Logistics businesses can now save warehouse space and improve battery availability by charging up to eight lead acid batteries simultaneously with a new high frequency charger from Hoppecke.

The trak charger HF giant effectively replaces eight individual chargers, saving both floor and shelf space. A single unit with one power connection, it is the ideal solution when space is at a premium, or businesses are planning to refurbish or build a new warehouse.

Stuart Browne, general manager at Hoppecke Industrial Batteries, says: “Businesses in electric intralogistics are running increasingly bigger MHE fleets these days and with the cost of warehouse space on the rise, efficient use of it, and this includes the battery charging area, is a top priority.

“The trak charger HF giant addresses the space issue, whilst also tackling the need to improve battery availability, which is especially important in 24-hour operations, with a quick charge capability.”

Suitable for single or multi-shift operations, the trak charger HF giant can be configured to charge batteries with differing voltages (24V to 80V) and capacities (64Ah to 1550Ah). Incorporating high efficiency HF power modules, the unit offers major cost savings by comparison with older 50hz chargers.

Long operating hours and short charging periods impact forklift performance, so rapid battery charging is a cost-effective way of boosting availability. Since Hoppecke’s new charger achieves up to 95% state of charge in just 2.5 hours, intensive operations can easily incorporate opportunity charging during break times and shift changes.

After six charges at four-hourly intervals battery capacity returns to 100%, whereas without opportunity charging, capacity would be 62%. Heavy duty operations can take full advantage of this capability to maximise their working hours.

With the trak charger HF giant automatic battery recharging is independent of depth of discharge. The charger automatically transitions to recharge mode at the end of charge, compensating for self-discharge.

Paperless evaluation provides greater transparency and the charger’s large data memory enables users to track its entire service life. Another key feature is a special cooling system, which protects components from dust and dirt.

No cause for concern arises from battery faults, since the trak charger HF giant features the fastest pre-emptive safety shutdown on the market. Meanwhile, redundant switching of the power output stages ensures the highest possible operational safety. Safety is further improved by parallel power output stages, so even if a module fails, businesses can continue to charge their trucks.

Charger operation is via intuitive touchscreen control, with a series of colours enabling users to check charging status at a glance. Obtaining parameterisation and runtime analyses is straightforward, whilst a download function allows data storage on external media.

With the trak charger HF giant flexibility is built in. A rolling side panel allows for quick and easy integration of optional extras, such as Hoppecke’s trak collect battery controller or trak monitor management system.

 

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