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Energy Storage, Conversion & Electrical Power Management
Merlin Data-Cell
Preliminary data
Unit available quarter one 2010
RS-232 Battery Capacity Monitoring Module
The fit and forget method of constantly measur-
APPLICATIONS
ing voltage and remaining capacity in up to four
Data-Cell has applications any-
separate battery banks for computer based
where there is a reliance on battery
monitoring
power and computers are present.
For example, in UPS for emergency
Once installed, Data-Cell will learn the capacity
access equipment, medical equip-
remaining in your batteries and never run out of
syncronisation
ment, for rail signaling, electric
vehicles, military, solar & telecoms
Connect to any windows based PC to set the
battery backup. The applications
unit up, view Data-Cell information on ‘virtual
are almost endless
battery monitor’ displays and perform datalogging
EASY TO INSTALL
RS-232 data can be utilised by software engi-
The unit simply requires a fused
neers to design graphical displays for any third
positive connection to each battery
party computer software
bank it is monitoring and a common
negative. The unit is supplied with
windows based software for monitoring, data-logging and setup
Merlin Data-Cell is a ground breaking step forward for
capacity information (for up to four separate battery
anyone reliant on battery power for a professional appli-
banks) using only a positive connection to each battery
cation, where computer based monitoring is possible.
bank and a common ground. Via its own simple to use
windows software, battery reserves can be viewed on
EASY TO CONFIGURE
Data-Cell is extremely easy to configure via the software provided.
You simply choose your battery
types and set your activation and
deactivation levels for voltage and
capacity alarms. Interpreting Data-
Rather than simply displaying voltage (which does not
’virtual battery monitor displays’ and alarms can be set for
indicate true state of charge) or counting ampere hours
both low and high voltage and capacity remaining (%).
with a shunt, Data-Cell not only accurately measures
remaining battery capacity, but does this reliably through
In addition to this, Data-Cell software allows you to per-
the batteries entire lifespan, without ever requiring man-
form data-logging, recording historical information while
ual re-syncronisation.
viewing moving ‘heart monitor’ style graphs.
Designed by Merlin’s own in house R&D team, the unit
Setting the unit up is very straightforward, you simply
uses a range of advanced algorithms for different chemis-
select the battery type you wish to monitor. Data-Cell then
tries to track capacity in a way never seen or experienced
learns ‘battery capacity’ for itself. If who want to use Data-
before. Data-Cell will provide continuous voltage and
Cell information within third-party software platforms,
Cell information in third party software, is also very straightforward.
Merlin are happy to supply information to allow easy
interpretation of the units RS232 output.
Energy Storage, Conversion & Electrical Power Management
Installation & Battery Types
Data-Cell will operate on both 12V and 24V battery systems. Simply choose the part number required for the number of battery banks you want to monitor. Multiple battery bank Data-Cell’s are capable of monitoring multiple battery
types.
Battery types:
OTHER PRODUCTS & SERVICES AVAILABLE
Split Charging Systems
Batteries
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Deep cycle, wet cell, antimony lead acid
Gel cell, lead acid VRLA (valve regulated lead acid)
AGM, absorbed glass matt (VRLA)
Hybrid—calcium / antimony lead acid
Carbon fibre lead acid
Battery Management Systems
Power Inverters
Smart Battery Chargers
Combi Charger / Inverters
AC Monitors
Alternators & Regulators
DC & AC Distribution Components
Specialist Wire & Cable
Multiplex Power Systems
Portable Power Packs
Alternative Energies
Full CAD Design
Sub-Assembly & Loom Manufacture
Panel Building
Technical Specifications
DATA-CELL SPECIFICATION
MERLIN PART NUMBER
SUPPLY VOLTAGE RANGE
SUPPLY CURRENT
5mA
DISPLAY ON
<15mA
STATE OF CHARGE (CHARGE)
STATE OF CHARGE (DISCHARGE)
Merlin Equipment Ltd
Unit 4, Cabot Business Village, Holyrood Close, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset,
BH17 7BA, United Kingdom
T +44 (0)1202 697979
F +44 (0)1202 691919
E [email protected]
W www.merlinequipment.com
8-40V DC
SLEEP MODE
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
ACCURACY
04-3002 (1 Batt Bank), 04-3003 (2 Batt Banks)
04-3004 (3 Batt Banks), 04-3005 (4 Batt Banks)
VOLTAGE
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
-40 TO +85C
+/- 10%
+/- 5%
+/- 0.5%
TBA
0.2 Kg
CE, ISO7637-2