Telecom site annual inspection battery cabinet

What is a battery inspection checklist?

Regular battery inspections assist to ensure optimal performance & safety. Following this checklist makes sure that all important components are evaluated and any necessary steps are performed to keep the system operational. This detailed Battery Inspection Checklist ensures battery performance and safety.

What is a battery inspection?

The first level of inspection involves a thorough visual examination of the battery’s physical condition. This step checks for any mechanical or structural faults that could hinder performance. Mark “OK,” “Not OK,” or “N/A” in the appropriate boxes for each point.

What is a telecommunications outside plant cabinet?

A typical Telecommunications Outside Plant cabinet is a non-controlled environment where temperatures can reach or exceed 140 Degrees Fahrenheit. Battery Float Voltage: The float voltage is that voltage, which provides the correct amount of battery charge current to maintain an optimal state of charge in the battery cell.

How often do network and maintenance technicians conduct battery testing?

TESTING METHODS AND TEST EQUIPMENT: Network and maintenance technicians shall conduct battery testing and maintenance routines based upon internal DC Cell Resistance testing. The DC Cell Resistance battery tests are conducted on a Three Times Per Year (4-month intervals) schedule to provide trended data and pass/fail data.

What is battery integrity testing?

Done correctly, the battery integrity testing ensures the battery is at 100% capacity and state of charge when placed into service (excepting battery systems that are factory defective or have suffered irreversible damage from extended periods of "cold storage").