By scheduling charging to avoid
costly spikes in electricity demand
and by ensuring the correct rotation
of batteries, PowerNet software from
EnerSys is said to bring control and
significant savings to battery fleet
management.

The software runs on a standard
PC and automatically switches
chargers on and off at a time that
best maintains electricity consumption
within desired parameters. Different
power thresholds, set for certain times
of the day and night, take advantage
of off-peak electricity rates and reduce
consumption during peak rate.

PowerNet is compatible with up to
10 battery families and 500+
chargers. Communication between
chargers and PC is automatic. Data is
displayed on a battery room screen
that shows the next battery to be
used, available batteries and battery
equalisation charging and defaults.