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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

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What is the capacity range for your energy storage battery products?

• We have battery capacity ranges between 5 Ah - 100 Ah standard over a variety of chemistries  
• We also have capability to develop custom solutions per your specification

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What battery chemistry do you offer?

• We have several chemistries available in our portfolio of batteries such as; Lead-acid, Nickle-cadmium, Lithium-ion (Lithium Iron Phosphate)

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What is the life expectancy of your battery systems?

• Our battery systems reliability are application specific, our products do have significant reliability, longevity and maturity on-wing across multiple platforms in many harsh environments
• Please use the Contact Us feature and a sales representative will get back to you with specific details on our product reliability

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Do you offer any ancillary products aside from batteries?

• We have a wide range of independent battery chargers, battery back up systems and LRU’s, battery electronics and current transformers
• Many of our battery electronics also complement our OEM batteries

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Why type of maintenance can I expect on an Acme Battery?

• Maintenance is a factor of several variables including install base (platform specific), chemistry, intended use and operational hours
• The majority of our batteries are Maintenance free and are on-condition with high MTBF reliability – delivering excellent total cost of ownership to our customers
• When our batteries do fail on-condition, we provide dedicated repair and overhaul services for both in-warranty and our-of-warranty components

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Do you provide repair and overhaul services?

• Yes, please refer to our Repair Capabilities List for all of our power conversion products.
• We perform up to level three (3) electronics repair for all of our products and re-blocking/overhaul services for all of our batteries
• And we can provide options to support your Turn Around Time (TAT) needs

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Why is Lithium-Ion a good option?

• Acme’s Lithium-Ion batteries provide several advantages over other chemistries including: higher power density in a smaller package, significant reduced     weight, higher reliability, prognostics/diagnostics
• Any of our Lithium-Ion batteries can me customized to meet your specification

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Is Lithium-Ion safe?

• Acme’s takes safety very seriously and safety is our top priority – Our Lithium-Ion products have surpassed all safety requirements provided under DO311A
• Acme’s selection of Lithium Iron Phosphate and our battery design allows for proven and safe operation in any aircraft environment - Please use the Contact Us feature and a sales representative will get back to you with specific details on our safety features

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