Concorde BC-8000 Use and care manual

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BC-8000 Field Calibration Procedure 55 AMP
CF1_FIELDCAL_BC8000 Re ised 9/8/2012
Charger section can be used on a BC-9000 Version 1.00
INTRODUCTION:
The BC-8000 Battery Capacity Analyzer and Charger will perform capacity
testing of 12 and 24 olt lead-acid batteries and charge the batteries.
Capacity testing amperage setting resolution is 0.1A for tests in the range
of 0.5A to 15A and resolution of 1A for tests from 15A to 55A. The micro
processor controlled unit uses quartz crystal timing and will accurately
measure the capacity of a fully charged battery with a rating between 0.5
and 55 amp-hours. Amperage selection resolution is 0.1A for a load of
0.5 to 14.9 amps and 1A resolution for 15 to 55 amps. The BC-8000
sa es the date, time, test parameters, and test results. It is equipped with
a USB interface. With the BC Report software the user can retrie e data
from the BC-8000 to create a printable report that includes test settings,
test results, time and date of test, and a battery discharge oltage graph.
The BC-8000 is line powered and easy to operate. The recommended
calibration inter al is 1 year.
Battery charging amperage resolution is 0.01 amp from 0.050 to 2.50
amps and 0.1 amp from 2.6 to 25 amps. The battery charger oltage
range is 3.0V to 36.2V. When operating at 3.0V the maximum amperage
is 2 amps. The AC power input is uni ersal 100V to 240V. The charger
can charge in 1 or 2 steps, maximum run time limit on each step, and
operate in constant oltage or constant current mode.
SCOPE:
This document pro ides instructions on how to perform the annual
calibration for the BC-8000. The calibration is broken down into the
following categories:
Verify timing accuracy
Calibrate Cutoff at 10.00 Volts
Calibrate Cutoff at 20.00 Volts
Calibrate 0.5A, 2.0A, 8.5A, 15A, and 55A calibration points
Calibrate the Seiko clock chip (This is optional. The clock is calibrated
at the factory and requires adjustment if the time keeping accuracy is
unacceptable. The date and time are set to the current PC time by the
BC-8000 report utility e ery time test results are transferred from the
BC-8000 to the report utility)
Calibrate the charger oltages and currents.

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TEST EQUPMENT REQUIRED:
1. CF1 test de ice (this is a ailable from Concorde).
2. 12 Volt 55 Amp or greater fully charged battery used for 0.5A, 2.0A,
8.5A, 15A, and 55A calibration.
3. 24 Volt 1 Amp or greater fully charged battery or a 24 Volt 1 Amp
regulated power supply used to calibrate oltage and erify timing
accuracy.
4. Calibrated Fluke 87 DMM or equi alent. (for 450 Hz measurement)
5. Calibrated 5½ digit DMM Fluke 8840A or equi alent.
6. Calibrated Frequency counter with 1 second period measurement and
7 digit or more readout.
7. PC computer with BC Report utility software installed.
8. Anti-static wrist strap.
9. 24 Volt 25 Amp or greater battery to calibrate charger.
PROCEDURE:
INITIAL SETUP:
1. Photo copy the Calibration Work Sheet on page 8.
2. Attach anti static wrist strap to chrome fan guard and your wrist.
3. Remo e the 8 lid screws. Remo e the lid.
4. Connect CF1 test de ice ring terminals to the 24V power source. RED
lead to the positi e terminal of the power source and the BLACK lead
to the negati e terminal of the 24V power source.
5. Verify unit is OFF. Connect the BC-8000 to the VOLTAGE OUTPUT
CONNECTOR on the CF1 test de ice. It is the connector that has two
#16 AWG smaller wires.
6. Locate the display circuit board located on the inside of the front panel
and REMOVE the plastic jumper shunt across pins 1 & 3. See Figure
1 for the location of the jumper shunt.
VERIFY TIMING ACCURACY MEASUREMENT:
1. Set Fluke 87 DMM to measure frequency.
2. Use shielded test probe wires or twist non shielded probe wires
together to maximize measurement accuracy.
3. Connect DMM minus - to TP1 on the display circuit board. See figure
1 for the location of TP1 and TP2.
4. Connect DMM plus + to TP2 on the display circuit board.
5. Turn ON the BC-8000 power switch.
6. After the sign on message the unit will display “Code:“. The UP and
DOWN buttons will increase or decrease the digit's number alue. The
NEXT button will ad ance to the next digit. Using the UP, DOWN, and
NEXT buttons, enter the code of “1234”. Press NEXT.
7. The unit will display “CAL VOLTS”. Press UP 2 times. The unit will
display “CHK 450Hz”. Press NEXT.

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8. Verify the Fluke 87 DMM frequency is 449.8 Hz to 450.2 Hz (450 Hz
±0.2 Hz).
9. Write the Frequency measurement reading into the calibration work
sheet. (450 Hz) If the frequency is not 449.8 Hz to 450.2 Hz, the unit
must be sent in for repair. The crystal oscillator should pro ide an
accurate time base for the entire life of the BC-8000. If the unit fails
this test, it is an indication that the crystal time base may ha e been
damaged.
10.Turn OFF the BC-8000 power.
ADJUST 10.00 and 20.00 VOLT CUTOFF:
1. Set DMM to a oltage range of 0-200 Volts.
2. Connect DMM minus - to VOLT minus - test point on the CF1 test
de ice.
3. Connect DMM plus + to VOLT plus + test point on the CF1 test de ice.
4. Turn ON the BC-8000 power switch.
5. After the sign on message the unit will display “Code:“. The UP and
DOWN buttons will increase or decrease the digit's number alue. The
NEXT button will ad ance to the next digit. Using the UP, DOWN, and
NEXT buttons, enter the code of “1234”. Press NEXT.
6. On the CF1 test de ice, select the 10 Volt range and turn the oltage
adjustment knob to obtain a oltage of 10 olts ±0.010 olts on your
DMM.
7. The unit will display: “CAL VOLTS”. Press NEXT. The unit will display
“CAL Volts? 10”, press NEXT. The unit will display the oltage on the
right and the word “ADJUST”.
8. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make the display read “10.00”.
Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data. Wait for the word “SAVED”
to appear then disappear.
9. Write the DMM Voltage reading into the calibration work sheet. (10 olt
cutoff)
10.On the CF1, select the 20 Volt range and turn the oltage adjustment
knob to obtain a oltage of 20 olts ±0.010 olts on your DMM.
11.The unit will display: “CAL VOLTS”. Press NEXT. Press UP. The unit
will display “CAL Volts? 20”, press NEXT. The unit will display the
oltage on the right and the word “ADJUST”.
12.Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make the display read “20.00”.
Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data. Wait for the word “SAVED”
to appear then disappear.
13.Write the DMM Voltage reading into the calibration work sheet. (20 olt
cutoff)
14.Turn OFF the BC-8000 power.
15.Unplug the BC-8000 from the CF1 VOLTAGE OUTPUT
CONNECTOR.
16.Disconnect the CF1 test de ice ring terminals from the 24 olt power

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source.
CALIBRATE AMP SETUP:
1. Connect the CF1 test de ice ring terminals to a fully charged 12 Volt
55 Amp battery. RED lead to the positi e terminal of the battery and
the black lead to the negati e terminal of the battery.
2. Set DMM to a range of 0-200 mV.
3. Connect 5 ½ digit DMM minus - to the AMP minus - test point on the
CF1 test de ice. Use caution as the DMM meter leads will be
connected to a high amperage battery.
4. Connect 5 ½ digit DMM plus + to the AMP plus + test point on the CF1
test de ice.
5. Verify the BC-8000 is OFF.
6. Connect the BC-8000 to the HIGH AMPERAGE CONNECTOR on the
CF1 test de ice. It is the connector wired with two #6 hea y duty
wires.
7. The scale factor is 1 A/mV. Example: when the 5 ½ digit DMM reads
10.000 mV, it is indicating 10.000 Amps. 0.500 mV is indicating 0.500
Amps.
CALIBRATE 0.5A 2.0A 8.5A 15A and 55A
1. Keep hands, arms, test leads, and clothing away from the FAN
BLADE. The FAN BLADE will rotate rapidly during the amp
calibration.
2. Turn ON the BC-8000 power switch.
3. After the sign on message the unit will display “Code:“. The UP and
DOWN buttons will increase or decrease the digit's number alue. The
NEXT button will ad ance to the next digit. Using the UP, DOWN, and
NEXT buttons, enter the code of “1234”. Press NEXT.
4. The unit will display: “CAL VOLTS”. Press the UP button until the LCD
screen displays “CAL AMP”. Press NEXT, the unit will display “Volts?
12”. Press NEXT, the unit will display “Amps: 0.5”.
5. Press NEXT to start the process. The FAN will start.
6. Press the UP or DOWN button to obtain a DMM reading of 0.497 to
0.503 mV (0.500 mV ±0.003 mV). Allow a few seconds for the
reading to settle. Repeat this step to get as close as possible to 0.500
mV. 0.500 mV is 0.5 Amps actual current flow out of the battery.
7. Write the mV reading into the calibration work sheet. ( 0.5 Amp
calibration)
8. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data into memory. Wait for the
word “SAVED” to appear then disappear.
9. Press the UP button to select “Amps: 2.0”.
10.Press NEXT to start the process. The FAN will start.
11.Press the UP or DOWN button to obtain a DMM reading of 1.996 to
2.004 mV (2.000 mV ±0.004 mV). Allow a few seconds for the

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reading to settle. Repeat this step to get as close as possible to 2.000
mV. 2.000 mV is 2 Amps actual current flow out of the battery.
12.Write the mV reading into the calibration work sheet. (2 Amp
calibration)
13.Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data into memory. Wait for the
word “SAVED” to appear then disappear.
14.Press the UP button to select “Amps: 8.5”.
15.Press NEXT to start the process. The FAN will start.
16.Wait 30 seconds.
17.Press the UP or DOWN button to obtain a DMM reading of 8.483 to
8.517 mV (8.500 mV ±0.017 mV). Allow a few seconds for the
reading to settle. Repeat this step to get as close as possible to
8.500mV. 8.500 mV is 8.5 Amps actual current flow out of the
battery.
18.Write the mV reading into the calibration work sheet. (8.5 Amp
calibration)
19.Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data into memory. Wait for the
word “SAVED” to appear then disappear.
20.Press the UP button to select “Amps: 15.0”.
21.Press NEXT to start the process. The FAN will start.
22.Wait 30 seconds.
23.Press the UP or DOWN button to obtain a DMM reading of 14.970 to
15.030 mV (15.000 mV ±0.030 mV). Allow a few seconds for the
reading to settle. Repeat this step to get as close as possible to
15.000mV. 15.000 mV is 15 Amps actual current flow out of the
battery.
24.Write the mV reading into the calibration work sheet. (15 Amp
calibration)
25.Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data into memory. Wait for the
word “SAVED” to appear then disappear.
26.Press UP to select “Amps: 55.0“.
27.Press NEXT to start the process. The FAN will start.
28.Wait 30 seconds. This will allow the current sensor to reach operating
temperature.
29.Press UP or DOWN button to obtain a DMM reading of 54.890 to
55.110 mV (55.00 mV ±0.110 mV). Allow a few seconds for the
reading to settle. Repeat this step to get as close as possible to 55.00
mV.
30.Write the mV reading into the calibration work sheet. (55 Amp
calibration)
31.Press NEXT to sa e the calibration data into memory. Wait for the
word “SAVED” to appear then disappear.
32.Turn OFF the BC-8000 power.

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Calibrate Charger (Optional):
1. Attach anti static wrist strap to chrome fan guard and your wrist. You
will need a discharged 24V battery that can accept a 25A charge, a
CF1 current shunt, and a DMM. All Voltage OUT and DISP menu
items require the output of BC-8000 connected to a DMM and can
ne er be connected to a battery as the unit being calibrated will output
arious oltages. All Amperage OUT and DISP menu items require a
battery and a DMM connected to the CF1 current shunt. Note: the
current flow is into the battery instead of out of the battery which
causes the polarity of the current flow to be re erse of doing a capacity
test.
2. Connect the DMM to the grey connector. After the sign on message
the unit will display “Code:“. The UP and DOWN buttons will increase
or decrease the digit's number alue. The NEXT button will ad ance
to the next digit. Using the UP, DOWN, and NEXT buttons, enter the
code of “1234”. Press NEXT. The unit will display “CAL CHARGER”.
Press NEXT. Press UP. The unit will display OUT 3.0V. Press
NEXT. Press the UP or DOWN button so your DMM reads as close as
possible to 3.0V. Note: 2.9V is closer to 3.0V than 3.2V. If the
difference is equal choose the higher oltage. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.
3. Press UP to select DISP 3.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the relays
to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
3.0V on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
4. Press UP to select OUT 7.9V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the relays
to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
7.9V on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
5. Press UP to select DISP 7.9V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 7.9V on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.
6. Press UP to select OUT 8.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the relays
to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
8.0V on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
7. Press UP to select DISP 8.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 8.0V on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.
8. Press UP to select OUT 16.9V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 16.9V on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
9. Press UP to select DISP 16.9V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 16.9V on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.

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10.Press UP to select OUT 17.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 17.0V on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
11.Press UP to select DISP 17.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 17.0V on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.
12.Press UP to select OUT 36.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 36.0V on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
13.Press UP to select DISP 36.0V. Press NEXT to start. Wait for the
relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 36.0V on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.
14.The next set of calibration steps require measuring the current flow
into a battery. Connect you DMM in series between the battery
negati e and charger negati e. Use the 200mA connections on you
DMM to get the maximum resolution. Connect a alligator clip wire
between the battery plus and charger plus. Set your DMM to the
200mA scale. Press UP to select OUT 0.05A. Press NEXT. Wait for
the relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as
possible to 50mA on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
15.Press UP to select DISP 0.05A. Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to
sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
0.05A on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
16.Reconnect you DMM to use the 10A measurement. Press UP to
select OUT 2.5A. Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to sequence.
Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to 2.5A on the
DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
17.Press UP to select DISP 2.5A. Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to
sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
2.5A on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
18.Press UP to select OUT 2.6A. Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to
sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
2.6A on the DMM. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
19.Press UP to select DISP 2.6A. Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to
sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
2.6A on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
20.The next steps require the CF1 calibration shunt. Connect the battery
to the CF1 calibration shunt. Connect the DMM to the CF1 and select
the 200mV scale. 1mV will be 1A. Press UP to select OUT 25.0A.
Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to sequence. Press UP or DOWN
button to get as close as possible to 25.0A. Press NEXT to sa e the
calibration.
21.Press UP to select DISP 25.0A. Press NEXT. Wait for the relays to

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sequence. Press UP or DOWN button to get as close as possible to
25.0A on the LCD display. Press NEXT to sa e the calibration.
Charger menu item and associated BC-8000 output connector hook up.
These are the charger menu items and what you should do at each menu item.
EXIT
OUT 3.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
DISP 3.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
OUT 7.9V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
DISP 7.9V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
OUT 8.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
DISP 8.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
OUT 16.9V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
DISP 16.9V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
OUT 17.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
DISP 17.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
OUT 36.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
DISP 36.0V connect to olt meter (do not connect to a battery)
OUT 0.05A connect to a 24V battery
DISP 0.05A connect to a 24V battery
OUT 2.5A connect to a 24V battery
DISP 2.5A connect to a 24V battery
OUT 2.6A connect to a 24V battery
DISP 2.6A connect to a 24V battery
OUT 25.0A connect to a 24V battery (requires a discharged battery)
DISP 25.0A connect to a 24V battery (requires a discharged battery)

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CALIBRATE SEIKO CLOCK CHIP (OPTIONAL):
1. Turn OFF the BC-8000.
2. Connect the USB cable to the PC computer. Start the BC-8000 report
utility. Press the “Set Date and Time” button. The software will search
for the BC-8000 and establish a connection. Enter “in alid report” into
the battery serial number rectangular box. Click your mouse on the
rectangular box. The program will expand.
3. Set frequency counter to measure a 1 second period with 1 micro
second resolution. Connect the frequency counter TP3 and TP1 gnd.
4. In the BC-8000 report utility Measure Period rectangular box, enter 1.0
and press the Set Clock Calibration button. This will turn off clock
correction and allow you to measure the unadjusted 1 second clock at
TP3. Press the Get Clock Calibration button and erify it returned a 00
in the blue box.
5. Read the period on your frequency counter. The acceptable
adjustment range is 0.999805 to 1.000192 seconds. Enter the alue
into the Measured Period rectangular box. The entry requires
precision down to 1 micro second. Press the Set Clock Calibration
button. Wait 1 second. Press the Get Clock Calibration button and if
you entered a correction alue other than 1.000000, it should return
something other than 00. The only time it will return 00 is if you
entered a period of 1.000000 seconds. (Values ery close to
1.000000 may return with a correction alue of 00).
6. Your clock is now calibrated. E ery 20 seconds, the Seiko clock chip
will correct its crystal time base by adding or subtracting a few cycles.
If you entered a correction alue that is between 0.999805 to 1.000192
seconds and is not 1.000000, you will see the period change e ery 20
seconds. A correction alue of 1.000000 causes no correction as it is
the perfect alue that requires no correction.
7. Remo e USB cable.

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FINALIZATION:
1. Attach anti static wrist strap to chrome fan guard and your wrist.
2. Locate the display circuit board located on the inside of the front panel
and REINSTALL the plastic jumper shunt across pins 1 & 3. See
Figure 1 for the location of the jumper shunt.
3. Turn ON BC-8000 power. After sign on message, if the user menu
item is showing the unit is ready for use. Turn OFF BC-8000 power.
4. Disconnect the BC-8000 from the CF1 calibration de ice.
5. Disconnect the CF1 calibration de ice from the battery.
6. If this wasn’t done already, write the calibration due dates of all
equipment used in work sheet. Attach a photo copy of the calibration
certificates of all of the equipment used in this procedure to the work
sheet.
7. Write the BC-8000 serial number in work sheet. The serial number is
located on the inside rear panel.
8. Sign and date the calibration work sheet.
9. Install the lid and attach it with the 8 screws.
Figure 1 (BC-8000 will not have the IC chip U2 shown on the left)