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//Case · 2025 · Amsterdam

912 batteries replaced across three UPS systems

First Case replaced the entire battery fleet of three Galaxy VX 1.500 kVA UPS systems at a single data center site. 912 new 12V blocks placed on the existing racks, the old batteries removed and the lead recycled under certificate.

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912 batteries replaced across three UPS systems

912 batteries replaced across three UPS systems, old batteries recycled under certificate.

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//The brief & what we delivered

Replace the entire battery fleet of three UPS systems, on the existing racks.

Batteries age. At the end of their service life they no longer carry standby power reliably. Across three Galaxy VX 1.500 kVA UPS systems, each with 8 strings of 38 blocks, replacement means 912 batteries, out and back in under control. The operator wanted a single party to dismantle the old fleet, dispose of it, recycle the lead under certificate and mount the new batteries on the existing racks.

The new blocks are AGM, with a design life of up to 15 years. The old batteries go into acid-resistant transport boxes to an approved processor, with an official processing certificate for the client.

Region
Amsterdam
Client
Confidential
Scope
912 batteries (3 × 304)
Systems
3× Galaxy VX 1.500 kVA
Recycling
lead recycled under certificate
Service
Battery Replacement
The full work package04 components · one point of contact

Disassembly

The connectors, main connection and old blocks are dismantled from rack and cabinet.

Removal

The old batteries go into acid-resistant boxes, internally to the charge/discharge zone and onto the truck.

Recycling

An approved processor recycles the lead per laws and regulations, the client receives a processing certificate and the residual lead value is credited.

Installation

The new blocks are mounted on the existing racks and connected with insulated connectors.

CONNECTORS OUT8× STRINGS · 38 BLOCS3× SYSTEM912 BLOCKS OUTFIRST CASEFC-2501-01BATTERY REPLACEMENT01 · DISASSEMBLYSCHAALISO
//Disassembly

Old batteries and connectors out, per system

Per UPS, the connectors between the blocks and the main connection to the string protection are released first. Then the old blocks come out of the rack and cabinet. They go straight into acid-resistant transport boxes.

01Connectors and main connection released
02Old blocks dismantled from rack and cabinet
03Straight into acid-resistant transport boxes
//Installation

New 12V blocks on the existing racks

The new blocks are placed on the existing racks, 8 strings of 38 blocks per UPS. They are connected with fully insulated connectors, including pole covers. 304 blocks per system, 912 in total.

018 strings of 38 blocks per UPS
02Fully insulated connectors and pole covers
03Mounted on the existing racks
NEW BLOCKS8× STRINGS · 38 BLOCS3× SYSTEM912 NEW BLOCKSFIRST CASEFC-2501-02BATTERY REPLACEMENT02 · INSTALLATIONSCHAALISO
ACID-RESISTANT BOXESPROCESSORCERTIFICATE912 BLOCKS · LEAD RECYCLEDFIRST CASEFC-2501-03BATTERY REPLACEMENT03 · RECYCLINGSCHAALISO
//Recycling

Lead recycled under certificate, residual value credited

The old batteries go to a certified processor via an approved transporter. The lead is recycled per local laws and regulations and the client receives an official processing certificate. The residual lead value is credited in the price.

01Disposal via approved transporter
02Recycling per local laws and regulations
03Official processing certificate, residual value credited
//The lead time

Lead time 17 to 19 weeks, then swapped per system

A fixed rhythm: order, deliver, dismantle and mount per UPS, dispose.

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01After order

Batteries ordered

New blocks ordered, lead time 17 to 19 weeks.

02On site

Disassembly per UPS

Connectors and old blocks out of rack and cabinet, into transport boxes.

03On site

New blocks installed

912 new blocks mounted and connected on the existing racks.

04After install

Disposal & recycling

Old batteries recycled under certificate, certificate and residual value credited.

The old fleet is out, the new batteries are on the existing racks and the lead has been disposed of under certificate. One party, three systems, cleanly handled.

Critical facilities lead · data center operator
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//The brief

Replace the entire battery fleet of three UPS systems, on the existing racks.

Three Galaxy VX 1.500 kVA UPS systems, 912 batteries at the end of their service life. One party for removal, disposal and installation.

New AGM blocks with a design life up to 15 years on the existing racks. Old batteries recycled under certificate.

Region
Amsterdam
Client
Confidential
Scope
912 batteries (3 × 304)
Systems
3× Galaxy VX 1.500 kVA
Recycling
lead recycled under certificate
Service
Battery Replacement

The full work package

One party dismantles, disposes, recycles and installs the new batteries.

Disassembly
Connectors + old blocks
+

The connectors, main connection and old blocks are dismantled from rack and cabinet.

Removal
Acid-resistant transport boxes
+

The old batteries go into acid-resistant boxes, internally to the charge/discharge zone and onto the truck.

Recycling
Lead + processing certificate
+

An approved processor recycles the lead per laws and regulations, the client receives a processing certificate and the residual lead value is credited.

Installation
New blocks on existing racks
+

The new blocks are mounted on the existing racks and connected with insulated connectors.

//Disassembly

Old batteries and connectors out, per system

Per UPS, the connectors between the blocks and the main connection to the string protection are released first. Then the old blocks come out of the rack and cabinet. They go straight into acid-resistant transport boxes.

CONNECTORS OUT8× STRINGS · 38 BLOCS3× SYSTEM912 BLOCKS OUTFIRST CASEFC-2501-01BATTERY REPLACEMENT01 · DISASSEMBLYSCHAALISO
01Connectors and main connection released
02Old blocks dismantled from rack and cabinet
03Straight into acid-resistant transport boxes
//Installation

New 12V blocks on the existing racks

The new blocks are placed on the existing racks, 8 strings of 38 blocks per UPS. They are connected with fully insulated connectors, including pole covers. 304 blocks per system, 912 in total.

NEW BLOCKS8× STRINGS · 38 BLOCS3× SYSTEM912 NEW BLOCKSFIRST CASEFC-2501-02BATTERY REPLACEMENT02 · INSTALLATIONSCHAALISO
018 strings of 38 blocks per UPS
02Fully insulated connectors and pole covers
03Mounted on the existing racks
//Recycling

Lead recycled under certificate, residual value credited

The old batteries go to a certified processor via an approved transporter. The lead is recycled per local laws and regulations and the client receives an official processing certificate. The residual lead value is credited in the price.

ACID-RESISTANT BOXESPROCESSORCERTIFICATE912 BLOCKS · LEAD RECYCLEDFIRST CASEFC-2501-03BATTERY REPLACEMENT03 · RECYCLINGSCHAALISO
01Disposal via approved transporter
02Recycling per local laws and regulations
03Official processing certificate, residual value credited
//The lead time

Lead time 17 to 19 weeks, then swapped per system

After order

Batteries ordered

New blocks ordered, lead time 17 to 19 weeks.

On site

Disassembly per UPS

Connectors and old blocks out of rack and cabinet, into transport boxes.

On site

New blocks installed

912 new blocks mounted and connected on the existing racks.

After install

Disposal & recycling

Old batteries recycled under certificate, certificate and residual value credited.

The old fleet is out, the new batteries are on the existing racks and the lead has been disposed of under certificate. One party, three systems, cleanly handled.

Critical facilities lead · data center operator
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