An ODYSSEY AUX14 AGM battery (ODS-AUX14) by EnerSys can help deliver uninterrupted power for auxiliary applications

When you need an auxiliary battery – sometimes referred to as an AUX14 AGM battery – for your automotive application, you want to be sure you are selecting a reliable, long-lasting solution. With the innovation of Start-Stop systems along with the increased electronics now available in vehicles, this power source is important.

While the main battery powers ignition, the function of the auxiliary battery can vary from vehicle to vehicle as to what it may power.  In general the AUX battery ensures stable power on the critical electronic loads, including the computer and fuel injection system. When the AUX battery is discharged or fails, other loads – like high-end accessories including power windows and locks to climate control, navigation devices and even state-of-the-art stereo systems – may be kept off while the vehicle is not running (Start-Stop) and during the cranking event to help minimize the impact they can have on the voltage of the electrical system. This is primarily to ensure critical loads receive the voltage required to operate correctly through a starting event by helping the systems maintain a healthy voltage.

To meet the growing demand in this niche automotive market, EnerSys offers the ODYSSEY^® Extreme ODS-AUX14 battery. The ODS-AUX14 battery is a premium, 12-volt Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM), Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery. The TPPL technology features electrode plates made of pure lead, which can be made thinner. This allows more plates to fit into the same footprint as a comparably sized conventional lead acid battery. The additional plates provide as much as 15 percent greater surface area for more electrochemical reactions with the electrolyte. This helps generate cranking pulses that are substantially higher than conventional lead acid batteries. TPPL technology also enables 400 charge/discharge cycles at 80 percent Depth of Discharge (DOD) to effectively manage the various accessories the auxiliary battery supports.

Additionally, the sealed design of ODYSSEY^® AGM TPPL batteries make them free of spillage and leakage. They also are resistant to mechanical vibration and high-impact shock. These arewhich are two of the leading causes of premature battery failure. The seal also eliminates the need to fill the battery with distilled water, which makes ODYSSEY^® AGM TPPL batteries maintenance-free.

Additionally, the ODYSSEY^® Extreme ODS-AUX14 battery offers proprietary Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology. A TPPL battery features

The ODYSSEY^® Extreme ODS-AGM14 battery also offers a capacity of 14 Amp hours (Ah) at the 20-hour rate, 220 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and 18 minutes of reserve power. The operating temperature range is -40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C).

ODYSSEY^® batteries deliver the power, longevity and durability for onboard electrical devices. This includes Start-Stop applications, enhanced lighting, and navigation and entertainment systems, as well as serving as an uninterrupted power supply. The ODYSSEY^® Extreme ODS-AUX14 battery is the only TPPL battery available for automotive auxiliary applications. The ODS-AUX14 supports onboard devices that help provide the driver and passengers with comfort, convenience and reliability.

The next time you are looking for a AUX14 AGM battery, turn to an ODYSSEY^® Extreme ODS-AUX14 battery.