Batteries and chargers

In these training courses, we focus both on forklifts and mobile elevating work platforms. The training courses marked with the IPAF logo are IPAF-approved. CAP points can be obtained for all IPAF-accredited courses. For each training day, you will receive 0.5 CAP point when you pass the theoretical test.

TARGET GROUP

Engineers who work with electric machines.
Engineers who want to acquire a decent knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of lead-acid traction batteries and their chargers.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

A prior knowledge of AC/DC motors or equivalent level of experience is required.

GOAL

To be able to understand the operating principle of batteries and chargers.
To be able to check and run a diagnostic test of batteries and chargers by means of a hydrometer and multimeter.
To match the correct charger to a battery and set them up correctly.
To install and calibrate a conventional charger (Energic Plus).

CONTENT

Batteries

What are voltage and current?
Types of batteries and their application
Traction cell
- Composition
- Functioning
- Maintenance
- Control procedure with a multimeter and hydrometer
- Result analysis

Battery chargers