The TESCO 24-200BBS is a self-contained, traffic signal battery backup system incorporated into a metered underground service distribution and control pedestal. It is designed to provide hours of uninterrupted power through weather outages and other disturbances, providing safety for drivers and law enforcement officials under hazardous conditions. It has become the standard for hundreds of agencies and departments of transportation throughout the United States and Canada.
The 24-200BBS also provides power distribution and metering rated for 120 to 480 volts; single phase or three phase applications; 1, 2 or 3 pole main breakers; and may be rated at 100 amp or 200 amp.
24-200BBS cabinets, with all-welded construction and stainless steel hardware, are built by Tesco Controls, Inc. to NEMA and UL 508A standards, and wired to conform to NEC and UL standards. The system is appropriate for retrofit projects or new installations; and can be side-mounted to an existing controller cabinet, or installed free-standing on a concrete base.
Due to varying municipal and DOT standards, TESCO manufactures BBS systems to meet specific client requirements, including design and architectural aesthetics.
Applications
- Battery backup
- Flashing beacon controls
- Landscape irrigation
- Parking lot lighting
- Sign lighting
- Street lighting
- Traffic signals
Standard BBS Features
- 24V parallel hot swap system
- 24V 18AH batteries AGM/VRLA (absorbed glass mat/valve regulated lead acid) compact, lightweight only 26 lbs
- Heavy duty smart safety battery connection system, 50A silver plated plugs
- UPS tilt-out housing for ease of maintenance
- Tool-free maintenance and component replacement
- Manufacturer’s 2 year warranty
BBS System Features
- 2000VA / 1200 watts
- Rated for 120 volt single phase
- Typical run time 6 to 12 hours full operation, based on actual load
- All LED intersection (Additional times available)
- 4-8 hour recharge time to 90%, depending on battery quantity
- Quick hot-swappable battery replacement system
- Full power bypass and isolation switches
- True pure sine wave
- Transient voltage protection
- Smart Power Analyzer with triple redundant bypass
- Conditioned power
- Power Conflict Monitor with isolation and transfer module
- Watchdog timer with redundant 5 ms delay and hard transfer to utility power
- Smart slot communications I/O module
- RS-232 and USB ports for local or remote monitoring
- Intelligent battery management system with microprocessor controlled smart battery charger, automatic self-test, cell guard for longer life and faster recharge times
Enclosure Options
- Breakers
- Contactors
- Switches
- Relays
- Photo cells
- Time clocks
- Time delays
- Transformers
- Motor controls
- Fans
- Heaters
- Thermostats
- Terminal blocks
- Flasher controls
- Receptacles
- Generator receptacles
- Transfer switches