JFM Engineering SuperMasterCharger Operation instructions

Tutorial
SuperMasterCharger
Battery Charger-Analyzer
Preliminary –V0.9
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Receiving –Inspection
1. Unpacking the unit
1. Caution! Heavy equipment.
2. Verify that the following are in the package:
•Charger-Analyzer
•Accessory Kit containing:
–Battery Cable
–Temp-Plate
–Single Cell Adaptor
–Spare Parts
•Operator Manual, Commands Sheet, and various certificates
3. Inspect the equipment
4. Save the carton –It will be needed if the equipment has
to be sent out for calibration/repair.
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Installation
1. Place the Charger-Analyzer on a suitably strong
bench
1. Caution! Heavy equipment (175 lb. –79.3 Kg)
2. Connect to a dedicated (not shared) outlet with
208V/230V/240V with 30A capability (with motor load
rated circuit breaker)
1. In the US, use a NEMA-630R receptacle
2. Very that the unit is wired for the proper line (mains) voltage
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Installation (continued)
3. Connect the Battery Cable to the Front Panel and
connect the Temp-Plate sensing cable
4. Connect the Temp-Plate sensing cable extension to the
Temp-Plate
•Note that there are two DB9 cables in the Temp-Plate. Connect to
either one (the other one is used by the BTAS-16)
5. Connect the extension Cable to the Rear Panel
Connector
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Installation (continued)
6. Turn Power ON
7. Observe the following:
•Meters and Timer indicators are ON
•Ammeter reads zero and Voltmeter reads about 0.2V
•Status indicators show RESET (green)
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Operating Introduction
1. Tutorial for the operation of the SMC Battery
Charger-Analyzer
2. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for complete details
on the operation of the instrument
Section 5 –Controls and Displays
Section 6 –Modes of Operation
Section 7 –Keypad Functions
Command Instructions (separate sheet)
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Warnings (general)
1. This tutorial is intended for professional personnel
experienced in the testing of aircraft batteries
2. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for complete details
on the operation of the instrument
3. Information provided on battery testing is solely as
an operational reference - Refer to the
manufacturer’s battery manual and/or CMM for
battery specific information
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Warnings (specific)
1. Observe precautions when handling batteries
1. Batteries are heavy
2. Batteries will generate extremely high currents if shorted
•Tools can easily be dropped shorting several cells
2. Follow battery test procedures as outlined in the
CMMs and OMMs provided by the manufacturers.
3. The Operator is ultimately responsible for the
correct and proper analysis of the batteries under
test.
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Basic Information
1. The SMC Battery Charger-Analyzer operates based
on programmed battery test profiles
2. A battery test profile is based on the following
parameters:
Test Mode (type of test)
Time Duration (s)
Current (s)
Voltage (s)
3. Consult the CMMs for battery specific test
parameters
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Keypad Functions
1. Numeric Keys
0 through 9 for the entry of parameters
2. Other Keys
VIEW
•For the review of programmed information
FUNCTION
•For special operations such as different Timer Speed and other (see the
Commands sheet)
•Note: FUNCTIONS revert to default values when power is turned off
MODE
•Battery Test Mode
BATTERY
•For stored Battery Test Profiles
OPTION
•Special operational selections as number of batteries and other (see the
Commands sheet)
•Note: OPTIONS are maintained in non volatile memory (selections remain
after power is turned off)
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Keypad Functions (continued)
Other Keys (continued)
CLEAR
•Clears the screen and incomplete entries (does not clear
previously entered information –if in doubt, reprogram)
•Clears a FAULT condition (error message and alarm)
TIME
•Time duration(s) for the selected test
CURRENT
•Charge or discharge current(s) as required for the test being
performed
VOLTAGE
•Voltage limit(s) as required for the test being performed
PARAMETER
•Special test parameter such as RESISTANCE
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Keypad Functions (continued)
Other Keys (continued)
RUN
•Starts a TEST and Re-Starts a TEST if it has been stopped
STOP
•Stops a TEST (puts the operation on hold)
•Can be re-started by pressing RUN
RESET
•Resets all variables after the end of a TEST
•Applicable only if a TEST has been stopped (on hold) or has ended
•A TEST that has been RESET can be re-started (Test Parameters
remain programmed)
ENTER
•Completes an entry
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Keypad Notes
1. Press CLEAR before a new entry
Note: CLEAR solely clears the screen and not previously
made entries
2. Press ENTER to complete each entry
3. Press VIEW to verify what has been entered
4. Re-program as needed
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Programming the Test Mode
1. Press MODE
2. Enter the MODE required for the test (consult the
Commands Sheet)
Press ENTER after entering the MODE number
Verify that the screen shows the selected MODE
•Press VIEW then press MODE
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T0 M0 00:00:00 N0
Test Mode #:__
T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
T0 M0 00:00:00 N0
Test Mode #:10

Charge Test Modes
1. 10 - Single Rate Charge
Constant Current Charge with optional Stop at an Overvoltage
2. 11 - Single rate Charge with stop on Peak Voltage
Constant Current Charge with stop at a peak battery voltage
3. 12 - Constant Voltage Charge
Constant Current Charge until the battery reaches the programmed
voltage. The current is thereafter automatically adjusted (lowered) to
maintain the programmed voltage.
4. 20 - Dual Rate Charge
Main Charge followed by Topping Charge with optional Stop at an
Overvoltage
5. 21 - Dual Rate Charge with transfer at Peak Voltage
Main Charge will transfer to Topping at the programmed voltage
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Discharge Test Modes
1. 30 –Discharge
Constant Current Discharge ( no voltage limit)
2. 31 - Capacity Test
Constant Current Discharge with stop (Capacity Failure)
at below the test voltage.
3. 32 –Constant Resistance Discharge Capacity Test
Constant Resistance Discharge (resistor load simulation)
with stop (Capacity Failure) at below the test voltage
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Programming TIME
1. Press TIME (in mode 20 and 21 enter TIME 1 and
TIME 2)
2. Enter up to four digits
The format is HH:MM (hours and minutes)
•The example shows 1 hour and 0 minutes
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T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
Time: __:__
T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
Time: 01:00

Programming CURRENT
1. Press CURRENT (in mode 20 and 21 enter CURRENT
1 and CURRENT 2)
2. Enter up to three digits
The format is XX.X Amps
•The example shows 10.0 Amps
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T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
Current: __._
T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
Current: 10.0

Programming VOLTAGE
1. Press VOLTAGE (in mode 20 and 21 enter VOLTAGE 1
and VOLTAGE 2)
2. Enter up to four digits
The format is XX.XX Volts
The example shows 34.00 Volts
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T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
Voltage: __.__
T0 M10 00:00:00 N0
Voltage: 34.00

Programming VOLTAGE (continued)
1. For MODE 10, VOLTAGE is Overvoltage, the voltage at which
the battery is above the maximum charge voltage
2. For MODE 11, VOLTAGE is the Peak Voltage at which the
charge will stop
3. For MODE 12, VOLTAGE is the Float Voltage
4. For MODE 20, VOLTAGE 1 is Overvoltage, the voltage at
which the battery is above the maximum charge voltage
5. For MODE 21, VOLTAGE 1 is the Peak Voltage at which the
charge will transfer from Main to Topping
6. For MODE 20 and 21, VOLTAGE 2 is Overvoltage, the voltage
at which the battery is above the maximum charge voltage
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