Eaton’s Gen 3 lithium-ion is a reliable battery backup solution for critical infrastructure needs.
Eaton has unveiled its Gen 3 lithium-ion battery system that streamlines backup power solutions. The new battery system promises improved reliability, reduced downtime, and significant cost savings for critical infrastructure applications, including data centers, healthcare, and industrial environments.
The Eaton Samsung Gen 3 system delivers compact energy storage and emergency backup power for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). With lithium-ion batteries at its core, the system offers improved performance, longer operational life, and higher energy density than traditional lead-acid batteries — all in a smaller, lighter footprint. With the exponential growth of AI workloads and cloud applications, resilient, uninterrupted power is required. Lithium-ion batteries like this are essential due to their superior cycle life and ability to operate under varying loads.
While the Gen 3 Lithium-Ion Battery System utilizes Samsung-manufactured batteries and components, the cabinet and control systems are designed and built by Eaton.
Eaton Gen 3 Lithium-Ion Battery System Features
The Gen 3 lithium-ion battery system introduces several features aimed at simplifying deployment and enhancing operational efficiency:
- Pre-Installed Batteries for Faster Setup: Eaton’s Gen 3 system arrives fully equipped with pre-installed battery modules. This ready-to-deploy design minimizes installation time and reduces the risk of configuration errors.
- Internal Battery Management System (BMS): The system is powered via an internal BMS, supporting a DC-powered bus to eliminate the need for external AC power. This makes deployment simpler while maintaining robust monitoring capabilities.
- Performance Guarantee and Longevity: Eaton guarantees the system’s performance for up to 12 years. A built-in data logger captures vital operational data, providing insights into alarm conditions, status updates, and long-term performance metrics.
- Support from Eaton’s Service Team: Customers gain access to Eaton’s extensive service portfolio, ensuring that unique infrastructure needs are met with tailored maintenance, monitoring, and support.
Eaton Gen 3 Lithium-Ion Battery System Specifications
| Specification | Samsung 128S Model | Samsung 136S Model |
| Nominal Voltage | 486 V | 517 V |
| Minimum Voltage (DC Under Voltage Trip Point) | 384 V | 408 V |
| Float Voltage | 538 V | 571 V |
| Capacity | 67 Ah, 32.6 kWh | 67 Ah, 34.6 kWh |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 87.1 in x 25.6 in x 20.6 in (2213 mm x 650 mm x 524 mm) | |
| Weight | 1,118 lb (507 kg) | 1,160 lb (526 kg) |
| DC Cable Terminations | 2-hole lugs (top entry only) | |
| Continuous Charge Current | 22 A | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 18 °C to 28 °C (64 °F to 82 °F) | |
| Safety Certifications | UL® 1973, UL 9540 A Successfully Tested | |
| Shipping Certifications | UN3480, Class 9, UN 38.3 | |
Compared to conventional battery solutions, Eaton says their new Gen 3 system boasts significant physical footprint and weight reductions. This is crucial for space-limited environments like data centers. Specifically:
- 40% smaller footprint and 60% lighter than lead-acid alternatives.
- Capable of delivering megawatts of power in a flexible, modular configuration.
- Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) with lower maintenance and extended lifecycle benefits.
Eaton Gen 3 Lithium-Ion Battery System Availability
The Eaton Gen 3 lithium-ion battery system, with configurations tailored for specific customer applications, is available now.
Eaton Gen 3 lithium-ion battery system
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