Emergency and exit sign lighting fixture manufacturers do not make their own batteries. They normally order their batteries assembled straight from China or through battery wholesalers. The lighting manufacturer will typically have their battery privately labeled with their branding and often times their own unique part # on the battery….
A F2 battery connector is commonly found on Sealed Lead Acid batteries (SLA). The F2 terminals can be in different areas on the top of the battery. One of the two F2 terminals found on a battery is typically signified by a red coloring around the terminal to designate it…
What is a PLC? Programmable Logic Controllers or PLC’s are digital computers designed to control the automation of electromechanical processes, such as automated assembly line machinery, packaging equipment, lighting systems and material handling systems. The PLC was invented for the American automotive industry, to allow for software revision to make…
Rust can definitely become a problem with some batteries. Rust and build up on battery terminals can block the current of power from getting to and from the battery. In other words, the rechargeable battery may not be allowed to maintain a charge and if it does have a charge,…
SLA, or Sealed Lead Acid batteries are specially constructed to be completely maintenance free. Sealed Lead Acid batteries fall into the category of VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. They do not require the regular addition of water to the cells and vent less gas than standard flooded lead-acid batteries. The…
This is a step by step guide on how to replace wheelchair and scooter batteries. If you are in doubt contact your wheel chair or scooter manufacturer. While wheelchairs and mobility scooters have rechargeable batteries, they gradually lose their ability to hold a charge. As the Wheelchair or Scooter Battery…
In this article we will cover how to replace an alarm battery. Alarm System Batteries are used either as a back up power source for an alarm system, as the main power source of an alarm system or in combination with an electrical power supply. Wireless Alarm Systems Wireless alarm…
Exit signs and emergency lighting are required in all public spaces, businesses, airplanes, boats and ships. Exit signs are used to designate the closest escape route in case of fire or emergency and require a properly maintained exit sign battery to illuminate the path of egress during a power outage….
