Batteries and chargers

Ever wondered how batteries work? If you work with electric machines, or just want to learn more about lead-acid traction batteries and their chargers, then this course is for you. To get the most out of it, you should already have an understanding of AC/DC motors, or experience working with them. ‘Batteries and chargers’ is a 1-day course. At the end of the day, you’ll understand the operating principle of batteries and chargers, and you’ll be able to run diagnostic tests on them using a hydrometer and multimeter. You’ll also be able to match batteries to the right chargers, set them up correctly, and know how to install and calibrate a conventional charger. And last but not least, you will learn how to write up a battery report.

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