Within this field of action, Aitelong, a Chinese company exclusively represented in Spain by Inycom, introduced a new range of SAT-AC01 battery testers in 2011. Compared to traditional testing techniques, this new equipment provides a 300% increase in work efficiency and a 75% reduction in labor. This is due to:
- The weight and volume of the equipment makes it more manageable, requiring fewer operators for its handling.
- Battery conductance testing time of 20-30 minutes (without needing to discharge the battery).
- Efficient work time.
- Powerful management software that allows operators to recognize the condition of each cell in each battery group, automatically providing maintenance solutions and the remaining lifespan of the tested batteries (stored in a database), based on the obtained life curve.
To support these claims, the traditional work methodology of a team of 10 technicians responsible for 130 remote stations and a central station with approximately 200 batteries was compared. The work took 14 to 20 weeks, compared to 3 weeks using SAT-AC01, which also required the traditional method of charging and discharging batteries to confirm defective batteries, replace damaged components, and prepare the work report.
Under these conditions, not only is the efficiency of battery maintenance tasks improved, but companies also benefit from reduced maintenance expenses and cost control.
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Article provided by the Electronics Division of Inycom, official distributor of Aitelong in Spain, in collaboration with Aitelong.
