BCU-12 Battery Charger Unit Installation and Configuration

Description

​Application Scenarios:​​

In a semiconductor manufacturing facility,the​​ABB BCU-12 3AUA0000110430​​battery charger units are integrated into the critical power supply system for process control equipment.During a recent power outage,the​​BCU-12​​maintained battery readiness,enabling a controlled shutdown of sensitive etching equipment and preventing product loss worth over$500,000.The charger’s float charging capability has extended battery life by 30%compared to previous systems,reducing maintenance costs while ensuring 99.99%power availability for critical manufacturing processes.

​​Parameter:​​

Main Parameters

Value/Description

​​Product Model​​

​​BCU-12​​

​​Manufacturer​​

ABB

​​Product Category​​

Battery Charger Unit

​​Ordering Number​​

3AUA0000110430

​​Input Voltage​​

115/230V AC auto-ranging

​​Input Frequency​​

50/60 Hz

​​Output Voltage​​

12V DC nominal

​​Output Current​​

10A maximum

​​Charging Profile​​

3-stage smart charging

​​Efficiency​​

>85%typical

​​Protection​​

Overcurrent,overvoltage,reverse polarity

​​Cooling​​

Convection cooling

​​Operating Temperature​​

0°C to+40°C

​​Storage Temperature​​

-40°C to+85°C

​​Relative Humidity​​

5%to 95%non-condensing

​​Safety Standards​​

UL,CE,IEC standards

​​Dimensions​​

Standard module size

​​Technical Principles and Innovative Values:​​

The​​ABB BCU-12 3AUA0000110430​​incorporates advanced battery charging technology with several distinctive advantages:

​​Intelligent Three-Stage Charging:​​The unit employs bulk,absorption,and float charging stages that optimize battery health and performance.This smart charging algorithm prevents overcharging and undercharging,significantly extending battery service life while maintaining optimal charge readiness.

​​Auto-Ranging Input Voltage:​​With automatic input voltage detection(115/230V AC),the​​BCU-12​​provides installation flexibility and eliminates the need for manual configuration.This feature reduces installation errors and ensures proper operation in different electrical environments.

​​Advanced Thermal Management:​​The convection cooling design eliminates moving parts,increasing reliability and reducing maintenance requirements.The thermal compensation feature adjusts charging parameters based on ambient temperature,ensuring optimal charging under varying environmental conditions.

​​Application Cases and Industry Value:​​

​​Case Study:Water Treatment Plant Backup Power​​A municipal water treatment facility implemented the​​ABB BCU-12 3AUA0000110430​​charger units in their critical control system backup power arrangement.The chargers maintain 48V battery banks that power SCADA systems and control valves during grid outages.Over three years of operation,the​​BCU-12​​units have maintained battery health at 95%capacity,compared to 70%with previous chargers.This improvement has eliminated unexpected battery replacements,saving approximately$15,000 annually while ensuring continuous operation of water purification systems during power disturbances.

​​Related Product Combination Solutions:​​

The​​ABB BCU-12 3AUA0000110430​​works effectively with these power system components:

​​UPS Systems:​​Uninterruptible power supplies for critical loads

​​Battery Banks:​​Lead-acid or AGM batteries for backup power

​​Power Distribution Units:​​For organized power management

​​DC Power Systems:​​For industrial control applications

​​Monitoring Systems:​​For battery health and performance tracking

​​Transfer Switches:​​For automatic power source switching

​​Surge Protectors:​​For electrical protection

​​Installation,Maintenance,and Full-Cycle Support:​​

Installation and Maintenance:The​​ABB BCU-12 3AUA0000110430​​can be mounted on standard DIN rails or panel-mounted using appropriate hardware.Ensure adequate ventilation space around the unit and verify input voltage compatibility before energizing.Regular maintenance should include visual inspection for signs of overheating,verification of output voltage,and checking battery connections for tightness.

Full-Cycle Support:Our technical team provides comprehensive support for​​BCU-12​​systems,from system design to installation and maintenance.We offer genuine ABB components with full traceability and expert guidance on battery sizing,system integration,and performance optimization.Our inventory ensures rapid availability of replacement units to maintain system reliability.