FT Thermal

Sentry-FT Battery Thermal Runaway Monitor is designed for telecom carriers to manage large numbers of remote cell sites. The Sentry-FT detects and prevents thermal runaway and reliably measures battery deterioration, without the need to directly connect to any battery posts.

Sentry-FT provides powerful functionality for reliable thermal runaway detection and remote battery management, for any number of remote telecom sites. The compact design makes it suitable for any size indoor/outdoor 24V or 48V system cabinet with 2V, 6V or 12V Lead Acid (VRLA) or Nickel Cadmium battery blocks. It combines superior data quality, reliable analysis, and ease of installation to create an unmatched remote battery monitoring solution.

[Sentry-FT product is available for telecom carriers through BatteryDAQ’s partners and selected turf vendors. Please contact BatteryDAQ for details.]

Functions and Features

• No connection to individual batteries needed
• Compatible with Lead Acid and Nickel Cadmium battery banks
• Intelligent embedded algorithm detects thermal runaway risk at its earliest stage, and analyzes “Battery Working Status” to avoid false alarms
• Temperature monitoring for ambient, as well as every battery string
• String voltage monitoring. Precise floating current monitoring
• Automatic selection of 24V or 48V. Minimal settings, ease of installation
• Secured wireless interconnection links multiple Sentry-FT monitors on a site
• Historical data (20+ years) stored on board and accessible via Ethernet
• Plug and play HMI for technician visits
• Laptop connection for data downloads, when device is not in network
• Remote access to battery data using http/ftp. IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack
• Risk alarms/dry contacts sent to NOC or rectifier for counter adjustments
• Modbus-TCP for integration