ISTA Batteries

Ukrainian ISTA batteries are produced at the two largest plants in Eastern Europe in this area.

Manufacturer ISTA

ISTA-Center CJSC Plant in Dnepropetrovsk is the first Ukrainian battery manufacturer. The first battery released here was released in 1995. And today, two enterprises - CJSC ISTA-Center and LLC DOZ Energoavtomatika - the largest battery manufacturers in Eastern Europe.

More than five million pieces of battery are produced per year. Product quality meets all international standards. The manufacturer has certificates for a quality management system.

Where are ISTA batteries used?

ISTA-Center CJSC produces starter batteries for all types of cars and commercial vehicles. In addition to the ISTA trademark, the plant produces batteries under the OBERON brand.

The batteries of this manufacturer are distributed mainly in countries of Eastern and Western Europe, as well as Asia and Africa. The ISTA battery is delivered to the factory conveyors of the automaker Renault-Nissan.

Applied technologies and their features

ISTA products meet all international quality standards and are manufactured on modern equipment using advanced technologies. Here are the technologies involved in the production of batteries:

• adding to the active mass of silicon dioxide and other substances that increase strength and resistance to low temperatures;
• the use of calcium for doping positive and negative lattices - reduces fluid flow, increases shelf life;
• the manufacture of electrode plates by rolling with perforation, which increases strength and reduces corrosion;
• Expanded Metal technology, which allows to reduce the thickness of the plates and increase their number, thereby increasing the current output;
• the arrangement of the electrode veins in a checkerboard pattern, which increases resistance to vibration and reduces the shedding of the active mass;
• the manufacture of the active mass on the basis of highly oxidized powder, thereby increasing energy intensity and starting currents.

The battery case of this brand is made of especially durable polymer material, and there is an indicator in the lid that allows you to monitor the condition of the equipment.

The lid is labyrinth in design, due to which the condensed liquid is returned back to the banks. It is tight and eliminates the flow of electrolyte. Also, flame arresters are built into the lid, which protect the car from fire.

Technical characteristics of a model range

Under the brand name ISTA, various battery models are available for both passenger cars and trucks, differing in their characteristics. A complete list of them can be found on the official website of the manufacturer.

For cars

ISTA Standard. Hybrid lead acid batteries for passenger cars with standard electronics. The capacity of these batteries ranges from 50 to 100 Ah. The current of the cold scroll is 420-800 A.

ISTA Classic. Hybrid batteries designed for any medium-sized passenger vehicles. The capacity in the series is 50-100 Ah, the cold scroll current is from 420 to 800 A.

ISTA 7 series. Fully maintenance-free premium batteries. They have improved performance and are designed for modern passenger cars with lots of electronics. Their capacity is from 45 to 100 Ah, starting currents are from 450 to 850 A.

For trucks

ISTA Proftruck. Modern, high reliability batteries for trucks and machinery, ensuring stability in all conditions. The capacity of these powerful batteries is from 140 to 225 Ah, the cold scroll current is 850-1500 A.

ISTA Classic. Classic serviced batteries for commercial vehicles. Their capacity is 140-225 Ah, the starting current is 850-1500 A.

ISTA 7 series. Powerful, stable batteries for premium trucks. Serviced. They have a capacity from 140 to 225 Ah, starting currents from 850 to 1500 A.

ISTA Battery Maintenance

ISTA batteries are both maintenance-free and fully maintenance-free. First, you can open the lid and add water if necessary, and secondly, this is not possible, so when the battery becomes unusable, it remains only to dispose of it.

However, in handling both those and others, one must adhere to the same rules:

• closely monitor the degree of battery charge, charge on time and prevent going into a deep "minus";
• you can not store the battery in a discharged state, during long-term storage periodically check its performance;
• Do not use the battery in a dirty and wet form, because of this it may be short between the terminals;
• the terminals must be cleaned from oxidation, if it occurs, and lubricated with a thin layer of technical petroleum jelly;
• periodically inspect the case - if there are cracks, swelling, etc., you can not use the battery further.

Important! Despite the fact that the characteristics of many models say that they are resistant to deep discharge, it should not be allowed. Deep discharge in any case shortens the battery life. And the more often it happens, the more serious the consequences.

How to charge ISTA batteries

The battery should be placed in a well-ventilated and heated room (if the temperature outside is below zero). For serviced batteries, open the covers and top up if necessary. Have service personnel make sure that the exhaust valves are not clogged (located on the sides).

Before charging, you need to carefully inspect the battery, clean it and wipe it from moisture. Charge it from the network using a special charger. It should be connected, observing the polarity. The voltage for a 12-volt battery should reach 16-16.5 V.

There are two methods to charge: DC voltage or DC. At the first, a constant voltage is set, and the current strength can be 40-50 A. Gradually, it will fall until it reaches zero. In the second method, a constant current of 1/10 of the battery capacity is set.

How to find out the release date and decrypt the code

ISTA batteries are manufactured at two plants - ISTA-Center and Energoavtomatika. The marking of the first consists of six numbers. 1 digit - factory number, 2 - brigade number, 3 and 4 - year of manufacture, 5 and 6 - week of manufacture.

For example, the marking 13 11 07 means that the battery is manufactured at the first factory, the third team, and the release date is the 7th week of 2011. The seventh week is in February.

If the manufacturer is Energoavtomatika, then the marking consists of 10 digits.Here, the first is the number of the plant, the second is the year of manufacture, the third and fourth are the week of manufacture. The rest is the serial number of the battery itself.

Did you have or have a battery ISTA? Then tell us in the comments about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.

Reviews

Eugene

Reliable, durable. It starts well in winter, in frosts there have never been problems. 5 years working for me. I always choose the battery by weight - the heavier, the longer it lasts.

Vladimir

I am the owner of an old machine, with it I got this battery. It is convenient to maintain, has a charge indicator. Keeps frosts well. He served me for four years, how long before that he worked - I don’t know.

Novel

Just a trouble free battery. I don’t know any problems with him. Charge rarely. I never went into a deep discharge, although I exploit it mercilessly.