Storage Battery Systems, Inc. - Product Announcements

The SBS "UPS Series" AGM Valve Regulated Lead Acid batteries are specifically engineered to perform in every uninterruptible power system application. They are designed for high-rate discharge cycles typical with all three-phase UPS. The UPS Series is sized to offer direct replacement of Dynasty, Power Battery, East Penn, Yuasa, CSB, C&D and Enersys battery jars currently in service. (read more)

SBS is unaligned with any one UPS manufacturer & can leverage its buying power to procure the Best-In-Class correct power surety system for your application. Whether a single unit from 10-750kVA or parallel multi-module system to 4.5mW, or a specific brand such as Mitsubishi, MGE, Powerware, Liebert or APC, SBS can specify, sell, service and install a complete turnkey solution. (read more)

SBS "AFT" VRLA 55-250A/hr batteries are maintenance free & designed for the stringent requirements of telecom applications such as CO, CLEC, RBAC, wireless, cellular, broadband & cable installations. Absorbant Glass Mat construction w/virgin lead components ensures minimum gassing, lower float currents, extended service life & enhanced performance accross discharge rate curves. (read more)

Storage Battery Systems provides solutions for portable power needs such as scanner carts, portable registers, medical equipment,wireless computing and mobile printing applications. By integrating the entire power solution, reliability & compatibility are enhanced. SBS designs custom solutions for any ac/dc power requirement for the retail, industrial, medical & commercial markets. (read more)

Storage Battery Systems is a factory authorized distributor of single phase and three phase uninterrruptible power supply (UPS) system solutions from more than ten manufacturers. Single phase sizes range from 500VA to 18kVA in a variety of tower, rack & modular configurations for office, network & telecommunications protection. All are available with extended runtime battery packs. (read more)

SBS chargers/rectifiers supply reliable DC power to telecommunications, utility, process control & other critical power systems that require a filtered source. The charger ensures the highest possible reliability of a battery-backed DC power system. Available in DC outputs from 12-480 nominal & amperages from 3 to 300 ADC, SBS has the right charging solution for your sealed or flooded batteries. (read more)

The construction of the SBS S Series general purpose VRLA battery allows maintenance-free, safe operation in any position. There is no need to add electrolyte since water vapor is "recombined" during charging. Available in capacities ranging from 1.2 to 200 A/h, The S Series is well suited for emergency lighting, small UPS telecommunications, process control, substation & switchgear support. (read more)

SBS offers the STT low maintenance flooded cell for a variety of uses including long duration Telecom & repeat cycle Utility Power applications with a lead-selenium grid plate design. The STT has a 25 year design life with a 20 year warranty 5 years of which are 100% warranty & the balance of 15 pro-rated. Fully insulated flexible intercells are available to reduce corrosion. (read more)

SBS offers a battery diagnostics tester based on the proven technology of internal impedance monitoring. With a user friendly feature set, the SBS-IBEX conforms to all IEEE Std 450/1188 recommendations for battery testing & maintenance analysis for flooded & VRLA lead acid battery cells. The SBS-IBEX comes complete with probes, charger, temperature RTD, trending software; thermal printer & case. (read more)

SBS manufactures high quality tubular & flat plate industrial batteries available in US, BS, and DIN standards. Wet cell, low maintenance and maintenance free configurations are available. SBS repairs & rebuilds all battery trays for any material handling application. Servicing what we sell, SBS can design & install complete battery storage racks & charging systems for any motive power need. (read more)

Nickel-Cadmium cells w/ pocket type plate electrodes are proven to meet operating requirements under the most extreme conditions including overcharge, 100% discharge & reverse polarity. Availble in long duration, general purpose & ultra high rate models, they are perfect for applications from emergency lighting & alarm systems, substation reclosers, generator starting & UPS. (read more)

Wet cell battery testing has never been this easy. Simply insert the nozzle into the cell, depress the filler pump, and extract a few drops of electrolyte. Touch one button and the processor does the rest. Within seconds you have a temperature compensated accurate reading of specific gravity and temperature. Fast, repetitive, exact & affordable, our digital hydrometer is in stock & ready to ship. (read more)

SBS provides custom battery assemblies to facilitate the easy replacement of APC, Tripplite, Powerware, MGE & Liebert single phase UPS battery packs as well as all other small UPS replacement batteries. Whether RBC, BAT, BK or other numbers, SBS has the perfect replacement battery kit for your UPS. SBS can configure affordable extended runtime options to increase your system autonomy. (read more)

The SBS STT wet cell battery is commonly available in 2v single cell jars well suited for 48v/24v dc plant applications within the telecommunications environment. SBS has also manufactured a 6v (3 cell) & 12v (6 cell) jar for extended runtimes for uninterruptible power systems using the same advantaged technology. The 20 year warranty assures you of reliable performance. (read more)

SBS generators are the heart of any critical power system. Diesel & natural gas generators are available from 20kW to 2mW & 900kW respectively for prime power & standby power applications. SBS can ensure that your generator conforms to your federal, state & local ordinances & will be compatible with any existing power system or protected load. (read more)

SBS "AGM" Series battery systems are the preferred choice of telecommuncations professionals worldwide. These sealed VRLA monoblocks utilize Absorbant Glass Mat (AGM) technology & provide maintenance free operation across their 20 year design life that is 100% warranted for the first 5 years with the balance of 15 years pro-rated. Racking is NEBS certified UBC Zone 4 epoxy coated steel. (read more)

The SR Series in 12v & 6v jars are uniquely suited for both high rate short duration as well as high capacity long duration applications. The 25 year design life is backed by a 20 year warranty 15 of which is pro-rated. The SR offers the reliability of a flooded design in a smaller dense footprint well suited for installations with a high DC bus such as uninterruptible power systems. (read more)

The SBS 4000 is a quick, simple & accurate means for the testing, diagnosis & prediction of VRLA & flooded batteries. Using the well-proven conductance method of analysis, the SBS-4000 measures individual cell & total string voltage with consistency & repeatability. Temperature compensated, it can test 2v cells thru 12v monoblocks on or off line. (read more)

The SBS OSP Series high rate discharge battery is particularly well suited for UPS applications to 750kVA SMU. Designed for 25 yrs of service, the OSP is fully warranted for 5 years & pro rated for 15. Single cell jars range from 157-3222 A/h at the C8 rate & are meant to be economically jumpered or replaced without impact to the major string or unnecessarily replacing multi-cells. (read more)

SBS proudly announces the "Zero Voltage Insulated Intercell Connector" exclusively for our line of flooded & VRLA batteries. ZERO VOLTAGE means there is no voltage drop & no operator short-circuit hazard! The completely insulated 100% tinned copper conductor is color-coded to international standards & has captive terminal covers for easy access during installation, removal, re-torquing & testing. (read more)

SBS offers the HGDI Hydrogen-Sulfide Gas Detector to ensure that your flooded battery installation remains safe. The HGDI senses hydrogen gassing at both 1% & 2% levels to provide warning & ventilation well before the LEL of 4% is reached. The reliable unit is easily wall or ceiling mounted & is by far the most economical unit on the market. (read more)

SBS suggests that you invest in our insulated electrical power tool kit for safe maintenance intervention on live DC power systems. The SBS968 contains 68 insulated tools commonly required for work on stationary battery strings & dc power systems. The tools are 1000vdc rated & conform to IEEE & Telcordia/Canex standards. They are also suited for work on AC circuits. (read more)

SBS offers the IRT-5 for the critical power services professional to evaluate the thermal condition of dc & AC terminals, conductors, housings, windings, contacts & protective devices. The IRT5 quickly allows the preventative maintenance technician to zero on on hot spots caused by overloads, poor connections, deteriorated insulation, intermittent short circuits & other causes. (read more)

SBS offers a spill clean up kit for the battery room. IEEE & OSHA mandate that provisions are made to contain, neutralize & clean any battery acid spill. Our spill cleanup kit allows a first responder to perform such remediation whether in a flooded or VRLA battery environment. The kit contains everything needed to effectively address minor spills encountered in stationary power applications. (read more)

SBS announces the "T Series" telecom cell. These sealed VRLA monoblocks utilize Absorbant Glass Mat (AGM) technology & provide maintenance free operation across their 20 year design life that is 100% warranted for the first 3 years with the balance of 17 years pro-rated. Racking is NEBS certified UBC Zone 4 epoxy coated steel. (read more)

SBS produces the "G Series" Gel-Cell batteries that are available in 6v & 12 v jars ranging from 26 - 225 A/h C/20 capacities. Perfect for broadband, CATV & outdoor communications application, the Gel Technology tolerates higher operational temperatures to 122 F & long discharge cycles. The design life of 10 yrs is backed by a 1 yr 100% warranty with the remaining balance of 9 yrs. pro-rated. (read more)

SBS produces the valve regulated pocket plate (VRPP) NiCad battery in an extremely low maintenance design that requires no watering. Available in capacities from 8-744 A/h, the VRPP can be configured as 1.2v single cells or 2.4v & 3.6v multicell power blocks. Perfect for switchgear, substation, emergency lighting, railway signaling, fire alarm/supression systems & generator starting applications. (read more)

Storage Battery Systems Inc. offers the low maintenance 6v & 12v STT flooded monoblocks in 55 to 330 A/h capacities. A 25 year design life is backed with a 5 year full & 15 year pro-rated warranty. Designed for intermediate duration high rate discharges, the STT is well suited for general purpose, telecom, excellent for utility as well as UPS applications of 15 minute or greater discharges. (read more)

The SBS-3660 Thermal Infra-Red Camera provides an affordable way to quickly obtain I-R thermal levels & compare them to real-life (RL) systems. The camera captures thermal gradients in 64 on-screen divisions & can display the results super-imposed upon the actual component; or you can toggle between RL, thermal grid or thermal box views. (read more)

SBS has produced the RT-100 micro-ohmeter for complete battery testing. The RT-100 is a simple an inexpensive way to test cell/jar & intercell connector resistance on-line. It comes in a hard case with accessory clamps & WIN XP PC software to manage downloaded data. On board memory accommodates 999 individual tests. It also measures cell/jar voltage. (read more)

SBS produces the portable ground fault locator to allow you to easily & quickly identify hazardous grounding problems created by electrolyte leakage paths & cabling deficiencies. These conditions can cause battery string failure, excessive discharge/recharge, battery over-temperature, fire, explosion & hazardous electrical shock to personnel. (read more)

Storage Battery Systems produces 24vdc & 48vdc power plants for a variety of telecommunications applications from 400A to 1200A. These power frames include rectifiers, batteries, inverters, BCDBB, LVBD & microprocessor-based controllers available in 2N & 2N+1 configurations. These dc systems are suited for telecom closets, cLEC & rBAC applications with Telcordia/Canux and/or NEBS cerifications. (read more)

SBS announces the TG Series of tubular grid design, gelled electrolyte sealed lead-acid batteries. These batteries provide superior performance in wide operating temperatures & deep discharge cycles even during partial state of charge (PSOC) conditions. This makes the TG Series well suited for telecommunications and solar applications. (read more)