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SA: 20, 30, and 40 kVA, Release 2.1
4.3.4.5 Connecting the batteries within the battery cabinet
1. Assemble the batteries within the battery cabinet and make necessary
connections to the switch inside the battery cabinet.
2. Measure the dc voltage at the switch inside the cabinet.
3. Verify that you obtain values of +384 Vdc (red) and –384 (black) with
reference to N (blue).
4.3.4.6 Connecting the battery cabinet to POWER+ SA
Connect the cables of the battery cabinet to the dc input terminals on the POWER+ SA.
Note: The switch on the battery cabinet should be in Off position (not conducting).
4.3.4.7 Maximizing battery life
Protect the batteries from moisture, dampness, and foreign substances.
The temperature of the battery's surroundings influences the batteries' useful lifetime.
Table 7: Battery lifetime vs environmental temp. (illustrative, as per Eurobat)
ENVIRONMENTAL
TEMPERATURE
ACHIEVABLE PERCENTAGE OF
BATTERY'S RATED LIFETIME
20 °C 100 %
30 °C 50 %
40 °C 25 %