What type of battery for an alarm should I choose?
When buying an alarm system and installing it in one’s apartment or office, no one inquires about what batteries for the alarm are appropriate. But at some point such knowledge turns out to be necessary. Answering this question, it should be clear that the battery that performs the functions of such an alarm system must be suitable for collecting electricity. The battery for the alarm must perform such a task for a sufficiently long time until there is a power outage.
These are so-called “buffer” energy storage batteries – AGM most often equipped with VRLA valves, which counteract possible gas leakage when it needs to be recharged. Why have such models been considered the best for alarms? Because they have high resistance to both rusting, vibration and external factors. In addition, these types of batteries for alarms are extremely leak-proof, and this is because the electrolyte is stored in an absorption mat.
Batteries made with AGM Absorbed Glass Mat technology have the electrolyte absorbed into highly porous fiberglass separators between the plates. AGM batteries have low internal resistance, which means higher voltage at the terminals and longer operating time, especially when discharged with high current. They are ideal for use in UPS, alarm systems, cash registers or emergency lighting power systems.
How to match the battery capacity to the alarm?
It is difficult to answer such a question unequivocally, because the matching of battery capacity and voltage to the alarm is determined by several considerations. It is known that most batteries available on the market have a voltage of 12V, but its selection, for example, depends on such a factor as the time required to power the alarm system. Another condition is the size of the installed alarm system. Why? Because it can have a different number of sensors, and the more sensors there are, the capacity of the battery must be larger. And the greater the capacity, the greater must also be its weight and dimensions.
It should be borne in mind that such alarm batteries have a considerable weight, and this is a factor in favor of choosing a model with sufficient weight. Here, an attractive price offer should not speak for the choice. Therefore, the purchase of a battery for the alarm must be made in a specialized battery store. There you will be able to purchase products from market-tested manufacturers like: Europower, Bpower, Yuasa. The most well-known are 12-volt models with a capacity of: 7Ah, 9Ah or 17Ah and 18Ah.
Monitoring of battery status for alarm
Having a battery for the alarm from a commercially recognized manufacturer is the basis for the smooth operation of the entire installation, but you need to take care of its regular inspection. Alarms have a rather complex structure consisting of various devices, so its maintenance proves to be essential.Only its reliable operation is able to protect the property or vehicle, to notify of unauthorized entry. One of the links is precisely the battery for the alarm, which, like any device, loses its capabilities over time.
What can be done to make it work efficiently for a long time? You definitely need to perform regular maintenance, which involves inspecting its charging system.
How do you accomplish this? For this purpose, it is best to choose a battery tester.
Having a good alarm, you need to take care of a good battery, but you should know that it will lose capacity over time, which speaks to the fact that its performance will also be weaker. Surely everyone is aware that there can be malfunctions of the alarm system in the absence of electricity supply. If the alarm battery loses its power and functions you need to purchase a new one. Do you have a problem with selecting the right battery for your alarm? Feel free to contact our company, we will be happy to provide you with the information you need. tel. 22 877 54 96 email. biuro@baterie.com.pl
