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Battcon™ 2013 Stationary Battery Conference and Trade Show Program Guide
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WELCOME
THE WORLD’S LEADING STATIONARY BATTERY CONFERENCE
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elcome and thanks for being part of the 17th annual Battcon International Stationary Battery Conference
and Trade Show. Battcon is the leading conference where users, researchers, and manufacturers come
together to exchange ideas, discuss best practices, and announce breakthroughs. We are confident
that, over the next few days, you’ll gain knowledge, discover new tools, and be challenged by the presentations,
panels, workshops and trade show offerings.
Be sure to attend one of the three concurrent workshops. Each is geared toward a segment of the stationary
battery industry: telecommunication, utility, and UPS. These audience-driven workshops consistently prove
extremely popular.
Battcon would like to thank its Technical Committee members, who again offered their time, expertise, and
dedication to the creation of this year’s program. This group was responsible for selecting the papers, constructing
the panels, and planning the workshops. We also thank the many speakers and instructors from around the globe
who have come to share their knowledge, insight and technical expertise with the battery community. Additionally,
we thank our trade show participants and the companies that sponsor Battcon and help keep the conference
affordable for everyone.
Because Battcon is your conference, we’d like to know what you thought of everything you experienced. We ask
that you complete this year’s survey form to again help improve the conference.
Whether you’re a first time or veteran attendee, thanks for joining us.
For 2014, Battcon will be in Boca Raton, Florida at Boca Raton Resort and Club
Monday, May 5th to Wednesday, May 7th, 2014. Preconference seminars and activities on Sunday, May 4th, 2014.
For 2015, Battcon will be in Orlando, Florida at Hilton Bonnet Creek
Tuesday, May 12th to Thursday, May 14th, 2015. Preconference seminars and activities on Monday, May 11th, 2015.
PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS 2013
Sunday 1:30 to 5:30
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ttending one of the Sunday preconference seminars lets you brush up on old skills and discover new directions the battery
industry is taking. These seminars bring well respected, industry specialists into the classroom with the attendee students.
Content focuses on batteries, technical aspects of the DC system, and manufacturing, maintenance, and testing issues.
Enjoy learning and networking in these seminars. All seminars are on Sunday from 1:30PM to 5:30PM. Each $99 seminar helps
you better understand batteries and material presented at the conference. There are no prerequisites for these seminars.
± STATIONARY BATTERY BASICS SEMINAR
Instructors: Garth Corey and Rick Tressler
Do I use the same charge voltage for all my different batteries? What is the impact of using the wrong charge voltage? When is
a battery operating in a cycling environment? A standby/float environment? What are the management differences? What are
some of the more predominant battery failure mechanisms? What can be done to avoid and control them? How can I get the
most life out of my batteries? This session can help. Our two instructors spend the afternoon discussing fundamentals of the
lead acid battery.
± BEYOND THE FUNDAMENTALS SEMINAR:
ADVANCED TOPICS IN LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Instructors: Curtis Ashton and Steve Clark
This seminar provides additional, in-depth information for attendees who need a more intense understanding of their battery
systems. Beyond the Fundamentals explores five key topic areas that will assist in understanding more about what goes on
inside as well as outside a battery. These topics include discussions on the following:
• Advanced lead acid fundamentals.
• Application, selection, and considerations for both conventional flooded and VRLA types.
• Data collection, record keeping, IEEE recommendations, warranty, and trending health.
• Failure modes, the aging process, warranty issues, and end of life determination.
• Periodic visual inspection criteria, where problems arise, and causes of troubles throughout the service life of a battery.
± FOCUS ON SEMINAR: OHMIC TESTING METHODS AND ANALYSIS
FROM A BATTERY’S PERSPECTIVE – A PRACTICAL PRIMER
Instructor: Mike Nispel
This noncommercial seminar will review the major ohmic testing methods
and devices used today to evaluate stationary batteries. We will discuss how
batteries operate, what information is provided by these devices, as well as
how to interpret the data collected and discuss error and confidence levels.
We will have working ohmic testers and various batteries for a hands-on
session to demonstrate the proper use of these devices and for a practical
interpretation of the results. After attending this session, attendees should be
comfortable in the use of today’s ohmic testers and will have the knowledge
in how to use the results to improve system reliability.
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THE BATTCON TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
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ach year, the Battcon Technical Committee members review the papers for overall quality, technical
accuracy, and relevance to the conference. They then schedule the presentations, construct the
panels, and help plan the workshops. We again thank this year’s Battcon Technical Committee for
their time, expertise, and dedication to the creation of the conference program.
From left to right: Rick Tressler, Kurt Uhlir, Curtis Ashton, Mike Nispel, Jim McDowall, Lesley Varga, Dale Campbell, J. Allen Byrne
CURTIS ASHTON
JIM MCDOWALL
KURT UHLIR
Senior Lead Power Technical
Support Engineer
CenturyLink
Littleton, CO
Business Development
Manager
Saft America, Inc.
North Haven, CT
President
Standby Power System
Consultants, Inc.
Woodridge, IL
DALE CAMPBELL
MIKE NISPEL
LESLEY VARGA
Senior Electrical Engineer
Intel Corporation
Hillsboro, OR
Director Product Management - UPS
C&D Technologies, Inc.
Bluebell, PA
President
Quality Standby Services, LLC
Marietta, GA
THOMAS A CARPENTER
RICK TRESSLER
Manager, River Operations
Electrical Systems Engineering
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga, TN
Senior Training Engineer
Albércorp
Pompano Beach, FL
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BATTCON 2013
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Battcon thanks current and previous sponsors who have
contributed to the overwhelming growth of Battcon. Your
participation has helped Battcon evolve into the world’s leading
stationary battery conference. And, sponsorship helps keep the
conference more affordable for all!
PLATINUM LEVEL
Albér
When the unexpected is unacceptable, Albér, 36 years as the industry leader
in battery testing, has the best technology and products to identify failing
batteries before they compromise your system’s integrity. Our comprehensive
line of battery testing and monitoring equipment includes portable test
equipment, stationary battery monitoring solutions as well as battery
capacity test systems. We are educated about the new NERC PRC-005
testing requirements. The recently released UXIM industrial monitor will
save you time and money by automating and documenting your battery
maintenance program.
BAE Batteries USA
BAE Batteries USA sells and services stationary battery products
manufactured by BAE Batterien GmbH, Berlin, Germany. These products
include the exceptionally reliable OPzS tubular plate and OGi flat plate VLA
cells and the OPzV and OGiV VRLA cells, as well as the PVS and PVV cells for
solar applications.
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Since 1946, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. has developed an enviable
reputation for world-class quality products. East Penn is a leading
manufacturer of Deka Unigy valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries and
battery systems for telecommunications, UPS systems, solar applications,
emergency lighting and other stationary and standby applications.
EnerSys
EnerSys is the world’s leading supplier of stored DC power products,
systems and services, providing flooded and VRLA industrial batteries
to telecommunications, UPS, electric utility, switchgear, security, military,
aerospace and a variety of other markets. Premium brands for reserve power
include PowerSafe, DataSafe, Genesis, ODYSSEY and CYCLON.
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GS Battery (USA), Inc.
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GS Battery (USA), Inc. is a member of the GS Yuasa Group, the world’s
second largest battery manufacturer. GSB specializes in VRLA products for
telecom, FTTX, small UPS, and renewable energy.
SAFT America, Inc.
Saft is a world specialist in the design and manufacture of high-tech batteries
for industry. Saft batteries are used in high performance applications, such as
industrial infrastructure and processes. With approximately 4,000 employees,
15 manufacturing sites, and an extensive sales network, the group serves its
customers worldwide.
GOLD LEVEL
EnviroGuard
EnviroGuard is a women-owned, ISO 9001-2008 registered manufacturer
of UL-listed compliance products. We offer global compliance solutions,
including safety and compliance equipment, training, and consulting. As part
of our commitment to providing integrated solutions, we are introducing Aptus
Battery Racks, which offer the same high quality expected of EnviroGuard.
SILVER LEVEL
Eltek
Eltek is a leading global supplier of power solutions for telecom, industrial,
electric vehicle and renewable energy applications. Eltek proudly offers high
efficiency power conversion systems, battery chargers, converters, inverters,
and control/monitoring devices to support critical electronics equipment. Eltek
provides solutions ranging from 1A to 20,000A with rapid product delivery.
GE Critical Power
GE Critical Power business delivers reliable and intelligent power conversion
solutions for cloud computing datacenters and mobile internet infrastructure
with energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies, circuit board DC-DC converter
modules, telecom energy systems, and custom power products backed by
local field expertise worldwide.
GNB Industrial Power,
A Division of Exide Technologies
GNB Industrial Power provides a comprehensive range of stored electrical
energy products and services for industrial applications. The company
develops and manufactures advanced technology lithium-ion and lead acid
batteries from 3 to 6000Ah under the brands Absolyte®, Sonnenschein®,
Marathon®, Sprinter®, GNB® Flooded Classic®, Relay Gel® and Sunlyte®.
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Hoppecke Batteries, Inc.
Hoppecke Batteries, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of HoppeckeGermany, a worldwide manufacturer of lead acid, nickel cadmium and lithium
ion battery technologies. Our facility, located in Cherry Hill, NJ, provides sales,
service and technical support for reserve power, motive power and rail mass
transit markets for North, Central and South America. We maintain stock levels
of most common battery types for all applications.
BRONZE LEVEL
CSB Battery Technologies, Inc.
CSB Battery Technologies, Inc. is a global supplier of VRLA batteries to the
UPS, telco, motive power, emergency lighting, medical and solar markets.
We are committed to growth with the addition of our second Vietnam factory
as we continue to grow our production. Visit the CSB booth to discuss our
quality products.
C&D Technologies, Inc.
C&D Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets solutions for the
conversion and storage of electrical power. C&D is the leading manufacturer
of battery storage systems, including next generation vented / valve-regulated
lead acid and lithium-ion. C&D is a global provider of power for UPS, telecom
and energy and infrastructure applications.
Electro Wire, Inc.
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Electro Wire is a minority-owned distributor of wire and cable with full value
added capabilities, including manufacturing cable assemblies, with distribution
centers in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Phoenix. We perform distribution
services for several Fortune 500 companies, including inventory management,
kitting, and logistics functions, and we offer complete cable assembly
manufacturing services.
Electronic Systems Support
We design and manufacture a complete line of battery cabinets, racks, cables
and bus bars. We offer sales and engineering support for battery systems.
Robsen Power Systems
Presenting the Network Defender and Data Defender Premium VRLA battery
series. The series is comprised of 12V, 6V and 2V cells, all manufactured for a
real 15-year service life. Visit us and find out why!
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COPPER LEVEL
Cobra Wire & Cable, A Division of EIS, Inc.
For decades, Cobra Wire & Cable has been the leading supplier of insulated
copper wire and cable to the industrial battery industry, uninterruptible power
supply industry, and the telecommunications industry. Meeting all benchmarks
for these markets, Cobra’s low-smoke, halogen-free cables, with rugged
flexibility, make installation easier and quicker. Visit us at Booth 609, or at
www.cobrawire.com.
Southwire Company
Southwire Company is North America’s leading manufacturer of wire and
cable. TelcoFlex® cable is a leading product in the telecom power cable
industry. TelcoFlex® cable, the premiere central office power cable, is
manufactured by Southwire Company. Compliant with Telcordia GR-347,
UL listed, CSA certified and meets IEC requirements. TelcoFlex® is used for
all levels of telecommunications, equipment installations, central office and
remote locations battery backup.
Valence Technology, Inc.
Valence Technology is a global leader in the development and manufacture
of safe, long-life lithium ion magnesium phosphate advanced energy storage
solutions and integrated command and control logic. Valence battery modules
deliver improve reliability, lighter weight, improved capacity, exceptional cycle
life, and faster recharge using your existing lead acid charger.
GOLF — SUNDAY, MAY 5TH, 2013 7:00 AM
Sponsored by Robsen Power Systems
Battcon offers a round of golf early Sunday morning where you can meet
old friends and enjoy springtime in Florida. This outing also offers great
networking opportunities. Special activities such as golf are always open to
all conference attendees and spouses.
Early morning golf is located at the Panther Lake Golf Course. Meet the
shuttle at the Disney Contemporary Hotel conference center area called
West Rotunda entrance at 7:00 AM. The shuttle will be outside the West
Rotunda and it will leave at 7:10 AM sharp.
The $120 per player includes green fees, range balls, beverages, cart,
lunch, and prizes.
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THIS IS BATTCON
Here are details about the many people from corporations, universities, and research facilities worldwide who have all come together
to share their knowledge at Battcon. They are the industry leaders, chief technology officers, engineers, users, and developers.
Without them, Battcon would not be possible. We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with them and
learn from them.
± GLENN ALBÉR Founder, Albércorp
Glenn Albér, the founder of Albércorp, is a graduate electrical engineer from North Carolina State. Glenn pioneered much of the battery test
and monitoring equipment in use today and holds several patents. For over 20 years, he was a member of the Albércorp Battery Seminar
team, which has taught battery basics to thousands of users. In 1997, Glenn conceived of the idea of the first Battcon conference and was
instrumental in its realization. He has published numerous technical papers and was a member of IEEE Stationary Battery Committee on
batteries. Glenn retired from the Battcon Technical Committee in 2008.
± ROBERT ANDERSON President, Anderson’s Electronics Inc.
Robert Anderson has been involved with the design and installation of DC systems for over 32 years. His company provides application
engineering, sales, installation, technical support and battery testing for all standby applications, including UPS, telecom and switchgear. Robert
has co-authored several papers that have been presented at Battcon and InfoBatt in Canada.
± CURTIS ASHTON Senior Lead Power Technical Support Engineer, CenturyLink
Curtis Ashton has a BSEE from Arizona State University. Formerly an SRP CGS Engineering Technician, he has 20 years with CenturyLink and
predecessor companies as a primary power and grounding SME. Curtis was the ATIS STEP Standards Vice-Chair and served a term on the
IEEE RevCom. He is the IEEE PES StaBatt 1657 WG Chair, an NFPA member, and a Battcon Technical Committee member. He has published
and/or presented at numerous conferences, including Battcon, Intelec, Electric Show, and Lorain Power Conference.
± DAVE BARNES Director of Integrated Power Systems, C&D
Director of IPS for C&D Technologies, Dave comes to us with 35+ years in the AC/DC industry. Dave’s broad experience encompasses tenures
at Westinghouse, GE, Siemens, and ABB, which includes sales management, marketing and product development. “If it’s had a little green
board and circuit breaker attached to it, I’ve done it!”
± JENS BÄCKER Electrical Engineer, Hoppecke
Jens Bäcker is a graduate electrical engineer from a German university. He joined Hoppecke in 1997 as sales engineer and has currently more
than 15 years experience in the battery industry. In 2011 he handed over his responsibility as international sales manager and was appointed to
head of product management for reserve power products. His sales experience as well as his technical competence is a perfect combination to
consult customers with different battery applications.
± J. ALLEN BYRNE Engineering, Training, and Technical Support Mgr., Interstate PowerCare, Div. of Interstate Batteries
Allen is a 37-year veteran of the battery-backed power industry. He has worked in all aspects of the field, including DC (telecom) power
systems, UPS, and batteries. Allen is one of the initiators and founders of Battcon and has acted as co-Chair and moderator of the conference
for the past 15 years. He has contributed to IEEE, ATIS, BICSI, and other code and standards setting organizations. Allen has had over 60
articles and technical papers published in trade and industry magazines and journals and has presented numerous times at national and
international industry conferences. He is a former contributing editor for Power Quality Assurance magazine and has chaired the battery portion
of the Power Systems World conference for 16 years. He is the author of the Power Distribution chapter of the Telecommunications Distribution
Methods Manual published by BICSI.
± DALE CAMPBELL Senior Electrical Engineer, Intel Corporation
Dale is in Intel’s Logic Facilities Technology Development group. He is an Oregon Registered Professional Engineer and Senior IEEE Member.
Dale owns all Electrical Master Design Standards and Construction Specifications for Intel’s logic facilities. Dale is responsible for the selection
of all power generation equipment, including UPS’s, batteries, and battery monitoring equipment at Intel. He has led numerous task forces to
improve UPS/CPS reliability and has over 20 years experience with UPS and battery systems.
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± THOMAS A. CARPENTER Manager, River Operations Electrical Systems Engineering Tennessee Valley Authority
Tom manages the electrical systems engineering group for TVA River Operations-hydro-electric generation. 30 years experience in the electrical
power industry. Member of IEEE, IEEE PES, SMRP and NFPA. Licensed electrician, licensed Professional Engineer, certified maintenance and
reliability professional. Current member of the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee and former Principal Member of the NFPA 70E Technical
Committee. Certified high and low voltage electrical safety trainer.
± WILLIAM P. CANTOR Engineer, TPI
William Cantor is the Vice President of Technology for TPI. He has earned a BS degree from Pennsylvania State University and an MS degree
in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Cantor has 22 years of experience in the battery industry. He has authored/coauthored six INTELEC papers. Additionally, Mr. Cantor has been the chair of the IEEE 1188 working group since 1995 and is a member of the
IEEE Stationary Battery Technical Committee of the Power and Energy Society since 1992. He is also the past Chair of this organization. Mr.
Cantor is also an instructor in the Information Sciences and Technology department at Pennsylvania State University and a licensed
Professional Engineer (PE).
± M.S. (STEVE) CLARK Senior Engineer, Bechtel Power Corp.
Steve has over 30 years of experience in the operation, startup, design, and maintenance of nuclear power plants. He is a member of the
IEEE Stationary Battery Committee and Chair of the IEEE 450 working group (IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and
Replacement of Vented Lead acid Batteries for Stationary Applications). Steve is also Chair of the joint IEEE/ASHRAE P1635 working group
(IEEE/ASHRAE Guide for the Ventilation and Thermal Management of Stationary Battery Installations). He is also a course co-developer and
instructor at the Battcon Beyond the Fundamentals preconference seminar.
± GARTH P. COREY Energy Storage Systems Consultant, Raytheon Ktech Corp.
Garth P. Corey, retired in 2006 as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories, had project management
responsibilities with the Energy Infrastructure and Distributed Energy Resources Department. Throughout his Sandia career, he was involved in
high technology energy storage R&D projects. In addition to continuing his association with Sandia as a consultant with responsibilities related
to electric energy storage systems, he is active at Raytheon Ktech Corp in a part-time consulting role in the evaluation of emerging energy
storage technologies for distributed energy and storage applications on the national grid. He is also very active in conducting technology due
diligence investigations to determine the status of emerging energy storage technologies. He is a member of the IEEE Power and Energy
Society and is active in balloting energy storage related standards. Garth retired from the Battcon Technical Committee in 2008.
± BART COTTON Founder and Chief Prognosticator, Intellibatt/DPMC
Bart founded DPMC in 1989 after more than 27 years in the computer business. DPMC was launched with the goal of streamlining battery
monitoring products and services into one company. DPMC is now part of Intellibatt. He is a Life Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and currently group chair emeritus of IEEE 1491-2012, (IEEE Guide for Selection and Use of Battery Monitoring
Equipment in Stationary Applications).
± PETER DEMAR Co-Founder, Battery Research and Testing
Peter is Co-Founder of Battery Research and Testing, which, in its 31 years, has always been an independent stationary power services
provider and never represented any battery manufacturer. He has been a member of the IEEE Battery Working Group for almost 30 years, and
has presented numerous papers at this conference as well many other US and international conferences. He also was the research lead from
Battery Research and Testing throughout the development of the IOVR+ VRLA battery recovery process, which is being utilized worldwide for
recovery of 2 volt VRLA cells that suffer from PCL.
± RALPH FEGELY, Senior Project Engineer, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Ralph is a Senior Project Engineer for the Stationary Battery Engineering Division at East Penn Mfg. Ralph has been with East Penn for over 21
years in various roles, including manufacturing quality control, laboratory technician, and stationary laboratory supervisor. He currently manages
emerging technology projects for all standby applications including UPS, telecom, switchgear, and renewable energy as well as various specialty
applications. He holds an AS in Electrical Engineering Technology from Lincoln Technical Institute.
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± MIGUEL FLORES Facilities Engineering Manager, United Parcel Service
Since 2005, Miguel Flores has been a Facilities Engineering Manager at the United Parcel Service Windward Data Center, located in Alpharetta,
Georgia. He is responsible for planning and executing critical maintenance and infrastructure upgrades and was the Project Manager for the
replacement of two UPS systems at the Windward Data Center in 2011. He also worked at the Mahwah, NJ Data Center for six years and has
taught training modules about UPS and Medium Voltage operation at the Windward and Mahwah Data Centers.
± KYLE FLOYD Principal Engineer, Covenant Service Company, LLC
Kyle has been involved in design and engineering support of fossil, hydro and nuclear generating plants for over 40 years. He is an IEEE
Life member, serving on the Stationary Battery Committee for over 25 years. Kyle has written several technical papers, presenting at Battcon
2010, 2011 and 2012. He recently consulted on an EPRI Advanced Nuclear Technology project involving battery qualification and testing for
nuclear plants.
± MICHAEL GLASER Senior Manager, National Facilities Operations, Cox Communications
Mike Glaser has been the primary DC Power SME for Cox Communications since 1998. His training and work experience within the electrical
and telecom industries is diverse, from Navy Aviation Electrician, to Electrical Design and Installation Engineering in England, to Power Engineer
for Cox in southeast Virginia. Mike now leads the National Facilities Operations Team for Cox. He is a member of the IEEE, PES, and NFPA, and
currently chairs two DC power industry user forums.
± DR. GEORGE ALANSON GREENE Brookhaven National Laboratory
Dr. George Greene’s reactor research has included the safety of LMFBRs, light water, heavy water, and research reactors. He has also had
considerable research activity involving various accelerators, including high-temperature behavior of accelerator materials, radiation damage
in superconductors, cryogenic energy deposition, isotope production, and IR and x-ray characterization of material properties. He has a Ph.D.
in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, is an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, is a
Professional Engineer in the State of New York, and a Life Fellow of the ASME.
± WILLIAM KAEWERT Chief Technology Officer and CEO, SENS (Stored Energy Systems LLC)
Bill is Chief Technology Officer and CEO of Colorado-based battery charger and DC systems manufacturer SENS. He has over 25 years’
experience in applying batteries and chargers to power critical infrastructure. Bill has authored papers on low-cost battery monitoring
systems and written the Electrical Generating Systems Association’s battery and charging systems primer. Bill is also a member of Infragard,
a partnership between the FBI and the private sector, where he works in support of the organization’s mission to reduce the risk of long-term
shutdown of the electric power grid.
± DR. TAGHI M. KHOSHGOFTAAR Professor, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CEECS)
Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar’s research interests are in big data analytics, data mining and machine learning, health informatics and bioinformatics,
and software engineering. He has published more than 500 refereed journal and conference papers in these areas. He was the conference chair
of the IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA 2012). Also, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Big Data journal.
± DANIEL S. LAMBERT Senior Product Manager, Global Battery Solutions, Schneider Electric
Dan works at Schneider Electric as the Global Product Manager for battery solutions. He has been in the electrical industry since 1983. In 1999,
Dan was hired by a subsidiary of APC, which is now part of Schneider Electric. He is a member of the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee, and
Chair of the IEEE1491 Working Group.
± FRAN LOSEY Director of Sales and Service, N. CA, Optimal Power Solutions, Inc.
Fran joined Optimal Power Solutions (OPS) in October 2011, after serving for 6 years as Alber’s Director of Technical Services. Based in N. CA.,
he is responsible for all regional activities for OPS, provider of critical power infrastructure solutions and services / analysis. Fran is an active
member of 7x24 N.CA, along with IEEE and AEE. Fran has been in the electrical / electronics field since 1982 while serving as a U.S. Marine.
± SEAN MCCLELLAND Sales, American Power Systems
Sean McClelland is in the Sales department with American Power Systems in Littleton, CO. He sells products and services related to the
backup power industry, such as batteries, chargers etc. Sean started in this industry 20 years ago as a central office installer for AT&T (later
to become Lucent Technologies). During his tenure with AT&T/Lucent, he was with the power team, installing everything from AC switchgear,
generators and, of course, DC plants and batteries.
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± STEVE MCCLUER Senior Manager, External Codes and Standards, APC by Schneider Electric
Steve McCluer was the 2010 Battcon Hall of Fame inductee. He is Senior Manager for External Codes and Standards at APC by
Schneider Electric. As Chair of the IEEE Stationary Battery Codes Working Group, he has introduced dozens of proposals and
comments and participated in NFPA task groups on battery-related regulations. He also chairs the IEEE Glossary and the Electrolyte
Spill Management standards working groups.
± MATTHEW MCCONNELL Senior Electrical Engineer, U.S. Nuclear, Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Matt has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and has been with the NRC for 12 years. He
is recognized as the NRC’s lead expert in direct current power systems, environmental qualification of electrical equipment, and electric power
cables. During his time with the NRC, Matt has provided technical and regulatory support for both existing and new designs of nuclear power
plants. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Stationary Battery and Equipment Qualification (SC-2)
Committees. Matt also actively participates in the IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee.
± JIM MCDOWALL Business Development Manager, Saft America, Inc.
Jim McDowall has worked in the battery industry since 1977 and is currently in the position of Business Development Manager with Saft’s
Energy Storage Business Unit. He is a current director and former Chair of the Electricity Storage Association. Jim is very active in standards
work and is currently the Standards Coordinator of the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee and Chair of three of its working groups, as well as
being a former Chair of the parent committee. He is a member of the Battcon Technical Committee and has written or co-written numerous
technical papers
± LARRY MEISNER Managing Director & V.P. Technology, Hoppecke
Larry Meisner is Managing Director and Vice President of Technology of Hoppecke’s North American subsidiary. A graduate of Florida State
University, with over 35 years in the battery industry. Over the past years, he has held various positions such as Plant Manager, Quality Manager,
Engineering Manager and Product Manager with major worldwide manufacturers of industrial lead acid and nickel cadmium batteries.
± ANDREW K. MIRALDI Product Manager Sodium Nickel Technology, FIAMM Energy LLC
Andrew is responsible for all technical details of sodium metal chloride products for the North American region. He has 29+ years of experience
in electronic design, development, business operations, and planning, implementation and management of technical teams. He is versed in the
skills necessary to design, develop, produce, and install telecom facilities infrastructure including AC and DC systems, battery plants, primary
and secondary distribution power cable sizing, grounding system design, superstructure and cable ladder design per customer, and industry
standards and specifications.
± MIKE NISPEL Director, Product Management - UPS, C&D Technologies, Inc.
Mike Nispel is Director of Product Management, UPS for C&D Technologies, Inc. He was the co-founder of Sierra Power Group, a supplier of
active materials, electrolytes, and production equipment to the emerging lithium battery industry in North America and Europe. He has been in
the industrial battery industry for over 20 years, working for various battery manufacturers, including Honeywell, C&D Technologies, International
Battery, and Yuasa/Enersys. He is active in IEEE/PES, holds a BS and an MS in Chemical Engineering, and has experience with lead acid as
well as various lithium battery systems (lithium metal primary, lithium-ion polymer, and lithium ion).
± ALLEN PITTS President of America’s Region, Eltek
Allen has a BS in Computer Science-Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University, and over 20 years of experience in DC
power with Eltek (previously Eltek Valere and Power Conversion Products). Allen has authored/co-authored several Intelec and other conference
papers on DC power and has served on the IEEE Intelec Management Committee for the past 6 years. Allen’s current role has complete profit
and loss accountability for sales and operations throughout North, Central and South America.
± MICHAEL W. POWELL Manager, Electric Transmission Field Operations, Dominion
Mike has 31 years experience with Dominion. Mike is focused primarily in substation equipment and is responsible for Dominion’s nuclear
switchyard program, electric transmissions maintenance compliance program, electric transmissions substation equipment monitoring program
and electric transmissions substation plant maintenance (SAP) management program.
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± LILIANA RAMADAN Electrical Engineer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Liliana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and has been with the NRC for almost 10 years. She
is recognized as one the NRC’s lead experts in direct current power systems. During her time with the NRC, Liliana has provided technical and
regulatory support for both existing and new designs of nuclear power plants. She is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers Stationary Battery Committee.
± GREGORY RATCLIFF Director of Lifecycle Management, Liebert Services
Gregory Ratcliff is currently Director of Lifecycle Management for Liebert Services, a business unit of Emerson Network Power. Greg brings to
Emerson Network Power more than 15 years of experience with critical systems management utilizing monitoring and control systems. Since
taking responsibility for Lifecycle Management in 2011, Mr. Ratcliff has focused on increasing the value of Liebert Services’ offerings and to
increase the business of “bringing the data to the business” via Machine to Machine (M2M) technologies. Secure, modern monitoring and
control systems are enablers of these capabilities where they were never possible previously.
± SILVIO RESTELLO PhD R&D Batteries Labs Manager, FIAMM Group
Silvio is in charge of the Fiamm R&D batteries laboratories. In 2002, Silvio graduated in Material Science at Padua University (Italy) and joined
the Italian National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN), where he spent four years as a researcher in the field of nanotechnology. At the end
of this experience, he obtained a PhD in Material Science and Engineering. Soon after, Silvio started his collaboration with FIAMM’s R&D
department and was involved in research programs dealing with several energy storage technologies: lead acid battery, sodium-nickel chloride,
and lithium-ion.
± DAVID ROSE Energy Storage Test Engineer, The Sandia National Laboratories
David Rose is an energy storage test engineer at the Sandia National Laboratories. David spent three years working with the Idaho National
Laboratory developing advanced spectral impedance measurement techniques for hybrid vehicles cells before moving to the stationary energy
storage sector in 2011. He now uses the Energy Storage Test Pad (ESTP) to characterize AC integrated energy storage systems up to 1MW in
size. He obtained his master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Montana Tech.
± MICHAEL SALOKAR Technical Writer, Albércorp
Michael has worked as a technical writer for many years and has an extensive background in writing user and technical documentation.
Managed the creation, production, and enhancements to documentation Websites and documentation CDs. Assisted in the testing of
product installs and features and provided test results to programmers to enhance or resolve product issues. At Albércorp, he is working with
engineering to create and update help text and users guides for the company. Also, he is assisting with Battcon publications and serves on the
Battcon Organization Committee.
± KEN SABO Senior Product Manager, Aptus
Ken is the Senior Product Manager at Aptus, a new division of EnviroGuard, and is currently managing the development of certified rack
systems for the battery industry. Ken has over six years of experience in the battery industry, including over five years at C&D Technologies
as Product Manager of the utility, UPS, and rack product lines. Ken earned his MBA from Northeastern University as well as a BS and MS in
Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Ken also has a broad background in engineering, manufacturing, and marketing
gained from over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor and aerospace industries.
± CHRIS SEARLES Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development, BAE Batteries USA
Chris is a 35-year veteran of the battery and DC power industry. He currently holds the position of National Director of Sales, Marketing, and
Business Development for BAE Batteries USA. He was Product Manager of DC Power Systems for Yuasa-Exide as well as National Director
of Business Development for the IS&S Group at Yuasa-Exide. He also held several sales and marketing management positions at divisions
of Northern Telecom, ITT Power Systems and PECO II. Chris is a member of the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee and chaired a task force
within the committee to represent battery interests to the NERC PRC-005-2 Standards Drafting Team.
± MICHAEL STEEVES Principal Engineer, GE Critical Power
Michael Steeves is currently a Principal Engineer at GE’s Critical Power business. Mike has spent the last 25 years in the telecommunications
industry with AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Tyco Electronics, Power One, Valere Power and now GE as a senior mechanical design
engineer for 100A to 10,000A, 24Vdc to 54Vdc DC power systems. He is responsible for the design and development of many of the DC power
solutions in GE’s Critical Power portfolio today. Mike has a BS from Texas A&M University and an MS from Columbia University.
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± JENNIFER STRYKER Business Development Manager / Battcon Conference Director, Albércorp
As Conference Director, Jennifer is responsible for all planning aspects of the conference from site selection, promotion, and budgets to hotel,
sponsors, ads, program guide, and trade show registrations. Since joining Albér in 2000, she has held many positions within the company,
including marketing and sales functions. She is a member of Meeting Planners International (MPI), South Florida Chapter.
± RICK TRESSLER Senior Training Engineer, Albércorp, Inc
Rick has been working with stationary batteries since 1985, prior to which he spent 10 years as an industrial construction and maintenance
electrician. His experience includes installation, testing, and maintenance of battery plants in a variety of applications, including UPS, electric
utility and telecommunications. Rick provides Albér clients with his experience, knowledge, and training programs in numerous locations,
from oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to remote operations in Northern Alaska and international locations. Rick has authored numerous
Battcon papers that address the “nuts and volts” of battery installation, operation, testing and maintenance. He has contributed numerous
magazine articles for industry and trade publications throughout his career. Rick is a member of the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee,
currently serving on several standards development working groups, and is the committee’s Vice-Chair. Rick’s hobbies include R/C model
aviation and amateur radio.
± KURT UHLIR President, Standby Power System Consultants, Inc.
Kurt Uhlir, founder and principal owner of Standby Power System Consultants, Inc. received a BS in Electrical Engineering and Technology from
Southern Illinois University in 1981. For the past 32 years, he has specialized in stationary battery, DC power system and energy storage design,
installation, maintenance and testing for electric utility, communications, industrial, UPS, mission critical sites and renewable energy applications.
At Commonwealth Edison Company (Exelon Corporation) in Chicago from 1981 to 2001, Kurt held the position of Stationary Battery and DC
System Technical Expert for the Nuclear Generation Group and Transmission and Distribution Department. An active member of the IEEE PES
Stationary Battery Committee since 1988 and the Battcon Technical Committee since 2004.
± LESLEY VARGA President, Quality Standby Services, LLC
Lesley Varga has been in the standby power industry for over 22 years. Lesley’s primary job functions include specifying standby power
equipment for telecom, switchgear and control, and UPS applications. Her company provides engineering, furnishing and installation
services, including the application of equipment to site specific requirements, system design, project management, installation and
maintenance services, and system testing. Lesley has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a
Professional Engineering license in Georgia. A member of the IEEE PES Stationary Battery Committee since 1992, she is currently serving
as Chair of the Battery Committee.
± DR. RANDALL WALD Research Associate, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CEECS)
Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Randall Wald studies different challenges in data mining and machine learning as they apply to data from many different application domains,
including machine condition monitoring, bioinformatics, and social network mining.
± WALTER WILCZEWSKI VP Business Development, Phoenix Broadband Technologies LLC
Walter Wilczewski is currently VP of Business Development and a principal with Phoenix Broadband Technologies. Walt has been in the power
monitoring industry for over thirty years, with experience in the CATV, telecom, cellular government and utility industries. Walt previously served
as Director of Field Engineering and later as VP of Marketing with AM Communications and, in this capacity, worked in countries with monitoring
operators on five continents.
± JOHN WOOD Chief Executive Officer, Ecoult
John joined the energy storage community in 2008, having previously launched technologies globally in security, identity, payment technology,
and telecommunications. As a technology CEO for more than 20 years, John has had the good fortune to have worked with excellent
individuals and led excellent teams that have created businesses and numerous successful products and solutions from the ground up. These
products are used and trusted by many of the world’s largest enterprises and governments, either directly or under license by many of the
largest global technology enterprises.
± MIKE ZELINSKY Market and Business Development Manager, BASF Battery Materials – Ovonic
Mike brings nearly 25 years experience with new product development for portable and stationary power applications – both battery and
hydrogen fuel cell technologies. He has worked with lithium, lead acid, and nickel based batteries and holds several US and European patents
for battery and power source design. He is responsible for the stationary battery program at BASF Battery Materials – Ovonic.
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attcon 2013 features papers by industry specialists and four panels of experts who will
discuss hot topics and offer cutting-edge solutions. The Wednesday open forum panel is
designed to resolve issues raised during the conference. Battcon offers three concurrent
workshops, each geared toward a segment of the stationary battery industry: telecommunications,
utility, and UPS. The actual content of these audience driven workshops always varies and is
dependent on the interaction among the attendees. These Tuesday afternoon workshops are the
result of comments on a previous year’s Battcon survey form. Be sure to complete this year’s survey
and offer your input for improving the conference.
Name badges are required during attendance at all presentations, lunches, evening receptions, and
the trade show. The Trade Show is on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The cocktail party Monday
evening continues with a buffet at the Trade Show. Welcome to this year’s Battcon!
BATTCON ARCHIVES
The primary purpose of Battcon is education.
To promote knowledge and advance research in the battery industry, papers from this and prior
Battcon conferences are on the Web at www.battcon.com/ArchivePapers. These papers are
an invaluable repository of facts, studies, and statistics not readily available anywhere else. All
proceedings through the present are posted. You may search for a paper by author, year or title. We
hope accessibility to these papers will help in your research and encourage you to present a paper
at the next Battcon.
GOLF AND TRADE SHOW SETUP
± Golf, Sunday, May 5th 2013
7:00AM Golf, Sponsored by Robsen Power Systems
Panther Lake Golf Course, Orlando, Florida.
Shuttle will be outside the West Rotunda entrance at 7:00AM at the Disney
Contemporary Resort and will depart at 7:10 AM sharp. Shotgun start is at 8:00AM.
± Sunday Conference Check-In
4:00PM to 8:00PM Conference Check-In
Desk outside Fantasia Ballroom
± Trade Show Exhibitor Setup
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 4:00PM to 10:00PM Trade Show Exhibitor Setup
Fantasia Ballroom A through H
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:30AM to 1:00PM Trade Show Exhibitor Setup
Fantasia Ballroom A through H
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SEMINARS: SUNDAY, MAY 5TH
± Stationary Battery Basics Seminar
1:30PM to 5:30PM; Break at 3:30PM
Nutcracker 1 (See signs)
Instructors: Garth Corey and Rick Tressler
Do I use the same charge voltage for all my different batteries? What is the impact of using the wrong charge voltage? When is a
battery operating in a cycling environment? A standby/float environment?
What are the management differences? What are some of the more predominant battery failure mechanisms? What can be done
to avoid and control them? How can I get the most life out of my batteries? This session can help. Our two instructors spend the
afternoon discussing fundamentals of the lead acid battery.
± Beyond the Fundamentals Seminar: Advanced Topics in Lead acid Batteries
1:30PM to 5:30PM; Break at 3:30PM
Nutcracker 2 (See signs)
Instructors: Curtis Ashton and Steve Clark
This seminar provides additional, in-depth information for attendees who need a more in-depth understanding of their battery
systems. Beyond the Fundamentals explores five key topic areas that will assist in understanding more about what goes on inside as
well as outside a battery. These topics include discussions on the following: Advanced lead acid fundamentals. Application, selection,
and considerations for both conventional flooded and VRLA types. Data collection, record keeping, IEEE recommendations, warranty,
and trending health. Failure modes, the aging process, warranty issues, and end of life determination. Periodic visual inspection
criteria, where problems arise, and causes of troubles throughout the service life of a battery.
± Focus On Seminar: Ohmic Testing Methods and Analysis
from a Battery’s Perspective - A Practical Primer.
1:30PM to 5:30PM; Break at 3:30PM
Nutcracker 3 (See signs)
Instructor: Mike Nispel
This noncommercial seminar will review the major ohmic testing methods and devices used today to evaluate stationary batteries. We
will discuss how batteries operate, what information is provided by these devices, as well as how to interpret the data collected and
discuss error and confidence levels. We will have working ohmic testers and various batteries for a hands-on session to demonstrate
the proper use of these devices and for a practical interpretation of the results. After attending this session, attendees should be
comfortable in the use of today’s ohmic testers and will have the knowledge in how to use the results to improve system reliability.
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PRESENTATIONS, PANELS, WORKSHOPS AND TRADE SHOW
DAY ONE
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7:00 AM...........................................Conference Check-In
Desk outside Fantasia Ballroom
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM........................Internet Café, Sponsored by EnerSys
West Rotunda
7:00AM............................................Paper Presenters and Panel Members Ready Room
Pastoral 1
Information session for today’s presenters of papers and for today’s panel members.
7:00 AM...........................................Continental Breakfast
Fantasia Lobby
8:00AM............................................Opening Ceremonies
Fantasia Ballroom J through Q
Conference Orientation
J. Allen Byrne, Interstate PowerCare
Welcome to Battcon
Lauri Turevon, Albércorp
8:45 AM...........................................Presentations 1, 2, 3
± DC Arc Flash: 2013 Regulatory Updates and
Recommended Battery Risk Assessment Guidelines
William Cantor, VP of Technology, TPI
There continues to be confusion in the stationary battery community about how to protect battery maintenance personnel
from chemical, electrical and arc-flash hazards. This presentation proposes a thought process that can be used to first
evaluate if and where a hazard may exist in workplaces where dc voltage sources are present, then to determine the
degree of risk, and ultimately to determine the personal protective equipment (PPE) that would be appropriate for any
given battery activity.
± Making Battery Safety Data Sheets Actually Useful to the User
Steve McCluer, Senior Manager, External Codes and Standards, APC by Schneider Electric
In 2011 the USA harmonized its system of classifying hazardous substances with the European GHS system. The former
MSDS is now known simply as a “Safety Data Sheet” (SDS). An IEEE working group is trying to develop a guideline
for consistently identifying the hazardous materials in a battery SDS, to include information that is actually beneficial to
everyone. This session describes some of the issues that they are grappling with.
± Updated Building Codes Are Changing Battery Rack
Certification Requirements – Design and Testing Impacts
Ken Sabo, Senior Product Manager, Aptus
Building codes affecting seismic battery racks have changed significantly over the past 10 years in the United States. This
paper takes a look at the change from the UBC code to the IBC code, defines what is required for specifying IBC racks and
the changes that IBC and other codes, standards, and agency requirements have had on traditional battery rack design.
Presenter Panel Discussion and Q&A
10:15 AM.........................................Break
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MONDAY, MAY 6TH, 2013
10:45 AM.........................................Presentations 4, 5, 6
± Ventilation and Thermal Management of Stationary Battery Installations
M.S. (Steve) Clark, Senior Engineer, Bechtel Power Corp.
This presentation will build a bridge between the battery and ventilation system designers. As such, it provides information on
battery performance characteristics that are influenced by the HVAC design with a focus on operating temperature control. It
then provides information on battery performance during various operating modes for use by the ventilation system designer.
The critical factors covered are battery heat generation and gassing (both hydrogen and toxic gasses).
± Effects of Battery Technology on Power System Layout for Telecom and Data Buildings
Mike Steeves, Principal Engineer, GE Critical Power
This presentation will review different building DC energy architectures using alternate battery technologies, showing how
layouts are impacted and how cost and energy savings can be realized. This will include cost of copper, installation, efficiency
of operation and structural impacts.
± Final Test Results on the 80% Service Test and a Path Forward
Kyle Floyd, Principal Engineer, Covenant Service Company, LLC
This presentation will review the final conceptual test results and present plans for implementation of this test in nuclear
applications. Some perspective on capacity trending and various capacity calculation methods described in IEEE 450
will be offered.
Presenter Panel Discussion and Q&A
12:15 PM.........................................Lunch
Ballroom of the Americas
1:45PM ...........................................Panel 1: Best Practices of Battery Installations (90 minutes)
Panel Members: Rob Anderson, Tom Carpenter, Mike Glaser, and Sean McClelland
This panel session will explore the ins and outs of how to best perform battery installations. We will discuss what items should be
utilized to assure a proper installation. Some of the items that will be explored are installation check lists, receiving procedures,
lifting equipment, assembly of cells, spill containment, tools, instruments, and initial charging to commissioning. The best practices
of all types of battery installations will be the focus of this panel.
3:15 PM ..........................................Break
3:45 PM...........................................Panel 2: Learning From Battery Failures (90 minutes)
Panel Members: Allen Byrne, Bill Cantor, Miguel Flores, Dan Lambert, and Mike Powell
This panel will discuss many of the common and not-so-common battery failures seen in the field. Methods and processes used to
correct problems and mitigate recurrences will also be explored. Examples of discussion topics include, but will not be limited to:
• Common failures
• Corrective actions
• Lessons learned
• Root cause
*Audience participants are encouraged to submit written and verbal questions and present
their own problems in this interactive panel session.
5:15 PM...........................................Session Ends
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM........................Cocktail Party, Sponsored by Saft
Porte Cochere (outside Fantasia Lobby)
Appetizers served. The main course food and reception continue in the Trade Show area starting at 6:30.
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM........................Trade Show and Reception, Sponsored by East Penn / Deka Unigy
Fantasia Ballroom A through H
9:30PM to 11:30PM........................East Penn/Deka Unigy Party with Live Music
Ballroom of the Americas
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PRESENTATIONS, PANELS, WORKSHOPS AND TRADE SHOW
DAY TWO
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM........................Internet Café, Sponsored by EnerSys
West Rotunda
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7:00 AM...........................................Paper Presenters and Panel Members Ready Room
Pastoral 1
Information session for today’s presenters of papers and for today’s panel members.
7:00 AM...........................................Continental Breakfast
Fantasia Lobby
8:00 AM...........................................Opening Remarks
Fantasia Ballroom J through Q
8:15 AM...........................................Presentations 7, 8, 9
± Proper Single-Cell/Module Replacement and Bypass Procedures
Curtis Ashton, Senior Lead Power Technical Support Engineer, CenturyLink
This presentation will discuss how single-cell/module replacements in series-connected strings can be tricky. (A botched one, where
only float current and not discharge current was taken into account, caused a famous fire that directly led to spill containment
requirements.) This is especially true when a single battery string is directly connected to a live load bus. This paper will explore the
proper and safe methods of performing a single-cell changeout in many different situations: online or offline, paralleled with the load or
not, with or without initial charge, etc.
± Testing to Evaluate State-of-Charge In Nuclear Grade Lead Acid Batteries, Part 2
George Greene, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Co-Authors: Liliana Ramadan, USNRC and William Gunther, Brookhaven National Laboratory
The US NRC and Brookhaven National Laboratory completed a research project confirming that charging current is a suitable
indicator of a fully-charged condition for nuclear grade vented lead acid batteries, as required by nuclear power plant technical
specifications. Complete results from the testing program are available in NUREG/CR-7148, published in October 2012.
± Practical Ideas to Facilitate Battery Maintenance and Testing in Power Plants
Jeffrey Gruseck, PE, Consulting Engineer, Duke Energy Corp
Power plant DC systems are essential for personnel safety and reliable shutdown of equipment, and regulations require these
systems remain functional. Taking a battery out of service can compromise the reliability of the protection system. This presentation
will describe the risks and will present examples of field modifications implemented at power plants to ensure continuous reliability,
making battery maintenance and testing easier.
Presenter Panel Discussion and Q&A
9:45 AM...........................................Break
10:15 AM.........................................Presentations 10, 11, 12
± Developing Monobloc Batteries for High Temperature Applications
Ralph Fegely, Senior Project Engineer, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
This presentation will outline the long road of design and testing that has lead to the development of a true high temperature lead acid
battery. Based on optimized designs and materials, new lead acid products have been developed that not only survive but thrive in
high heat applications. These high temperature batteries were developed using a common sense approach that relied on historical
data, supplier input, new materials, new designs and theories.
± The Effects of Mechanical Electrolyte Mixing on VLA Cells in Renewable Energy Applications
Larry Meisner, Managing Director and V.P. Technology, Hoppecke Batteries
This presentation will discuss the known effects of electrolyte specific gravity stratification on cell performance in renewable cycling
applications. The details of an electrolyte air mixing system will be discussed and data presented to show how such a system can
improve recharge efficiency, state of charge and overall life as a result of reduced sulfation and corrosion effects.
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TUESDAY, MAY 7TH, 2013
± Can an 11-Year-Old, Naturally Aged 2 Volt VRLA Cell Endure a
Seismic Event Without Suffering Capacity Degradation?
Peter DeMar, Battery Research
This presentation will show the results of an EPRI funded investigation into the impact of a seismic event on the capacity of naturally
aged 2 volt VRLA batteries of approximately 10 years of age. One set of data is for one manufacturer’s product using a 72-hour
discharge rate, and the second system was a different manufacturer using an 8-hour rate.
Presenter Panel Discussion and Q&A
11:45 AM.........................................Lunch
Ballroom of the Americas
1:15 PM...........................................Panel 3: Battery Chargers and Charging (90 minutes)
Panel Members: Curtis Ashton, Dave Barnes, Dara Darai, Bill Kaewert, and Allen Pitts
Ask questions of a wide range of experts and manufacturers on all types of chargers (SCR, switch-mode, ferroresonant, etc.). In addition,
the panel is also prepared to answer questions on ripple control, ground fault detection, temperature compensation circuits, the options
available on chargers, and anything else on charger-related subjects that comes to your mind.
2:45 PM...........................................Break
3:15 PM...........................................Workshops (concurrent sessions)
The actual content of the three audience-driven workshops below will vary, depending on interaction of the attendees.
± UPS Workshop: A Battery-Backed UPS is Only as Good as its Batteries.
Co-Moderators: Fran Losey and Ed Rafter
This will be an interactive session where we will encourage the audience to share their knowledge and experience to help us
understand the challenges of designing, installing, and maintaining a UPS battery installation. We will focus on the various
maintenance, design, installation, and occupancy considerations.
Nutcracker Ballroom 2 (see signs)
± Utility Workshop: Electric Utility Battery and DC Power Systems: Watts the Scoop?
Co-Moderators: Kurt Uhlir and Tom Carpenter
Panelists: Matt McConnell, Senior Electrical Engineer, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation,
Michael Powell, Manager, Electric Transmission Substation Operations, Dominion, Chris Searles, Director of Sales, Marketing and
Business Development, BAE Batteries USA.
• Generation owners, transmission owners and distribution providers will have an opportunity to network with industry
peers as well as exchange knowledge and experiences relating to stationary batteries and DC power systems in utility
applications. Workshop topics will include:
• Post Fukushima regulatory actions pertaining to the dc power systems for US nuclear plant license holders. Matt
McConnell, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Chris Searles will present a paper on NERC PRC-005-2: A Mandate for Battery Maintenance as it Affects the Bulk
Electric System and its Implications for Battery Maintenance Personnel. Chris is also the Task Force Chair that represents
the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee’s interests to the NERC PRC-005-2 Standards Drafting Team.
• Batteries and DC power systems in smart grid infrastructure.
Fantasia Ballroom J through Q
± Telecom Workshop: Telecom Battery Open Season/Session.
Co-Moderators: Curtis Ashton and John Gagge
This audience participation session will discuss the major problems associated with telecom batteries, from supplier problems to user
abuse. Also, appropriate backup times for various types of telecom services in an evolving competitive and regulatory market will be
addressed. Finally, we’ll discuss other pertinent points the audience would like to bring up.
Nutcracker Ballroom 3 (see signs)
5:15 PM...........................................Session Ends
5:30 PM to 9:00PM.........................Combined Trade Show and Reception, Sponsored by BAE
Fantasia Ballroom A through H
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DAY THREE
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7:00AM to 1:00PM Internet Café, Sponsored by EnerSys
West Rotunda
7:00AM Paper Presenters and Panel Members Ready Room
Information session for today’s presenters of papers and for today’s panel members.
Pastoral 1
7:00AM Continental Breakfast
Fantasia Lobby
8:00AM Opening Remarks
Fantasia Ballroom J through Q
8:15AM Presentations 13, 14, 15, 16
± Sodium Metal Chloride Battery Safety
Andrew K. Miraldi, Product Manager, Sodium Nickel Technology, FIAMM Energy LLC
This presentation discusses the details of the safety features of the sodium metal chloride battery, including chemistry, product design
and construction, and electronic control systems. Particular attention will be given to conditions that can lead to events that have
been known to cause catastrophic failures in battery systems, such as mechanical damage, temperature events, and mishandling or
incorrect installation. Both internal and third party testing data will be referenced in this discussion
± Integrating Renewables into the Grid: Applying MW Scale Energy
Storage Solutions for Continuous Variability Management
John Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Ecoult
Successful MW scale storage projects providing grid ancillary services, wind and solar smoothing and shifting and diesel efficiency
optimization. All this will be discussed, along with groundbreaking concepts to multi-purpose existing data center and telecom UPS
infrastructure. This information will help to effectively balance discrepancies between supply and demand on the electricity grid, at the
same time as delivering reliable UPS service.
± Performance Testing of Zinc-Bromide Flow Batteries for Remote Telecom Sites.
David Rose, Energy Storage Test Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
This presentation describes how the application of zinc bromine (Zn-Br) flow batteries could effectively support remote telecom
applications through extrapolation of performance metrics from example system test data to remote telecom applications.
± Batteries and Heat - A Recipe for Success?
Mike Zelinsky, Market and Business Development Manager, BASF Battery Materials – Ovonic
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries offer attractive solutions for demanding conditions. Newly developed cathode materials allow
full charge acceptance up to 65°C (>60% at 85°C) and cycle life to more than 2000 cycles at full depth of discharge. Several orders
of magnitude higher cycle life is achievable at lower depths of discharge. Field trials are validating performance in harsh environments.
Presenter Panel Discussion and Q&A
10:15AM Break
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10:45AM Presentations 17, 18, 19
± John Henry, Automation and Remote Monitoring
Walter Wilczewski, VP Business Development, Phoenix Broadband Technologies LLC
John Henry was a legend of a man who could drive steel faster and better than anyone. John Henry won his legendary contest
against a steam powered drill. Even Henry’s emotional victory couldn’t stop progress. We stand at a similar crossroads with
automation of battery maintenance. This paper will clearly show the advantages of today’s technology and why it just makes too
much sense to resist.
± Portfolio Management of Real World Battery Performance
Gregory Ratcliff, Director of Lifecycle Management, Emerson
Co-Authors: Dr. Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar, Professor, and Dr. Randall Wald, Research Associate, both of the
Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CEECS), Florida Atlantic University.
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems are an essential element in modern-day industry. These UPS systems must themselves
be resistant to battery failure to guarantee that they will be providing power when necessary. In this paper, we discuss a tool for
detecting unusual behavior in battery resistance, and we present a case study demonstrating the effectiveness of this tool on realworld battery data.
± Batteries Die in Thirds
Bart Cotton, Founder, Chief Prognosticator, Intellibatt Inc.
This presentation will discuss how battery aging observations have been made over the last couple of decades by various battery
monitoring instruments and systems. The advancement of battery monitoring technology and organized collection and archiving of
battery performance data has made this possible. By collecting and analyzing historical data, both on individual batteries and battery
systems/strings utilizing commonly used battery measurement parameters, typical aging patterns can be observed. These patterns or
fingerprints have a commonality. Using the historical record and current data, predictions of battery performance and prognostication
of battery lifetimes can be made using real data versus estimated data based on theory or laboratory results.
Presenter Panel Discussion and Q&A
12:00PM Boxed Lunch is Served
Outside the Fantasia Lobby
12:15PM Panel 4: Battcon Technical Committee Panel. (60 minutes)
Panel Members: Curtis Ashton, J. Allen Byrne, Dale Campbell, Tom Carpenter, Garth Corey, Jim McDowall, Mike Nispel, Rick Tressler,
Kurt Uhlir, and Lesley Varga.
Bring in your boxed lunch and participate in a wrap-up panel session comprised of individuals from across the battery industry who will
attempt to answer any outstanding questions from previous presentations and panels and discuss industry issues in general. The session
will be audience driven - all questions welcomed.
1:15PM Closing Ceremonies
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Use the Internet Café to keep in touch while you’re at the
conference. We’ve provided workstations that let you access
the Internet, send email, and print documents on conveniently
located printers. It’s just another way you’ll Stay Connected
while at Battcon!
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Your One Source for
Cop-Flex & TelcoFlex® Cables.
Visit us at booth #609!
www.cobrawire.com
TelcoFlex® is a registered trademark of Southwire.
BATTCON 2013 E RECIPIENTS
HALL OF FAM
T
he Battcon Hall of Fame celebrates its eleventh year. Inductees are individuals,
selected by the Battcon Technical Committee, whose contributions through
research, innovation, and dedication have greatly advanced the battery industry.
Inductees are announced during the conference. The following industry leaders have been
inducted into the Battcon Hall of Fame.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2003
Glenn Alber, John Devitt
2004
David O. Feder, Tom Ruhlmann
2005
Robert Blohm, Frank J. Vaccaro
2006
Garth P. Corey
2007
Jim McDowall
2008
Graham Walker
2009
Peter DeMar
2010
Steve McCluer
2011
J. Allen Byrne
2012
Curtis Ashton
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The Battcon Hall of Fame plaque is inscribed, “In recognition of being
honored by the Battcon Committee for your outstanding leadership and
contributions to the stationary battery industry.”
2012 RECIPIENT
Curtis Ashton
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BATTCON 2013
TRADESHOW
Battcon offers attendees the best opportunity in the industry to share ideas and learn of technological breakthroughs.
At the Battcon Trade Show, you’ll discover the latest products and services and who provides them. Battcon vendors
are invaluable resources, providing you with the knowledge you need and the tools to get the job done.
The Trade Show is on Monday and Tuesday evenings. On Monday, the cocktail party continues with a buffet inside the
Trade Show. On Tuesday, the Trade Show again features a buffet. Your name badge is required for entry to the Trade
Show and receptions. Be sure not to miss this outstanding opportunity to network and meet with representatives from
these leading companies and see what’s new for 2013.
There is a Trade Show map and guide at the end of this section on pages 50 and 51.
ALBÉR
3103 North Andrews Avenue Ext.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Telephone: (800) 851-4632 Fax: (954) 623-6671
www.alber.com | sales@alber.com
When the unexpected is unacceptable, Albér, 36 years as the industry leader in
battery testing, has the best technology and products to identify failing batteries
before they compromise your system’s integrity. Our comprehensive line of battery
testing and monitoring equipment includes portable test equipment, stationary
battery monitoring solutions as well as battery capacity test systems. We are
educated about the new NERC PRC-005 testing requirements. The recently
released UXIM industrial monitor will save you time and money by automating and
documenting your battery maintenance program.
Trade show points of interest: See our new Universal Battery Xplorer product line with custom solutions for your industry. UXTM: full featured / low cost
telecom monitor, UXIM: Industrial monitor, UXBM: UPS battery modules, AXS Alber Battery Xplorer software, ELS electrolyte level sensor and thermal
runaway monitoring
ALCAD STANDBY BATTERIES
3 Powdered Metals Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
Telephone: (203) 985-2500 Fax: (203) 985-2539
www.alcad.com | jim.morrissey@alcad.com
Alcad offers a comprehensive range of both nickel cadmium and lead acid
batteries in both single and multicell block configurations. Products range from
low maintenance, high performance nickel cadmium cells to more economical lead
selenium. A complete engineered solution, including chargers, cabinets, racks, and
installation and service, is provided.
Trade show points of interest: Alcad launches its new generation, ultra-low maintenance Vantex battery, optimized for stationary power backup
applications. The main advantage of Vantex is that it now needs no topping up with water throughout a long service life, minimizing the total cost of
ownership. Further advantages include better chargeability at elevated temperatures.
ALPHA INDUSTRIAL POWER
1075 Satellite Blvd NW, Suite 400
Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone: (678) 475-3995 Fax: (678) 584-9259
www.alpha.com | alpha@alpha.com
Alpha Industrial Power, a member of The Alpha Group, provides innovative,
industrial-grade powering solutions for large-scale operations. AIP provides a full
line of industrial-grade power products including comprehensive battery systems,
intelligent chargers and uninterruptible power supplies. Applications include power
generation facilities, substations, electrical utilities, transportation systems and
communication networks.
Trade show points of interest: Visit us in booth #102 for more information about the Spectra II Battery Charger, ACS HP Series Charger and AIP-IDCE-CT
Series Load Bank.
ALPHA INDUSTRIE-BEDARFS GMBH
Niedesheimer Strasse 26
Worms, Germany 67547
Telephone: 49 6241 50048 0 Fax: 49 6241 50048 19
www.alpha-passoni.de | info@alpha-passoni.de
Alpha Industrie Bedarfs GmBH specializes in battery racks for standby
applications. Alpha’s main business is based on modular battery rack systems for
standard and seismic applications. Our customers can choose on-site the battery
rack that fits their requirements, using the computer sizing programs AlphaSYS®
or AlphaSYS® Web. Alpha offers technical advice and engineering on projects for
nuclear power plants, offshore, shock and other special applications. We offer full
service to our customers.
Trade show points of interest: Modular racking systems. Computer software program AlphaSYS.
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ALPINE POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
24355 Capitol Avenue
Redford, MI 48239
Telephone: (313) 531-6600 Fax: (313) 531-2950
www.alpinepowersystems.com
info@alpinepowersystems.com
AMETEK SOLIDSTATE CONTROLS
875 Dearborn Drive
Columbus, OH 43085
Telephone: (614) 846-7500 or (800) 635-7300
Fax: (614) 785-7062
www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com
Roi.Leeser@AMETEK.com
Alpine Power Systems is a leading, independent, nationwide solutions provider
for batteries, recycling, chargers, generators, UPS systems, cooling, monitoring,
surge protection, power equipment, safety products, disaster recovery, solar,
wind, fuel cells, and high efficiency lighting. Alpine Power Systems serves many
industries, including telecommunications, data centers, material handling, utilities,
manufacturing, building management, refineries, and renewable energy. Since
1963, Alpine Power Systems has been providing customers with high-valued
products, services, installations, and recycling solutions.
AMETEK Solidstate Controls manufactures, sells, and services UPS systems,
battery chargers, inverters, regulating transformers, and other critical power and
backup equipment. Our primary focus is serving industrial process and power
generating clients. We have more than 35,000 systems installed worldwide,
including more than 85 nuclear power plants.
Trade show points of interest: Maintenance, service, and repair options/programs for AMETEK UPS systems, battery chargers, inverters, regulating
transformers, and other equipment. Options/programs for battery systems replacement, installation certification, and IEEE and NERC compliant periodic
service and battery capacity testing.
ARGA CONTROLS
A UNIT OF ELECTRO SWITCH CORP
128 West Chestnut Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
Telephone: (626) 799-3314 Fax: (626) 799-9407
www.argacontrols.com
info@argacontrols.com
Arga Controls has been designing and manufacturing high quality, precision
measurement and control instrumentation since 1970 to the electric utility,
industrial, commercial, government and defense markets. Products include battery
monitoring systems, transducers, relays, industrial and utility grade analog and
digital watt, VAR, AC and DC volt, amp and frequency meters.
Trade show points of interest: Arga will be showcasing their full line of DNP 3.0/Modbus serial communications equipped battery monitors supporting
NERC/FERC requirements, including their innovative “open cell” and high impedance detection, 24X7 monitoring, and remote alarm and maintenance alert
features.
AVTRON LOADBANK, INC.
6255 Halle Drive
Cleveland, OH 44125
Telephone: (216) 573-7600, Ext 2218
www.avtronloadbank.com
email: LBsales@avtron.com
Avtron LoadBank, Inc. is the world leader in high capacity DC load banks for
battery capacity testing. Avtron offers a full range of portable and permanent DC
load bank designs from as small as 150 Amps up to 4-5000 Amps continuous.
Trade show points of interest: Please check out the Avtron Model LPC-250A. This load bank is a portable, self-contained DC resistive load bank designed
for indoor use. This ultra-compact load bank offers capacity of 1 Amp to 250 Amps with a voltage range of 110-135 VDC. The LPC-250A has convenient
operator controls and includes a load cable set and hard shell travel case.
BAE BATTERIES USA
484 County Road V V
Somerset, WI 54025
Telephone: (715) 247-2262 Fax: (715) 247-5741
www.baebatteriesusa.com
sales@baebatteriesusa.com
BAE Batteries USA sells and services stationary battery products manufactured by
BAE Batterien GmbH, Berlin, Germany. These products include the exceptionally
reliable OPzS tubular plate and OGi flat plate VLA cells and the OPzV and OGiV
VRLA cells, as well as the PVS and PVV cells for solar applications.
Trade show points of interest: BAE Batteries USA is introducing our new polycarbonate UL 94-VO container, available for both the OPzS and OGI VLA
models. The VO rated VRLA container will also be displayed.
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BATTERYDAQ MONITORING SOLUTIONS
7309 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
Telephone: (410) 337-5233 Fax: (484) 687-9904
www.batterydaq.com
info@batterydaq.com
BatteryDAQ is a leading innovator of battery monitoring solutions for the UPS,
telecom, broadband and utility markets. Our comprehensive 24/7 battery
monitoring technology, networking, and cloud-based informatics platform provide
the ability to reliably monitor millions of batteries worldwide. Our solutions are
accurate, compact, and affordable.
Trade show points of interest: Stop by our booth to see and learn more about our Sentry series of battery monitors, as well as our
cloud-based MyBattery data platform.
BATTERY SOLUTIONS, INC.
5900 Brighton Pines Court
Howell, MI 48843
Telephone: (800) 852-8127 Fax: (248) 446-1927
www.batteryrecycling.com
service@batteryrecycling.com
Battery Solutions helps company owners and environmental health and safety
managers who are concerned with the liability and compliance issues surrounding
their spent battery waste and are worried about best management practices and
the environment when choosing a recycling solution. We provide Certificates
of Recycling to our customers, which give them “cradle-to-cradle” paper-trail
documentation for their waste streams.
Trade show points of interest: We specialize in customized, cost-efficient recycling programs for all battery types, in all situations, anywhere in the USA.
Battery Solutions carries 10 million dollars in pollution legal liability insurance coverage, which is used as a protective barrier to indemnify our customers as
soon as we pick up all recyclable battery material from a customer site.
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BATTERY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL,
LTD. (BSI)
21st Hanapach St. POB 6257
Karmiel 21653 Israel
Tel. +972-4-9995540 Fax. +972-4-9995530
www.bsi-intr.com
info@bsi-intr.com
Battery Solutions International, Ltd. (“BSI”) is a pioneer and global leader in
the field of lead acid battery restoration and life extension. BSI developed an
end-to-end innovative and unique solution, utilizing state of-the-art technology
and a unique, organic-friendly green additive for life extension and refurbishment
services of batteries for various applications such as forklifts, telecom and
backups. BSI technology is very environmentally friendly, with zero waste.
Trade show points of interest: Come by our booth and ask about how BSI can provide a turnkey solution model and one stop shop business model for
your business. Stop by to view our new technology during the trade show.
CANNON LOAD BANKS, INC.
502 Park Street
Palmetto, GA 30268
Telephone: (770) 463-0504 Fax: (770) 463-2717
www.cannonloadbanks.com
CLBI@bellsouth.net
Cannon Load Banks, Inc., specializes in building portable load banks weighing
under 60 lbs. for testing batteries, inverters, and generators. Our small dc models
(42 lbs) can test up to 500A continuously at 48vdc. We have multi-voltage units in
12 and 24vdc. Rental and custom units are available.
Trade show points of interest: Our booth will feature the l-42-500. This load bank can handle 500 Amps at either 48vdc or 24vdc. This unit will pull 400
Amps at 36vdc. We will have other load banks that will handle other voltages.
C&D TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1400 Union Meeting Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Telephone: (800) 543-8630 Fax: (215) 619-7899
www.cdtechno.com
customersvc@cdtechno.com
C&D Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets solutions for the
conversion and storage of electrical power. C&D is the leading manufacturer of
battery storage systems, including next generation vented / valve-regulated lead
acid and lithium-ion. C&D is a global provider of power for UPS, telecom and
energy and infrastructure applications.
Trade show points of interest: Expanded line of C&D TRUE front access TEL and Dynasty UPS batteries and modular racking systems. Vented and valveregulated renewable energy solutions; lithium power system; 2 Volt VRLA systems, XTX flooded UPS and DJ utility batteries; Utility charger line including:
ARE-S, SCR, ARE-M Ferro-resonant system, Sageon Micro, Sageon II power systems with Sageon battery monitoring.
CEMENTEX PRODUCTS, INC.
650 Jacksonville Road, PO Box 1533
Burlington, NJ 08016
Telephone: (800) 654-1292
Fax: (609) 386-8885
www.cementexusa.com
tools@cementexusa.com
Cementex manufactures American made, double-insulated 1000V safety tools
designed and engineered for maximum safety between the worker and the
danger of the job. Safe tools are the most important part of doing the job right—
Cementex’s complete offering of safety tools and personal protective equipment
helps you meet the requirements of OSHA, NFPA70E and CSAZ462 standards.
Trade show points of interest: Safe tools are the most important part of doing the job right—Cementex’s complete offering of American made, doubleinsulated 1000V safety tools and personal protective equipment helps you meet the requirements of OSHA, NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 standards. Stop by
and see why we are The Safety Tool Specialists.
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COBRA WIRE & CABLE,
A DIVISION OF EIS, INC.
2930 Turnpike Drive
Hatboro, PA 19040
Telephone: (215) 674-8773 Fax: (215) 674-9530
www.cobrawire.com
sales@cobrawire.com
Cobra Wire & Cable, a Division of EIS, Inc. is a leading supplier of insulated copper
wire and cable to the industrial battery industry, uninterruptible power supply
industry, and the telecommunications industry. Meeting all benchmarks for these
markets, Cobra’s low-smoke, zero halogen free cables, with rugged flexibility, make
installation easier and quicker.
Trade show points of interest: Cobra Wire & Cable, a Division of EIS, Inc. carries UL and CSA cables for industrial batteries, load banks, UPS systems and
battery chargers. Cobra also stocks TelcoFlex™ and Cop-Flex, the two most important power cables required by the telecommunications industry. Cobra
can satisfy your every request, including lugs! (TelcoFlex™ is a registered trademark of Southwire.)
CSB BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2901 White Settlement Road
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Telephone: (817) 244-7777 Fax: (817) 244-4445
www.csb-battery.com
sales@csb-battery.com
CSB Battery Technologies, Inc is a global supplier of VRLA batteries to the
UPS, telco, motive power, emergency lighting, medical and solar markets.
We are committed to growth with the addition of our second Vietnam factory
as we continue to grow our production. Visit the CSB booth to discuss our
quality products.
Trade show points of interest: Come by to see our XHRL-Extreme High Rate product and the UPS Ultra High Rate product.
EAGLE EYE POWER SOLUTIONS, LLC
4230 North Oakland Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Telephone: (877) 805-3377 Fax: (414) 962-3660
www.eepowersolutions.com
info@eepowersolutions.com
Battery monitoring. Resistance testers. Digital hydrometers. Load banks. Test per
NERC/IEEE recommendations with the world’s first ripple-removing algorithm. The
IBEX-Series (portable) and IBwatch-Series (on-line monitoring) can determine the
health of any battery easily, quickly and safely by using internal ohmic resistance
technology during a float charge.
Trade show points of interest: Stop by to see our portable internal resistance battery testers (IBEX-Series), battery monitoring solutions – Monitor your
batteries 24/7-365 (IB-Watch), digital hydrometers/density meters (SG-Series: 3 units), custom IEEE/NERC/FERC all-in-one battery testing kits, AC and DC
load banks w/monitoring capabilities (LB-Series) and preventative maintenance supplies.
EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Deka Road
Lyon Station, PA 19536
Telephone: (610) 682-6361 Fax: (610) 682-4781
www.eastpennunigy.com
sales@eastpennunigy.com
Since 1946, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. has developed an enviable
reputation for world-class quality products. East Penn is a leading manufacturer
of Deka Unigy valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries and battery systems for
telecommunications, UPS systems, solar applications, emergency lighting and
other stationary and stand-by applications.
Trade show points of interest: Introducing the newest member of the family, the Deka® Fahrenheit™. A revolutionary VRLA monobloc battery built to
survive in uncontrolled high temperature outside plant environments. In addition, the existing Deka® Unigy® product line includes both 12- and 2-volt VRLA
batteries for high rate and telecommunications applications. All batteries feature exclusive IPF® technology, optimizing power capacity, cell consistency, and
long-term reliability. High rate products range from 119 – 4100 wpc and telecommunication products are available from 30 to 2000 AH.
EETREX INCORPORATED
4900 Pearl East Circle, Suite 110
Boulder, CO 80301
Telephone: (303) 444-0569
www.eetrex.com | talk@eetrex.com
Eetrex is a developer and supplier of advanced Li-ion based energy storage
systems with integrated power electronics. Eetrex specializes in grid-tied power
electronics for integration of battery systems with the grid and the equipment
of the OEM customers we support. Eetrex is focused on uninterruptible power
supplies and battery systems for the telecom and the data center markets. Eetrex
is a division of the Methode Electronics, a diversified developer and manufacturer
of application-specific products and systems that incorporate a wide range of
technologies across many industries.
Trade show points of interest: Eetrex will be showcasing our rack mounted backup solutions, including the AD5000 AC to DC UPS with peak shaving and
our DC5000 48V DC battery. We will also be displaying our pole mounted backup system, which provides extended backup for outdoor applications such
as commercial wireless access points.
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ELECTRO WIRE, INC.
933 East Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Telephone: (847) 944-1500 Fax: (847) 944-1512
www.electrowire.com | allsales@electrowire.com
Electro Wire is a minority owned distributor of wire and cable with full value added
capabilities, including manufacturing cable assemblies, with distribution centers in
Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Phoenix. We perform distribution services for several
Fortune 500 companies, including inventory management, kitting, and logistics
functions, and we offer complete cable assembly manufacturing services.
Trade show points of interest: Telcoflex power cable shipped in bulk or cut to order. Battery cable Ul and CSA types. Ul3311. UL3284. SAE J1127,
SAEJ1128. Battery cable assemblies, jumpers, Anderson power connections, sonic welding capabilities. Electromechanical product manufacturing.
ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 registered facility. Authorized: Southwire-AIW, Prestolite, General Cable, Coleman Cable, AMP, Burndy, and T&B.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SUPPORT
110 Austin Street
Garland, TX 75040
Telephone: (972) 272-2468 Fax: (972) 276-9844
www.ess.to | sales@ess.to
We design and manufacture a complete line of battery cabinets, racks, cables and
buss bars. We offer sales and engineering support for battery systems.
Trade show points of interest: Visit our booth for information on OPz Racks, VRLA racks and our new line of battery cabinets, such as front terminal
batteries (including the 4D group) and top terminal 12V batteries.
ELTEK
2925 East Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75074 USA
Telephone: (469) 330-9100 Fax: (469) 330-9101
www.eltek.com | sales.us@eltek.com
Eltek is a leading global supplier of power solutions for telecom, industrial, electric
vehicle and renewable energy applications. Eltek proudly offers high efficiency
power conversion systems, battery chargers, converters, inverters, and control/
monitoring devices to support critical electronics equipment. Eltek provides
solutions ranging from 1A to 20,000A with rapid product delivery.
Trade show points of interest: Eltek proudly features the following product families: Flatpack2 HE, IBB battery charger systems, Wallbox (Micropack and
Flatpack2), Micropack, Minipack, Compact, Integrated, Trilogy and the new Flatpack S. Eltek also offers the most advanced power control/monitoring
devices available, including the Compack, Smartpack2 and Smartpack S controllers.
ENERSYS
2366 Bernville Road
Reading, PA 19605
Telephone: (800) 538-3627 Fax: (610) 372-8613
www.enersys.com | reservepower@enersys.com
EnerSys is the world’s leading supplier of stored DC power products, systems and
services, providing flooded and VRLA industrial batteries to telecommunications,
UPS, electric utility, switchgear, security, military, aerospace and a variety of other
markets. Premium brands for reserve power include PowerSafe, DataSafe, Genesis,
ODYSSEY and CYCLON.
Trade show points of interest: EnerSys will exhibit their DataSafe HX front terminal batteries, new PowerSafe SBS160 front terminal battery, OptiGrid
stored energy solutions and GenSet rack with ODYSSEY Extreme Series batteries.
ENVIROGUARD
5534 Olive Street
Montclair, CA 91763
Telephone: (800) 206-9884 Fax: (909) 624-1772
www.enviroguard.com | acct@enviroguard.com
EnviroGuard is a women owned, ISO 9001-2008 registered manufacturer of ULlisted compliance products. We offer global compliance solutions, including safety
and compliance equipment, training, and consulting. As part of our commitment to
providing integrated solutions, we are introducing Aptus battery racks, which offer
the same high quality expected of EnviroGuard.
Trade show points of interest: EnviroGuard’s products and services include spill containment systems, integrated Aptus battery racks, battery facility
compliance installation and training, compliance and safety equipment, and custom blended learning programs designed for each organization’s size and
training needs.
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From Beijing to Bangalore, San Juan to Sao Paulo,
EnerSys® is meeting the world’s standby power demands.
Our extensive stored energy solutions are backed by 100
years of battery manufacturing expertise, and feature some of
the industry’s most advanced technologies.
When failure is simply not an option.
Beyond batteries, we offer a range of global services and support to
help our customers keep pace with a rapidly evolving industry.
Wherever there’s a need for reserve power solutions, EnerSys
will be there. For more information about our global products and
support, visit www.enersys.com
Focused on...
Quality...Reliability...Innovation
C&D engineers, manufactures, distributes and
services fully integrated standby backup batteries
and power solutions to insure that power to the
customer’s critical application is uninterrupted.
VLA (Flooded), VRLA (Valve Regulated), Integrated Power Solutions
Come visit us at Booth # 401
1400 Union Meeting Road / Blue Bell, PA 19422 / 800-543-8630
POWERING YOUR WORLD
LONG LIFE BATTERIES.
GS Battery is the first product Telcordia tested to
GR63, GR-4228, and VZ TPR-9802
COMPETITOR D
COMPETITOR C
COMPETITOR A
COMPETITOR B
COMPETITOR E
GS Battery is a global leader with long life batteries
for telecommunications, stand-by power, renewable
energy, UPS, emergency lighting, power sports, and
automotive applications. Visit us in Booth 522.
THE POWER OF INNOVATION
1150 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 110 Roswell, GA 30076-3886
Voice: 678.762.4818 | Toll Free: 800.472.2879 | www.gsbattery.com
EXELTECH, INC.
7317 Jack Newell Boulevard North
Fort Worth, TX 76118
Telephone: (817) 800-8321 Fax: (817) 595-1290
www.exeltech.com | kevin@exeltech.com
Power inverters from 125 watts up to 210KW. Systems are modular, expandable
and “hot” swappable. Accessories include network monitoring capability, DC
breakers and disconnects, AC distribution and A/B bus. 120VAC single phase,
240VAC bi-phase and 208VAC 3-phase.
Trade show points of interest: Most models are UL listed and some units are NEBS compliant. Modular, expandable and N+1 redundant. All standard DC
and AC voltages available.
FIAMM ENERGY, LLC
One Fiamm Way
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Telephone: (706) 437-3220 Fax: (706) 437-3300
www.fiamm.com
FIAMM Energy, LLC is a US-based subsidiary and sales/manufacturing company
of the FIAMM Group. FIAMM is a well established manufacturer of quality lead acid
storage solutions. Together with our North American distribution and representative
network, our customer service provides analysis of your battery requirement,
battery sizing and application engineering, turnkey installation and customer
training and after sales support as required.
Trade show points of interest: FIAMM will exhibit its complete range for the North American market. In particular, the range of high rate FLX batteries for
UPS, the 48TL sodium nickel chloride range, the FAT 12V AGM blocs and the 2V stackable SLA range. FIAMM will also display the GEL-OPzV cells and the
vented-cells OPzS, flat plate and Planté.
GE CRITICAL POWER
601 Shiloh Road
Plano, TX 75074
Telephone: (877) 546-3243
www.gecritcalpower.com
GE’s Critical Power business delivers reliable and intelligent power conversion
solutions for cloud computing datacenters and mobile Internet infrastructure with
energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies, circuit board DC-DC converter modules,
telecom energy systems, and custom power products backed by local field
expertise worldwide. More information is available at www.gecriticalpower.com.
Trade show points of interest: GE Total Efficiency™ architecture reduces energy loss and lowers cooling costs by 50-70%. Total Efficiency products will
prioritize sustainable energy sources like solar, wind, water and fuel cells over traditional utility grid or diesel generator sources and they will intelligently
respond to smart grid information to reduce consumption during peak demand periods.
GLOBAL ENERGY INNOVATIONS
2901 Tasman Drive Suite 111
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Telephone: (415) 354-5688
www.globalei.com | mail@globalei.com
Global Energy Innovations develops and manufactures precision battery
monitoring, testing, conditioning and restoration equipment and the software that
goes with it. Our products are used worldwide by mobile telecommunications
operators, power generation plants and utilities, uninterrupted power systems
operators, automobile manufacturers, aviation technicians, industrial battery
manufactures and many other battery users.
Trade show points of interest: Stop by our booth to see the EC-Series™ Analyzer, Dynapulse® Systems and the EC2000™ Handheld ElectroChemical
Battery Analyzers with CELScan™ (Chemical Electrical Layer Scan) algorithms for accurately assessing the state of health of batteries and battery systems.
GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER
A DIVISION OF EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES
3950 Sussex Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Telephone: (630) 862-2200 Fax: (630) 862-2316
www.gnb.com
GNB Network Power is a full service provider of energy storage solutions. A wide
range of lead acid batteries from 3-6000Ah’s is available in both valve regulated
and vented technologies. The brands Absolyte, Marathon, Sprinter, GNB Flooded
Classic, and Relay Gel are used in all communications and data applications.
Trade show points of interest: Stop by our booth to see the Absolyte, Marathon, Sprinter, GNB Flooded Classic, and Relay Gel.
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GS BATTERY (USA), INC.
1150 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 110
Roswell, GA 30076
Telephone: (678) 762-4818
www.gsbattery.com | information@gsbattery.com
GS Battery (USA), Inc. is a member of the GS Yuasa Group, the world’s second
largest battery manufacturer. GSB specializes in VRLA products for telecom, FTTX,
small UPS, and renewable energy.
Trade show points of interest: This year, GSB will introduce an expanded line of PWL and PYL super long life, 12 volt telecom products for OSP, UPS, and
data center applications, and our new ECO-R storage product line with SLX, SLC and SLE all advanced lead acid for PV and wind storage applications.
HINDLEPOWER, INC.
1075 St. John Street
Easton, PA 18042
Telephone: (610) 330-9000 Ext. 223
Fax: (610) 330-8510
www.hindlepowerinc.com
garyg@hindlepowerinc.com
HOPPECKE BATTERIES, INC.
1960 Old Cuthbert Road, Suite 130
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Telephone: (856) 616-0032 Fax: (856) 616-0132
www.hoppecke-us.com | info@hoppecke-us.com
HindlePower is the leading manufacturer of stationary utility battery chargers,
mobile power systems and both indoor/outdoor rated power consoles. We
are a custom manufacturing and turnkey engineering firm devoted to providing
backup power solutions for all types of switchgear, stationary, utility and DC
power related applications.
HOPPECKE is a worldwide manufacturer of standby power systems, including
lead acid and nickel cadmium battery systems. Our flooded lead acid batteries
(OSP, OPzS, GroE) are used extensively in power generation, transmission and
distribution, mining and oil and gas applications worldwide. Our fiber nickel
cadmium products complement our new technology offerings including LiON.
Trade show points of interest: At our booth, we will be displaying our renewable energy solutions, including our electrolyte recirculation system, which
reduces recharge time, eliminates electrolyte stratification and extends operating life of our batteries. We will also be highlighting our innovative lead and
nickel based battery designs for standby applications. Our “Power on Demand” solutions will be on display.
INTELLIBATT, INC.
181 3rd Street, Suite 150
San Rafael, CA 94901 USA
Telephone: (415) 462-8950 Fax: (415) 532-2384
www.intellibatt.com | sales@intellibatt.com
IntelliBatt provides battery backup, monitoring and predictive services to ensure
against critical power system failure. Our customers include the world’s leading
data centers that require 100% up-time. Our constant on-site monitoring, coupled
with our patented monitoring operations center, 7x24 support, and predictive
trending ensures problems are addressed before they happen.
Trade show points of interest: IntelliBatt will be featuring UPS and battery monitoring, battery cabinets, and unique features available in the IntelliBatt
Monitoring Operations Center, including 24x7 predictive analytics, visibility and asset management.
KIM MANUFACTURING CO.
147 N. Wallace Ave., PO 405
Downingtown, PA 19335 USA
Telephone: (610) 269-8100 Ext. 36
Fax: (610) 269-4773
www.kimmfg.com | Sales@kimmfg.com
Kim makes high quality battery racks for flooded cells, VRLA modules, trays
and other power storage products for all battery manufacturers, battery types
and applications. Products meet seismic requirements – UBC, IBC, IEEE, CA
BC, NEBS, nuclear and non seismic. Metal stands for utility, telecom, UPS, and
specialty battery support
Trade show points of interest: New seismic flooded rack on display, plus versatile VRLA system for utility, UPS and telecom. Kim products meet seismic
codes – UBC, IBC, IEEE, NEBS, CA BC and nuclear. Come get your questions answered on seismic codes, zones and stands. Ask about Kim’s “On Time
Delivery” and Made in the USA commitment.
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LA MARCHE MANUFACTURING CO.
106 Bradrock Drive
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Telephone: (847) 299-1188 Fax: (847) 299-3061
www.lamarchemfg.com | sales@lamarchemfg.com
Since 1945, La Marche has provided highly reliable products. Today, we provide
products for utility, telecom, engine starting, material handling, mining, marine,
aviation ground support, railroad and many other industries. Our products include
battery chargers, DC-AC inverters, power supplies, battery testers, DC-DC
converters, DC systems, DC components, and DC accessories.
Trade show points of interest: Stop by our booth to see our feature packed and user friendly DC power solutions, battery chargers, DC systems and
battery testers.
MEGGER
4271 Bronze Way
Dallas, TX 75237
Telephone: (800) 723-2861 Fax: (214) 330-3573
www.megger.com/us
You know Megger. Since 1903, the Megger family has provided tools, training and
products under such familiar monikers as Biddle, AVO, Programma, Multi-Amp,
STATES, PowerDB and Pax Diagnostics. With a vision encompassing excellence,
precision, innovation and service, Megger equipment supports electrical systems
worldwide across a range of industries from power generation, transmission and
distribution to control wiring and telecommunications.
Trade show points of interest: Megger’s extensive product portfolio and its enviable reputation for providing practical, convenient, and cost-effective
solutions make it the single source of choice for every test and measurement requirement. We will have a BITE2, BITE2P, BITE3, BGFT, BGL, a Torkel, and
DLRO10HD. All the products featured will support battery testing.
MESA TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
478 West Main St.,
PO Box 745
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Telephone: (518) 234-2000 Fax: (518) 234-3386
www.mesa-tec.com | msweeney@mesa-tec.com
Mesa provides turnkey product and service solutions focused on mission critical
DC power applications, primarily in the utility and telecommunications sectors.
Mesa offers a full line of power room systems and products, including chargers/
rectifiers, batteries, battery racks, power distribution cabinets, as well as a full
range of power room accessory and safety products.
Trade show points of interest: Mesa stocks, sells and services Hoppecke lead acid and nickel-cadmium batteries, including Hoppecke’s “AquaGen”
Recombinant Catalyst, a unique Hoppecke product that significantly reduces the watering maintenance and increases safety margins for flooded batteries
by utilizing an external catalyst package design. Mesa will also be featuring a unique corrosion prevention product that will increase battery life and reduce
battery maintenance using a revolutionary “nano-film” technology used previously in specialty military hardware – now available from Mesa for commercial/
industrial applications.
MIDAC BATTERIES S.P.A.
Via Alessandro Volta, 2
Soave, Verona, I-37038 Italy
Telephone: 39 045 613 2132 Fax: 39 045 613 2133
www.midacbatteries.com
midac@midacbatteries.com
Since 1992, Midac Batteries has been producing lead acid batteries for automotive,
motive power and standby applications. Two factories in Italy, equipped with the
most recent technologies, are in Soave and Cremona, with over 450 employees.
Both of these factories have all ISO, ISO TS, and OHSAS certifications. MIDAC
Batteries is offering a wide range of lead acid products, vented and valve-regulated.
Trade show points of interest: MIDAC Batteries offers vented lead acid batteries and valve-regulated batteries for stationary applications.
MIDTRONICS, INC.
7000 Monroe Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Telephone: (630) 323-2800 Fax: (630) 323-2844
www.midtronics.com | tstukenberg@midtronics.com
As technology continues to advance, the need for reliable power is paramount.
Midtronics supports this requirement with battery testing, monitoring and data
management products and services that assure power availability and costeffective management. Midtronics equipment is standard for power maintenance
at most telecommunications providers worldwide and in other industries where
power availability is mandatory. Designed for ease of use, efficiency and accuracy,
Midtronics’ Stationary Power products are the new standard for successful
battery management.
Trade show points of interest: New battery test and data management process and system, second generation of the state of art CellGuard battery
monitoring system, battery data software as a service.
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Saft nickel-based
industrial batteries
reliability around
the world
Saft stationary batteries deliver continuous, reliable power for
mission-critical industrial applications. Robust nickel-based
construction, long life and low maintenance design ensures
low life cycle costs, even in extreme temperatures. Saft’s
international network provides total worldwide support.
www.saftbatteries.com
MOSEBACH MANUFACTURING COMPANY
1417 McLaughlin Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Telephone: (412) 914-2293 Fax: (412) 220-0236
www.mosebachresistors.com
sales@mosebachresistors.com
Mosebach is a leading manufacturer of DC and AC load banks, providing portable
and stationary loads that support a broad range of DC voltages and power
capacities, Mosebach can also customize products for your needs. Stop by and
visit our sales engineer to discuss your technical requirements!
Trade show points of interest: Come by our booth to see our portable, multi-voltage DC load banks on display and please be sure to ask
about our show specials.
NARADA POWER SOURCE CO., LTD.
2/F, Building B, 50 Zi Jing Hua Road,
Hangzhou, Zhejiang 30012, P.R. China
Telephone: +86 571-28827012 Fax: +86 571-28828290
www.naradapower.com | zsq@narada.biz
Narada manufactures 2V and 12V VRLA, OPzV, OPzS, GEL smart batteries used
in many fields and sold in 80 countries. Approved vendor for T-Mobile, Sprint,
Vodafone, Telefonica, Nokia-Siemens, Ericsson, etc. We’ve been in the US market
for 10 years.
Trade show points of interest: Narada VRLA batteries, high temperature batteries, Battery Informer for telecommunication, UPS, storage energy, motor
industry, mobile electronic devices and military applications.
NEWMAR
PO Box 1306
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Telephone: (800) 854-3906 Fax: (714) 751-1621
www.newmartelecom.com
jeffw@newmarpower.com
Newmar offers an extensive line of DC power products, with an earned reputation
of high reliability and quality in powering wireless networks in broadband,
microwave, cellular and land mobile applications. DC power solutions include hot
swap rectifiers, power supplies, DC converters, distribution panels, DC power
conditioners, installation accessories and more.
Trade show points of interest: DC power systems, rectifiers, battery chargers, DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, DC distribution, remote site
monitoring, and integration services.
NDSL, INC.
4112 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27612
Telephone: (919) 790-7877 Fax: (775) 535-0139
www.cellwatch.com | info@cellwatch.com
Cellwatch is the leading battery monitoring solution for critical battery protection.
Designed to measure batteries every day, Cellwatch delivers unmatched
technology, protecting customers from downtime and providing complete peace of
mind. Companies in utility, telecommunication, healthcare, and financial industries,
as well as data center, government and military installations rely on Cellwatch.
Trade show points of interest: Come see how Cellwatch reduces maintenance costs while increasing the reliability of UPS, switchgear, generator start and
telecom equipment batteries. Learn about solutions for: large scale data centers; remote site monitoring for telecom, oil and gas and transportation; energy
generation sites; and NERC compliance in electric power utilities.
OUTSOURCE
1970 E. Grand Ave., Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90245
Telephone: (888) 671-5678
www.outsource.net
Outsource is a nationwide supplier of temporary technical labor. We supply
personnel for all technologies that operate commercial and industrial facilities,
as well as journeyman and apprentice electricians, structured cabling installers,
conduit installers and many other skill sets. Founded in 1998, we have 17 branch
offices in every major metropolitan area, allowing our clients to enjoy a consistently
superior experience anywhere in the U.S. they have projects.
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PHOENIX BROADBAND TECHNOLOGIES
589 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 1000
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Telephone: (215) 997-6007 Fax: (302) 341-3293
www.phoenixbroadband.com | steve@pbtLLC.com
POWER-SONIC CORPORATION
7550 Panasonic Way
San Diego, CA 92154
Telephone: (619) 661-2020 Fax: (619) 661-3650
www.power-sonic.com | rmoody@power-sonic.com
Phoenix Broadband Technologies (PBT) is a US company headquartered in
Philadelphia, PA. PBT offers its customers the most advanced enterprise class
battery monitoring solution available for inside and outside plant network and
facility powering. The company’s PowerAgent product line is used by cable, power
generation, railroad, cellular, and traditional telco operators worldwide. With two US
patents issued and one pending on its exclusive ohmic measurement technology,
PBT has again advanced battery monitoring technology by introducing enhanced
failure prediction capabilities, non-intrusive electrolyte level sensors, smart phone
apps and wireless sensor technology.
Power-Sonic Corporation is a 43 year-old American-owned international provider
of rechargeable batteries, including sealed lead acid (VRLA), nickel cadmium, and
nickel-metal hydride chemistries. We serve OEM, distribution, and service provider
market channels.
Trade show points of interest: Stop by our booth to learn more about our lineup of High Rate VRLA units featuring 100-500 watt models in FR casing (The
PHR series). Power-Sonic’s PHR High Rate series of VRLA batteries rack UPS systems will be featured.
We don’t make
JUST ANOTHER
battery.
We engineer
RELIABLE ENERGY
SOLUTIONS.
Certified Quality German Engineering
HOPPECKE Batteries Inc
1960 Old Cuthbert Road, Suite 130
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
www.hoppecke-us.com
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PRIMAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
133 Guthrie
Dorval, QC H9P 2P1 Canada
Telephone: (514) 631-3630 Fax: (514) 631-8389
www.primax-e.com | info@primax-e.com
At Primax, we provide reliable power continuity for our customers. We achieve this
by manufacturing state of the art stationary battery chargers and UPS’s. Whether
you need an integrated battery system, DC distribution panel, DC transfer switch
or any other type of customization, our dedicated team of engineers will cater to
your needs. Over the years, Primax has built a solid reputation with utilities, power
generators, switchgear OEM’s, and engineering firms.
Trade show points of interest: Please visit our booth to discover our New P4500 iT charger. The iT is the most advanced charger out there: Touch
screen interface, integrated data logger, automated online battery monitoring and testing, 20+ standard alarms that can be customized to meet your
specific needs, digital Ampere/hour meter, communication module. The iT will reduce your maintenance expenditure, extend battery life and increase your
system’s reliability.
PROGUSA LLC
356 Harbour Isle Way
Longwood, FL 32750 USA
Telephone: (407) 332-8678 Fax: (407) 332-8894
www.progusa.net | info@progusa.net
Battery bank test and monitoring equipment. Traditional discharge load testers
and cell by cell scanners with diagnostic software. New combo resistance and fast
discharge tester to be used with battery bank on-line. Portable cell voltage and
impedance testers. Long term monitoring of critical battery banks. Tester repair
and calibration. Battery testers, portable cell by cell voltage scanners, impedance
testers, fast and traditional load testers, on-line monitors. battery life prediction
analyzers. Sales, support and service across USA.
Trade show points of interest: New combo load tester and resistance tester from B-Best to increase competency of resistance testing and estimating cell
by cell capacity with battery bank on-line. Stop by our booth to see innovation! Low cost portable voltage and resistance tester from Cellizer. On display is
correlation charts with new B-Best fast on-line load tester with traditional off-line full capacity discharge.
QUICK CABLE CORPORATION
3700 Quick Drive
Franksville, WI 53126
Telephone: (800) 558-8667 Fax: (800) 733-8611
www.quickcable.com | sales@quickcable.com
Quick Cable develops, manufactures, and sells connectors, cable assemblies
and tools for the energy storage industry. Our stationary battery products are
ideal for DC related applications involving data centers, UPS, power station,
telecommunications, utility, government, petroleum, nuclear and battery
maintenance sectors in order to maintain these mission critical systems.
Trade show points of interest: Quick Cable will be featuring our new extended MCM cable offerings and connectors, along with our Rescue line of spill
containment systems, spill kits, stationary battery cleaners, battery boxes/trays and our full line of battery tools.
RIC ELECTRONICS LTD.,
130 - 13571 Verdun Place
Richmond, (BC) Canada V6V 1W5
Telephone: (604) 273-9350 Fax: (604) 273-8952
www.ricelectronics.com | nadg@ricelectronics.com
RIC Electronics has been building world class rectifiers, inverters, and converters,
with systems ranging up to 2MW, since 1980. With over three decades of
experience, we’ve become an industry leader, providing custom crafted solutions
for our customers’ exact needs and requirements. We have a long track record of
successful installations, with an extremely low percentage of warranty returns. This
shows that our products are consistently built with the highest attention to quality,
which reflects on the great care and attention in our manufacturing and quality
control team.
Trade show points of interest: We will be showcasing our signature SB7 and HB5 battery chargers, MP Series modular UPS, as well as introducing our
new partner product - the Falcon UPS.
ROBSEN POWER SYSTEMS
1108 Berlier Street
Laval, (QC) Canada H7L-3R9
Telephone: (450) 629-5300 Fax: (450) 629-5844
www.robsen.com | rverronneau@robsen.com
Presenting the Network Defender and Data Defender Premium VRLA battery series.
The series is comprised of 12V, 6V and 2V cells, all manufactured for a real 15 year
service life. Visit us and find out why!
Trade show points of interest: Featured is the HTB series 12V and 2V high temperature battery with a 10 year service life at 95° Fahrenheit.
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SAFT AMERICA, INC.
3 Powdered Metal Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
Telephone: (203) 985-2700 Fax: (203) 985-2504
www.saftbatteries.com
Saft is a world specialist in the design and manufacture of high-tech batteries
for industry. Saft batteries are used in high performance applications, such as
industrial infrastructure and processes. With approximately 4,000 employees,
15 manufacturing sites, and an extensive sales network, the group serves its
customers worldwide.
Trade show points of interest: Saft is pleased to introduce its family of maintenance free, gas recombinant nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries for your
mission critical applications including our SPH, TelX and Sunica+ ranges. On demonstration from our portfolio of advanced standby and telecom lithium-ion
(Li-ion) battery systems will be Intensium Flex and Evolion.
SILICONE POWER INVESTMENT
HOLDINGS LIMITED
Room 1409, 14/F, World Wide House
19 Des Voeux Road Central
Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 6307 8268 Fax: (852) 2845 1602
www.siliconepower.com / www.bolt-battery.com
simon.hui@bolt-battery.com
Bolt batteries offer 2V: 2V300Ah to 2V2000Ah and 12V: 12V7Ah to 12V200Ah.
They are divided into: BX standby series for telecom, utility, UPS, data center and
military. BA series for alternative energy systems: solar and wind. BT series for
traction use: material handling machineries, golf carts and electric vehicles.
Trade show points of interest: Bolt battery is an advanced VRLA battery technology, with great performance and endurance in high temperature (above
+35°C) and enhanced charging capability (90% fast charging within 60 minutes) used extensively in telecommunication and utility sector, UPS and data
center, power station and alternative energy systems (solar and wind).
SKYLER ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
12911 Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Telephone: (530) 273-5100 Fax: (530) 273-8411
www.skylerelectric.com
STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS, INC.
(SBS)
N56 W16665 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA
Telephone: (800) 554-2243 Fax: (262) 703-3073
www.sbsbattery.com | stationary@sbsbattery.com
Licensed electrical contractor providing engineering, equipment, and installation
services for the telecommunications, utility switchgear, UPS, and solar markets,
including best priced and best quality flooded and VRLA batteries, power
electronics, seismic support, transportation and warehousing, system integration,
removal and recycling, testing and turn-up, and scheduled maintenance contracts.
SBS supplies quality flooded (many models in stock) VRLA and Ni-Cad batteries to
the utility and telecommunications industries. SBS also supplies battery chargers,
racks, spill containment systems, enclosures, and electronic test equipment,
including digital hydrometers, internal resistance testers, load banks, and more!
Supplying quality products since 1915, SBS is ISO 9001 certified.
Trade show points of interest: In addition to our batteries and battery related equipment, SBS will be introducing four new stationary battery testing
products at Battcon 2013: SBS-2003 Digital Hydrometer w/downloading, SBS-H2 Hydrogen Gas Detector System, SBS-6000 Internal Resistance Testing
Kit and SBS-8400 Constant Current Load Bank w/wireless data logging capabilities.
STORED ENERGY SYSTEMS, LLC (SENS)
1840 Industrial Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
Telephone: (303) 678-7500 Fax: (303) 678-7504
www.sens-usa.com | info@sens-usa.com
SENS manufactures the award-winning EnerGenius IQ charger. Additionally,
SENS supplies the integrated PowerCab DC power system, three-phase industrial
chargers, and the BBS Best Battery Selector. SENS is a leading DC power system
supplier serving utilities, industrial markets, water treatment, data centers, oil and
gas markets and the distributed power generation marketplace.
Trade show points of interest: EnerGenius IQ single phase with Modbus communications, cabinetized DC power systems for indoor and outdoor
applications. Chargers that meet current IBC and OSHPD requirements. Battery systems both NiCd and lead acid. Three-phase industrial grade high
frequency chargers and DC systems.
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STORM COPPER COMPONENTS CO.
240 Industrial Lane, PO Box 99
Decatur, TN 37322
Telephone: (423) 334-4800 Fax: (423) 334-3389
www.stormcopper.com
JRadecki@stormcopper.com
Storm Copper Components Co. specializes in the manufacture of custom copper
connectors for battery manufacturers worldwide. For 21 years, customers have
enjoyed the efficiency of Storm’s advanced, computer controlled fabrication
of custom copper parts, battery posts, flexible connectors, and in-house
electroplating - Under One Roof.
Trade show points of interest: Products and services under one roof: Custom copper components; flexible braided connectors; insulated buss bar;
battery posts and connectors; in-house electroplating; and state-of-the-art testing lab.
TERMACO LTÉE
325 Boulevard Industrial
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 7M3
Canada
We create custom UPS matching cabinet series, battery racks, and battery trays
that are specific for your company needs.
Telephone: (450) 346-6871 Fax: (450) 346-4368
www.termaco.com | csr@termaco.com
Trade show points of interest: Come by our booth to see the latest series in custom UPS matching cabinets.
VALENCE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
12303 Technology Boulevard, Suite 950
Austin, TX 78727
Telephone: (512) 527-2970
www.valence.com | Donald.Lenz@Valence.com
Valence Technology is a global leader in the development and manufacture of safe,
long-life lithium ion magnesium phosphate advanced energy storage solutions and
integrated command and control logic. Valence battery modules deliver improve
reliability, lighter weight, improved capacity, exceptional cycle life, and faster
recharge using your existing lead acid charger.
Trade show points of interest: Lithium ion magnesium phosphate advanced energy storage solutions can be float charged in telecom huts without
concerns of thermo event. Energy and power cell modules in standard BCI sizes allowing easy lead acid to Valence change-outs. Applications include
critical UPS, telecommunications, CATV, utility, energy storage, military, medical, marine and electric vehicles.
www.ess.to
Electronic Systems Support
POWER SYSTEMS THAT WON’T LET YOU DOWN
A Complete
Manufacturer of
Battery Cabinets,
Racks, and Custom
Solutions for Batteries
PREMIUM TELECOM BATTERY
1985 rue Michelin, Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L 5B7
Phone: 450.688.5131 | Fax: 450.688.5136
www.robsen.com | info@robsen.com
COME SEE US AT BOOTH # 322
WWW.ESS.TO / 972-272-2468 / SALES@ESS.TO
COME SEE US AT BOOTH 402!
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products and services to a targeted audience while
strengthening your image within the battery industry.
Every year, record numbers of attendees continue to give
vendors even more opportunities to demonstrate products
and offer solutions. Promote your company to the select
Battcon audience by reserving a booth today. As an exhibitor,
you’ll reach professionals in the telecom, utility, data center,
petroleum, UPS, power station, healthcare, and nuclear
industries, plus education, government, and the military.
Attendees are users, contractors, consultants, sales reps and
manufacturers eager to learn about the latest technologies.
Shouldn’t you be there to introduce your products and services?
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(800) 851-4632 (954) 623-6660
HAVE A BOOTH. BE A SPONSOR.
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increases your business prospects, draws extra attention to your
trade show booth, and shows attendees you care. And, if you
don’t have a booth, sponsorship is a great way to get the visibility you
need at Battcon.
Reserve now. Contact Battcon for booth space availability at (800)
851-4632 or by email at jennifer.stryker@alber.com. Request the Exhibit
Registration and Exhibit Guide forms or print them from the Battcon
website. Mail or fax the completed forms to Battcon. Receipt will be
acknowledged. All booth staff must be registered attendees of Battcon.
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Albércorp, 407
GS Battery (USA), Inc., 522
Alcad Standby Batteries, 509
HindlePower, Inc., 302
Alpha Industrial Power, 102
Hoppecke Batteries, Inc., 519
Alpha Industries – Bedarfs GmBH, 606
Intelibatt, Inc., 715
Alpine Power Systems, Inc., 708
Kim Manufacturing Co., 123
Ametek Solidstate Controls, 603
LaMarche Manufacturing Co., 501
Arga Controls, a Unit of Electro Switch, 423
Megger, 707
Avtron Loadbank, Inc., 713
Mesa Technical Associates, Inc., 718
BAE Batteries USA, 513
Midac Batteries S.p.A., 600
BatteryDAQ Monitoring Solutions, 703
Midtronics, Inc., 702
Battery Solutions, Inc., 306
Mosebach Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 104
Battery Solutions International, Ltd., 303
Narada Power Source Company Ltd, 503
Cannon Load Banks, Inc., 709
Newmar, 301
C&D Technologies, Inc., 401
NDSL, Inc., 604
Cementex Products, Inc., 200
Outsource, 705
Cobra Wire & Cable, A Division of EIS, Inc., 609
Phoenix Broadband Technologies, 701
CSB Battery Technologies, Inc., 223
Power-Sonic Corporation, 720
Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC, 711
Primax Technologies, Inc., 108
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., 309
ProgUSA LLC, 100
Eetrex Incorporated, 621
Quick Cable Corporation, 717
Electro Wire, Inc., 400
RIC Electronics Ltd., 602
Electronic Systems Support, 322
Robsen Power Systems, 402
Eltek, 505
Saft America, Inc., 119
EnerSys, 113
Silicone Power Investment Holding, 206
EnviroGuard, 208
Skyler Electric Co., Inc., 608
Exeltech, Inc. 619
Storage Battery Systems, Inc., 607
Fiamm Energy, LLC, 613
Stored Energy Systems, LLC (SENS), 305
GE Critical Power, 222
Storm Copper Components Co., 601
Global Energy Innovations, 605
Termaco Ltée, 106
GNB Industrial Power, 323
Valence Technology, Inc., 406
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SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AT BATTCON
The Battcon 2014 Call for Papers is now open!
Battcon is the leading venue for sharing your battery knowledge and experience with your peers,
and next year’s Battcon makes it easy to do. For 2014, the presenter of a paper at Battcon will
receive a 50% discount off the base price of attending the conference. Battcon is the ideal place
for sharing techniques, methods, and findings with colleagues in the industry.
Conference papers address manufacturing, maintenance, application, usage, testing, and other
technical issues as they relate to battery systems and the DC system. Delivering a paper at
Battcon is an opportunity to share your knowledge.
If you have a topic that’s original, not commercial, and addresses the interests of Battcon
attendees, send in a two or three paragraph abstract describing the paper’s main points and
conclusions. Upon acceptance, submit your final paper. Contact Michael Salokar, Battcon
Publications, at michael.salokar@alber.com or Jennifer Stryker at jennifer.stryker@alber.com.
BATTCON, BE A PART OF IT!
Presenters who deliver papers at Battcon receive a 50% discount off the conference base price.
If there are two presenters for a paper, only one receives a discount. All papers are reviewed
before selections are made. Discount is applied after presentation. Each group of presentations is
followed by a Q&A session.
You may submit an abstract on any battery related topic. We encourage you to present at next
year’s Battcon conference.
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