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Austrian Logistics Day: Fronius presents battery charging systems with the Ri charging process
Reduced energy costs, longer service life
Wels, 27/05/2015 – Fronius will be presenting a comprehensive portfolio of products and services
concerning battery charging technology at the Austrian Logistics Day (25th July 2015 at Design Center
Linz), an event organised by the Austrian Logistics Network. From its base in the Austrian town of
Wels, the technology leader has developed a completely new generation of battery charging systems
for electrically powered forklift trucks based on the Ri charging process. These minimise energy loss
during charging, thereby reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions as well as increasing the service
life of the battery.
Unlike conventional processes such as 50 Hz transformer or high frequency (HF) technology, the Ri charging
behaviour does not follow a fixed characteristic with a predefined current. Instead it is determined by the
battery's effective inner resistance (Ri), which in turn is dependent on the age, temperature and state of charge
of the battery. Every single charging cycle is therefore unique and has its own characteristic. Overcharging can
thus be minimised, which causes high energy loss and harmful battery warming. As far as the user is
concerned, this system delivers two significant advantages: it increases energy efficiency during charging,
thereby reducing energy costs, and it extends the service life of the battery. Many well-known companies are
already successfully using the technology, for instance in the automotive, food and logistics industries.
Fronius will also be using its exhibition stand (Stand 03) to demonstrate its know-how on equipping standardscompliant battery charging rooms and stations. Fronius supports its customers right from the planning phase
and ensures that the systems meet all the necessary requirements, including fire and explosion protection or
work safety. In addition, Fronius offers a comprehensive product portfolio for adapting battery charging rooms
and stations to individual circumstances and requirements, including charging modules in various sizes, safety
and maintenance modules, changeover stations and housings for use outdoors.
With the “Cool Battery Guide Easy” and “Cool Battery Guide Premium” information and management systems,
Fronius has also developed two solutions for optimum utilisation of the battery pool and an extended battery life.
A control unit shows the user which battery has been fully charged for the longest and is therefore the coolest,
which can also be indicated by optional LED strips on the individual battery charging systems. This ensures that
all batteries are used equally as often and have enough time to cool down. In addition, the “Cool Battery Guide
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Premium” enables employees to identify individual batteries and battery charging systems. The system
automatically records the relevant data, analyses the charging cycles and logs errors, making battery charging
even safer, more reliable and more efficient. Using this data, the user is able to determine potential savings that
can be achieved by optimising utilisation of the battery and battery pool.
Fronius also has a wealth of expertise in the field of energy consultancy and efficiency. Using the free I-SPoT
calculation tool, the company provides its customers with an overview of the ongoing operating costs
associated with their forklift truck systems. By taking certain parameters into account, such as the number of
weekly charging cycles, electricity price, battery capacities and available charging times, Fronius can calculate
the potential savings in terms of energy costs and CO2 emissions. This enables the user to significantly and
permanently reduce their intralogistics costs.
Fronius at the Austrian Logistics Day: Stand 03
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Fronius battery charging systems with the new Ri charging process ensure higher
energy efficiency during charging and extend the service life of the battery. (Photo:
Fronius)
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Fronius offers a comprehensive portfolio for equipping standards-compliant battery
charging rooms and stations. (Photo: Fronius)
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With the “Cool Battery Guide Easy” and “Cool Battery Guide Premium” information
and management systems, Fronius has developed two solutions for optimum
utilisation of the battery pool and an extended battery life. (Photo: Fronius)
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Photos: Fronius International GmbH, reproduction free of charge
Websites:
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Fronius Battery Charging Systems: www.fronius.com/intralogistics
About Fronius International GmbH
Fronius International GmbH is an Austrian company with headquarters in Pettenbach and other sites in Wels,
Thalheim, Steinhaus and Sattledt. With 3,385 employees worldwide, the company is active in the fields of welding
technology, photovoltaics and battery charging technology. Its export ratio of around 91.5 percent of sales is
achieved with 21 international Fronius companies, and sales partners/representatives in more than 60 countries.
With its innovative products and services and 928 granted patents, Fronius is the global innovation leader.
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Enquiries: Kirsten Ludwig, +49 711 94541612, kirsten.ludwig@a1kommunikation.de
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