4 FAQs about Comparison of lifespan of 47U modular battery cabinets used in airports

How long does a UPS battery last?

The system design life is assumed to be 10 years. The costs shown are only for the battery solution. The UPS cost was assumed to be independent of battery technology so this cost was not examined. All three battery technologies will be compared in three steps. Step 1 is a pure battery purchase cost comparison.

How many batteries can a 1085 cabinet hold?

This welded cabinet offers flexibility in adding runtime with a small footprint addition to the overall system. The 1085 model cabinets can support Eaton, CSB, Enersys, North-star, and Yuasa batteries from 280 watts/cell up to 620 watts/cell. Each cabinet can take 40 battery jars, includes pull out trays with 48V quick disconnects in each tray.

Which accumulator batteries are included in the cabinets covered by the technical specification?

The cabinets covered by the technical specification have been designed to contain the hermetic lead-acid electric accumulator batteries.

Can a data center save money on battery life cycle costs?

The average data center is entitled to a 75% savings in battery life cycle costs. If the battery system could simply be matched to the initial load and then expanded as needed, this cost could be avoided. See White Paper 37, Avoiding Costs from Oversizing Data Center and Network Room Infrastructure for more information on this subject.

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