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CSB HRL12540W 12V 540W High Rate Deep Cycle Battery for UPS

$411.95
SKU: HRL12540W
Availability: Request Quote For Availability
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Voltage: 12
Capacity: 542 W per cell (15-min rate to 1.67 VPC at 25C); no Ah rating published by CSB
Chemistry: AGM VRLA, pure lead construction
Terminal: Top terminal, I2 insert, M6 bolt, 44.9 in-lbs
Features: High-Rate, Long Life
Group Size: 31T
Dimensions: 13.50 x 6.69 x 10.85 in
CSB HRL12540W 12V 540W High Rate Deep Cycle Battery for UPS

CSB HRL12540W 12V 540W High Rate Deep Cycle Battery for UPS

$411.95
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CSB HRL12540W Battery - 12V 540W High Rate Long Life AGM

The HRL12540W is CSB's high-rate, long-life UPS cell, rated 542 watts per cell at the 15-minute rate to 1.67 volts per cell. CSB rates the HRL series in watts, not amp-hours, because that is how a UPS runtime is sized: the load is a kilowatt figure and the runtime is minutes, not hours. At 2.60 milliohms internal resistance it is one of the lowest-impedance blocks in the CSB range, and it will deliver 800 amps on a hard demand. Top terminal, M6 bolt, 96.76 pounds.

Warranty and Design Life

CSB warrants the HRL mid-to-large range for 4 years. Design life is a separate figure: up to 10 years in standby service at 25°C. Country of origin is Taiwan. Terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.

What "High Rate Long Life" Means Here

838 W/cell at 5 minutes
The short-duration number, at a 1.67 VPC end point. A UPS that only has to bridge to a generator lives in this column, not in the 15-minute one.
2.60 milliohm internal resistance
Lower impedance means less voltage sag in the first seconds of a transfer, and it is the baseline your IEEE 1188 ohmic trending measures drift against.
Pure lead, long-life grid
The HRL series pairs high-rate plate design with pure lead construction. That combination is what separates a ten-year standby life from the five-year one a standard high-rate block gives you.
  • 542 watts per cell at the 15-minute rate to 1.67 VPC is the nameplate figure and the one to size a UPS runtime against. CSB publishes no amp-hour rating for the HRL series.
  • 800 A maximum discharge, 3,523 A short circuit - the cell holds voltage through a hard transfer rather than collapsing into a low-voltage disconnect.
  • UL 1973 listed (MH66728) and UL 1989 recognized (MH14533), built to IEC 60896-21/22:2004, TUV NORD certified to ISO 9001:2015.

Technical Specifications

CSB HRL12540W Specifications
Part Number HRL12540W (also written HRL 12540W, HRL12540, CSB HRL12540W)
Battery Type AGM, valve regulated lead acid (VRLA), pure lead construction
Nominal Voltage 12V
Watts Per Cell 542 W at the 15-minute rate to 1.67 VPC at 25°C
Also Rated 838 W per cell at the 5-minute rate to 1.67 VPC
Max Discharge Current 800 A
Max Charge Current 54 A
Short Circuit Current 3,523 A
Internal Resistance Approximately 2.60 milliohms
Terminal Type Top terminal, I2 threaded lead-alloy insert accepting an M6 bolt
Terminal Torque 44.9 plus or minus 9.0 in-lbs (5.10 plus or minus 1.0 Nm)
Length 13.50 inches (343.0 mm)
Width 6.69 inches (170.0 mm)
Height 10.85 inches (275.7 mm)
Weight 96.76 lbs (43.90 kg)
Float Charging Voltage 13.5 to 13.8 Vdc per battery at 25°C
Equalize Charging Voltage 14.4 to 15.0 Vdc per battery at 25°C
Operating Temperature Discharge -15°C to 50°C (5°F to 122°F); charge and storage -15°C to 40°C
Self-Discharge Less than 10% after 90 days at 25°C; storable up to 6 months, freshening charge required before use
Container Polypropylene, UL 94-HB standard; flame-retardant UL 94 V-0 available on request
Certification UL 1973 listed (MH66728), UL 1989 recognized (MH14533), IEC 60896-21/22:2004
Design Life Up to 10 years standby at 25°C; Eurobat (20°C) greater than 12 years, very long life
Warranty 4 years (CSB, High Rate Long Life class)
Country of Origin Taiwan
Minimum Order 4 units

Where This Battery Is Used

  • Mid to large UPS plant - the string that carries a data hall or a plant floor through a transfer.
  • Data center and edge deployments - float service where a ten-year design life beats a shorter swap cycle on total cost.
  • Switchgear and control power - documented standby duty on an IEEE maintenance schedule.
  • Medical imaging and lab equipment backup - short, hard demands where voltage sag matters more than reserve hours.
  • Broadcast and process control - loads that cannot ride out even a partial sag on transfer.

Ordering and Freight

Minimum order is 4 units. At 96.76 lbs apiece these ship freight pre-paid by LTL to a commercial address; a residential or limited-access delivery adds $100, which is the liftgate and access charge the carrier bills us. Send the quantity, your delivery ZIP and your requested-by date, and a specialist returns a written quote with volume pricing in 24 to 48 hours. If you need the flame-retardant UL 94 V-0 container rather than the standard 94-HB, say so on the quote request, because that is a build option and not a stock substitution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amp-hour rating of the HRL12540W?

CSB does not publish one. The HRL series is rated in watts per cell: 542 W at the 15-minute rate and 838 W at the 5-minute rate, both to a 1.67 VPC end point. That is the correct basis for UPS sizing, where the load is kilowatts and the runtime is minutes. If your specification is written in amp-hours, send it over and we will work out what fits.

Is the warranty really 4 years?

Yes. A blanket "CSB warranty" figure is not meaningful, because the term runs by series. CSB's terms run by series from 1 year on the GP, UPS and HR ranges up to 8 years on the XHT. The HRL mid-to-large range carries 4 years. Terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.

What is the difference between the HRL series and the HR series?

Design life and warranty, on similar high-rate plate design. The HR series is a five-year design life on a one-year term. The HRL is a ten-year design life on a four-year term, built on pure lead. If the string is going into a site you will not revisit for a decade, the difference is the whole argument. If it is a small UPS that gets swapped on a three-year cycle anyway, the HR is the sensible buy and we will tell you so.

Is the case flame-retardant?

The standard container is polypropylene to UL 94-HB. A flame-retardant UL 94 V-0 container is available on request as a build option. If your installation specification calls for V-0, name it on the quote request rather than assuming, because the two are different parts on CSB's side.

What torque do the terminals take?

M6 bolts into I2 threaded lead-alloy inserts at 44.9 in-lbs (5.10 Nm), plus or minus 9 in-lbs. Over-torquing a lead-alloy insert strips it. Use a torque wrench set for this value.

Does temperature affect the ten-year life?

Substantially. The ten-year figure is at 25°C (77°F), and VRLA life roughly halves for every 8 to 10°C of sustained elevation. A UPS room running warm is not a ten-year installation. Tell us the ambient and we will size the expectation honestly.

Get the HRL12540W priced for your site

Send the quantity, your delivery ZIP and your requested-by date. A specialist confirms availability, container option, volume pricing and freight in writing, with no obligation to buy.

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