SCM Systems is proud to announce two major improvements to its range of Lithium golf cart batteries.
The dash mounted battery monitor is upgraded and in addition to displaying voltage and percentage charge, it also shows ampere draw from the battery.
A first for portable Lithium batteries is a reset button. If the internal BMS (Battery Management System) switches off due to battery cell charge level depletion or over-current draw, the battery can be reset. For the over-current condition, the battery is back to normal functionality and for low charge level, the cart can be driven to a charge point in limp mode.
These upgrades make the SCM Systems Lithium golf cart batteries the most advanced battery in the world. Other notable features of our batteries include:
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Main Features of 36 & 48 Volt Batteries
• Safest Lithium Ion system available.
• Minimum of 2000 charge cycles with a 12-year lifespan.
• Maintenance-free with no corrosion due to lead acid battery fumes.
• 12 Volt regulated output power for lights, GPS, etc.
• Battery designed to last for two rounds of golf with four occupants on board.
• Ideal for rental carts with overnight charging.
• Reduces the weight of the cart by 100 to 125 kg.
• Charger is mounted on board for ease of charging.
• Continuous State of Charge(SOC) digital meter.
• Storage space inside the battery compartment.
• Leads connected semi-permanently with Anderson connectors – no plugging except for 220V input when charging.
• Change over switch isolates the golf cart completely when charging takes place, providing maximum protection for the golf cart controller.
• Bolt down feet, a reset button for over-current or over-discharge, and an upgraded battery monitor.
The Weight
Since lithium-ion batteries weigh substantially less than their lead-acid counterparts; a golf cart powered by one has a significant power-to-weight ratio advantage. A mass reduction of 100 to 125 Kg means that the cart can carry more weight and reach higher speeds without the performance suffering or the power fading.
One of the biggest complaints of golfers riding around in lead-acid battery-powered carts is the lack of power when going up a hill. Lithium-ion batteries provide constant power on demand, regardless of the terrain or the level of remaining charge.
It also means that the golf cart can carry up to two additional average-sized adults or their equivalent in weight before maxing out in capacity. This is due to the fact that lithium-ion batteries have the same voltage outputs regardless of the level of the battery charge.
Charging
The time it takes to charge a standard lead-acid battery can significantly impact the availability of golf carts in rental fleets. Considering that the average lead-acid battery takes 8 hours to fully recharge, a golf cart that is stuck in the maintenance shed is not making the course any money.
Lithium-ion batteries, on the other hand, can be recharged to around 80 percent of their capacity in just one hour. It takes less than four hours to reach 100%.
Unlike lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries are not susceptible to damage if repeatedly recharged to less than 100%. Many golf courses with golf carts powered by lithium-ion batteries will perform a quick “opportunity recharge” when they are turned in at the end of the day. Within less than an hour, your cart can be ready to go back out on the course.
Zero Maintenance
The batteries are totally maintenance-free. No more battery water top-ups or terminal cleaning are required.
Regularly scheduled maintenance on lead-acid golf cart batteries costs time and money. This downtime can add up as the maintenance crew needs to set aside some time to check and maintain the batteries regularly.
In addition to the saved man-hours costs, this also prevents the owner or shop from having to purchase additional maintenance products and tools. Since there is no acid in lithium batteries, accidental hazardous spills are completely avoided and there is no corrosion due to lead acid battery fumes in the golf cart or garage.
Longer Battery Cycle Life
One of the main advantages of a lithium-ion battery-powered golf cart is that it has a much longer lifespan than a traditional lead-acid-powered one. The average lithium golf cart battery has a minimum of 2 000 charge cycles, which means that it should last 12 years or more; whereas the average lead-acid one only has anywhere from 500 to 1 000 cycles. This translates into substantial cost savings over time.
Whereas lithium-ion golf cart batteries tend to cost more upfront, there is a considerable cost saving over time when compared to having to regularly replace a lead-acid battery. This also translates to reduced energy bills, repairs, and maintenance costs that are common with lead-acid golf cart batteries.
Improved Technology
Lithium-ion batteries come with a built-in Battery Management system (BMS). It helps ensure that they are not accidentally over-charged or over-depleted. The BMS continually monitors the battery so that its parameters are continually within the optimal working range.
The internal electronics of the BMS system will compare the overall condition of the battery, energy reserves, and temperature against its age. If the energy storage unit becomes too hot, multiple safety circuits will prevent it from getting too hot.
Our Unique Installation Kit
Every SCM Systems Lithium battery and charger pack is supplied with a purposely designed installation kit.
The kit includes all the parts required to ensure a stable and vibration-free installation. The battery and the charger are rubber mounted and the battery is held in place by a secure but vibration insulated strap. The wooden box in which the battery is supplied provides sufficient plywood for the installer/owner to easily make two bases for the units.
An installation instruction manual is included in the kit. The plug-and-play features of the battery pack are reiterated by the forethought that has gone into the complete solution. The SCM Systems website – www.scmsystems.co.za – and the battery package contain all the data required by the installer/owner to make his/her purchase a pleasure and to ensure many years of trouble-free service from the battery pack.
