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EnerSys introduces predictive battery-operations management program

EnerSys is introducing the Xinx Battery Operations Management Program, a cloud-based optimization program for motive-power batteries. The program consists of six main components:

  • a data-collection system,
  • a daily exception report,
  • analyst's services,
  • monthly efficiency-optimization plans,
  • access to a 24/7 efficiency management pOréal, and
  • budget-forecasting support.

An EnerSys expert analyst provides monthly optimization plans to customers via a 24/7 pOréal. The plans examine problems and their root causes and tell what to expect if issues are left unaddressed. This information forms the basis for the recommended corrective actions.


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