- FAST Technologies

Valve Regulated Lead Acid
(VRLA & Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)
Battery Switch Tripping Units
FAST Technologies battery chargers for switchgear tripping and closing have
been developed in partnership with industry leaders.
Advantages of a FAST Technologies Battery
Tripping units:
Ò Vented NiCd or Sealed NiCd battery options
Ò 24V, 30V, 50V and 110V models available
Ò Standing and non-standing load versions
Ò H
igh Ambient Temperature versions available up to
70DegC
Ò Standard range IP42 - Various IP ratings available
Ò W
e can build Back plate only or into your
own Enclosures
Ò Small compact design
Ò Competitive pricing
Ò Redundancy options for Dual systems
Designed to provide a continuous DC supply for operating
Ò Proven reliable design
switchgear and protection equipment, FSTU series units are
Ò Design change flexibility
supplied with status indicators, test points and alarms. The
robust, reliable units, with remote monitoring as an option are
very simple to install and competitively priced.
One of the most critical components of a switch tripping
Ò CE Marked
Ò A
ll units undergo extensive testing including
Theremographic surveys before leaving the factory.
Ò FAST lead times
unit is the battery technology used. FAST Technologies have
Ò Standard 1 year Warranty
integrated Valve Regulated Lead Acid cells due to their
Ò FAST Customer Support
inherent reliability over a 4 to 17 year plus service life.
The advantage of VRLA Batteries:
Designed and manufactured in compliance with the
RLA & SLA cells use a mature, reliable and wellV
understood technology — they are durable and provide
dependable service.
relevant British and International standards, FAST
Low self-discharge —the self-discharge rate is among the lowest in rechargeable battery systems.
switch closing and motor rewinding.
Low maintenance requirements — no memory; no electrolyte to fill.
The standard range covers voltages from 24V to
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Capable of high discharge rates.
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Technologies offer a full range of wall mounting and floor
standing self-contained units suitable for switch tripping,
110V DC output.
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Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA & Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)
Battery Switch Tripping Units
Standard Specification
Standard VRLA Range
Input Voltage
Model
Reference
DC
Voltage
Tripping
Current
Standing
Load
Battery
Capacity
FSTU/24.2VRLA
24V
30A
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2.5Ah
Output Voltage
FSTU/SL224.2VRLA
24V
30A
2A
2.5Ah
Standard nominal system voltages of 24,30,50 or 110
(other voltages on request).
FSTU/24.4VRLA
24V
50A
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4.5Ah
FSTU/SL224.4VRLA
24V
50A
2A
4.5Ah
FSTU/24.7VRLA
24V
65A
-
8Ah
Charger
FSTU/SL224.8VRLA
24V
65A
2A
8Ah
Fully automated, maintenance free Solid state constant
voltage (VRLA types) with current limit. Inherently
protected against low battery voltage, reversed battery
connection and short circuit conditions.
FSTU/30.2VRLA
30V
30A
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2.5Ah
FSTU/SL230.2VRLA
30V
30A
2A
2.5Ah
FSTU/30.4VRLA
30V
50A
-
4.5Ah
FSTU/SL230.4VRLA
30V
50A
2A
4.5Ah
FSTU/30.7VRLA
30V
65A
-
8Ah
FSTU/SL230.8VRLA
30V
65A
2A
8Ah
FSTU/50.2VRLA
50V
30A
-
2.5Ah
FSTU/SL150.2VRLA
50V
30A
1A
2.5Ah
FSTU/SL150.2VRLA
50V
30A
2A
2.3Ah
FSTU/50.5VRLA
50V
50A
-
4.5Ah
FSTU/SL150.4VRLA
50V
50A
1A
4.5Ah
Recharge Time
FSTU/50.8VRLA
50V
65A
-
8Ah
Chargers rated to provide 80% recharge within 8 hours
and full charge in under 14 hours following a full rated
discharge. Faster customised charging schemes available
on request.
FSTU/SL150.8VRLA
50V
65A
1A
8Ah
FSTU/110.2VRLA
110V
30A
-
2.5Ah
FSTU/SL5110.2VRLA
110V
30A
0.5A
2.5Ah
FSTU/SL1110.2VRLA
110V
30A
1A
2.5Ah
FSTU/SL2110.2VRLA
110V
30A
2A
2.5Ah
FSTU/110.4VRLA
110V
50A
-
4.5Ah
FSTU/SL5110.4VRLA
110V
50A
0.5A
4.5Ah
SL1110.4VRLA
110V
50A
1A
4.5Ah
FSTU/110.8VRLA
110V
65A
-
8Ah
FSTU/SL5110.8VRLA
110V
65A
0.5A
8Ah
230 volts, 50Hz, single phase (other voltages on request)
Charger Output Regulation (Ripple)
Float voltage controlled to within +/- 1% irrespective
of AC mains supply variations of +/- 6% and charger
output current variation from 0 to 100%. Ripple voltage
is limited to a maximum of 2%rms of the system DC
nominal voltage.
Instrumentation
Voltmeter, Load and Charger Ammeters available - 72mm
DIN types to BS89 class 1.5.
Monitoring, Control & Displays Options
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Mains On
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Battery Impedance
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Charger Healthy
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Earth Fault +/ -
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Mains Fail
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Circuit Breaker Fault
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Fuses
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Charger Fail
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Battery Fault
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Temperatures
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Low Volts
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Earth Fault
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High Volts
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Remote Alarm Facility
MCB options for
AC Mains Supply
Compensation Controls
Skeoge Ind. Estate,
T +44 (0)28 7135 7740
Beraghmore Road, Derry,
F +44 (0)28 7135 7744
Co.Londonderry,
E info@fasttechnologies.com
N.Ireland, BT48 8SE
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Other Battery Types Available
(Sealed & Vented NiCd)