BP2424 Ah 12 V Sealed Rechargeable Battery

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1. Why is the battery in the BP12 and BP24 assembly taller than the bracket?

   The discrepancy is not a mistake—the bracket is intentionally designed to be shorter than the battery. When mounted inside an enclosure, the back of the battery rests against the mounting grommets. The lid to the mounting bracket compresses the battery slightly, holding the battery firmly in place.

2. Is the battery mounting bracket for the BP24 battery sold separately?

   Yes. The BP24 Mounting Bracket is available aspn 10073. It may be necessary to purchase fourpn 505screws and fourpn 6044grommets to mount the bracket to the enclosure’s backplate.

3. Does a BP24 need to be stored in some kind of enclosure, or does it simply need to be connected to the rest of the system?

   Campbell Scientific recommends keeping the BP24 in an enclosure to protect the terminal from rain and condensation that could short out the battery.

4. Do airlines accept the BP24 on passenger planes as accompanied luggage?

   Check with the airline. Mention that the BP24 is a sealed, valve-regulated VRLA AGM battery.

5. Is the CH100 compatible for use with two BP24 battery packs in series to provide 24 Vdc?

   No. The CH100 is designed to charge a 12 Vdc battery pack, not a 24 Vdc battery pack.

6. Do data loggers need their own batteries, or can they be powered directly through a BP24?

   Data loggers require stable power supplies to work properly, such as the BP24. If the system is needed for a long-term application, recharge the battery frequently, or recharge it daily with a solar panel of the appropriate size.

7. Is there a battery test kit to test BP24 battery packs out in the field to make sure they are good?

   We do not offer a battery test kit. However, theCH200charge regulator does have some features that could aid in discovering a bad battery, such as the ability to measure amperage into and out of the battery. Campbell Scientific recommends taking a voltmeter into the field to verify the battery voltage at different points to see if a dirty or corroded connection is causing a voltage drop in the system.

8. Does a BP24 need a CH100 to work with an unregulated solar panel, or can the BP24 be connected directly to a regulated solar panel?

   The BP24 should never be connected directly to an unregulated solar panel. A voltage regulator, such as the CH100, must be included in the circuit, or damage to the battery will occur.

9. Is a BP24 with a CH100 equivalent to a PS24?

   Not quite. The PS24 consists of a 24 Ah battery, a CH100 regulator, and a 10 by 12 in. environmental enclosure. Aside from the enclosure, the PS24 is very similar to a BP24 combined with a CH100.

10. 有SDS BP24(安全数据表)?

    Yes. Contact Campbell Scientific for a copy.