Vertiv Discontinued the Albér CLU
We Have Your
Replacement
The DV Power BLU series is the direct technical replacement for the Albér CLU -- available now through ProgUSA.
What the Discontinuation Means for You
Vertiv has ended production of the Albér CLU with no announced replacement. That means no new units, no long-term parts supply, and no upgrade path from Vertiv. If your battery capacity testing program depends on CLU equipment, now is the time to plan your transition -- before a failed unit creates a compliance or maintenance gap.
The BLU Series -- Built for This Job
The DV Power BLU is an active current load unit that performs the same battery discharge and capacity testing function as the Albér CLU. It covers the same voltage ranges, pairs with the BVS system to replace the BCT-2000 controller, and ships in a portable form factor -- no fixed installation required. ProgUSA has been a DV Power distributor for over 20 years and stocks units for quick delivery.
Utility Substation
48V / 125V / 250V
BLU300C + BVS
Full CLU and BCT-2000 replacement for substation battery banks
Battery Energy Storage (BESS)
1,100 – 1,200V DC
BLU1350D
High-voltage discharge testing for utility-scale storage systems
Telecom / DC Power
24V – 48V
BLU220T + BVR22
Cell voltage monitoring and capacity testing for telecom battery strings
Data Center
800V DC
BLU1100D or BLU1350D
Native 800V DC support for next-generation data center architectures
Albér CLU vs. DV Power BLU300C -- Side-by-Side Comparison
| Vertiv Albér CLU | DV Power BLU300C | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Passive resistor bank | Active current control -- precise discharge regulation |
| Voltage Range | 48V, 125V, 250V substation systems | 48V, 125V, 250V substation systems |
| Form Factor | Stationary, fixed installation -- 400 to 1,000 lbs. | Portable, field deployable -- fraction of the weight |
| Scalability | Fixed capacity per unit; multiple heavy units required | Parallel BLU units or add BXL modules for higher discharge current |
| Controller / Data | BCT-2000 controller (also discontinued) | BVS -- Battery Verification System (full data logging/capacity reports) |
| Test Accuracy | Resistor-based, fixed load steps | Constant current throughout discharge for accurate capacity results |
| Availability | DISCONTINUED | In Stock -- Available Now |
| Service & Support | None -- Vertiv has ended service and parts supply | DV Power factory support + ProgUSA US-based application support |
| Vendor History | Vertiv / Albér -- product line discontinued | DV Power -- 30 years in battery test equipment |
Contact ProgUSA for product selection guidance: progusa.net | 407-332-8678
Years -- ProgUSA
Electrical test and measurement distribution across North America
Years -- DV Power
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Spec Sheet
Full technical specifications for the DV Power BLU300C and BVS Battery Verification System -- the direct replacement for the Albér CLU and BCT-2000.
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