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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 MANUAL REVISION HISTORY 4

2 TS25 MKII DESCRIPTION 5

3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7

3.1 DISPLAY 8

3.2 PO ER S ITCH 9

3.3 AUDIBLE ALARM 9

3.4 CHARGE & CAPACITY TEST CIRCUIT BREAKERS 9

3.5 BATTERY CONNECTORS 9

3.6 KEYBOARD 10

3 6 1 STOPPED KEY MAPPING 10

3 6 2 RUNNING KEY MAPPING 10

4 USING THE TS25 MKII 11

4.1 CONNECTING BATTERIES 11

4.2 CAPACITY TESTING BATTERIES 14

4 2 1 MANUAL CAPACITY TEST 14

4 2 2 LIBRARY CAPACITY TEST 15

4 2 3 REVIEWING CAPACITY TEST PARAMETERS 15

4 2 4 STARTING A CAPACITY TEST 15

4 2 5 STOPPING A CAPACITY TEST 16

4 2 6 CAPACITY TEST AUTO TERMINATE 16

4.3 CHARGING BATTERIES 17

4 3 1 MANUAL CHARGING 17

4 3 2 LIBRARY CHARGING 18

4 3 3 REVIEWING CHARGE PARAMETERS 18

4 3 4 STARTING A CHARGE 18

4 3 5 STOPPING A CHARGE 19

4 3 6 CHARGE PROCESS AUTO TERMINATE 19

4.4 ENTERING BATTERY DATA 20

4 4 1 SETTING CAPACITY TEST MODE 20

4 4 2 SETTING THE CHARGE MODE 20

4 4 3 ENTERING CURRENT DATA 20

4 4 4 ENTERING VOLTAGE DATA 21

4 4 5 ENTERING CAPACITY TEST TIME 21

4 4 6 ENTERING CHARGE TIME 21

4.5 USING THE ONE MODE OF OPERATION 22

4.6 RESETTING THE TS25 MKII 22

4 6 1 GENERAL PARAMETER DATA 22

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4 6 2 DEFAULT LIBRARY DATA 22

4 6 3 CALIBRATION PARAMETERS 23

4 6 4 SELECTING RESET MODE 23

4.7 DISPLAY MNEMONICS 24

4.8 ERROR CODES 25

5 CALIBRATION 27

5.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED 27

5.2 PERFORMANCE CHECKING 27

5 2 1 Charge Calibration Check: 27

5 2 2 Capacity Test Calibration Check 28

5.3 RE-CALIBRATION 28

5 3 1 Charge Re-Calibration: 28

5 3 2 Capacity Test Re-Calibration 29

5.4 CALIBRATION PROBLEMS 29

5.5 CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS 30

6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 31

6.1 INTERNAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT 31

7 BATTERY LIBRARY 32

7.1 RETRIEVING A LIBRARY ITEM 32

7.2 ENTERING OR MODIFYING A LIBRARY ENTRY 32

8 DEFAULT BATTERY LIBRARY 33

9 SPECIFICATIONS 43

10 PRODUCT DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS 44

11 PRODUCT ARRANTY 45

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1 Manual Revision History

Rev Date Description

0 08-03-2007 FIRST WRITTEN

1 01-11-2007 Detail Changes

2 26-02-2008 Added calibration procedures and maintenance

3 05-03-2008 Added battery connection diagrams

4 11-03-2008 Added Controls & Indicators Section

5 11-05-2008 Added Enersys batteries 9750D0740 & 0744 to library More error fault

codes added

6 13-06-2008 Added new error code where if current fails to be driven then warning 14

occurs

7 19-06-2008 Added text about warning 15 for detection of battery voltage greater than

target while constant voltage charging

8 25-06-2008 Changed library entry 61 to correct part No

9 02-07-2008 Added comment on suitability of capacity test parameters for Enersys

9750-0744 Battery

10 12-08-2008 Corrected position of CHRG & TEST on keypad legend

11 26-01-2009 Added Enersys 9750D0730 to built in library

12 30-09-2014 Corrected annotation on keypad diagram CHRG and TEST reversed

13 21-11-2014 Reworded the data entry paragraphs in section 4 4 to make clearer

14 20-01-2015 Graphic images of TS25 amended as they show CHRG & TEST reversed

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2 TS25 MKII DESCRIPTION

The TS25 MKII Dual Channel Battery Charger / Analyser is an electronically

controlled combined universal battery charging unit with built in battery analysing

capabilities It is housed in a heavy-duty metal enclosure designed to free stand on

a workbench As it is supplied it is configured for use from a standard 240V 50/60Hz

supply

Equipment control is via an interactive numeric display and led state indicators Data

entry is via two 16-key keypads Each channel displayed data and data entry is

independent of the status of the other channel So new processes can be set up

even when the other channel is in the middle of a charge or capacity test

Battery data is stored internally in the unit in battery-backed memory A list of

commonly used batteries is included along with the accepted charging and testing

data The operator can extend or modify this list by entering the details of the

battery to be included on the display and keyboard The battery library data can be

restored to the defaults by a special key sequence permitted via the keyboard

Batteries are connected to the front of the unit by means of two individual heavy

duty connectors Connection to the battery has to be made via the appropriate

connectors for that battery Contact Intelligent-Charging for special lead sets made

to order

The TS25 MKII has extended operating capabilities compared to its predecessor the

TS25 Maximum charge current has been increased to 12A per channel, and

capacity testing still remains at 25A per channel

The TS25 MKII still has paralleling mode where using a common paired cable both

channels can be run in parallel to provide a charge capability of 24A and a capacity

test capability of 50A

There are two capacity test programs built into the unit and these can be selected

via the configuration menu and capacity testing can be performed such that it will

stop testing when a battery reached 100% or less, or alternately can carry on

capacity testing until the battery reached the set termination threshold and thus

reporting the actual battery efficiency greater than 100%

There are three charging modes built into the unit, for Lead Acid (Pb) constant

voltage charging can be performed for a fixed period of time and for Nickel Cadmium

(NiCd) constant current charging can be performed with termination on time and

over voltage parameters, and also for Nickel Cadmium batteries a new charge mode

which allows a constant current charge to be performed up until a voltage set point,

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where the charge will then continue charging until the additional time specified has

passed

The TS25 MKII contains the ability that will allow it to be calibrated by the end user

The equipment needed is a good 24V battery, an ammeter capable of reading up to

25A (or a shunt and milli-voltmeter combination) and a voltmeter capable of reading

up to 30V The re-calibration process only takes a few minutes and this is done

without the need to access the interior of the TS25 MKII

The TS25 MKII no longer supports deep discharge recovery mode It is thought that

if a battery requires this level of charge to "recover" it then the battery is not fit for

use anyway and should be disposed of for re-cycling

The TS25 MKII contains two hi flow rate fans to extract the heat energy generated

internally when running in capacity test mode

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3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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A CHANNEL DISPLAY B CHANNEL DISPLAY

AUDIBLE ALARM

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AC POWER FUSE& INLET

B CHANNEL DATA

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ACHANNEL DATA

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BATTERY LEAD CONNECTOR

CHANNEL B POSITIVE

BATTERY LEAD CONNECTOR

CHANNEL A CHARGE SAFETY BREAKER

CHANNEL A CAPACITY TEST SAFETY CIRCUIT BREAKER

CHANNEL B CAPACITY TEST SAFETY CIRCUIT BREAKER

CHANNEL A CHARGE SAFETY CIRCUIT BREAKER

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3.1 DISPLAY

•NUMERIC DISPLAY

oVoltage is displayed in volts to a resolution

of 0 1V

oCurrent is displayed in Amperes to a

resolution of 0 1A

oCapacity test time is displayed in minutes

to a resolution of 1 minute

oCharge time is displayed in hours to a

resolution of 0 1H (One tenth)

oBattery efficiency is displayed in percent to

a resolution of 1%

•NUMERIC DISPLAY INDICATORS

oVOLTS illuminated means voltage is being

displayed or entered

oAMPS illuminated means current is being

displayed or entered

oTIME illuminated means time is being

displayed or entered

o% Illuminated means that battery

efficiency is being displayed

oTEST illuminated means that the unit is set

to capacity test mode otherwise it is set to

charge mode

oEND illuminated means that the unit is

stopped

oALARM illuminated means that the unit has

just stopped and the alarm has sounded

oONE illuminated means that ONE mode has

been selected and the paralleling leads

must be used

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CHANNEL A NUMERIC DISPLAY CHANNLE B NUMERIC DISPLAY

CHANNEL A NUMERIC DISPLAY MODE INDICATOR CHANNEL B NUMERIC DISPLAY MODE INDICATOR

ILLUMINATED IF CAPTEST SELECTED ILLUMINATED IF CHANNEL B CAPTEST MODE IS SELECTED

ILLUMINATED IF THE CHARGER ALARM HAS SOUNDED

ILLUMINATED IF CHANNEL A IS STOPPED ILLUMINATED IF CHANNEL B IS STOPPED

ILLUMINATED IF THE "ONE" MODE OF OPERATION IS SELECTED

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3.2 PO ER S ITCH

Operation of this switch will either apply or remove the ac inlet power from

the TS25 MKII

ARNING

AVOID REMOVING THE PO ER FROM THE UNIT HILE THE UNIT IS

PERFORMING A CAPACITY TEST OR CHARGE.

3.3 AUDIBLE ALARM

When a charge or capacity test has completed or stopped in error the audible

alarm will sound until the MUTE or STOP key is pressed

3.4 CHARGE & CAPACITY TEST CIRCUIT BREAKERS

The circuit breakers are fitted to prevent high currents from being driven into

the battery or into the unit should a fault condition occur Always ensure that

the circuit breaker is in the ON position before starting a charge or capacity

test

ARNING

NEVER S ITCH THE CIRCUIT BREAK TO ON HEN THE UNIT IS

PERFORMING A CHARGE OR CAPACITY TEST AS SEVERE DAMAGE MAY

OCCUR TO THE BATTERY OR THE TS25 MKII

AL AYS PRESS STOP FIRST

If the circuit breaker operates during a charge immediately press STOP on

BOTH charger channels and remove power from the unit and disconnect the

battery

Operation of the circuit breaker is an indication of a fault and the unit will

need to be checked before use

3.5 BATTERY CONNECTORS

The battery terminal are where the supplied leads are connected to the TS25

MKII It is recommended that replacement leads are always purchased from

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3.6 KEYBOARD

Each keypad on the unit controls only information for that channel, except

when the unit is put into ONE mode both keypads control the ONE mode of

operation The only difference is that if a data entry function is invoked in the

channel B keypad the data entry will always have to be performed on the

right hand keypad There are 16 keys on each keypad and each key performs

a particular function depending if the channel is running or stopped

3.6.1 STOPPED KEY MAPPING

3.6.2 RUNNING KEY MAPPING

Increases Display Brighness

Reduces Display Brightness

2 X To Initiate CALIBRATION

Briefly Displays Battery Number

Cycles Through Displayed Data

Briefly Displays Battery Data

Breifly Displays The Battery AMPS

Breifly Displays The Battery VOLTS

Briefly Displays The Battery TIME

Manually STOPS The CHARGE/CAPACITY TEST

Breifly Displays The Battery MODE

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Increases Display Brighness

Reduces Display Brightness

Selects CAPACITY TEST MODE

Selects CHARGE MODE

2 X To Save Battery Data Into The LIBRARY

Selects A Battery From The LIBRARY

2 X Reset Parameters In The Unit Cycles Through Displayed Data

Briefly Displays Battery Data

Enters The Battery AMPS

Enters The Battery VOLTS

Enters The Battery TIME

Starts CHARGE/CAPACITY TEST

Clears The Display And Alarm

On CHANNEL A (ONE) Selects ONE Mode

On CHANNEL B (MUTE) Stops The Audible Alarm

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4 USING THE TS25 MKII

4.1 CONNECTING BATTERIES

For all methods of use of the battery charger the battery to be tested or

charged must only be connected when the charger is either:

SWITCHED OFF

or

SWITCHED ON AND END LAMP ILLUMINATED

Connecting a battery while the charge is operational would damage the

equipment, and possible draw an electrical arc that, may cause an explosion

from the venting gases being emitted from the battery

Care must also be executed in ensuring that the bared ends of the battery

leads do not come in contact with the metalwork of the charger as this may

also cause electrical arcing and or explosion risk

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THE BATTERY SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED OR DISCONNECTED

FROM THE UNIT HEN A CHARGE OR TEST IS IN PROGRESS AS

ARCING CAN OCCUR CAUSING AN EXPLOSION FROM GASSES

VENTING FROM BATTERIES BEING PROCESSED

THE BATTERY SHOULD AL AYS BE ISOLATED FROM ANY EQUIPMENT

BEFORE BEING CONNECTED

Stray ground loops between the attached equipment and the TS25 MKII could

cause catastrophic damage to the unit and the attached equipment

The battery or batteries must be connected to the TS25 MKII as shown in the

following diagram: -

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SINGLE OR T IN CHANNEL BATTERY CONNECTION

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AVIATION BATTERY AVIATION BATTERY

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BATTERY CONNECTION HEN USING “ONE” MODE OF OPERATION

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4.2 CAPACITY TESTING BATTERIES

The main purpose of a capacity test is to establish that a battery under test

can maintain current output as specified by its ampere hour rating above a

certain terminal voltage

As a rule of thumb a battery will maintain an output voltage 5/6ths above its

terminal voltage for one hour if discharged at its ampere hour rating A

battery that can maintain this is considered 100% or more of its rated

capacity

For example a 24V 20 A/H battery would be capacity tested at 20A for one

hour and have the voltage end point set to 20V If after a one hour discharge

at 20A the battery terminal voltage was greater than 20V the battery would

be considered at least 100% efficient

Intelligent Charging do not make any recommendations on what point a

battery is considered not efficient enough to be used, although a rule of

thumb is that a battery less than 80% should be discarded where it it's use is

considered critical

The TS25 MKII has two capacity test modes: -

Perform a capacity test only to the time period specified

This mode will auto terminate the process if either the battery voltage

reaches the voltage end point, or if the total capacity test time is

achieved At the end of the test the TS25 MKII will report a percentage

of 100% or less depending on why the capacity test was terminated

Perform a capacity test until the final voltage is reached

This mode will perform a capacity test until the voltage end point is

reached At the end of test the TS25 MKII will report a percentage,

which is the true capacity of the battery, which may be more than

100% This method is sometimes employed so that records of battery

deterioration over time or use can be monitored

4.2.1 MANUAL CAPACITY TEST

To perform a manual capacity test four parameters have to be

programmed These are: -

Capacity test current (Amperes)

Capacity test time (Minutes)

Capacity test voltage end point (Volts)

Capacity test mode (Time or Volts)

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To program these values the TS25 MKII needs to powered and not

performing either a capacity test or charge on the channel to be used

Press ASET to change the capacity test amperes

Press VSET to change the capacity test voltage end point

Press TSET to change the capacity test duration

Press PROC to change the capacity test mode

See section 4 4 ENTERING BATTERY DATA for details on how to enter the

required parameters

4.2.2 LIBRARY CAPACITY TEST

To perform a capacity test from the library the library number has to be

selected first To select the library number the following procedure has to

be performed

Press the BATT key The display will show the current library item

selected and the rightmost digit will be flashing Enter the library number

by using the and keys and the EXTD key to move to the next digit

Only library numbers 01 to 99 can be selected

The TS25 MKII needs to be placed in capacity test mode by pressing

TEST and ensuring that the visual indicator TEST is illuminated

4.2.3 REVIE ING CAPACITY TEST PARAMETERS

Once these values have been programmed into the unit they can be

reviewed by selecting the DISP key to cycle the display between

VOLTS,AMPS,TIME and %and then pressing the DATA key This

display will show the values programmed in and the corresponding

indicator will flash Note when the %indicator is lit there is no data to

display To check the capacity test mode simple press the TEST key and

the current capacity test mode will be displayed TIM or VOL

4.2.4 STARTING A CAPACITY TEST

Before a capacity test is performed for the first time it is important that

the parameters are reviewed using the reviewing feature above as

incorrect parameters could damage the battery under test

Once satisfied that he data is correct the battery to undergo the capacity

test must be connected to the unit Care must be taken when connecting

batteries which are not fitted with non reversible connectors, i e where

the use of crocodile clamps are implemented, as damage to the battery

and or unit may occur if a capacity test is started with reverse

connection

To begin the capacity test press START The display will momentarily

display RUN, the END light will extinguish and it will then display battery

voltage During the normal capacity test process the DISP key may be

pressed to cycle the display between VOLTS,AMPS,TIME and %The

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DATA key can also be pressed to review the parameters programmed in

for the current test under progress If the TEST key is pressed this will

briefly display the current test mode

4.2.5 STOPPING A CAPACITY TEST

At any time during the capacity test the process can be terminated by

simply pressing the STOP key When the STOP key is pressed the

process will be terminated immediately and the display will show END and

the END led will remain illuminated

The display will remain in this state until either MUTE of STOP is

pressed

4.2.6 CAPACITY TEST AUTO TERMINATE

If the capacity test has been programmed to auto terminate on time

then the process will automatically stop when either the battery voltage

falls below the voltage end point or when the capacity test time has

elapsed

If the capacity test has been programmed to auto terminate only when

the voltage falls below the voltage end point, then the process will stop

when the battery voltage falls below the voltage end point

In both cases the capacity test process will terminate immediately, the

audible alarm will sound and the ALARM and END lights will illuminate and

the display will show the reason for terminating the process

To clear the alarm the MUTE or STOP key must be pressed Upon these

being pressed the display will show the actual efficiency percent value

Process termination codes:

E 1 The process time is complete

E 2 Battery voltage has reached the voltage end point

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4.3 CHARGING BATTERIES

To keep batteries in good condition it is important that correct charging

procedures are observed

The TS25 MKII is an important tool in ensuring the its flexibility allows the

user to choose charge processes that are best suited to the battery The TS25

MKII has two inbuilt charging processes that suite a wide range of batteries

The use of constant voltage charging is best suited to lead acid types of

batteries and the TS25 MKII controls constant voltage charging to ensure that

no excess of current can be driven into the batteries causing it damage

Constant voltage charging is achieved by inserting a maximum specified

current into a battery until its terminal voltage reached the voltage set point

Once this voltage set point has been reached the unit will reduce the current

injected to maintain the voltage set point The charging process will continue

until the charge time has elapsed

Constant current charging is employed mainly for Nickel Cadmium and Nickel

Metal hydride types if batteries, where a constant current can be driven into a

battery for a specified time and parameters can be set to prevent over

charging

Constant current charging is achieved by the unit driving a specified constant

current into the battery for a specified amount of time During this time it will

monitor the battery voltage and auto terminate the process if this voltage is

reached This voltage set point can be either the rise point of the battery or

can be used as an over-voltage parameter

The TS25 MKII has a new charge mode implemented, which is more suitable

to alkaline batteries In this mode known as Constant Current Plus mode the

unit will drive the constant current into the battery until the voltage set point

is reached Once this point is reached the unit will continue charging at the

same current for the time specified

4.3.1 MANUAL CHARGING

The unit required four parameters to perform a constant voltage charge

These are: -

Maximum charge current (Amperes)

Charge time or charge additional time (Hours)

Voltage set point (Volts)

Charge mode

To program these values the unit needs to powered and not performing

either a capacity test or charge on the channel to be used

Press ASET to change the charge amperes

Press VSET to change the charge test voltage set point

Press TSET to change the charge duration or additional time

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Press PROC to change the charge mode

See section 4 4 ENTERING BATTERY DATA for details on how to enter the

required parameters

4.3.2 LIBRARY CHARGING

To perform a charge from the library the library number has to be

selected first To select the library number the following procedure has to

be performed

Press the BATT key The display will show the current library item

selected and the rightmost digit will be flashing Enter the library number

by using the and keys and the EXTD key to move to the next digit

Only library numbers 01 to 99 can be selected

The unit needs to be placed in charge mode by pressing CHRG and

ensuring that the visual indicator TEST is extinguished

4.3.3 REVIE ING CHARGE PARAMETERS

Once these values have been programmed into the unit they can be

reviewed by selecting the DISP key to cycle the display between

VOLTS,AMPS and TIME and then pressing the DATA key This display

will show the values programmed in and the corresponding indicator will

flash To check the charge mode simply press the CHRG key and the

current charge mode will be displayed CV, CC or CCA

4.3.4 STARTING A CHARGE

Before a charge is performed for the first time it is important that the

parameters are reviewed using the reviewing feature above as incorrect

parameters could damage the battery under charge

Once satisfied that he data is correct the battery to undergo charging

must be connected to the unit Care must be taken when connecting

batteries which are not fitted with non reversible connectors, i e where

the use of crocodile clamps are implemented, as damage to the battery

and or TS25 MKII may occur if a charge is started in reverse connection

To begin the charge press START The display will momentarily display

RUN, the END light will extinguish and it will then display battery voltage

During the normal charge process the DISP key may be pressed to cycle

the display between VOLTS,AMPS and TIME The DATA key can also

be pressed to review the parameters programmed in for the current test

under progress Pressing the CHRG key will also briefly display the

current charge mode

4.3.5 STOPPING A CHARGE

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At any time during the charge the process can be terminated by simply

pressing the STOP key When the STOP key is pressed the process will

be terminated immediately and the display will show END and the END led

will remain illuminated

The display will remain in this state until either MUTE of STOP is

pressed

4.3.6 CHARGE PROCESS AUTO TERMINATE

If constant voltage charging the process will automatically stop when the

test time has been completed

If constant current charging is programmed then the charge will

terminate on the full charge time completed or if the battery terminal

voltage reached the voltage set point

If constant current with additional time mode is being performed then

the unit will stop when the additional time has been used or if the

voltage set point is not reached within 24 hours of the charge starting

In all cases the charge process will terminate immediately, the audible

alarm will sound and the ALARM and END lights will illuminate and the

display will show the reason for terminating the process

To clear the alarm the MUTE or STOP key must be pressed

Process termination codes:

E 1 The process time or additional time is complete

E 3 Voltage set point reached (Constant Current Mode Only)

E 4 The voltage set point has not been reached within 24Hours

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TS25 MKII Battery Charger Analyser Operator Manual

4.4 ENTERING BATTERY DATA

In all cases of entering battery data the channel that data is to be entered on

must be in the stopped state This is indicated by the END lamps being

illuminated

4.4.1 SETTING CAPACITY TEST MODE

Press PROC the display will flash the current mode on the display Using

the and arrow keys the flashing display can be changed from TIM to

VOL and visa versa Once selection has been made the ENTR key will be

pressed to program this parameter into the unit If no change is required

then simply pressing STOP will clear the display

TIM Programs the capacity testing mode to auto terminate when the

battery voltage falls below the voltage end point or when the time

up has been reached

VOL Programs the capacity testing mode to only auto terminate when

the voltage end point has been reached

4.4.2 SETTING THE CHARGE MODE

Press PROC the display will flash the current mode on the display Using

the and arrow keys the flashing display can be changed from CV,CC

and CCA and visa versa Once selection has been made the ENTR key

will be pressed to program this parameter into the unit If no change is

required then simply pressing STOP will clear the display

CV Programs the charge mode to perform a constant voltage charge

where the charge current is not exceeded until the voltage set point

is reached at which point it reduces current to maintain the voltage

set point until the charge time is completed

CC Programs the charge mode to perform constant current charging for

the time specified terminating abnormally if the voltage set point is

reached

CCA Programs the charge mode to perform constant current charging

until the voltage set point is reached and then continue charging at

the same current until the additional time has elapsed

4.4.3 ENTERING CURRENT DATA

Press the ASET key The current setting will be displayed The rightmost

digit will be flashing and can be modified by pressing the and arrow

keys Pressing the EXTD key will cause the middle digit to flash and this

can then be modified by using the and arrow keys Pressing the

EXTD key again will cause the leftmost digit to flash and this can then be

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