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SENS to Supply Revolutionary SuperTorque 8Z Genset Starting System for Wyoming Hyperscale's Caterpillar C175-20 Gensets

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SENS to Supply SuperTorque 8Z Genset for Wyoming Hyperscale | SENS

SENS to Supply Revolutionary SuperTorque 8Z Genset Starting System for Wyoming Hyperscale's Caterpillar C175-20 Gensets

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Tech Tip: NRG Battery Faults / Charging “Dead” Batteries Featured Image

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Resolving NRG Battery Faults and Charging Dead Batteries | SENS

SENS NRG 10 and 20 amp genset battery chargers are equipped with Battery Fault protection that will prevent the charger from producing output under...

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EGSA Profile on SENS Featured Image

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EGSA Spotlights SENS: A Commitment to Quality & Innovation | SENS

EGSA — The Electrical Generating Systems Association — recently profiled SENS in the January / February 2013 edition of PowerLine Magazine. The...

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 SENS and ZincFive Bring Innovative Nickel-Zinc Battery Starter Solution to Industrial Generator Starting Market Featured Image

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SENS & ZincFive Introduce Ni-Zn Battery for Generator Starts | SENS

PORTLAND, Oregon—(May, 2022)—ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, and Stored Energy...

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Taking Control of Your Power & Energy Requirements Featured Image

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Taking Control of Your Power & Energy Requirements | SENS

William F. Kaewert, Chief Technology Officer of SENS

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Using the SENS Setup Utility With the IQ2 Chargers Featured Image

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Step-by-Step Guide: Using the SENS Setup Utility With IQ2 Chargers | SENS

The SENS Setup Utility, already used on all of SENS’ switchmode chargers and systems, now works with the new IQ Generation 2. Use the utility to...

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Technology implications for the power utility workforce Featured Image

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Harnessing New Technology to Empower the Power Utility Workforce | SENS

The power utility workforce is more strained than ever. New technology can help.

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Updating Firmware in MicroGenius 2 Chargers Featured Image

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How to Update Firmware in MicroGenius 2 Chargers | SENS

Keeping Up To Date With any microprocessor based product, updating firmware while the product is in service is useful to add features or improve the...

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Commissioning NiCd Batteries with MicroGenius 2, S2, S4 Featured Image

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Commissioning Guide for NiCd Batteries with MicroGenius Chargers | SENS

Application Note 26 – click here to download as .pdf Introduction This application note describes how to commission discharged (zero charge)...

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Verifying / Changing the Voltage Range of MicroGenius 2 Chargers Featured Image

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How to Verify or Adjust Voltage on MicroGenius 2 Chargers | SENS

This tech tip describes how to verify the factory-set voltage range of a MicroGenius 2 battery charger and change it if necessary. All MicroGenius 2...

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All About Sizing Chargers for Engine-Starting Batteries Featured Image

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Correctly Sizing Your Engine Start Battery Charger | SENS

What is the correct output ampere rating of a battery charger used in engine-starting applications? Let start with an example. The prime mover for a...

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Tech Tip - Low Cranking Voltage Alarm Featured Image

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Prevent Genset Failure with Low Cranking Voltage Alarm | SENS

According to Cummins Power Generation, “Weak or undercharged starting batteries are the most common cause of standby generator system failures.”1...

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California Efficiency Regulations Now in Effect for Commercial Battery Chargers Featured Image

Navigating CA Efficiency Standards for Commercial Battery Chargers | SENS

State of California energy efficiency regulations now apply to commercial battery chargers. This includes those employed for engine generator...

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Tech Tip: Managing NRG Remote Alarms Featured Image

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Understanding & Managing NRG Remote Alarm Systems | SENS

All NRG 10 and 20 Amp genset battery chargers include five alarm relays. What does each alarm mean? How can you create a summary alarm? This tech tip...

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