DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony) FLOODED C&D BATTERIES

DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony) C&D flooded batteries are engineered to provide superior performance and reliability over the life of the product. These batteries are designed using proprietary techniques and quality components and materials for reduced maintenance and extended battery life. The C&D DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony) flooded batteries are high-performance, space-saving batteries for switchgear and control. The small cell design allows for rapid system installation with minimal equipment required as well as reduces its footprint.

DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony) FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Capacities from 50 to 200 Ampere-hours
• Terminals accessible for measurement of individual cell voltages
• Transparent container allows visual inspection of plates
• Electrical capacity testing on every cell prior to shipping assures performance of every battery upon delivery
• 20-year environmental and seismic qualification (calcium) for nuclear safety related application.
• Flame-arrester with fill funnel and dust cover
• Two- and three-cell units in most sizes

Safe Operation

• Class 1E certified for nuclear applications
• Multi-cell jars use external welds to allow measurements to be taken on individual cells 100% of cells are capacity tested in the factory
• Standard flame retardant PVC cover and low evaporation flame arrestor provide safe operation

DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony) SPECIFICATIONS

• Plate Dimensions (Height, Width, Thickness)
  - Positive 5.88 in (149 mm) 5.63 in (143 mm) 0.266 in (6.76 mm)
  - Negative Thickness 5.88 in (149 mm) 5.63 in (143 mm) 0.170 in (4.32 mm)
  - Outside Negative Thickness 5.88 in (149 mm) 5.63 in (143 mm) 0.110 in (2.79 mm)
• Electrolyte height above plates 1.75 in (45 mm) except 11 plate, 1.63 in (41 mm)
• Sediment space 0.5 in (13 mm) except 11 plate, 0.56 in (14 mm)
• Electrolyte @ 77˚F (25˚C) Sulfuric acid, 1.215 specific gravity nominal
• Recommended Float voltages 2.17 - 2.22 volts per cell (calcium); 2.15 - 2.17 volts per cell (antimony)
• Container Thermoplastic, transparent
• Cover High-impact, flame-retardant thermoplastic
• Separator Microporous with fiberglass retaining mat
• Vent Systems Flame-arrester with dust cover
• Terminals
  • DCU/DU (5 through 11) Two flag terminals, standard
  • DCU/DU (13 through 17) Two, 0.75 in (19.1 mm) square posts

DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony) APPLICATIONS

• Electric Power Generation Facilities
• Nuclear Power Plants
• Emergency Systems
• Manufacturing Facilities
- Assembly Lines
- Process Controls
• Petrochemical processing plants
• Pipelines

Power Storage Solutions Installation and Service for DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony)

We utilize C&D Powercom Battery Selection Application to quickly calculate many values essential for the proper selection of standby battery products We provide expert sizing analysis you need to properly size and select the proper battery.  Let our Battery Sizing Specialist ensure you select the correct product.

This includes the ability to:
• Select batteries based on complex step loads and generate IEEE-485 Sizing Work Sheets.
• Select batteries based on constant current loads.
• Select batteries based on constant power loads.
• View and customize rating tables.
• Perform battery run time analysis.

Power Storage Solutions Installation and Service for DCU-17 (Calcium) / DU-17 (Antimony)

We understand your operations are heavily reliant on batteries for backup power. Our experience and our focus is to know the batteries and their implication for your operation. To determine the perfect solution, we will partner with you, analyze your critical power needs and construct the backup power solution that will perform as designed.

Routine maintenance ensures your equipment stays reliable, improving your overall performance and extending their useful life. Service plans allow customers to be proactive; providing opportunity to detect potential points of failure preventing expensive problems.

When ordering new batteries, also remember to properly recycle your old lead batteries. Federal and state regulations require lead-acid batteries be recycled. Power Storage Solutions’ nationwide service organization can arrange pickup, transportation to and recycling at any one of our company affiliated smelters. Click Here for More Information

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