VTX4.4.

VTX
October 2016
Ni-Cd batteries

Installation
and operating
Vantex Ni-Cd batteries
instructions
New generation
Type VTX 1L and VTX 1M
Important recommendations
Never allow an exposed flame or spark near the batteries, particularly while charging.  ells stored more than 6 months
C
Never smoke while performing any operation on the battery. and up to 2 years:
For protection, wear rubber gloves, long sleeves, and appropriate splash goggles or face shield. A commissioning charge is necessary:
The electrolyte is harmful to skin and eyes. In the event of contact with skin or eyes, wash Commissioning at ambient temperature
immediately with plenty of water. If eyes are affected, flush with water, and obtain immediate between + 10C to + 30C (+ 50F to + 86F)
medical attention. - Constant current charge:
Remove all rings, watches and other items with metal parts before working on the battery. 10 h at 0.2 C5A recommended,
Use insulated tools. 20 h at 0.1 C5A possible (see Table A).
Avoid static electricity and take measures for protection against electric shocks. Notice: At the end of charge, the cell voltage
will reach about 1.80 V, thus the charger shall
Discharge any possible static electricity from clothing and/or tools by touching an
be able to supply such a voltage.
earth-connected part ground before working on the battery.
When the charger maximum voltage setting is
too low to supply constant current charging,
1. Receiving the shipment Tightening torque for the terminals must be: divide the battery into two parts to be charged
M 6 = 11 1.1 N.m (97.4 9.8 lbf.in) individually at constant current.
Upon receipt of the goods, any transportation M 8 = 20 2.0 N.m (177.0 17.7 lbf.in)
damage, electrolyte spillage or irregularities must - Constant potential charge:
M 10 = 30 3.0 N.m (265.0 26.6l bf.in) 1.55 V/cell for a minimum of 24 h with current
be reported to the carrier and to Alcad.
The connectors and terminals should be corrosion- limit of 0.2 C5A recommended, 0.1 C5A
The battery is shipped filled and charged, and is protected by coating with a thin layer of anti- possible (see the current in Table A).
ready for immediate use. Storage of cells must not corrosion oil, NO-OX-ID A, or approved equal. If this voltage level is not available, then charging
exceed the maximum storage time indicated on may be carried out at 1.50 V/cell for 36 hours
the packing case (first in, first out). 3.3. Ventilation
Commissioning at ambient temperature
During operation the battery emits an amount of above + 30C (+ 86F)
2. Storage gas mixture (oxygen and hydrogen). Ventilation
inside the battery room must be adequately - Only constant current charge permitted:
The battery must be stored in a dry indoor 10 h at 0.2 C5 recommended,
location, on open, well ventilated shelves away managed, comply with IEC 62485-2 / EN 50272-2
and local regulations. 20 h at 0.1 C5 possible.
from direct sunlight between 0C and +30C
The electrolyte temperature is to be monitored
(+32F and 86F). 3.4. Electrolyte during charge. If the temperature exceeds + 45C
Vantex batteries are supplied filled with electrolyte When checking electrolyte levels, a fluctuation in (+113F) during charging, then it must be stopped
and charged. They can be stored in this condition level between cells is normal. This is caused by a to reduce the temperature. The charging can be
for maximum 24months from date of shipment in small difference in internal pressure in each cell. resumed when electrolyte temperature drops
accordance with the recommendations set forth in Normally there is no need to adjust the electrolyte below + 40C (+ 104F).
this I&O. level. If the level is 30 mm (1.2) below the Capacity Testing : When full battery
Storage of a filled battery at temperatures above minimum level mark the affected product must be performance is required for capacity test
+30C (+86F) can result in permanent change topped up using Alcads E22 electrolyte. purposes, the cells shall be charged in
and loss of product performance, depending on Do not top-up cells prior to an initial charge. After accordance with IEC62259 section 7 (7.1 & 7.2).
the duration of the storage above the maximum commissioning, when the level is stabilized, the
recommended temperature. electrolyte level should be between the maximum 5. Charging in service
Never drain the electrolyte from the cells. mark and 5 mm below.
The recommended charging voltages for
To ensure maximum protection of the cells always 4. Commissioning continuous parallel operation, with occasional
store the product in its original packaging. battery discharges, are:
Commissioning the battery is important: Charging Two level charge:
3. Installation at constant current is preferable. If the current float level: 1.42 0.01 V/cell
limit is lower than indicated in the table A, high rate (boost) level: 1.45 0.01 V/cell
3.1. Location extend the charge time proportionally.
Single level charge:
Install the battery in a dry and clean room. Avoid Cells stored up to 6 months: 1.42 0.01 V/cell.
direct sunlight and heat. A commissioning charge is normally not required
To achieve maintenance-free operation, in terms
The battery will give the best performance and and the cells are ready for immediate use.
of topping-up, at high temperatures, a correction
maximum service life when the ambient temperature However, the products full performance will only
factor of -2.0 mV/C (-1.12 mV/F) is mandatory,
is between +10C to +30C (+50F to +86F) be achieveable after six months of charging in
starting from an ambient temperature of 20C
service (see section 7.3 charge acceptance of
3.2. Mounting (68F). For other conditions, see section 7.2
Technical manual). If the published performance
Temperature compensation of Technical Manual.
Interconnect the cells with the appropriate polarity. is required immediately, please refer to Section
Connections between the battery and the load 4 and the procedure dedicated to cells stored
shall be made with nickel plated cable lugs. more than 6months and up to 2years.
 Table A:
Capacity Charging current Charging current Cell connection Capacity Charging current Charging current Cell connection
Cell type Cell type
C5Ah (Ah) 0.1 C5 A (A) 0.2 C5 A (A) bolt per pole C5Ah (Ah) 0.1 C5 A (A) 0.2 C5 A (A) bolt per pole
VTX1 L 15 15 1.5 3.0 M6 VTX1 M 8 8 0.8 1.6 M6
VTX1 L 30 30 3.0 6.0 M6 VTX1 M 16 16 1.6 3.2 M6
Data in this document are subject to change without notice and become contractual only after written confirmation by Alcad.

VTX1 L 47 47 4.7 9.4 M6 VTX1 M 24 24 2.4 4.8 M6

VTX1 L 62 62 6.2 12.4 M6 VTX1 M 32 32 3.2 6.4 M6
VTX1 L 75 75 7.5 15.0 2xM6 VTX1 M 40 40 4.0 8.0 M6
VTX1 L 95 95 9.5 19.0 M8 VTX1 M 48 48 4.8 9.6 M6
VTX1 L 110 110 11.0 22.0 2xM6 VTX1 M 65 65 6.5 13.0 2xM6
VTX1 L 140 140 14.0 28.0 M 10 VTX1 M 75 75 7.5 15.0 M8
VTX1 L 185 185 18.5 37.0 M 10 VTX1 M 100 100 10.0 20.0 M8
VTX1 L 235 235 23.5 47.0 M 10 VTX1 M 125 125 12.5 25.0 M 10
VTX1 L 280 280 28.0 56.0 M 10 VTX1 M 150 150 15.0 30.0 M 10
VTX1 L 325 325 32.5 65.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 170 170 17.0 34.0 M 10
VTX1 L 375 375 37.5 75.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 195 195 19.5 39.0 M 10
VTX1 L 420 420 42.0 84.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 220 220 22.0 44.0 M 10
VTX1 L 470 470 47.0 94.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 245 245 24.5 49.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 515 515 51.5 103.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 270 270 27.0 54.0 2 x M 10
VTX4.4.E-1016 - Edition October 2016 - Le Rvrend Imprimeur.

VTX1 L 560 560 56.0 112.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 295 295 29.5 59.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 610 610 61.0 122.0 3 x M 10 VTX1 M 320 320 32.0 64.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 650 650 65.0 130.0 3 x M 10 VTX1 M 345 345 34.5 69.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 700 700 70.0 140.0 3 x M 10 VTX1 M 370 370 37.0 74.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 750 750 75.0 150.0 3 x M 10 VTX1 M 395 395 39.5 79.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 800 800 80.0 160.0 3 x M 10 VTX1 M 420 420 42.0 84.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 840 840 84.0 168.0 3 x M 10 VTX1 M 445 445 44.5 89.0 2 x M 10
VTX1 L 890 890 89.0 178.0 4 x M 10 VTX1 M 490 490 49.0 98.0 3 x M 10
VTX1 L 940 940 94.0 188.0 4 x M 10 VTX1 M 540 540 54.0 108.0 3 x M 10
VTX1 L 980 980 98.0 196.0 4 x M 10 VTX1 M 590 590 59.0 118.0 3 x M 10
VTX1 L 1030 1030 103.0 206.0 4 x M 10 VTX1 M 640 640 64.0 128.0 3 x M 10
VTX1 L 1120 1120 112.0 224.0 4 x M 10 VTX1 M 690 690 69.0 138.0 4 x M 10
VTX1 L 1220 1220 122.0 244.0 5 x M 10 VTX1 M 740 740 74.0 148.0 4 x M 10
VTX1 L 1300 1300 130.0 260.0 5 x M 10 VTX1 M 785 785 78.5 157.0 4 x M 10
VTX1 L 1400 1400 140.0 280.0 5 x M 10 VTX1 M 835 835 83.5 167.0 4 x M 10
VTX1 L 1500 1500 150.0 300.0 6 x M 10 VTX1 M 885 885 88.5 177.0 4 x M 10
VTX1 L 1600 1600 160.0 320.0 6 x M 10 VTX1 M 935 935 93.5 187.0 5 x M 10
VTX1 L 1700 1700 170.0 340.0 6 x M 10 VTX1 M 985 985 98.5 197.0 5 x M 10
VTX1 M 1030 1030 103.0 206.0 5 x M 10
VTX1 M 1130 1130 113.0 226.0 6 x M 10
VTX1 M 1230 1230 123.0 246.0 6 x M 10
VTX1 M 1330 1330 133.0 266.0 6 x M 10

6. Preventive Maintenance Use only distilled or de-ionized water to top-up. Alcad Limited
Topping up of the Vantex battery shall be
Vantex is maintenance-free battery under the carried out when battery is fully charged. Sweden
recommended operating conditions, from -20C Telephone: +46 491 68 100
Changing or measuring the electrolyte specific Facsimile: +46 491 68 110
(+4F) to +40C (+104F) at 1.42V/cell, with gravity is not required.
temperature compensation and requires only
preventive maintenance. Check all connections are tight every twoyears. Alcad Sales Offices
Tightening torque for the terminals must be:
Best practices include keeping the battery clean Asia
using only water. Do not use a wire brush or M 6 = 11 1.1 N.m ( 97.4 9.8 lbf.in) Telephone: +65 6 7484 486
solvents of any kind. M 8 = 20 2.0 N.m (177.0 17.7 lbf.in) Facsimile: +65 6 7484 639
M10 = 30 3.0 N.m (265.0 26.6 lbf.in).
Individual cell and total battery charge voltage Middle East
must be checked and recorded once per year. The connectors and terminals should be corrosion-
protected by coating with a thin layer of anti- Telephone: +357 25 871 816
Individual cells with voltages measured below Facsimile: +357 25 343 542
1.30 V during float charge must receive corrective corrosion oil, NO-OX-ID A, or approved equal.
action. To maximise the topping-up interval check the United Kingdom
Please refer to Section 11.1 of the Vantex Technical charging voltage and adjust as required. Telephone: +44 1279 772 555
Manual. USA
7. Environment
Under normal operating conditions there is no Telephone: +1 203 985 2500
need for topping up. In case of increased water To protect the environment all used batteries must Facsimile: +1 203 985 2539
consumption, the electrolyte level is visible from be recycled.
the outside. If visual check from the outside is not Contact your local Alcad representative for further www.alcad.com
possible, a level testing tube can be used to check information.
the electrolyte level. Never let the level fall below
the minimum level mark.