Fire Alarm System Standby Battery Replacement
In fire safety, a standby battery is used in applications such as fire detection and alarm systems, emergency warning systems, an electric a pump controller or other systems where a backup or reserve power supply is necessary.
Fire Pump Battery Replacement
There exists an industry fallacy that batteries for fire systems must be replaced every two years irrespective of condition. The reality is that according to Australian Standard AS 1851:2012 this requirement only applies to batteries used for engine start applications. In this article we discuss the difference between standby batteries and batteries used for engine start applications.
Fire System Battery Capacity Requirements
Fire safety systems require a secondary power source (typically batteries) to ensure the operation of the system in the event of primary power (mains) failure. Over the decades, the requirements for battery capacity have evolved and changed in Australian Standard AS 1670.1, AS 1670.4, AS 2220.2 and AS2293.1.
Standby (Fire Alarm) Battery Calculator
A standby battery is an electrochemical device that provides reserve (backup) power for a primary power source such as consumer mains power for fire safety systems and equipment. Various Australian Standards require the adequate reserve power to enable the system or equipment to continue to operate for extended periods of time.
