B+K precision 600B User manual

Model: 600B
SLA Battery Capacity
Analyzer
USER MANUAL
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Safety Summary
The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be
followed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument.
Before applying power to this instrument:
Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual.
Apply all the listed safety precautions.
Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line voltage.
Operating the instrument at an incorrect line voltage will void the warranty.
Make all connections to the instrument before applying power.
Do not operate the instrument in ways not specified by this manual or by B&K Precision.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings elsewhere in this manual violates the safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. B&K Precision assumes no
liability for a customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Category rating
The IEC 61010 standard defines safety category ratings that specify the amount of electrical energy
available and the voltage impulses that may occur on electrical conductors associated with these
category ratings. The category rating is a Roman numeral of I, II, III, or IV. This rating is also accompanied
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by a maximum voltage of the circuit to be tested, which defines the voltage impulses expected and
required insulation clearances. These categories are:
Category I (CAT I): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are not intended to be
connected to the mains supply. The voltages in the environment are typically derived from a limited-
energy transformer or a battery.
Category II (CAT II): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected
to the mains supply at a standard wall outlet or similar sources. Example measurement environments are
portable tools and household appliances.
Category III (CAT III): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected
to the mains installation of a building. Examples are measurements inside a building's circuit breaker
panel or the wiring of permanently-installed motors.
Category IV (CAT IV): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected
to the primary power entering a building or other outdoor wiring.
Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is
specified in this manual for this instrument.
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You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or
higher than the instrument's category rating to maintain the instrument's category rating. Failure to do
so will lower the category rating of the measuring system.
Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors, fumes, or finely-divided
particulates.
The instrument is designed to be used in office-type indoor environments. Do not operate the
instrument
In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes, gases, vapors, chemicals, or finely-
divided particulates.
In relative humidity conditions outside the instrument's specifications.
In environments where there is a danger of any liquid being spilled on the instrument or where
any liquid can condense on the instrument.
In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating temperatures.
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In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is not
air.
In environments with restricted cooling air flow, even if the air temperatures are within
specifications.
In direct sunlight.
This instrument is intended to be used in an indoor pollution degree 2 environment. The operating
temperature range is 0 °C to 40 °C and the operating humidity range is ≤95%relative humidity with no
condensation allowed.
Measurements made by this instrument may be outside specifications if the instrument is used in non-
office-type environments. Such environments may include rapid temperature or humidity changes,
sunlight, vibration and/or mechanical shocks, acoustic noise, electrical noise, strong electric fields, or
strong magnetic fields.
Do not operate instrument if damaged
If the instrument is damaged, appears to be damaged, or if any liquid, chemical, or
other material gets on or inside the instrument, remove the instrument's power cord, remove the
instrument from service, label it as not to be operated, and return the instrument to B&K Precision for
repair. Notify B&K Precision of the nature of any contamination of the instrument.
Clean the instrument only as instructed
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Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact cleaners, abrasives, lubricants,
solvents, acids/bases, or other such chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint-free cloth
or as instructed in this manual.
Not for critical applications
This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a component in a
life-support device or system.
Do not touch live circuits
Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the
hazards involved when the instrument's covers and shields are removed. Under certain conditions, even
with the power cord removed, dangerous voltages may exist when the covers are removed. To avoid
injuries, always disconnect the power cord from the instrument, disconnect all other connections (for
example, test leads, computer interface cables, etc.), discharge all circuits, and verify there are no
hazardous voltages present on any conductors by measurements with a properly-operating voltage-
sensing device before touching any internal parts. Verify the voltage-sensing device is working properly
before and after making the measurements by testing with known-operating voltage sources and test for
both DC and AC voltages. Do not attempt any service or adjustment unless another person capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
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Do not insert any object into an instrument's ventilation openings or other openings.
Servicing
Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B&K Precision or modify this instrument. Return the
instrument to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety and performance features are
maintained.
For continued safe use of the instrument
Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.
Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument.
Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 General Description ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 APPLICATIONS...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 2 Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 OPERATING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................... 11
Service Information..................................................................................................................................... 13
Limited One-Year Warranty........................................................................................................................ 14
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Section 1 General Description
1.1 INTRODUCTION
B&K Precision Battery Capacity Analyzer Model 600B measures the % capacity left in a battery. The model 600B supports 12V
storage type lead acid batteries with wide range of Ah capacity. No external power (Main or DC) is required. The unit works on BUT
(Battery Under Test).
1.2 APPLICATIONS
As the information age develops it is likely that the demand for UPS units will increase for use in hospitals, offices, labs etc. It is
expected that the importance of battery maintenance will increase along with increasing demand for UPS.
The 600B can be applicable for Automobile Service Stations, UPS Manufacturing, Maintenance and Field Servicing, QC Department,
Battery Systems in Railways, Telecommunications, Ships / Submarine.
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL
1) Capacity Display Range: 0 % to 100 %
2) Max. Input Voltage: 20 V
3) No Load Voltage Indication Accuracy: ± 2 counts
Caution: Do not exceed max. input voltage rating. Doing so may cause fatal damage to the unit.
PHYSICAL
1) Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.91 x 10.44 x 2.12” (74 x 265.1 x 54 mm)
2) Weight: 2.65 lbs. (1.2 Kg.)
NOTE: Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.
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Section 2 Operation
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Refer to the Front view of the unit.
1) Ah Range : With this key the user can select the
correct Ah range according to the battery
under test.
2) Ah Select LED: This LED in ON to indicate that the user can
select the Ah range.
3) Ah Setting Saved LED: This LED is ON when the unit locks to a
particular Ah range set by the user.
4) Display Mode: This key selects the display either as
No load voltage or % balance
capacity.
5) Battery Voltage: Indicates that the Battery voltage is being
displayed.
6) Battery Capacity %: This LED is ON when remaining capacity
is being displayed.
7) Load Test: The test starts by pressing this key.
8) Ready/Complete: When this LED is ON and steady, indicates
that the unit is ready to conduct a test.
9) Test In Progress: This LED is ON for approx. 3 sec. when
the battery test is carried out.
10) Reverse Polarity: If the unit is connected to a battery in
reverse polarity this LED will be ON.
11) LED Display Displays either battery voltage or battery
capacity percent.
12) +ve Cable Positive connecting cable with strain relief.
13) –ve Cable Negative connecting cable with strain relief.
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2.2 OPERATING PROCEDURE
Follow the steps as outlined below:
2.2.1 Connection Procedure Connect Battery Capacity
Analyzer (600B) to Battery Under Test (BUT). Connect the +ve
terminal of 600B to +ve terminal of Battery. Connect -ve
terminal of 600B to -ve terminal of Battery. The 600B will be
powered by the BUT. On Power up, 600B performs a self test
by turning on the 7 segments, LEDs one after another & finally
flashing the version number.
Caution: Do not connect the +ve terminal of 600B to -ve
terminal of BUT and -ve terminal of 600B to +ve terminal of
BUT. By doing so, the ‘Reverse Polarity’ LED glows as shown.
2.2.2 Selecting Ah Capacity
Press the 'Ah Range' key. The select LED glows as shown.
The display will show the last selected/stored Ah value.
(Power ON default value is 7 Ah)
To change the value, press the key again. Display shows new
value. Keep on pressing till the desired Ah is obtained.
To Lock the Ah capacity, either press any key OTHER than the
Ah Range key OR wait for about 10 seconds. Your selected Ah
value will automatically get locked and is indicated by the
glowing of 'Locked' LED.
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2.2.3 Conducting a Test
Test can be conducted any time Ready/Complete LED is ON by
pressing the “Load Test” key.
By doing so the ‘Test On’ LED starts glowing.
Typically, it glows for about 2 seconds. Thereafter the ‘Ready’
test starts blinking.
(The blinking time depends on the Ah range selected).
Thereafter it becomes steady.
Note: User cannot conduct a test while the ‘Ready’ LED is
blinking.
2.2.4 Observing Result After a Test
By default the Battery Voltage is displayed on the display. To observe
the Balance Capacity left, press the ‘Display Mode’ switch.
The display will show the capacity in percentage.
Note: Balance Capacity can have a meaningful value only after
conduction of a test. At power on, a value of 0 is shown. Hence
Balance Capacity should be seen only after conduction of a test. To
observe No Load Battery Voltage, press the ‘Display Mode Key’. The
display will show the No Load Battery Voltage.
1) Do not connect Model 600B to a voltage source more than 20V.
2) Do not connect the unit to a battery connected in circuit.
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Service Information
Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website to obtain a RMA #. Return the
product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and
return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device.
Non-Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website to obtain a RMA #. Return the
product in the original packaging to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes,
connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. Customers not on an open account must include payment in the form of a
money order or credit card. For the most current repair charges please refer to the service and support section on our website.
Return all merchandise to B&K Precision Corp. with prepaid shipping. The flat-rate repair charge for Non-Warranty Service does not include
return shipping. Return shipping to locations in North America is included for Warranty Service. For overnight shipments and non-North
American shipping fees please contact B&K Precision Corp.
Include with the returned instrument your complete return shipping address, contact name, phone number and description of problem.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of purchase.
B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must be
accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt.
Exclusions: This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or
repairs. The warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or removed.
B&K Precision Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use.
Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
This instrument meets the requirements of 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive and 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive with the following standards.
Low Voltage Directive
-EN61010-1 : 2001
EMC Directive
-EN61326-1 : 2013
-CISPR11
-EN61000-4-2 : 2009
-EN61000-4-3 : 2006 + A2 : 2010
-EN61000-4-8 : 2010
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