.1 35.1 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 968 798 566.0 340.0 249.0 200.0 167.0 144.0 124.5 114.0 95.1 81.4 46.8 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1210 996 708.0 425.0 312.0 250.0 208.0 180.0 155.6 142.0 119.0 101.8 58.5 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1452 1198 850.0 510.0 374.0 300.0 250.0 216.0 186.7 171.0 143.0 122.1 70.2 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1509 1305 982.0 593.0 431.0 341.0 283.0 244.0 211.7 191.0 158.0 137.8 79.2 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2012 1740 1309.0 790.0 574.0 455.0 377.0 325.0 282.3 255.0 211.0 183.7 105.6 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2515 2175 1636.0 988.0 718.0 569.0 471.0 406,0 352.9 319,0 264.0 229.7 132.0 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 3018 2610 1964.0 1185.0 861.0 683.0 566.0 488.0 423.4 383.0 317.0 275.6 158.4 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 490 368 235 146 108 87 72 63 55 49 41 37 21 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 613 460 294 182 135 109 90 78 69 62 51 47 27 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 736 552 353 218 162 130 108 94 82 74 62 56 32 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 760 612 423 261 194 156 131 113 98 89 74 65 37 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 912 734 508 313 233 188 157 136 118 107 89 78 45 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 1064 857 592 365 272 219 183 158 137 125 104 91 52 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 1170 999 732 464 349 281 235 204 176 161 136 117 67 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1560 1332 976 618 465 374 314 272 235 215 182 156 90 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1950 1665 1220 773 581 468 391 340 294 268 227 195 112 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 2340 1998 1464 928 697 562 470 408 353 323 273 235 135 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 2430 2130 1638 1076 796 635 532 461 400 363 303 265 152 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 3240 2840 2184 1435 1060 848 709 614 534 483 405 353 203 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 4050 3550 2730 1794 1326 1060 885 767 667 604 507 441 253 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 4860 4260 3276 2153 1590 1273 1064 922 800 724 609 529 304 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 274 205 131.0 79.0 57.2 45.7 38.1 33.0 28.9 26.1 21.3 19.3 11.0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 343 256 163.0 98.0 71.5 57.1 47.6 41.3 36.1 32.6 26.6 24.2 13.8 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 411 307 196.0 118.0 85.8 68.6 57.2 49.5 43.3 39.2 32.0 29.0 16.5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 422 338 235.0 142.0 103.0 82.8 69.1 59.6 51.6 46.9 38.6 33.5 19.3 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 506 405 282.0 170.0 124.0 99.4 82.9 71.5 61.9 56.3 46.3 40.2 23.1 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 590 473 329.0 198.0 144.0 116.0 96.7 83.4 72.2 65.7 54.0 46.9 27.0 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 657 552 407.0 255.0 187.0 150.0 125.0 108.0 93.3 85.3 71.3 61.1 35.1 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 876 736 542.0 340.0 249.0 200.0 167.0 144.0 124.5 114.0 95.1 81.4 46.8 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1095 920 678.0 425.0 312.0 250.0 208.0 180.0 155.6 142.0 119.0 101.8 58.5 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1314 1104 814.0 510.0 374.0 300.0 250.0 216.0 186.7 171.0 143.0 122.1 70.2 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1355 1189 925.0 593.0 431.0 341.0 283.0 244.0 211.7 191.0 158.0 137.8 79.2 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1807 1585 1233.0 790.0 574.0 455.0 377.0 325.0 282.3 255.0 211.0 183.7 105.6 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2259 1981 1541 988.0 718.0 569.0 471.0 406.0 352.9 319.0 264.0 229.7 132.0 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2711 2378 1850.0 1185.0 861.0 683.0 566.0 488.0 423.4 383.0 317.0 275.6 158.4 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 464 336 235 146 108 87 72 63 55 49 41 37 21 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 580 420 294 182 135 109 90 78 69 62 51 47 27 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 696 504 353 218 162 130 108 94 82 74 62 56 32 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 705 583 422 261 194 156 131 113 98 89 74 65 37 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 846 700 506 313 233 188 157 136 118 107 89 78 45 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 987 816 591 364 272 219 183 158 137 125 104 91 52 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 1098 936 720 463 349 281 235 204 176 161 136 117 67 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1464 1248 960 618 465 374 314 272 235 215 182 156 90 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1830 1560 1200 772 581 468 391 340 294 268 227 195 112 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 2196 1872 1440 926 697 562 470 408 353 323 273 235 135 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 2238 1980 1605 1076 796 635 532 461 400 363 303 265 152 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2984 2640 2140 1435 1060 848 709 614 534 483 405 353 203 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 3730 3300 2675 1794 1326 1060 885 767 667 604 507 441 253 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 4476 3960 3210 2153 1590 1273 1064 922 800 724 609 529 304 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 250 192 129.0 78.0 57.2 45.7 38.1 33.0 28.86 26.1 21.3 19.3 11,0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 313 240 161.0 97.5 71.5 57.1 47.6 41.3 36.07 32.6 26.6 24.2 13,8 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 375 288 194.0 117.0 85.8 68.6 57.2 49.5 43.29 39.2 32.0 29.0 16.5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 380 313 224.0 141.0 103.0 82.8 69.1 59.6 51.57 46.9 38.6 33.5 19.3 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 456 376 269.0 169.0 124.0 99.4 82.9 71.5 61.89 56.3 46.3 40.2 23.1 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 532 438 314.0 197.0 144.0 116.0 96.7 83.4 72.2 65.7 54.0 46.9 27.0 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 575 494 378.0 251.0 187.0 150.0 125.0 108.0 93.84 85.3 71.3 61.1 35.1 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 767 659 504.0 335.0 249.0 200.0 167.0 144.0 124.5 114.0 95.1 81.4 46.8 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 958 823 630.0 418.0 312.0 250.0 208.0 180.0 155.6 142.0 119.0 101.8 58.5 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1150 988 756.0 502.0 374.0 300.0 250.0 216.0 186.7 171.0 143.0 122.1 70.2 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1199 1061 851.0 585.0 428.0 341.0 283.0 244.0 211.7 191.0 158.0 137.8 79.2 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1598 1415 1135.0 780.0 570.0 455.0 377.0 325.0 282.3 255.0 211.0 183.7 105.6 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1998 1769 1419.0 975.0 713.0 569.0 471.0 406.0 352.9 319.0 264.0 229.7 132.0 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2397 2122 1703.0 1170.0 855.0 683.0 566.0 488.0 423.4 383.0 317.0 275.6 158.4 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 425 326 232 144 107 86 72 63 55 49 41 37 21 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 532 408 290 180 134 108 90 78 69 62 51 47 27 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 638 490 349 216 160 129 108 94 82 74 62 56 32 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 646 532 403 261 193 156 131 113 98 89 74 65 37 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 775 639 484 313 232 188 157 136 118 107 89 78 45 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 904 745 565 364 270 219 183 158 137 125 104 91 52 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 978 840 677 462 348 280 235 204 176 161 136 117 67 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1304 1120 902 616 463 374 314 272 235 215 182 156 90 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1629 1399 1128 769 580 466 391 340 294 268 227 195 112 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1955 1680 1353 924 696 560 470 408 353 323 273 235 135 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 2038 1812 1523 1076 796 635 532 461 400 363 303 265 152 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2717 2416 2032 1435 1060 848 709 614 534 483 405 353 203 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 3397 3020 2540 1794 1326 1060 885 767 667 604 507 441 253 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 4075 3624 3048 2153 1590 1273 1064 922 800 724 609 529 304 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 219 174 121.0 76.7 56.5 45.6 38.1 33.0 28.9 26.0 21.3 19.3 11.0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 274 218 151.0 95.9 70.6 57.0 47.6 41.3 36.1 32.5 26.6 24.2 13.8 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 329 261 182.0 115.0 84.8 68.4 57.2 49.5 43.3 39.0 32.0 29.0 16.5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 335 281 209.0 136.0 102.0 82.8 69.1 59.6 51.6 46.9 38.5 33.5 19.3 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 402 337 251.0 163.0 122.0 99.4 82.9 71.5 61.9 56.3 46.2 40.2 23.1 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 469 393 293.0 190.0 143.0 116.0 96.7 83.4 72.2 65.7 53.9 46.9 27.0 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 500 435 344.0 238.0 182.0 149.0 125.0 108.0 93.3 85.3 71.3 61.1 35.1 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 667 580 459.0 317.0 243.0 199.0 167.0 144.0 124.5 114.0 95.1 81.4 46.8 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 833 725 573.0 397.0 303.0 248.0 208.0 180.0 155.6 142.0 119.0 101.8 58.5 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1000 870 688.0 476.0 364.0 298.0 250.0 216.0 186.7 171.0 143.0 122.1 70.2 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1036 931 762.0 546.0 421.0 338.0 283.0 244.0 211.7 191.0 158.0 137.8 79.2 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1381 1241 1016.0 728.0 561.0 451.0 377.0 325.0 282.3 255.0 211.0 183.7 105.6 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1726 1551 1270.0 910.0 701.0 564.0 471.0 406.0 352.9 319.0 264.0 229.7 132.0 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2072 1862 1524 1092.0 842.0 677.0 566.0 488.0 423.4 383.0 317.0 275.6 158.4 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 383 305 223 143 107 86 72 63 55 49 41 37 21 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 480 382 278 178 133 108 90 78 69 62 51 47 27 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 576 457 335 214 160 129 108 94 82 74 62 56 32 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 586 492 385 253 193 156 131 113 98 89 74 65 37 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 704 590 462 303 231 188 157 136 118 107 89 78 45 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 821 688 539 353 270 219 183 158 137 125 104 91 52 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 875 761 630 440 342 280 235 204 176 161 136 117 67 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1167 1015 840 586 457 374 314 272 235 215 182 156 90 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1458 1269 1049 734 570 466 391 340 294 268 227 195 112 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1750 1523 1259 881 684 560 470 408 353 323 273 235 135 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1813 1629 1356 1010 791 635 532 461 400 363 303 265 152 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2417 2172 1808 1347 1055 848 709 614 534 483 405 353 203 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 3021 2714 2260 1684 1318 1060 885 767 667 604 507 441 253 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 3626 3259 2712 2020 1583 1273 1064 922 800 724 609 529 304 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 188 153 111.0 72.2 54.5 44.3 37.4 32.5 28.6 25.8 21.3 19.3 11.0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 235 191 139.0 90.3 68.1 55.4 46.8 40.6 35.7 32.3 26,6 24.2 13.8 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 282 230 167.0 108.0 81.8 66.5 56.1 48.8 42.9 38.7 32.0 29.0 16.5 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 286 246 187.0 126.0 96.9 79.1 66.8 58.4 50.4 46.7 38.5 33.5 19.3 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 343 295 224.0 151.0 116.0 94.9 80.2 70.1 60.4 56.0 46.2 40.2 23.1 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 400 344 262.0 176.0 136.0 111.0 93.5 81.8 70.5 65.4 53.9 46.9 27.0 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 422 374 302.0 218.0 171.0 140.0 119.0 104.0 90.9 83.5 70.4 61.1 35.1 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 563 499 403.0 291.0 228.0 187.0 159.0 139.0 121.1 111.0 93.9 81.4 46.8 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 703 623 503,0 363.0 285.0 233.0 198.0 173.0 151.4 139.0 117.0 101.8 58.5 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 844 748 604.0 436.0 342.0 280.0 238.0 208.0 181.7 167.0 141.0 122.1 70.2 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 860 794 660.0 489.0 387.0 319.0 272.0 238.0 205.7 191.0 158.0 137.8 79.2 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1147 1059 880.0 652.0 516.0 425.0 362.0 317.0 274.3 254.0 211.0 183.7 105.6 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1434 1324 1100.0 815.0 645.0 531.0 453.0 396.0 342.9 318.0 264.0 229.7 132.0 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1721 1589 1320.0 978.0 774.0 638.0 543.0 476.0 411.4 381.0 317.0 275.6 158.4 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 338 275 205 135 104 84 71 62 55 49 41 37 21 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 423 344 257 169 129 105 89 77 68 62 51 47 27 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 508 414 309 202 155 126 107 93 82 74 62 56 32 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 515 443 346 235 184 150 127 111 96 89 74 65 37 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 617 531 414 282 220 180 152 134 115 107 89 78 45 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 720 619 485 329 258 211 178 156 135 125 104 91 52 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 760 673 556 405 323 265 225 198 173 159 135 117 67 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 1013 898 742 541 431 353 301 264 230 211 180 156 90 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1265 1121 926 675 539 440 374 329 288 264 225 195 112 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1519 1346 1111 811 646 529 450 395 345 317 271 235 135 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1548 1429 1214 910 731 603 514 452 391 363 303 265 152 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 2065 1906 1619 1213 975 803 684 602 521 483 405 353 203 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2581 2383 2024 1516 1219 1004 856 752 651 604 507 441 253 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 3098 2860 2429 1819 1463 1206 1026 904 782 724 609 529 304 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 154 129 96.1 64.9 48.7 40.4 34.3 29.9 26.3 23.9 20.1 17.5 10.0 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 193 161 120.0 81.1 60.9 50.5 42.9 37.4 32.9 29.9 25.1 21.8 12.6 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 231 194 144.0 97.4 73.1 60.6 51.5 44.9 39.4 35.9 30.2 26.2 15.1 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 223 203 160.0 112.0 86.7 71.6 61.2 53.6 47.1 43.1 36.6 31.8 18.3 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 267 244 192.0 134.0 104.0 85.9 73.4 64.3 56.5 51.7 43.9 38.2 22.0 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 312 285 224.0 156.0 121.0 100.0 85.7 75.0 65.9 60.3 51.2 44.6 25.6 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 332 308 253.0 190.0 153.0 127.0 109.0 95.7 84.0 77.2 65.4 56.9 32.7 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 443 411 337.0 253.0 204.0 169.0 145.0 128.0 112.0 103.0 87.2 75.9 43.6 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 553 513 422.0 317.0 255.0 212.0 182.0 160.0 140.0 129.0 109.0 94.8 54.5 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 664 616 506.0 380.0 306.0 254.0 218.0 191.0 168.0 154.0 131.0 113.8 65.4 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 671 650 550.0 419.0 339.0 284.0 245.0 215.0 187.4 174.0 147.0 127.6 73.3 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 895 866 733.0 558.0 452.0 378.0 326.0 287.0 249.8 232.0 196.0 170.1 97.8 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1119 1083 916.0 698.0 565.0 473.0 408.0 359.0 312.3 290.0 245.0 212.6 122.2 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1343 1299 1100.0 837.0 678.0 567.0 489.0 431.0 374.7 348.0 294.0 255.2 146.6 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 285 239 181 123 94 78 66 58 51 46 39 34 20 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 357 298 226 154 117 97 83 72 63 58 49 43 25 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 427 359 271 185 140 116 99 87 76 69 59 51 30 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 413 376 301 213 166 137 118 103 91 83 72 62 36 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 496 451 362 255 200 165 142 124 109 100 86 75 43 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 578 527 422 296 232 192 165 145 127 116 100 87 50 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 614 570 473 359 292 243 209 184 161 148 128 111 64 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 818 760 630 478 390 323 278 246 215 198 170 148 85 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 1023 949 789 599 487 405 349 307 269 248 213 185 106 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1228 1140 946 718 584 485 419 367 323 296 255 222 128 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1241 1203 1029 792 647 542 470 413 360 334 287 249 143 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1656 1602 1371 1055 863 722 626 551 480 445 382 332 191 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 2070 2004 1713 1319 1079 903 783 689 600 557 478 415 238 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2485 2403 2057 1582 1295 1083 939 828 720 668 573 498 286 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 136 118 89.0 60.8 46.1 38.0 32.4 28.2 24.8 22.6 18.8 16.8 9.5 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 170 147 111.2 76.0 57.6 47.5 40.5 35.3 31.0 28.3 23.9 21.0 11.9 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 203 177 133.2 91.2 69.1 57.1 48.6 42.4 37.2 34.0 28.7 25.2 14.3 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 195 182 148.0 104.4 81.0 67.2 57.6 50.5 44.4 40.9 34.8 30.6 17.4 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 234 219 177.2 124.8 97.2 80.6 69.1 60.6 53.3 49.1 41.7 36.7 20.9 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 274 255 206.8 145.6 113.0 93.9 80.7 70.6 62.2 57.3 48.7 42.8 24.4 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 292 276 232.2 175.6 142.2 118.6 102.2 89.9 79.1 73.0 62.0 54.6 31.0 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 389 368 309.4 233.8 189.6 158.2 136.2 120.0 105.5 97.4 82.7 72.8 41.4 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 486 459 387.2 293.0 237.0 198.0 170.4 150.4 131.8 121.8 103.4 90.9 51.7 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 583 552 464.4 351.2 284.4 237.6 204.4 179.8 158.2 145.6 124.2 109.1 62.1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 591 578 502.4 385.8 314.6 265.6 230.2 202.2 176.6 164.4 139.4 122.2 69.5 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 788 770 669.4 514.0 419.2 353.6 306.4 269.8 235.5 219.2 186.0 162.9 92.6 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 985 963 836.8 642.8 524.2 442.2 383.2 337.4 294.3 274.0 232.6 203.6 115.8 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1182 1156 1004.4 771.0 628.8 530.6 459.8 405.0 353.2 328.8 279.2 244.3 139.0 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 253 220 169 116 89 73 63 55 48 44 37 33 19 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 317 274 211 145 111 92 78 68 60 55 47 41 23 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 380 330 252 174 133 110 94 82 72 66 56 49 28 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 365 345 280 199 156 129 111 98 86 79 68 60 34 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 438 414 336 238 187 155 134 117 103 95 82 72 41 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 511 484 392 278 218 181 156 137 120 111 96 84 48 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 544 519 437 334 273 227 197 173 152 141 121 107 61 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 725 693 583 444 363 303 262 231 203 188 162 142 81 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 906 865 729 557 454 380 328 289 254 235 202 178 101 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 1088 1038 875 667 545 456 393 346 305 281 243 213 121 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 1102 1079 946 733 603 509 443 389 340 317 272 239 136 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1470 1438 1261 977 804 678 589 519 454 422 363 318 181 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1838 1798 1576 1222 1005 848 737 649 567 528 454 398 226 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 2206 2157 1892 1465 1205 1017 884 779 681 634 545 477 271 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 108 101 78.3 54.6 42.1 34.5 29.5 25.7 22.6 20.7 17.0 15.8 8.8 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 135 126 97.9 68.3 52.6 43.1 36.9 32.1 28.3 25.9 22.0 19.7 11.0 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 162 151 117.0 81.9 63.2 51.8 44.3 38.6 33.9 31.1 26.4 23.6 13.2 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 154 154 130.0 92.9 72.4 60.5 52.2 45.8 40.5 37.7 32.1 28.7 16.1 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 185 185 155.0 111.0 86.9 72.6 62.6 55.0 48.6 45.2 38.5 34.5 19.3 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 216 216 181.0 130.0 101.0 84.7 73.1 64.1 56.7 52.8 44.9 40.2 22.5 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 231 231 201.0 154.0 126.0 106.0 92.0 81.3 71.7 66.7 57.0 51.1 28.5 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 308 308 268.0 205.0 168.0 142.0 123.0 108.0 95.7 88.9 76.0 68.1 38.0 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 385 385 335.0 257.0 210.0 177.0 153.0 136.0 119.6 111.0 95.0 85.1 47.6 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 462 462 402.0 308.0 252.0 213.0 184.0 163.0 143.5 133.0 114.0 102.1 57.1 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 470 470 431.0 336.0 278.0 238.0 208.0 183.0 160.5 150.0 128.0 114.1 63.7 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 627 627 574.0 448.0 370.0 317.0 277.0 244.0 213.9 200.0 171.0 152.1 85.0 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 784 784 718.0 560.0 463.0 396.0 346.0 305.0 267.4 250.0 214.0 190.1 106.2 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 941 941 861.0 672.0 555.0 476.0 416.0 366.0 320.9 300.0 257.0 228.1 127.4 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 10h 12h 24h Type

4 OPzV 200 206 192 150 105 82 67 57 50 44 40 33 31 17 4 OPzV 200

5 OPzV 250 257 239 187 132 102 83 72 62 55 50 43 39 22 5 OPzV 250

6 OPzV 300 308 287 224 158 123 100 86 75 66 61 52 47 26 6 OPzV 300

5 OPzV 350 293 298 249 179 140 117 101 89 79 73 63 57 32 5 OPzV 350

6 OPzV 420 352 357 297 214 168 140 121 107 95 88 76 68 38 6 OPzV 420

7 OPzV 490 410 418 347 251 196 164 142 125 110 103 88 79 44 7 OPzV 490

6 OPzV 600 439 443 384 296 243 205 178 157 139 129 112 100 56 6 OPzV 600

8 OPzV 800 586 591 512 394 324 274 237 208 186 172 149 133 75 8 OPzV 800

10 OPzV 1000 732 739 640 493 405 342 295 262 232 215 186 167 93 10 OPzV 1000

12 OPzV 1200 878 885 768 591 486 411 355 315 278 258 223 200 112 12 OPzV 1200

12 OPzV 1500 893 893 823 645 537 459 401 353 311 291 251 224 125 12 OPzV 1500

16 OPzV 2000 1191 1191 1096 860 714 612 535 471 415 388 335 298 167 16 OPzV 2000

20 OPzV 2500 1490 1490 1371 1075 894 764 668 589 519 485 419 373 208 20 OPzV 2500

24 OPzV 3000 1788 1788 1645 1290 1071 919 803 706 623 582 504 447 250 24 OPzV 3000

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IV/ Battery calculations

The following calculations will enable you to For a temperature of OC :

determine which unit in the OpzV range you require
the float charge voltage is 2.35 volts per
in order to supply the power you need, and in the
specified temperature conditions : cell.
Where discharge includes current surges, please consult - Maximum number of 2 V cells : 484V/2.35 V = 206.
our commercial department. - Discharge current : 23700 W/376 V = 63A
- Minimum voltage per 2 V cell : 376V/206=1.83 V
Constant discharge case
- Now refer to the section on the use of the OpzV
- Power required : 23.7 kW accumulators, at the paragraph entitled " Effect of
- Minimum voltage : 376 volts temperature on battery capacity, to find the
- Maximum voltage : 484 volts capacity correction factor- in this case it proves to
- Back up time required : 4 hours be 0.74.
- The equivalent discharge current will be :
For a temperature of 20C, 63/0.74 = 85 A
the float charge voltage is 2.23 volts per - Now go to the table of electrical performance
cell. characteristics of the OPzV range for an end voltage
of 1.85 volts.
- Maximum number of 2V cells : 484 V/2.23 V = 217 - For a discharge current of 85 amps or more, the cell
- Discharge current : 23700 W/376V = 63A in the OPzV range which corresponds to a 4 hour
- Minimum voltage per 2 V cell : 376/217 = 1.74 V discharge time is the 6 OPzV420.
Refer to the table of electrical performance - The battery is thus made up of 206 cells of type
characteristics of the OPzV cells for an end voltage of 6 OPzV420 (560 Ah at C10 for 1.80 V end voltage).
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 cell 6 OPzV300 In a case where the ambient temperature varies, the
- Type of battery : 217 cells 6 OPzV300 (320Ah in C10 for calculations should be performed on the basis of the
1.80 V) lowest temperature
Example : For 11 months of use at 20 C and 1 month at
0C, calculate the number of cells with a float voltage of
2.23 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 cells of the EG battery are already charged when Construction : Theses stands are in plastic-covered
delivered, and are fitted with a protective cap on steels, and are notable for their :
each terminal. They should be unpacked with care.
- mechanical strength
Avoid short-circuiting terminals of opposite polarity,
- their adaptability
because these units are capable of discharging at a very
high current, even if the lid or the container happens to - their ease of assembly.
be damaged.
The standard stretchers of 600,750,900,1200 and 1500
mm are designed to result in space- saving installations.
2 - Unpacking the battery
Each shipment of OpzV batteries is accompanied by a
packing list and installation instructions.
The packing list should be checked, and the 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 storage limit date
- 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 suit the Importante note :
position in which the accumulators are to be placed : The floor must possess the necessary load-bearing
characteristics.
3.1 - Standard stands
Assembly of battery stands :
for vertical cells
- The structure should be assembled in accordance with
See also the appendix on page 20. The various assembly the exploded view and instructions supplied with the
options are dependent on : equipment.
- The number of cells of which the battery is composed
- Check the correct fixing ot the chassis after fist
- The floor area available checking the squareness.

1 and 2 levels 3 levels - Take up any irregularity in floor surface using shims.

With - 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.
- 1 row - 2 rows
- These plastic-covered metal stands are electrically
- 2 rows flat
insulated and require no connection to the building
- 3 rows flat - Special design-consult our earth.
Sales Department
- For the installation of cells in the horizontal position,
always ensure that the arrow on the lid of each unit is
pointing upward.

3.2 - Stands for horizontal cells

(see appendix page 20)
Stand in a 4 and 6 levels are available
Connexion in front of the stand for easier maintenance.

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

Metallic stands sizes

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

20
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 departments.

* Compulsory wall fixing

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 series :
The number of cells in series will determine the total
float voltage :
U = V x N These is no technical reason for limiting the number of
U = total float voltage V = float voltage for one cell
N = number of cells
5 - General recommendations
- Do not wear clothing in synthetic materials, to avoid
the generation of static potentials.
- Discharge any possible static electricity from clothes
by touching an earth connected part.
- Handle the battery cells with special implements
provided (never lift the cells by their terminals).
- Use insulated tools.
- Place the cells beginning with the least accessible
rows, spacing the cells as shown in the figure.
- Always ensure that the arrow on the cell lid is
pointing upward if the cell is placed in the
horizontal position.
6 - Safety
All installation and ventilation must comply with the
current regulations and norms
(In France : norm NFC15-100)
Batteries must be installed in accordance with EN 50272- 2
standard
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In parallel :
OPzV cells of the same ampere hour rating may be
connected in parallel to give higher current
capability.This connection in parallel will be preferably
carried out through an equipotential wiring for an equal
current distribution in each string.
strings but for practical installation reasons, it is
recommended not to exceed 4 strings in parallel
especially if the battery is used in high discharge rates
(standby time lower than 1 hour.).
- Consult the drawing for the correct position of the
cell poles (positive = red washer, negative = blue
washer).
- Before attaching the inter-cell flexible cables, check
that all terminals are in the correct position.
- The battery cells are connected in series, that is with
a positive pole connected to a negative pole.
- Clean the cells with nothing other than a dampened
cotton cloth.
- The tightening torque for connections is 23 Nm
(2.3 Mkg) to a 25 Nm (2.5Mkg).
This maximum value must not be exceeded.
7 - Standards
The OPzV range complies with the international standard :
IEC 896-2
Classified as long life according to the EUROBAT Guide
1999
Hawker production facilities worlwide are certified to
ISO 9001
Low ventilation requirement according to EN 50272-2
The OPzV conforms to draft of DIN standard 40742
VI/ Battery storage

1 - Calculating the storage time 4 - Recharging stored batteries

The storage time is indicated on the battery lid. This takes The batteries should be recharged at the float charge
into account the shipping time of equipment, frequently voltage to suit the temperature (2.23 volts at 20 C per
quite lengthy (in the case of exports in particular). cell for example) with a current limit of 0.4 C10 and for a
minimum period of 96 hours.
2 - Storage conditions The battery will be charged when the charging current
has remained constant for a period of 3 hours.
The battery should be stored away from any moisture or
source of heat.
5 - State of charge
3 - Storage times The battery state of charge can be determined
approximately by measuring the open circuit voltage
The self-discharge of OPzV batteries as a function of
after the battery has been at rest for a minimum of
temperatures is as follows :
24 hours.
2% per month at 20C
4% per month at 30C State of charge Voltage

8% per month at 40C

100% 2.13V/cell
70% 2.09V/cell
In order to ensure that the battery can be charged easily
50% 2.06V/cell
after a long period of storage, it is recommended that
batteries should not be stored fore more than the 20% 2.02 V/cell
following periods without recharging :
The necessity of a refreshing charge can also be
6 per month at 20C determined by measuring the open circuit voltage of a
stored battery.
4 per month at 30C
Refreshing charge is advised if the voltage drops below
2 per month at 40C 2.07 V/cell.

Failure to comply with these recommendations may

compromise the life expectancy of the battery.

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VII/ Commissioning
Before bringing them into service, the batteries must be
charged at a constant regulated voltage to match
VIII/ Maintenance/checks
- Every month, check the total floating voltage at the
battery terminals.It should be N x 2.23 volts at a
temperature of 20 C, where N is the number of cells in
the battery.
- Once each year, effect a reading of the voltage of cells
constituting the battery.
- A difference of plus or minus 2.5 % between these
individual floating voltages and the average voltage
may be observed. This is due to the gas recombination
process.
- A check on capacity ( independent operation on load)
can be performed once a year.
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the prevailing temperature, for a minimum period of
48 hours.
Safety
When carrying out any work on the battery, the
applicable safety standards should be followed.
Note : Keep a logbook battery in which the measured
values can be noted as well as power cuts, discharge
tests( current, time, T) etc.
The main factors causing reduction
in the life expectancy of OPzV cells
- Deep discharges
- Poor regulation of the float voltage
- Poor quality (smoothing) of the charging current
- High ambient temperatures
 DCE 1002G-08/01 - Subject to technical modification without prior notice.

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