The history of Batscan
The history of Batscan began during a crisis in the United States, when IBM encountered serious issues with a faulty battery management system imported from the UK. At the time, IBM operated the largest server center in Sweden. During routine servicing, battery technicians discovered that the management system in use was actively damaging the batteries.
In response, several battery manufacturers reached out to Batscan, a company founded in Stockholm, Sweden. This collaboration led to the development of a new type of battery monitoring system—one that could track performance without making direct electrical contact with the cells. IBM welcomed the solution, which effectively resolved their battery reliability challenges.
Another major milestone came on September 17, 1991, when an AT&T switching station failed in New York City. The incident caused a full-day shutdown of Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange. As a result, the U.S. government required AT&T to guarantee at least 48 hours of backup power for its telephone stations.
At the time, AT&T’s telecommunication batteries operated at 60 volts, whereas full UPS systems ran at approximately 600 volts. Meeting the new requirements demanded a multi-billion-dollar investment and the highest level of technical performance.
To address this, the Batscan system was further developed to eliminate the risk of connection errors and enhance battery reliability. Even if installed incorrectly, it remains safe and damage-free—something few other systems can offer.
What sets Batscan apart are four core strengths: reliability, safety, economy, and environmental sustainability. By extending battery life and reducing unnecessary replacements, the system not only cuts costs but also helps minimize environmental impact.
Importantly, Batscan is not a battery management system. All battery connections include built-in protection resistors that isolate the battery from the monitoring system. Its advanced measurement modules use digital signal processing to reproduce signals with high precision.
Batscan continuously measures every tenth of a second, delivers accurate readings, and operates with zero risk of short circuit, discharge, or system interference. It’s a passive monitoring solution designed for maximum safety and efficiency.
