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What do we mean by “phase rotation sensitivity?” Phase rotation is the order in which the three phases in an electrical system (labeled as A, B, and C) reach their peak voltage values. What if the order of the three phases of electrical power is INCORRECTLY connected on a Silicon BMS™? The locally manufactured Silicon BMS™ has been designed with a robust and non-sensitive approach to phase rotation, WITHOUT compromising any performance. This is a huge advantage! Contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or www.siliconeng.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #electricaltechnicians #racks #electricalwork #batterymanagementsystems #solarbatteries #batterytrippingunits

Remote monitoring and maintenance of local and remote battery sites is essential to guarantee all electrical equipment is protected. Talkative and effective communication is key to maintaining reliability of power for any business, preventing major disasters for critical infrastructure. In situations where expertise is limited or onsite monitoring challenging, the locally manufactured Silicon Battery Management System Elite Studio App is an invaluable tool. This app, which comes FREE of charge with the Silicon BMS unit, allows users to download and access all relevant information with just the press of a button. With 30 years of development and thousands of units in the field, the Silicon Engineering BMS™ is not only cost-effective, robust, reliable, and compliant with all necessary specifications. For a quotation, contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or www.siliconeng.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #electricalwork #electricalengineer #solarbatteries #energycrisis #solarpower #businessowners #solarinstallers #substations #DCtrippingunits

What should one look for when purchasing an industrial generator battery? Consistency, highly reliable starting power that is durable, resistant to vibration, shock, high temperatures and other adverse conditions. The battery must have a long life, recharge quickly in order to be ready for any future event, with high cyclic performance ie can withstand frequent deep discharges and recharges without compromising performance. Built-in protection against overcharging, short circuits, or thermal runaway ensures a safe and worry free operation. BAE OGi VLA batteries from Silicon Engineering are highly reputable and well known to serve this purpose. For further information contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or www.siliconeng.co.za #batteries #generatorbatteries #siliconengineering #BAE #deepdischargebatteries #thermalrunaway #vlrabatteries

Calibration is the process of adjusting an instrument's measurements or outputs to align with a standard, ensuring they fall within a specified accuracy range. The photos show a Silicon BMS™ charger undergoing factory testing and calibration in accordance with Silicon Engineering specifications and design. This process guarantees measurement accuracy and safety, ensuring the charger is field-ready. To calibrate our Silicon BMS™, one setting from the keypad, changes not only the DC output Voltage, but all relevant and applicable charging voltages and alarms automatically, without any extra expensive test equipment required, thus extremely user friendly. Calibration enables the Silicon BMS™ to implement precise charging and discharging strategies based on accurate measurements. For further information contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or www.siliconeng.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #batteries #energystorage #energystoragesystem #BESS #electricalwork #electricalengineer #safety #solarbatteries #renewableenergy #energyprocurement #energycrisis #businessowners #solarinstallers

A highly successful site repair and service, was conducted by Silicon Engineering recently, at a large water treatment plant. The focus of the service was a dual charger system operating on a single-phase setup. The Silicon D259, 110 V 20A charger was used and integrated with a Silicon BMS for battery protection. The implemented safety measures, included automatic battery disconnection and sequential charging, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the power supply system at the water treatment plant. Batteries used - valve regulated BAE OGi 150’s. For further information or quotation contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or www.siliconeng.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #batteries #energystorage #energystoragesystem #BESS #electricalwork #electricalengineer #safety #solarbatteries #renewableenergy #energyprocurement #energycrisis #businessowners #solarinstallers

Why use NiCd batteries for DC substation protection in Battery Tripping Units? NiCd batteries have a wide range of applications and are characterised by their resistance to electrical abuse. Silicon Engineering is now supplying the recombination technology Nickel Cadmium battery cells which reduce top-up battery maintenance from every 6 months to every 3 to 5 years! That is a huge cost savings on reliability and maintenance costs for your sub-station DC protection. The NiCd battery is a rechargeable battery that uses metallic cadmium for its negative electrode and nickel oxide hydroxide for its positive electrode. Stock available at extremely competitive pricing! For more information or quotation contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or go to www.siliconeng.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #batteries #energystorage #energystoragesystem #BESS #electricalwork #electricalengineer #safety #renewableenergy #energyprocurement #energycrisis

The locally manufactured Silicon Mobile Battery Tripping Units are versatile and a crucial solution for ensuring reliable energy supply during emergencies or maintenance work. These mobile units, designed as road-going trailers, offer flexibility and ease of transport to various locations where they might be needed. The integration of suitable chargers, battery systems, DC cables, and AC supply cables makes these units comprehensive and ready-to-deploy solutions. This means that users can rely on them without worrying about compatibility issues or needing additional equipment, making them highly convenient for field operations. For more information contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za or www.siliconeng.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #batteries #energystorage #energystoragesystem #BESS #electricalwork #electricalengineer #safety #solarbatteries #renewableenergy #energyprocurement #energycrisis #solarpower #businessowners #solarinstallers

Beautiful locally manufactured 30V 25A Silicon Engineering BMSystem™ with backlight installed with recombination low maintenance NiCd batteries. Now protecting an important substation in the platinum belt! If your company relies on stored energy backup power, it is vital to continuously monitor batteries to ensure they are operating within the safety limits. An absence of an electrical supply could result in damage to essential and critical electrical equipment and personnel. The Silicon BMS™ has every alarm possible, event recorder for over 2000 items, print out facility for insurance purposes, opportunity for remote communication and SCADA, and approved settings for most battery technologies. Plus, is non sensitive to phase rotation. For more information or quotation contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #batteries #energystorage #energystoragesystem #BESS #electricalwork #electricalengineer #safety #solarbatteries #renewableenergy #energyprocurement #energycrisis #businessowners #solarinstallers

“On the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again”… Willie Nelson A busy start to the year for Silicon Engineering. The photos below showcase 2 state-of-the-art (locally manufactured) 110V 30A Silicon BMS™ 3-Phase input units, off to a major municipality. For organisations reliant on stored energy for backup power, continuously monitoring batteries is vital to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. Electrical supply failures can result in significant damage to critical equipment and pose serious risks to equipment and personnel. For more information contact irene.b@silicon-online.co.za #siliconengineering #BMS #batteries #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #electricalwork #electricalengineer #solarbatteries #energycrisis #solarpower #businessowners #solarinstallers #substations #DCtrippingunits

South Africa manufactures medical isotopes for the whole of Africa for cancer treatment at #iThembaLaboratories in Cape Town. #BAE lead batteries have been in place at this site for over 9 years. Four banks of 264 cells, over 6000 terminals bolted in, providing 4.4MVA. Over 1.2km of batteries were installed by #SiliconEngineering. Seen in the photo is Jasper IJspeert, BAE Batterien GmbH, Germany and the manager of the control centre. For more information or presentation on this project contact irene.b@silicon.online.co.za #electrical #engineering #electricalengineering #electricians #racks #batteries #energystorage #energystoragesystem #BESS #electricalwork #electricalengineer #safety #solarbatteries #renewableenergy #energyprocurement #energycrisis #solarpower #businessowners #solarinstallers