APC launches Battery Management System

APC has launched a smart charging and remote battery management for stationary batteries in data centers and facilities. The APC Battery Management System is an approach that will not only perform the usual monitoring tasks but will also mitigate the potential for problems caused by under and over charging of batteries. It will improve availability by ensuring batteries are optimally charged and ready for use.

The Battery Management System consists of a processor running custom firmware controlling selector circuits, a voltage monitor, a current monitor and an isolated current source. The individual battery charging feature is an APC exclusive.