Ever wondered how batteries work? If you work with electric machines, or just want to learn more about lead-acid traction batteries and their chargers, then this course is for you. To get the most out of it, you should already have an understanding of AC/DC motors, or experience working with them. ‘Batteries and chargers’ is a 1-day course. At the end of the day, you’ll understand the operating principle of batteries and chargers, and you’ll be able to run diagnostic tests on them using a hydrometer and multimeter. You’ll also be able to match batteries to the right chargers, set them up correctly, and know how to install and calibrate a conventional charger. And last but not least, you will learn how to write up a battery report.

TARGET GROUP

  • Engineers who work with electric machines.
  • Engineers who want to acquire a decent knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of lead-acid traction batteries and their chargers.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

A prior knowledge of AC/DC motors or equivalent level of experience is required.

GOAL

  • To be able to understand the operating principle of batteries and chargers.
  • To be able to check and run a diagnostic test of batteries and chargers by means of a hydrometer and multimeter.
  • To match the correct charger to a battery and set them up correctly.
  • To install and calibrate a conventional charger (Energic Plus).

CONTENT

Batteries

  • What are voltage and current?
  • Types of batteries and their application
  • Traction cell
    • Composition
    • Functioning
    • Maintenance
    • Control procedure with a multimeter and hydrometer
    • Result analysis

Battery chargers

  • Compatibility and settings
  • Conventional versus high-frequency
  • Charging curves
  • Options
  • Battery maintenance

Safety and risks

DATE - LOCATION - PRICE

In-person training class

Wednesday, 19 February   
08:30 - 17:00

TVH UK Ltd
National Distribution Centre
Zortech Avenue
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
DY11 7DY

395,- Euro  /  £345  /  R7150

Digital package

E-learning available from 05/02/2025

Live virtual training:
Wednesday, 5 March - 09:30 - 11:00

195,- Euro  /  £170  /  R3500

DURATION (In-person training class)

1 day

TO BRING (In-person training class)

  • Working clothes
  • Safety shoes
  • Safety glasses
  • Acid-resistant gloves

CERTIFICATE

A certificate is issued once the training has been completed.

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