Franklin Electric CELLTRON ADVANTAGE DIGITAL User manual

CELLTRONTM ADVANTAGE digital
USER'S guide

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
This manual includes safety precauons and other important informaon presented in the following format:
NOTE: This provides helpful supplementary informaon.
IMPORTANT: This provides instrucons to avoid damaging hardware or a potenal hazard to the environment, for example: fuel leakage from
equipment that could harm the environment.
CAUTION: This indicates a potenally hazardous situaon that could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. This may also be used to
alert against unsafe pracces.
WARNING: This indicates a potenally hazardous situaon that could result in severe injury or death if not avoided.
DANGER: This indicates an imminently hazardous situaon that will result in death if not avoided.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE INSTALLING ANY FRANKLIN ELECTRIC GRID SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT, READ THIS GUIDE
AND FOLLOW SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Risk of explosive gases: Baeries generate explosive gases during normal operaon, and when discharged or charged.
WARNING: To reduce risk of baery explosion, follow these safety instrucons and those published by the baery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of a baery. Review cauonary marking on these products and on the baery
cabinets, baery racks, baery rooms, and on equipment containing the baery.
WARNING: Do not disassemble any equipment; contact Franklin Electric Grid Solutions when a repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or re.
WARNING: Use Franklin Electric Grid Solutions equipment in a dry, well-venlated area.
WARNING: Do not expose Franklin Electric Grid Solutions equipment to rain or snow.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock when tesng jars, abide by your company’s safety pracces and the following guidelines:
WARNING: Perform service work only for which you have been trained.
WARNING: Refer to NFPA 70E for electrical safety requirements.
WARNING: Use of Personal Protecon Equipment (PPE) and Protecve Clothing per NFPA 70E guidelines is required. Some examples of these,
but not limited to, are: Electrical-insulang, acid-resistant, and protecve gloves and sleeves per ASTM D 120, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.137, and NFPA
70E requirements; Protecve footwear; Aprons (acid-resistant); Insulang blankets; On-site spill kits; Protecve clothing for voltage levels, level
of corrosive protecon, and the amount of arc-ash protecon provided; Insulated rescue hooks or other means for pulling personnel from live
circuits; Eyewash staons or portable eyewash boles; Class “C” dry chemical re exnguishers instead of water around baery systems.
WARNING: Always have someone within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid, when working around lead acid baeries.
WARNING: Have plenty of fresh water and baking soda nearby in case baery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
WARNING: If baery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with baking soda and water. If acid enters the eye, immediately ush
with cold running water for at least 10 – 15 minutes, and seek medical aenon.
WARNING: Never smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a baery or engine.
WARNING: Be extra cauous to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the baery. It might spark or short circuit the baery or other
electrical part that may cause an explosion.
WARNING: Before working with a lead-acid baery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. A lead-acid
baery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld such items causing a severe burn.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses with side shields in the vicinity of baery work per 29CFR1910.133 (OSHA).
WARNING: Do not disconnect the baery cables from power systems during the test without authorizaon.
WARNING: Do not place yourself in an electrical circuit.
WARNING: Avoid simultaneous contact with the jar and with the baery cabinet, racks, or hardware that may be grounded.
WARNING: Baery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproducve harm. Wash hands aer handling.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................1
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................1
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................1
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................2
TESTING PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................2
ABOUT THE TESTER ....................................................................................................................3
TEST CAPABILITY .........................................................................................................................3
MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................................................3
TEST RANGE ................................................................................................................................3
DATA STORAGE ............................................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT MAP ...........................................................................................................................5
NAVIGATION HELP/QUICK NAVIGATION .....................................................................................7
HOT KEYS .....................................................................................................................................8
MAIN MENU OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................9
SETUP .............................................................................................................................................12
FILE TYPE .....................................................................................................................................12
TEMPERATURE ............................................................................................................................12
DATE/TIME ..................................................................................................................................12
DISPLAY TIME OUT ......................................................................................................................12
UTILITY MENU .............................................................................................................................13
FILE TYPE ..................................................................................................................................13
TEMP MODE ............................................................................................................................13
DATE/TIME ...............................................................................................................................14
DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................14
BATTERY TESTING – GETTING STARTED.........................................................................................15
BATTERY TEST SETUP ..................................................................................................................15
TEST SETUP ..............................................................................................................................16
TEST/JAR ...................................................................................................................................17
REFERENCE ..............................................................................................................................21
TEST TYPE .................................................................................................................................22
SAVE .........................................................................................................................................22
BATTERY TESTING – TAKING MEASUREMENTS .............................................................................23
TEMPERATURE ............................................................................................................................23
PROBE PLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................23
HOW TO MEASURE STRAPS (INTER-CELL CONNECTORS) .............................................................25
TEST THE BATTERY/CELL FIRST ....................................................................................................25
TESTING JARS AND 1 STRAP ....................................................................................................25
TESTING JARS AND 2 STRAPS ...................................................................................................26
TESTING JARS AND 3 STRAPS ...................................................................................................28
TESTING SEQUENCE ....................................................................................................................31
DETERMINING A REFERENCE VALUE .............................................................................................32
BEFORE YOU TEST A STRING .......................................................................................................32

OPTIONS IN DETERMINING A REFERENCE VALUE......................................................................32
TESTING A SAMPLE OF CELLS/BATTERIES ..................................................................................33
DATA MANAGER .............................................................................................................................34
UPDATING THE UNIT ...................................................................................................................34
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ...........................................................................................................35

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INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
IMPORTANT: IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT BEFORE USING YOUR TESTER, YOU READ THIS
MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
Baeries generate explosive gases during normal operaon, and when discharged or charged.
1.1 To reduce risk of baery explosion, follow these safety instrucons and those
published by the baery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you
in-tend to use in the vicinity of a baery. Review cauonary marking on these
products and on the baery cabinets, baery racks, baery rooms, and on the
vehicle or equipment containing the baery.
NOTE: If you are uncertain as to the type of baery you are trying to test, contact the
seller or baery manufacturer.
1.2 Do not operate the tester if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way; contact Franklin Electric customer service.

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1.3 Do not disassemble tester; contact Franklin Electric customer service when a repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.
1.4 Test baeries in a dry, well-venlated area.
1.5 Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Always have someone within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your
aid, when working around lead acid baeries.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and baking soda nearby in case baery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
2.3 Refer to NFPA 70E for electrical safety PPE requirements.
2.4 If baery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with baking soda and
water. If acid enters the eye, immediately ush with cold running water for at least
10 minutes, and seek medical aenon.
2.5 Never smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of a baery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cauous to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the baery. It might
spark or short circuit the baery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.7 Before working with a lead-acid baery, remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. A lead-acid baery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld such items causing a severe burn.
TESTING PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE TESTER.
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN TESTING JARS, FOLLOW YOUR COMPANY’S
SAFETY PRACTICES AND THESE GUIDELINES:
• Mandatory use of safety glasses with side shields in the vicinity of baery work per
29CFR1910.133 (OSHA).
• Wear protecve rubber gloves.
• Wear a protecve apron or shop coat.
• Perform service work only for which you have been trained.
• Do not disconnect the baery cables from power systems during the test without
authorizaon.
• Do not place yourself in an electrical circuit.
• Avoid simultaneous contact with the jar and with frame racks or hardware that may be
grounded.
• Baery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproducve harm.
Wash hands aer handling.
• Aprons (acid-resistant).

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• Insulang blankets.
• On-site spill kits.
• Protecve footwear.
• Clothing (e.g., voltage levels, level of corrosive protecon, the amount of arc-ash
protecon provided).
• Insulated rescue hooks or other means for pulling personnel from live circuits.
ABOUT THE TESTER
The tester performs conductance tesng on staonary baeries used in UPS systems, power
ulity, and telecommunicaons industries. Its advanced analysis and data management tools are
designed for universal use in the following applicaons regardless of conguraon:
• UPS Systems, 120, 220/240, 480, 600 volts
• Power Ulity (Switching, SCADA, etc.)
• Telecommunicaons , – 48/+24 volts
• CATV, 12, 24, 36, 48 volts
• The tester features a backlit graphical LCD, a digital mulmeter, and 2MB of memory for
data storage and transfer to a PC. The tester soware includes an icon-based menu and pre-
loaded data on over 250 baery models to expedite tesng and record-keeping.
TEST CAPABILITY
The tester tests lead-acid and Ni-Cd baeries and cells with nominal voltages of; 1, 2, 4, 6, 8,
12, 16, and 18 VDC. The tester can test baeries providing power to a load (in service) or not
providing power (not in service).
MEASUREMENTS
The tester measures the status of a cell/baery in voltage, conductance, and temperature values.
It displays conductance values in Siemens (S). Ampere hours (Ah) are a typical measurement of
cell/baery capacity; however, they are dicult to measure without knowing the load to which
the cells/baeries supply power. Franklin Electric recommends that you compare test results
to a conductance reference value. See secon on “Determining a Reference Value” for more
informaon about reference values.
TEST RANGE
The tester has an operang range of 0 to 20,000 S. This range includes cells/baeries that have
about 10 to 6000 Ah of reserve capacity.
DATA STORAGE
The tester’s ash memory can store up to 2MB of hierarchy structure and test data.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Applicaons
Tests individual Lead-Acid or Nickel-Cadmium
cells or Monoblocs (up to 18V) in any common
conguraon, approximately 10-6000Ah.
Voltage Range 1.0 – 20.0 VDC
Conductance Range 100 – 19,990 Siemens
Test Data Storage 2MB
Accuracy +/-2% across test range, Voltage and Conductance
Voltmeter Resoluon 5mV
User Programmable Funcons
• Preset values for over 250 battery types
• Low voltage alarm setting
• Low conductance warning
• Low conductance alarms
• Test mode (push button/auto start)
Keypad Alpha-numeric, Stainless-steel dome,
Polycarbonate overlay, 1,000,000 actuations
Data Transfer
• USB Flash Drive (Type A)
• USB PC Interface (Type B)
• Infra-red, half-duplex IRDA Protocol for printer
• WiFi
Environmental Operang Temperature 0 to+40°C, 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Temperature -20 to 82°C
Over Voltage Protecon
• Protected up to 600 VDC
• Auto-reset disconnect
• Reverse polarity protected
Calibraon
Franklin Electric will work with each customer
to establish a regular calibration program if it is
required by their quality or other management
system.
Cable Opons • Dual contact clamps
• Dual contact probes
Power Requirements 7.2V, 2500mAh, NiMH Internal exchangeable
battery & charger
Display
LCD- FST 2.97 in x 2.81 in (75.4 mm x 71.3mm),
128 x 128 pixels, 40 degree viewing angle, contrast
ratio8, LED backlight
Tester Dimensions 11in x 4in x 3in
(280mm x 105mm x 80mm)
Tester Weight 1 Kg/2.6 lbs.

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PRODUCT MAP

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NAVIGATION HELP/QUICK NAVIGATION
The numbers of dots on the menu screen (as highlighted) represent the secons of your tester.
To quickly navigate thru these opon, without having to connuously use the Navigaon Buons,
you can use the number pad to get to the screen you want.
This quick navigaon feature can be used anywhere in your tester.

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HOT KEYS
Using the Quick Keys, you will be able to easily perform a funcon.
Info

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MAIN MENU OVERVIEW
Using the “Main Menu” Quick Key, you will be able to navigate thru the opons. Select your
desired screen and press the buon. This will open up your opons per screen/secon.
Choose desired funcon.
DC Voltage Measurement.

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Ulizing the following screens you can choose the desired funcon you wish to perform.
Allows you to create a
new battery setup.
Allows you to use
existing sites.

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Set up a favorite for
quick access.
Utility:

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SETUP
Items to setup when you rst receive the tester.
FILE TYPE
• CELLTRAQTM
• Excel (.csv)
• Both
TEMPERATURE
• Units
• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Test Mode
• Measure each jar.
• One temperature for all.
• Edit Temperature
• Disable
• Enable
DATE/TIME
• Set the unit to the correct local me.
DISPLAY TIME OUT
You can set this to 1 to 10 minutes. 10 minutes is recommended.

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UTILITY MENU
FILE TYPE
TEMP MODE
Enables temperature values to
be edited after measurement.

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DATE/TIME
Units ship set to USA Central Time Zone.
DISPLAY
Changing the Time-Out:
1. Go to the main menu.
2. Go to UTILITY, and press F3 to choose SELECT.
3. Go to DISPLAY, and press F3 to choose SELECT.
4. Scroll to TIME-OUT in EDIT DISPLAY. Press F3 to choose SELECT.
5. Scroll to your desired me-out (10 minutes, "10M," is recommended) in EDIT TIME-OUT.
Press F3 to choose SELECT.

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BATTERY TESTING – GETTING STARTED
BATTERY TEST SETUP

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TEST SETUP