American Power Conversion APC Galaxy VM Battery Cabinet - Valve-regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) No battery modules installed GVMMODBCNS

American Power Conversion  APC Galaxy VM Battery Cabinet - Valve-regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) No battery modules installed GVMMODBCNS

APC / Schneider Electric Galaxy VM Battery Cabinet – Model GVMMODBCNS

General Description
The APC Galaxy VM Battery Cabinet GVMMODBCNS is a narrow, modular external battery enclosure designed for use with Schneider Electric Galaxy VM three-phase UPS systems. It houses valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery strings to provide scalable runtime for mission-critical power applications such as data centers, healthcare infrastructure, and industrial facilities. The cabinet supports modular battery expansion and integrates with the Galaxy VM architecture for flexible energy storage deployment.

Key Specifications

Electrical & Battery

• Battery technology: Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)
• Nominal system voltage: 480 V DC
• Battery configuration: Modular string design (up to 6 battery strings)
• Battery blocks per string: 40
• Battery modules included: None (batteries sold separately)
• Compatible battery system: GVMMBTU modular battery strings

Battery Life

• Minimum battery life: 5 years (typical VRLA design life)
• Maximum battery life: 7 years (under optimal operating conditions)

Mechanical & Physical

• Form factor: Enclosed external battery cabinet
• Cabinet type: Narrow footprint, modular design
• Dimensions (H × W × D):
  • 77.6 in × 14.6 in × 33.6 in (197 × 37 × 85.4 cm)
• Net weight: ~306 lb (139 kg) without batteries
• Color: White
• Mounting: Floor-standing enclosed cabinet

Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage temperature: -15°C to 40°C (5°F to 104°F)
• Relative humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
• Operating altitude: Up to 3,333 ft (1,000 m)

Compliance & Standards

• UL 1778 (UPS safety)
• EN/IEC 62040-3 (UPS performance standard)
• FCC Part 15 Class A

Functional Characteristics

• Modular scalability: Supports incremental runtime expansion via additional battery strings
• Flexible deployment: Narrow cabinet design reduces footprint in constrained installations
• Serviceability: Front-access maintenance and modular battery replacement
• Integration: Designed specifically for Galaxy VM UPS platforms
• Cable entry: Top and bottom entry for installation flexibility

Operational Role

The GVMMODBCNS battery cabinet functions as the energy storage subsystem for Galaxy VM UPS installations, enabling:

• Extended backup runtime during power outages
• Load support for critical infrastructure
• Configurable redundancy and capacity scaling

Notes

• Batteries are not included and must be specified separately based on runtime requirements.
• Cabinet supports multiple battery chemistries in the Galaxy VM ecosystem, though this configuration is specified for VRLA.
• Typically deployed in enterprise-grade UPS systems ranging from ~160 kVA and above. 

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