Areca Element HSC-R 48V Rackmount Hybrid Supercapacitor

Areca^™ Hybrid Supercapacitors concentrate standby power within a smaller footprint than existing storage options, assisting operators in reclaiming valuable real estate in both inside facilities and outdoor sites. The eco-friendly solution stores energy electrostatically, rather than strictly electrochemically, and poses no risks of chemical leaks or thermal runaway during normal operation, a chemical event that could cause VRLA or lithium-ion batteries to ignite or be shutdown.

ATX’s Areca Element HSC-R 48V Rackmount Hybrid Supercapacitors are designed for 48V environments and are compatible with existing powering systems, enabling service providers to seamlessly and gradually upgrade their battery-based backup infrastructures. The modules, available in 19-inch, 23-inch and 29-inch varieties, feature a 100% Depth-of-Discharge rating and requires minimal maintenance over a 15 to 20-year lifespan. For extended backup power needs, the Areca Element 29-Inch rackmount module can be configured into a system that meets the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) 72-hour backup power duration requirement.

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Video & Benefits

The Future of Standby Power

Areca Element HSC-R

Accelerate Carbon Footprint Reduction:
A cleaner and safer backup powering system than VRLA or Lithium-based alternatives, ATX’s Areca Element Hybrid Supercapacitor Energy Storage solutions speed the migration to more efficient and environmentally friendly standby powering operations, essentially eliminating the risks of chemical leaks or thermal runaway.

Achieve Greater Reliability:
Lightning-fast recharge capabilities, a depth of discharge rate that reaches 100% and the ability to operate within a temperature range of -40 to +60 degrees Celsius means that your inside or outside plant operations will nearly never be without power.

Reduce Total Cost of Ownership:
ATX’s Areca Element Hybrid Supercapacitor Energy Storage solutions’ extended lifespan of as much as 20 years, the requirement of little to no maintenance and related savings in HVAC and facility footprint all add up to exceptional capital and operational savings.

Seamlessly Revitalized Existing Energy Storage Operations:
Areca energy storage modules are compatible with existing enclosures and power management systems, enabling operators to update and revitalize their energy storage operations gradually and without interrupting subscriber services.

Lean on Industry Experts:
ATX’s Areca Element Hybrid Supercapacitor Energy Storage solutions are backed by ATX’s professional services organization, which offers an end-to-end certified battery replacement service that includes site review, uninstalling existing systems, installation of hybrid supercapacitors and a complete battery recycling program.

Features

Graphene supercapacitor cells

No thermal runaway

High cycle life

Wide operating temperature

High energy transfer efficiency

Leverage existing power supply and housing for ease of deployment

Environmentally friendly for reduced HVAC

Low maintenance

Extended backup power solutions available

ATX Areca Element HSC-R Hybrid Supercapacitor

By the numbers

Why Areca Hybrid Supercapacitors are the Smart Choice for Energy Storage

Risk of Thermal Runaway, Chemical Leak or Off-Gassing

Lighter Weight than
Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Battery

Depth of Discharge
Efficiency

-0° to +60°C

Wide Discharge
Temperature Range

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Longer Lifespan than
Lead-Acid Battery

Replacement Warranty
for 10 Years

Recyclable and
Reduces Carbon Footprint

Solution Brief

The Revolutionary Backup Power Solution that Improves Reliability and Advances Sustainability Goals

Electrochemical energy storage sources, such as lead-acid batteries, are plagued by several shortcomings including consuming valuable real estate, limited lifespans and susceptibility to environmentally unfriendly events.

ATX’s Areca™ Hybrid Supercapacitors, which discharge energy electrostatically, address these shortcomings, enabling communication service providers to fully modernize their backup power operations while increasing reliability, improving safety and reducing long-term costs.

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White Paper

Hybrid Supercapacitors: The Future of Energy Storage and Backup Power Operations

Most communications service providers still rely on energy storage technology that is unreliable, dangerous to the environment, limited in its application and requires frequent replacement. The good news is that a new form of energy storage technology, which overcomes these shortcomings and holds the potential to completely modernize standby power operations, is now available.

Explore how hybrid supercapacitor energy storage provides a safer, cleaner and more affordable energy medium that furthers sustainability.

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Safety Testing

Independent Testing Proves ATX Energy Storage is the Safe Choice

When it comes to safety and durability, Hybrid Supercapacitors are considered the safest and most durable energy storage solution available. And now there’s proof. ATX recently contracted an industry-leading, third-party lab — Energy Assurance, a part of Element Material Technology — to run ATX’s Areca™ Hybrid Supercapacitors through a series of abusive tests to validate their safety.

Slammed, Dropped and Punctured with a Nail. Learn how ATX’s Areca Hybrid Supercapacitors withstood a series of third-party-conducted safety tests.

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Solution: Backup Power Operations

Areca Element Hybrid Supercapacitors offer a game-changing solution by providing robust backup power capabilities in even the most challenging environments. Whether it’s protecting inside plants, outside plants or mobile sites, Areca Element Hybrid Supercapacitors ensure uninterrupted operation, empowering communication operators to deliver consistent, safe and environmentally friendly services to end users.

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