Telecommunications Power

Needs and Product Solutions

MORE SUBSCRIBERS,RISING EXPECTATIONS

As more devices and subscribers come online, expectations for high levels of service continuity increase. Ensuring reliable power becomes a challenge. Reserve battery systems provide power and efficient normal operation. To ensure uninterupted service, an effective power maintenance program must be implemented.

Solution

Midtronics industry-leading technology solutions assure accurate and efficient maintenance of your reserve battery systems.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Cost effective management is becoming more and more critical for operators everywhere. Batteries are a substantial expense, and maximizing life and utilization of these ubiquitous systems can impact the bottom line.

Solution

An effective management program based on Midtronics equipment and data management software can ensure timely replacement and cost savings.

STREAMLINED ANALYSIS

With more extensive networks and increased demands on time, streamlined analysis is key to proper decision making with regard to maintenance and infrastructure.

Solution

A Midtronics specialized, central battery asset management system can improve visibility of performance and enhance decision making, saving time and money.

Midtronics Product Solutions

CELLTRON MAX

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Test Range:

100 - 19,990 mhos

Test Data Storage:

Unlimited internal memory USB to flash drive or PC

Test Data Transfer To PC:

USB, two way communication with SW for setup & download

Capacity Test Manager:

Voltage and time capture

Battery Reference Developer

AC Ripple Supression
Technology

Full Multimedia / Scope
Function

Field Upgradable Software

Generator/Fleet Vehicle
Battery Testing Capability

Integrated Temperature
Measurement

Variation Based Analysis of
Conductance vs. Baseline

CELLTRON ULTRA

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Test Range:

100 - 19,990 mhos

Test Data Storage:

Removable SD memory card stores 500 strings / locations of 480 tests

Test Data Transfer To PC:

InfraRed data transfer SD memory card

Battery Reference Developer

AC Ripple Supression
Technology

Full Multimedia / Scope
Function

Field Upgradable Software

CELLTRON ADVANCED

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Test Range:

100 - 19,990 mhos

Test Data Storage:

16 strings / memory locations of 480 test results

Test Data Transfer To PC:

InfraRed data transfer

Midtronics Service Center
upgradable software

CELLTRON ESSENTIAL

Key Application:
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)

Test Range:

100 - 19,990 mhos

Test Data Storage:

1 string memory location of 480 test results

Test Data Transfer To PC:

Not available, IR printing only

Midtronics Service Center
upgradable software

 

CELLGUARD SYSTEM

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Communications Interfaces
Ethernet 10 Mbps
RS232 or serial USB ( @ 57.6 kbps)
802.15.4 compliant RF transport
@ 2.4 GHz Radio Band

Temperature
Operating Temperature
( 0° C to +65° C)
Storage Temperature
( -10° C to +80° C)

Power Requirements
Base Coordinator Unit Power
Powered by 9 V DC wall plug adaptor
or powered from VTC (optional)
VTC Unit Power
Powered from the battery (< 60 mA)
2 V Sensor Power
Powered from the battery
under surveillance
12 V Sensor Power
Powered from the battery
under surveillance.
Conductance Measurement Range
100 to 15,000 Siemens (cell mhos)

Strap Resistance Measurement
2 micro Ohms minimum

Test Current
2V & 12V Sensors
Test current is approximately 5 Amps RMS

 

Voltage Measuring Characteristics
Sensor
Voltage range: 1.4 V to 2.5 V per cell
Resolution: +/- 20 mV

Sensor Negative Battery
Post Temperature Reading
Temperature Range
( 0° C to +65° C)
Measurement Accuracy
(+/- 2° C)

String Voltage Measurement
Input Range
42 to 600 Volts DC
AC Ripple
Peak AC Ripple Detection

String Current Measurement
Float State 300 milli-Amps to 10 Amps
Charge State 10 to 200 Amps
Discharge State 10 to 200 Amps

Physical Dimensions
Base Coordinator Unit
5.08 in x 5.25 in x 2.25 in
12.9 cm x 13.3 cm x 5.7 cm

VTC String Monitor
5.08 in x 5.25 in x 2.25 in
12.9 cm x 13.3 cm x 5.7 cm

2 V & 12 V Sensor
4.45 in x 3.15 in x 1.5 in
11.3 cm x 8 cm x 3.8 cm

CELLGUARD TRACE

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

Battery Conductance Range
100 s < Siemens < 4,000 s for 12-volt batteries

Battery Voltage Range
10.500 V < V < 15.000 V (12-volt battery)

Note: Cellguard Trace is capable of reading above this range.

Battery Temperature Measurement Range
-20°C (-4°F) < T < 70°C (158°F)

String Voltage
21 V < V < 31 V for 24-volt operation
42 V < V < 62 V for 48-volt operation

Monitor System Level Requirements

Module Power Source
CELLGUARD Trace is powered by the batteries under test.

Module Dimensions
9.5” in x 3“ in x 1.25” in

Module Environment Requirements
CELLGUARD Trace operates over the environment ranges of:

  • Operating Temperature: -20˚C (-4˚F) to 70˚C (158˚F)
  • Operating Humidity: 0-95% non- condensing

Data Management

CELLTRAQ

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

  • Windows Operating System
  • Tomcat Web Server

Tomcat: 2G RAM or above (4G is recommended)
CPU: 2.6G or above

  • SQL Server 2000/2005 Database
    Database: 4G RAM or above (8G is recommended)
    CPU: 2.6G or above

Installation CD provides, in addition to the
Server Application, Database, and SMTP Tester
Interface:

  • Installation Manual
  • JDBC-SQL Server Driver
  • Java Development Kit (JDK)
  • Tomcat

 

BATTERYNET

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

  • Industry’s proven source for effective battery data management and report automation
  • More consistent, effective and efficient battery maintenance
  • Professional level reports
  • Proven efficiency in providing early warning on battery degradation
  • Establishes battery inventory stocking levels based on unit density and change

FACILITYWARE

Key Application:
Telecom Central Office
Telecom OSP (Outside Plant)
Wireless MTSO (Flooded
and VRLA) / Wireless Base Stations

  • Centralized record keeping and maintenance data on everything (outside of batteries) that is key to a well-run operation.
  • User configurable database and reporting tools
  • Collects and reports on critical information regarding generators, switchgear, power boards, HVAC and CRAC units, and much more
  • Reliability in scheduling the next maintenance or responding to an audit request