Applications

• Emergency Lighting Systems: Exit signs, emergency luminaires

• UPS Systems: Uninterruptible power supplies for critical infrastructure

• Telecommunications: Base station backup power

• Security Systems: Alarm and access control systems

• Medical Equipment: Emergency medical device backup

• Industrial Control Systems: Process control backup power

• Railway Signaling: Signaling system backup power

Warnings & Precautions

Charging Precautions

• Use NiCd-specific chargers with temperature compensation

• Maintain float voltage at 1.40-1.45V per cell at 20°C

• Perform equalization charges monthly at 1.50-1.55V per cell

• Monitor temperature during charging - reduce voltage at higher temperatures

• Never exceed 1.65V per cell under any conditions

Electrolyte Handling

• Wear appropriate PPE: acid-resistant gloves, goggles, and apron

• Use only distilled or demineralized water for topping up

• Maintain electrolyte level above plates but below maximum mark

• Never add acid to electrolyte - only add water

• Clean any electrolyte spills immediately with bicarbonate solution

Discharging Precautions

• Avoid continuous discharge below 1.0V per cell

• Limit maximum discharge current to 5C (1000A) for 30 seconds maximum

• Monitor cell temperatures during high-rate discharges

• Allow cooling between high-current discharge cycles