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on any electric machine, including scooters,
light electric vehicles, aerial work platforms,
and sports and utility vehicles.
The ICL1200 and ICL1500 in 85 volts and
120 volts are part of the ICL Series of chargers, which share a set of standard features.
They include a wide AC (alternating current)
input range, where any ICL Series charger can
operate on any single-phase electrical grid
around the world. With a fully customizable
field-replaceable cable design and the ability
to act as both an on- and off-board charger,
the ICL Series units provide OEMs (original
equipment manufacturers) with flexibility in
design and deployment, the company says.
The ICL Series chargers, like the rest of
Delta-Q’s products, are IP66-rated to protect against dirt and fluids. (Delta-Q, www.
delta-q.com)
Wireless battery solution: Poor management and charging habits for lift truck
batteries can lead to diminished performance,
premature replacement, and unplanned extra
costs. To head off these problems, Yale
Battery Vision has developed a wireless battery management solution that provides real-time insights to maximize lift truck battery
performance and longevity.
The connected solution monitors usage and
alerts users of potential battery issues through
a variety of features, including 24/7 monitoring, where data is transmitted to the cloud-based Yale Vision portal using existing wireless
networks. In addition, water-level indicators
monitor electrolytes and report when levels
are low or high to ensure proper watering,
while smart charging capabilities provide data
such as state of charge, voltage current, and
battery temperature. The data are stored for
the life of the battery to provide a complete
documented history for warranty compliance,
and users receive easy online access and
e-mail alerts that provide info on battery
status, charge and discharge characteristics,
necessary maintenance actions, and more.
Yale Battery Vision is available as a standalone solution or in conjunction with the full
Yale Vision telemetry system for lift truck
fleets. The standalone option provides customers with the benefit of a battery management system without requiring investment
in a full telemetry system. (Yale Materials
Handling Corp., www.yale.com)
Lithium battery chargers: Delta-Q Technologies,
a maker of battery charging solutions for electric drive
vehicles and machines, has released four high-frequency
lithium battery chargers in its ICL Series: the ICL1200
and ICL1500 in 85-volt and 120-volt models.
The ICL1200 and ICL1500 provide 1,200 watts and 1,500 watts of power,
respectively. The 85-volt models are designed to charge lithium battery systems of
any lithium-ion chemistry from 14 to 24 cells in series, while the 120-volt models
charge from 21 to 34 cells in series. Delta-Q’s new lithium charger is suitable for use
