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ELECTRONICS

Something quite unique is Balancell’s
“cell to pack” manufacturing methodology Controller area network (CAN) is widely used in automotive and industrial
which allows the battery to be automation applications and is the basis for communicating with CAN open and
manufactured in the smallest form factor DeviceNet protocols.
possible. The battery box is in effect an
The batteries are designed with safety in mind, manufactured with lithium
exoskeleton, with the cells making up 80- ferro phosphate (LFP) and accepted as the safest lithium chemistry over cobalt
85% of the battery’s weight. The achieved
energy density is 145 Wh/kg. The battery or manganese variations. The cells meet multiple global certification, automotive
temperature and vibration standards. Cells can be punctured, short circuited or
casings even look good, finished in a white
crushed and they will not ignite or explode. Each battery has electronic short circuit
epoxy powder coating with a high-quality
protection and an internal fuse with both digital and analogue protection.
stainless steel lid; they are easily wall-
mountable. Every Balancell battery comes with a unique energy guarantee that offers
The solar storage batteries have been unlimited cycles equal to the total guaranteed energy output or ten years calendar
designed to simplify installation using time, whichever comes first. Thereafter, an 80% nominal capacity applies.
CAN to interface with a range of leading Balancell can offer this guarantee to its customers due to the accuracy of the battery
inverter brands, essentially creating a management systems data recordings which include the entire battery history, of every
product that is plug-and-play. n parameter, recorded for every minute up to 30 years. The real Amp-hour capacity
is viewable and measurable in the battery history for every discharge throughout its
Altron Arrow are the distributors. lifetime. All data is totally transparent and readily accessible to either honour the
For more information email Ian Devenish guarantee or show real causes of abuse. n
at idevenish@arrow.altech.co.za

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