The present invention relates to storage batteries. More specifically, the present invention relates to battery monitors of the type used to monitor individual storage batteries or banks of storage batteries.
Individual storage batteries, and banks of storage batteries, are used in various applications including backup power supply applications. For example, remote cellular stations, electrical switching stations, hospitals, and many other installations require a source of backup power. In many such installations, it is important to ensure that the battery or batteries have not degraded and are capable of maintaining a desired amount of charge.
In the past, a technician has been typically required to perform battery tests on each of the batteries at the installation. This can be by manually connecting a battery tester to each of the batteries and taking measurements of the batteries. In another example configuration, test connections are run out to each of the batteries and connected to a central location. This allows the testing procedure to be automated.
These prior art techniques are cumbersome and are difficult to implement.