PowerSafe® OPzV Batteries

The PowerSafe® OPzV range combines proven gel and tubular-plate technology to deliver a very high level of reliability for standby power. With C10 capacities that exceed DIN standard values, a 20-year design life and no water addition, PowerSafe OPzV batteries are a robust, low-maintenance solution for telecom, power generation and distribution, signalling, UPS and emergency lighting systems.

KPS supplies EnerSys® PowerSafe® OPzV batteries in Egypt: 2 V tubular gel VRLA cells from 215 Ah to 3170 Ah, engineered for long-duration standby power in telecom, utilities, power generation, oil & gas and UPS systems. KPS handles sizing, supply, installation, commissioning and after-sales support for OPzV battery banks across Egypt.

  • Capacity range: 215 Ah to 3170 Ah (C10 to 1.80 Vpc at 20°C)
  • 20-year design life at 20°C
  • C10 capacities exceed DIN standard values
  • Excellent deep discharge recovery and cyclability
  • Very low maintenance: no water addition
  • Vertical or horizontal installation to save floor space

Key specifications

Specification Value
Technology Valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA): gel electrolyte with tubular positive plates
Nominal voltage 2 V single cells
Capacity range 215 Ah to 3170 Ah (10-hour rate to 1.80 Vpc at 20°C)
Design life 20 years at 20°C; classified “Very Long Life” (>12 years) per Eurobat guide 2015
Float charge voltage 2.25 Vpc at 20°C
Storage life 12 months at 20°C
Installation Vertical or horizontal; optional racking available
Safety Fully insulated connectors, immobilised electrolyte, one-way pressure relief valve with integral flame arrestor; flame-retardant ABS (UL94 V-0) optional
Standards IEC 60896-21/22, DIN 40742, DIN 43539 Part 5, EN 50272-2 / IEC 62485-2

Model range

Model Capacity C10 (Ah) L × W × H (mm) Weight (kg)
4 OPzV 200 215 103 × 206 × 403 19.5
5 OPzV 250 265 124 × 206 × 403 23.5
6 OPzV 300 320 145 × 206 × 403 28.0
5 OPzV 350 385 124 × 206 × 520 31.0
6 OPzV 420 465 145 × 206 × 520 36.5
7 OPzV 490 540 166 × 206 × 520 42.0
6 OPzV 600 705 145 × 206 × 695 50.0
8 OPzV 800 940 210 × 191 × 695 68.0
10 OPzV 1000 1170 210 × 233 × 695 82.0
12 OPzV 1200 1410 210 × 275 × 695 97.0
12 OPzV 1500 1600 210 × 275 × 845 120.0
16 OPzV 2000 2110 212 × 397 × 820 165.0
20 OPzV 2500 2640 212 × 487 × 820 200.0
24 OPzV 3000 3170 212 × 576 × 820 240.0

All models are 2 V cells. Capacity at 10-hour rate to 1.80 Vpc at 20°C. Height includes connectors and shrouds.

What is an OPzV battery?

OPzV comes from the German Ortsfest PanZerplatte Verschlossen: a stationary, tubular-plate, sealed lead-acid battery. The electrolyte is immobilised as a gel, so OPzV cells need no water addition and have a low ventilation requirement. This makes OPzV batteries a strong fit for remote, unmanned and space-constrained sites where maintenance visits are costly.

OPzV vs OPzS batteries

OPzV (PowerSafe® OPzV) OPzS
Construction Sealed, valve regulated (VRLA), gel electrolyte Vented (flooded), liquid electrolyte
Maintenance No water addition Periodic water topping
Installation Vertical or horizontal Vertical only
Ventilation Low requirement Higher requirement

OPzV batteries for Egyptian sites

PowerSafe® OPzV is rated for a 20-year design life at 20°C. As with all lead-acid batteries, higher operating temperatures shorten service life, so battery room conditions matter on Egyptian sites. KPS sizes each OPzV battery bank for the required backup time and advises on rack layout, ventilation and temperature management to protect battery life and uptime.

Applications

  • Telecommunications
  • Power generation and distribution systems
  • Railway, airport and seaport signalling
  • Computing and UPS systems
  • Emergency lighting
  • Automation and measuring systems

بطاريات OPzV في مصر

توفر KPS بطاريات EnerSys PowerSafe OPzV في مصر، وهي بطاريات جل أنبوبية 2 فولت بسعات من 215 إلى 3170 أمبير/ساعة، بعمر تصميمي 20 عامًا عند 20 درجة مئوية ودون الحاجة لإضافة المياه. مناسبة للاتصالات ومحطات توليد وتوزيع الكهرباء وأنظمة UPS. للتسعير والاستشارات الفنية تواصل مع KPS.

FAQs

What are PowerSafe® OPzV batteries used for?

PowerSafe® OPzV batteries provide long-life standby power for telecommunications, power generation and distribution, railway, airport and seaport signalling, computing and UPS, emergency lighting, and automation and measuring systems.

How do I request a quote for PowerSafe® OPzV batteries?

Click the Request a Quote button on this page or message KPS on WhatsApp at +201002009231. Include the system voltage, required capacity (Ah) and backup time you need.

Does KPS support PowerSafe® OPzV installations?

Yes. KPS supplies PowerSafe® OPzV batteries and provides installation, commissioning and after-sales support.

What is the difference between OPzV and OPzS batteries?

OPzV batteries are sealed, valve regulated gel batteries that need no water addition and can be installed vertically or horizontally. OPzS batteries are vented (flooded) and need periodic water topping and more ventilation.

Where can I buy OPzV batteries in Egypt?

KPS supplies EnerSys® PowerSafe® OPzV batteries in Egypt and provides installation, commissioning and after-sales support. Request a quote on this page or message KPS on WhatsApp at +201002009231.