MPM-100

The MPM-100 is designed to monitor smaller telecom, switchgear or substation battery configurations (140v or less). It is a multi-purpose monitor, containing data collection, controller, and resistance test circuitry in one module.

The Alber MPM-100 configurable battery diagnostic system identifies conditions requiring further investigation, such as cell voltage, overall string voltage, current, temperature, and internal resistance. Automatic periodic tests verify the integrity of the battery being monitored, and an alarm sounds for any out-of-tolerance condition.

Proactive testing includes internal ohmic resistance for the complete module at user-programmed intervals. By tracking internal resistance, the system can predict and report failing conditions prior to complete failure. A time-to-go estimate algorithm, which uses discharge parameters and internal resistance readings, assists in determining remaining battery life.

The MPM battery monitor accommodates more than 60 different battery configurations and can be modified for nonstandard configurations. The Battery Monitor Data Manager (BMDM) program, with its automatic polling and data transfer algorithms, lets a central computer manage over 1000 MPM systems.

The MPM, in either 19” or 23” rack mount, can be configured for most power, telecom, and cellular applications. The MPM has a self-contained processing unit for stand-alone operation, and can communicate with an automatic callout system upon alarm or discharge sensing. Connection to a monitoring site may be through the internal modem or locally to a computer via the RS-232 port.