VTX 5.

2 E

VTX
September 2018

Vantex Ni-Cd batteries Ni-Cd

Type VTX 1L and VTX 1M Batteries
Installation and
operating
instructions

Important recommendations
Never allow an exposed flame or spark near the batteries, particularly while charging.
Never smoke while performing any operation on the battery.
For protection, wear rubber gloves, long sleeves, and appropriate splash goggles or face shield.
The electrolyte is harmful to skin and eyes. In the event of contact with skin or eyes, wash immediately with plenty
of water. If eyes are affected, flush with water, and obtain immediate medical attention.
Remove all rings, watches and other items with metal parts before working on the battery. Use insulated tools.
Avoid static electricity and take measures for protection against electric shocks.
Discharge any possible static electricity from clothing and/or tools by touching an earth-connected part “ground”
before working on the battery.

1. Receiving the shipment The connectors and terminals should be corrosion-

protected by coating with a thin layer of anti-corrosion oil,
Cells stored more than 6 months and up to
2 years:
Upon receipt of the goods, any transportation damage, NO-OX-ID “A”, or approved equal. A commissioning charge is necessary.
electrolyte spillage or irregularities must be reported
to the carrier and to Alcad. 3.3 Ventilation • Commissioning at ambient temperature
The battery is shipped filled and charged, and is ready for During operation the battery emits an amount of gas between + 10°C to + 30°C (+ 50°F to + 86°F)
immediate use. Storage of cells must not exceed mixture (oxygen and hydrogen). Ventilation inside the
the maximum storage time indicated on the packing case battery room must be adequately managed, comply with Constant current charge:
(first in, first out). IEC 62485-2 / EN 50272-2 and local regulations. 10 h at 0.2 C5A recommended,
20 h at 0.1 C5A possible (see Table A).
3.4. Electrolyte Notice: At the end of charge, the cell voltage will
2. Storage When checking electrolyte levels, a fluctuation in level reach about 1.80 V, thus the charger shall be
The battery must be stored in a dry indoor location, between cells is normal. This is caused by a small able to supply such a voltage.
on open, well ventilated shelves away from direct sunlight difference in internal pressure in each cell. Normally there When the charger maximum voltage setting is
between 0°C and +30°C (+32°F and 86°F). is no need to adjust the electrolyte level. If the level is too low to supply constant current charging,
Vantex batteries are supplied filled with electrolyte and 30 mm (1.2“) below the minimum level mark the affected divide the battery into two parts to be charged
charged. They can be stored in this condition for maximum product must be topped up using Alcad’s E22 individually at constant current.
24 months from date of shipment in accordance with electrolyte.
the recommendations set forth in this I&O. Do not top-up cells prior to an initial charge. Constant potential charge:
Storage of a filled battery at temperatures above +30°C After commissioning, when the level is stabilized, 1.55 V/cell for a minimum of 24 h with current
(+86°F) can result in permanent change and loss of the electrolyte level should be between the maximum limit of 0.2 C5A recommended, 0.1 C5A possible
product performance, depending on the duration of mark and 5 mm below (see the current in Table A).
the storage above the maximum recommended If this voltage level is not available, then charging
temperature. may be carried out at 1.50 V/cell for 36 hours.
Never drain the electrolyte from the cells. 4. Commissioning
To ensure maximum protection of the cells always store • Commissioning at ambient temperature
the product in its original packaging. above + 30°C (+ 86°F)
Commissioning the battery is important: Charging at
constant current is preferable. Only constant current charge permitted:
If the current limit is lower than indicated in the 10 h at 0.2 C5 recommended,
3. Installation table A, extend the charge time proportionally. 20 h at 0.1 C5 possible.

3.1 Location
Install the battery in a dry and clean room. Avoid direct Cells stored up to 6 months: The electrolyte temperature is to be monitored during
sunlight and heat. A commissioning charge is normally not required charge. If the temperature exceeds + 45°C (+113°F)
The battery will give the best performance and maximum and the cells are ready for immediate use. during charging, then it must be stopped to reduce
service life when the ambient temperature is between However, the product’s full performance will only be the temperature. The charging can be resumed when
+10°C to +30°C (+50°F to +86°F) achieveable after six months of charging in service electrolyte temperature drops below + 40°C (+ 104°F).
(see section 7.3 charge acceptance of Technical
3.2 Mounting manual). If the published performance is required Capacity Testing : When full battery performance is
Interconnect the cells with the appropriate polarity. immediately, please refer to Section 4 and the required for capacity test purposes, the cells shall
Connections between the battery and the load shall be procedure dedicated to cells stored more than be charged in accordance with IEC62259
made with nickel plated cable lugs.Tightening torque for 6 months and up to 2 years. section 7 (7.1 & 7.2).
the terminals must be.

• M6 = 11 ± 1.1 N.m (97.4 ± 9.8 lbf.in)

• M8 = 20 ± 2 N.m (177.0 ± 17.7 lbf.in)
• M10 = 30 ± 3 N.m (265.0 ± 26.6 lbf.in)

Reliability inside
 Table A:
Capacity Charging current Charging current Cell connection Capacity Charging current Charging current Cell connection
Cell type Cell type
C5 Ah (Ah) 0.1 C 5 A (A) 0.2 C 5 A (A) bolt per pole C5 Ah (Ah) 0.1 C 5 A (A) 0.2 C 5 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
VTX1 L 47 47 4.7 9.4 M6 VTX1 M 24 24 2.4 4.8 M6
Data in this document are subject to change without notice and become contractual only after written confirmation by Alcad.

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
VTX1 L 560 560 56.0 112.0 2 x M 10 VTX1 M 295 295 29.5 59.0 2 x M 10
VTX 5.2-E- 0918 - Edition: September 2018 - Finedesign - Printed in France.

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

5. Charging in service Best practices include keeping the battery clean using only
water. Do not use a wire brush or solvents of any kind.
Check all connections are tight every two years.
Tightening torque for the terminals must be:
The recommended charging voltages for continuous Individual cell and total battery charge voltage must be • M6 =11 ± 1.1 N.m (97.4 ± 9.8 lbf.in)
parallel operation, with occasional battery discharges, checked and recorded once per year. Individual cells with
are: voltages measured below 1.30 V during float charge must • M8 = 20 ± 2 N.m (177.0 ± 17.7 lbf.in)
receive corrective action. • M10 = 30 ± 3 N.m (265.0 ± 26.6 lbf.in)
Two level charge
Please refer to Section 11.1 of the Vantex Technical
float level: 1.39 ± 0.01 V/cell
Manual. The connectors and terminals should be corrosion-
high level: 1.45 ± 0.01 V/cell
Under normal operating conditions there is no need for protected by coating with a thin layer of anti-corrosion
topping up. In case of increased water consumption, oil, NO-OX-ID “A”, or approved equal.
Single level charge
the electrolyte level is visible from the outside. If visual To maximise the topping-up interval check the charging
1.39 ± 0.01 V/cell
check from the outside is not possible, a level testing tube voltage and adjust as required.
Temperature compensation is not recommended at can be used to check the electrolyte level. Never let the
operating temperatures above 20°C (68°F). For other level fall below the minimum level mark.
operating conditions, see section 7.2 Temperature 7. Environment
compensation of Technical Manual. Use only distilled or de-ionized water to top-up. To protect the environment all used batteries must be
Topping up of the Vantex battery shall be carried out
6. Preventive Maintenance when battery is fully charged.
Changing or measuring the electrolyte specific gravity is not
recycled.
Contact your local Alcad representative for further
Vantex is maintenance-free battery under information.
required.
the recommended operating conditions, from -20°C
(+4°F) to +40°C (+104°F) at 1.39 V/cell and requires only
preventive maintenance.

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