Batteries

12 V 18 Ah SMF battery

Model 12V 18Ah
Price-list code
18 AH EXIDE 12V BATTERY

Sealed maintenance-free (SMF) 12 V, 18 Ah lead-acid battery for UPS systems and backup power. It matches Exide's Powersafe Plus EP18-12ABS, one of the range's small VRLA models.

Voltage
12 V
Capacity
18 Ah
Type
Sealed VRLA (AGM)
Backup (indicative)
20 minutes

Overview

Highlights

  • Sealed valve-regulated lead-acid battery with absorbed glass mat separators, no topping up
  • Plates in lead-tin-calcium alloy, with a self-regulating pressure relief valve
  • Can be installed in any orientation
  • Self-discharge below 3% of rated capacity per month at 27 °C
  • Supplied ready to use

At a glance

Capacity
18 Ah
Voltage
12 V
Used with
UPS systems See products

Specifications

Model

Matching Exide model
Powersafe Plus EP18-12ABS
Exide range
Powersafe Plus (small VRLA)

Battery

Nominal voltage
12 V
Rated capacity
18 Ah
Technology
Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA), absorbed glass mat (AGM)
Plates
Lead-tin-calcium alloy, positive and negative
Separator
Low-resistance microporous glass fibre that holds the electrolyte
Pressure relief
Self-regulating pressure relief valve
Orientation
Any
Performance standard
JIS C 8702

Charging (standby use)

Charging method
Constant current, constant voltage (CC-CV) only
Float voltage
13.7 ± 0.1 V per 12 V unit at 20 to 30 °C
Boost voltage
14.1 ± 0.1 V per 12 V unit at 20 to 30 °C
Charging current
10% to 30% of rated Ah
Temperature compensation
-18 mV per °C per 12 V unit, reference 25 °C
Equalisation
In boost mode once every 3 months, for 12 to 24 hours

Operating and storage

Operating temperature
0 to 45 °C
Self-discharge
Below 3% of rated capacity per month at 27 °C
Recommended storage
3 to 6 months from manufacture, at 20 to 30 °C
Ah efficiency
Above 90%
Wh efficiency
Above 80%

Backup

Indicative backup time
20 minutes
Note
Backup time depends on the connected load and the UPS.

Warranty

Exide warranty
12 months from date of sale or 15 months from date of manufacture, whichever is earlier
Warranty terms
Exide Powersafe Plus terms apply; valid in India, for use with online UPS systems

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Works with

UPS systems

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per Exide’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Charge fully before first use and keep batteries in a cool, dry place.
  2. Do not mix old and new batteries in one bank.

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