Here are some common causes of UPS battery failure: Aging: Over time, all batteries naturally age and lose their capacity to hold a charge. This is a gradual process that occurs as a result of chemical reactions within the battery cells. As a UPS battery ages, its runtime decreases, increasing the risk of failure during power outages.
The result is grid wires become exposed to accelerated corrosive activity during charge. And over time, these conditions cause the battery to fail. In an acid stratified battery, shedding, corrosion, and sulphation happen much faster at the bottom of the plate, leading to earlier battery failure.
If the battery backup stops working the moment you disconnect it from a power source, something has gone wrong. Backup batteries that start beeping incessantly when you disconnect them from power are also a source of concern. 3). Track the battery backup using Software
Different UPS systems have different voltage and charging requirements, and using the wrong type of battery can lead to inefficiencies or even damage to the UPS. How often should I perform maintenance on my UPS battery? Regular maintenance on UPS batteries should be performed at least twice a year.
If the backup is not charging, the battery is probably dead. If you trust the battery, check the power source. You may have a faulty wall outlet. If the outlet is fine, check the charging cord. Use it on another backup (if you have one) to ensure that it is still working.
Sometimes, resetting a battery backup can solve the problem because some of the errors users encounters are caused by software malfunctions. For instance, some consumers have batteries that keep showing a runtime of 0 minutes even though they are fully charged. A reset can purge the backup of these errors. How Do I Reset My Battery Backup?