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Vantage Ultra-low maintenance batteries Delivering quality

Ultra-high reliability, ultra-low maintenance Alcad Vantage... a powerful combination of proven pocket-plate construction and advanced design from the world leader in industrial nickel-cadmium battery technology. With a 20-year life and ultra-low maintenance requirements, Vantage has become the cost-effective first choice - worldwide - for trouble-free standby power in the most demanding applications. More reliable Vantage can continue to supply power for 20 years or more thanks to its corrosion-free construction and Alcad's tried and tested pocket-plate technology. No physical plate...

Available capacity (% of rated capacity) Charging voltage 1.45 V/cell Charging voltage 1.42 V/cell Current limit* 0.1 C5 A Charge time (hours) *For charging voltages higher than 1.45 V/cell, a current limit of 0.1 C5 A is required Effect of charging voltage on water consumption Float charge V/cell 1.46 Time to reach the warning electrolyte level (years) Meeting international standards Alcad batteries are manufactured under a strict ISO 9001 regime. Highest quality materials and rigorous quality checking procedures ensure all relevant international standards are met, including IEC 60623 and...

Construction and block configuration Protective cover Prevents dust accumulation and minimises maintenance. Reduces handling and environmental risks. Flame arresting vent Low pressure flame arresting vent. In line with EN 50272-2 (safety) with IP2 level. Plate group bus Connects the plate tabs with the terminal post. Plate tabs and terminal posts are projection welded to the plate group bus (beneath casing). Plate tab Spot welded to the plate side frames, to the upper edge of the pocket plate and to the plate group bus. Plate Horizontal pockets of double-perforated steel strips. Separators...

Vantage type Nominal Voltage Overall height (with protective cover) Approx. weight per block Cell connection bolt per pole: VN VN VN VN VN VN VN VN VN

Cell performance Performance after prolonged float charge of fully charged cell Final voltage: 1.00 V/cell Available amperes at +20ºC ± 5ºC (+68ºF ± 9ºF) Cell type Final voltage: 1.05 V/cell Available amperes at +20ºC ± 5ºC (+68ºF ± 9ºF) Cell type

Cell performance Performance after prolonged float charge of fully charged cell Final voltage: 1.10 V/cell Available amperes at +20ºC ± 5ºC (+68ºF ± 9ºF) Cell type Final voltage: 1.14 V/cell Available amperes at +20ºC ± 5ºC (+68ºF ± 9ºF) Cell type

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