Midtronics CELLTRON MAX User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
March 2010
167-087C
CELLTRON® MAX
Un i v e r s a l st a t i o n a r y
Ba t t e r y an a l y z e r
For testing stationary batteries in
UPS systems, power utility, and
telecommunications industries

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Contents
Safety Guidlines 5
General Safety Precautions 5
Personal Precautions 5
Testing Precautions 6
Product Specications 7
Chapter 1: Analyzer Overview 8
Description 8
Test capability 8
Measurements 8
Test range 8
CELLTRON MAX Kit 9
Data 10
Kit Accessories 10
Hot Keys 11
Connections And Data Ports 11
User Interface 12
Menu Icons 12
Option Buttons 12
Alphanumeric Entry 12
Scroll Boxes 12
Scroll Lists 12
Main Menu 12
Site Setup 13
CQSync 13
DMM 13
Utilities 13
Chapter 2: Reference Values 14
Testing Sample Jars 15
String Summary Average 15
Chapter 3: Site Setup 16
New Site 16
Create Site 16
Create Plant 16
Create String 16
Existing Site 16
Create Plant 17
Create String 17
Test Setup 17
String 17
Tech ID 18
Number Of Jars 18
Jar Voltage 18
Threshold 18
Post Per Jar 19
Test Mode 20
Reference 20
Test Type 21
Temperature 21
AC Ripple 21
DC Float V 21
DC Float A 21
SAVE AND TEST 21
SAVE AND CONTINUE 21
Chapter 4: CQ Sync 22
Upload 22
Measure 22
Capacity 22
Download 22
Delete 23
Delete All 23
Update (Available on next release) 23
Chapter 5: Retest Jar 24
Retesting A Jar 24
All Test 24
Volt & Conductance 24
Temperature 25
Chapter 6: DMM 26
DC Voltmeter 26
AC voltmeter 26

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Scope 26
Print 26
Adjust Time/Div 27
FFT Mode 27
Autoscale Volts/Div 27
DC Current 27
Chapter 7: Battery Manager 28
Changing A Reference Value 28
Adding Jar Model Information 28
Adding Battery Manufacturer Information 28
Chapter 8: Utilities 29
Threshold 29
Voltage Threshold 29
Temperature Threshold 29
Conductance Threshold 29
Date/Time 29
Language 30
Mode 30
Display 30
Contrast Level 31
Backlight Time 31
Time Out 31
Straps 31
Internal Battery 31
Speaker 32
Temperature 32
Test Mode 32
Quick Test 33
Gen Batt 33
Capac Mgr 33
Multi SP 33
Chapter 9: Hot Keys 34
Quick Test 34
Test 34
Volume 34
Main Menu 34
Retest 34
Skip Jar 34
Reports 34
Help 34
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 35
Recharging the analyzer battery pack 35
Replacing the analyzer battery pack 35
Probe tip is bent or stops retracting 35
Test Failure 35
Test results do not print or print incorrectly 36
STATUS LED 36
Solutions 36

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Safety Guidlines
General Safety Precautions
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT BEFORE USING YOUR TESTER, YOU
READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. SAVE THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS.
Risk of explosive gases
Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal operation, and when discharged or
charged.
1.1 To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these safety
instructions and those published by the battery manu-
facturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you in-
tend to use in the vicinity of a battery. Review cautionary
marking on these products and on the engine, and on the
vehicle or equipment containing the battery.
If you are uncertain as to the type of battery you are trying
to test, then contact the seller or battery manufacturer.
1.2 Do not operate the tester if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it
to a qualied service center.
1.3 Do not disassemble tester; take it to a qualied service
center when repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or re.
1.4 Test batteries in a dry, well-ventilated 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 batteries.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and baking soda nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection, clothing protection, and
wear rubber soled shoes. Place damp cloth over battery
to protect against acid spray. When ground is very wet or
covered with snow, wear rubber boots. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immedi-
ately with baking soda and water. If acid enters the eye,
immediately ush with cold running water for at least 10
minutes, and seek medical attention.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of a bat-
tery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool
onto the battery. It might spark or short circuit the battery
or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.7 Before working with a lead-acid battery, remove personal
metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches,
etc. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit current
high enough to weld such items causing a severe burn.

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Testing Precautions
IMPORTANT: Read this instruction manual before us-
ing the tester.
To avoid electric shock when testing jars, follow
your company’s safety practices and these
guidelines:
• Wearsafetyglassesorafaceshield.
• Wearprotectiverubbergloves.
• Wearaprotectiveapronorshopcoat.
• Perform service work only for which you have been
trained.
• Donotdisconnectthebatterycablesfrompowersystems
during the test without authorization.
• Donotplaceyourselfinanelectricalcircuit.
• Avoidsimultaneouscontactwiththejarandwithframe
racks or hardware that may be grounded.
• Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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Product Specications
Model Number
CMA-7000 CELLTRON MAX (analyzer); CELLTRON MAX Kit
Applications
Tests individual lead-acid cells or monoblocs (up to 16 volts)
in any common conguration
Voltage
1.5–18.0 Vdc
Conductance
100–19,990 siemens
Test Data Storage
500 string locations of 480 test results stored internally
Accuracy
± 2% across test range
Voltmeter Resolution:
5 mV
User Programmable Functions
• Presetvaluesforover250batterytypes
• Lowvoltagealarmsetting
• Lowconductancewarning
• Lowconductancefailure
• Testmode(pushbutton/autostart)
Calibration
Auto-calibration before every test; no future calibration
required
Connectorized Test Cable Options
• Dualcontactclamps
• Dualcontactprobes
• Customcablesbyquotation
Power Requirements
7.2 V, 2500 mAh, NiMH internal swappable battery and
charger
Display
LCD—FSTN (x2)
66.52 mm x 33.25 mm (2.62 in x 1.31 in), 128 x 64 pixels, 40-
degree viewing angle, contrast ratio 8, green LED backlight
Keypad
Stainless-steel dome, polycarbonate overlay, 1,000,000
actuations
Data Transfer
Infrared protocol, half-duplex IrDA protocol, USB drive
Environmental Operating Range
0 to +40 ˚C, 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Temperature
–20 to 82 ˚C
Over-Voltage Protection
• Auto-resetdisconnect
• Reversepolarityprotected
Housing Material
Acid resistant ABS plastic santoprene overmold
Analyzer Dimensions
280 mm x 105 mm x 80 mm (11 in x 4 in x 3 in)
Case Dimensions
485 mm x 395 mm x 180 mm
19 in x 15.5 in x 7 in
Analyzer Weight
1.18 kg (2.6 Ib)
Celltron MAX Kit Shipping Weight
Approximately 5 kg (11 Ib)

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Description
This manual provides operating instructions for the Midtronics
CELLTRON MAX Universal Stationary Battery Analyzer. These
instructions will help you to properly congure your analyzer,
select test parameters, conduct tests, and manage data. It will
also give you information on product maintenance, warranty,
and service.
The analyzer features (2) backlit graphical LCD’s, a digital
multimeter, and a thumb drive and transfer to a PC. The
analyzer software includes an icon-based menu and pre-
loaded data on over 200 battery models to expedite testing
and record-keeping.
The CELLTRON MAX represents the next generation of
Stationary battery management. The CELLTRON MAX gives
youadvanceddiagnostic/analysiscapabilitiesandcanoperate
as a standalone tester or be fully integrated with the CellTraq
web-enabled data management and processing system.
Integration In The CellTraq System
The tester provides voltage, conductance, strap resistance,
and temperature measurements for batteries. This tester
is also capable of capturing multiple frequencies and can
trend historical measurements. By means of the Interface
Application, you can both upload data to and download data
from the CELLTRAQ software.
The CELLTRON MAX is designed for testing stationary batteries
used in UPS systems, power utility, and telecommunications
industries. Also, the Celltron MAX can test generator start
batteries. Its advanced analysis and data management tools
are designed for universal use in the following applications
regardless of conguration:
• UPSSystems,120,220/240,480,600volts
• PowerUtility(Switching,SCADA,etc.)
• TelecomOSP,–48/+24volts
• TelecomCentralOce,–48/+24volts
• CATV
• GeneratorStartBatteries
NOTE:Theanalyzerandmanualusetheword“jar”
when referring to a monobloc, which can contain
1 to 8 cells.
Test capability
The CELLTRON MAX tests lead-acid batteries that are 2, 4, 6, 8,
10, 12, 14, and 16 V. The analyzer can test batteries providing
power to a load (in service) or not providing power (not in
service).
Measurements
The analyzer measures the status of a jar in voltages and
conductance values. It displays conductance values in
mhos ( ) or Siemens (S). Ampere hours (Ah) are a typical
measurement of jar capacity; however, they are dicult to
measurewithoutknowingtheloadtowhichthejarssupply
power. Midtronics recommends that you compare test results
to a conductance reference value. For more information
about determining a reference value, refer to Chapter 3 in this
manual.
Test range
The analyzer has an operating range of 0 to 20,000 S. This
rangeincludesjarsthathaveabout5to6000amp-hour(Ah
of reserve capacity.
Chapter 1: Analyzer Overview
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CELLTRON MAX Kit
CELLTRON
MAX Tester
IR Printer
Tester cables with
locking connectors
for interchangeable
probes and clamps
Collapsable
Probe
Extenders
Tester cable
storage
AC
Adapter
USB
Cable

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Data
Kit Accessories
Item Description
MAX Clamps 127 mm (5 in) clamps and 50.8 mm (2 in) openings with built-in LED lights
MAX Probes Cables with 152.4 mm (6 in) probes with rotating heads and 27.7 mm (0.5 in) tips for quick
contact with large jar posts
Interchangeable Cable 139.7 mm (5.5 in) tester cables with locking connectors for interchangeable clamps and
probes
Probe-extender kit Extension rods for reaching and testing jars in conned spaces
Midtronics printer with an AC
adapter (120 Vac, 60 Hz)
Handheld printer with infrared receiver for data transmitted by the CELLTRON MAX;
includes battery charger (output 10.2 Vdc, 800 mA) for charging the printer’s NiMH
batteries
AC adapter, 120 Vac, 60 Hz
(Optional adapter: 110 to 240 Vac,
50/60 Hz)
Charger for the analyzer’s internal NiMH battery pack (output 7.2 Vdc, 700 mA)
Spare NiMH battery pack 7.2 V, 2500 mAh NOTE: Apply sufcient force on the battery pack for the end clips to
catch to the case.
USB Cable USB link from the CELLTRON MAX to a Windows-based computer
CELLTRAQ Single User CD & CMA
CELLTRAQ Tester Interface CD
Software for managing test data
Fortechnicalassistanceandtopurchasereplacementparts,callMidtronicsCustomerService.(See“Patents,LimitedWarranty,Service.”)

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








Infrared (IR) temperature sensor.
Infrared (IR) data transmitter for sending test data to an IR
printer
Connector for clamps or probes cables
Pass/Warn/FailLEDindicatorlights
Display Screens
Soft Keys: Functionality will vary depending on the menu
or test process.
Arrow keys for scrolling to preset selections or highlight-
ing menus (tto scroll left through the icons, uto right).
Data Card: Interface
Hot Keys: Use to quickly access specic tester functions
without navigating through the menu.
POWER button
NOTE: The analyzer will power down after ap-
proximately 2 minutes of inactivity to conserve
its battery pack.
11 USB ports (Thumb drive, and product updates)
12
 ACpoweradapter/chargerport
Hot Keys
Eight Hot Keys are located on the bottom of the tester.
Hot Key Function
Quick Test Use default jar voltage; Reports Mhos, Voltage
& Temperature
Test Test Jar / Strap using parameters in Internal
Flash
• Test
• List of Sites
• List of Battery Plants
• List of Strings
Volume Adjust speaker volume
Main Menu Return to Main Menu from present screen
ReTest Retest set of jar posts or straps just after you
test it
Skip Jar Skip Jar during testing and apply default
values (0) for jar and straps
Reports View Hierarchy, Trend, String Data, Jar Data;
Print String and Jar Data
Help Help on present screen; Hold for 3 seconds
and screens will rotate 180 degree
Connections And Data Ports
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User Interface
The CELLTRON MAX user interface is a icon-based system
arranged in a series of menus. Menus may have several
submenus or options to help you set up the analyzer for
testing, automate portions of the test process, and manage
test data. The settings contain factory defaults that you can
overwrite using the keypad.
For more information, refer to the sections in the manual on
selecting test parameters and utilities. The keys you use to
enter data depend on the type of selections displayed. There
are four types of selections you can make.
Menu Icons
A menu icon is a graphical
representation of a function you can
select, such as the Battery Test Icon in
the Main Menu. To select an icon, use
the ARROW keys to highlight it. (The
UP/DOWN () ARROW keys highlight icons vertically. The
LEFT/RIGHT (t u ) ARROW keys highlight icons horizontally.)
When an icon is highlighted, the background is illuminated as
shown in the gure above. To conrm your selection, press
ENTER or select soft key item.
Option Buttons
Some lists have option buttons before
each item. To select an item, use the
UP () or DOWN () ARROW key to
move the dot into the button next to
the item you want and press NEXT to continue or save your
selection.
Two soft keys are located at the top of the control panel. Their
functions will vary depending on what mode the analyzer is
in at the time.
Alphanumeric Entry
Some selections require you to use the alphanumeric keypad.
These“user-dened”selectionshaveadarkbackgroundwhen
selected.
Use the ARROW keys to highlight
the character on the character map
that you want to select and press the
ENTER key to select it. The character
will appear on the lower screen. Repeat this process to
complete the line. When you've completed the line, highlight
the N EXT key to save your changes.
Scroll Boxes
Scroll boxes contain selections (usually
numerical values) that extend above
and below the box that contains them.
To indicate that there are more values,
the symbol appears to the right of
the rst visible item on the list.
Scroll Lists
The scrolling lists contain items that
extend above and below the screen.
To select an item, use the UP () or
DOWN () ARROW key to highlight
the item, and press ENTER or the
appropriate soft key.
Main Menu
The Main Menu contains the icons to access the tester's six
sub-menus: SITE SETUP, RETEST, DMM, CQSYNC, UTILITIES
SETUP,andBATTERYMANAGER.
Icon Function
New and Existing Site Setup
Upload and download hierarchy and
measurement data
Retest chosen set of jar posts / straps
Digital multimeter (DC volts, AC volts, DC
current, scope)
Battery Library Including Manufacturers, Model
Numbers, and Conductance Reference
Update utility settings (i.e. thresholds, mode,
date/time, etc)

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Site Setup
Use the SITE SETUP function to create new Site, Plant,
and String hierarchies. You can also use SITE SETUP
to manage existing hierarchies and test parameters.
Icon Function
Select the NEW icon to create a hierarchy of new
Sites, Plants, and Strings as well as Test setup
functions.
Select the EXISTING icon to access to existing
Site, Plant, String, and Jar setups.
CQSync
The CQSync function allows you to upload, download
and delete data from the tester's internal ash mem-
ory as well as update the unit's internal software.
Icon Function
Upload data to an external USB ash drive.
Download data from an external USB ash drive
to the tester's internal memory
Deletes selected sites
Deletes all sites stored in the tester
Updates the tester software via an external USB
ash drive.
DMM
With the DMM function the tester can serve as a
digital multimeter. With it you can measure DC or AC
voltage, and DC current.
Icon Function
Measures voltage within a range of 0 to 18 Vdc.
Estimates voltage within a range of 0 to 20 V
peak-to-peak AC.
Voltage trace with time and frequency
measurements.
Calculates the direct current ow through a
circuit.
Utilities
Use the UTILITIES function to access and modify the
internal test parameters and other user interface de-
faults.
Icon Function
Update Voltage, Temperature, and Conductance
thresholds
Adjust tester date and time.
Select tester language options: English, French,
Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese,
Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, and Arabic.
Select between Auto Start and Manual Start
Adjust tester screen contrast level and backlight
time.
Select how Strap Readings are powered: battery
or tester.
View tester internal battery power status.
Adjust speaker volume levels
Select temperature units: Celsius or Fahrenheit
Set the voltage used for Quick Test.
Tests generator or vehicle starting battery.
Times and manages capacity test process.
To adjust between multi frequency and traditional
mode (ULTRA MODE).

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Before you test a string
• Notethevoltageofthejars
•Determine a reference value
•Set options in the UTILITIES SETUP menu
•Set test parameters in the BATTERY SETUP menu
Reference values are average conductance values from a
sampleofstrongjarssimilarinconditionandage.Generally,
a sample of 30 new or healthy batteries is tested to obtain
a value representative of a new online battery 90 days after
installation. You can compare reference values to test results
from a string. The differences between test results and
reference values help you determine the string’s capacity to
provide enough conductance for the load. Dierences can
reect how a string was treated, installed, or maintained.
Determining A Reference Value
If you want a value specic to the string you are testing,
Midtronics recommends that you create your own reference
value. The following options are listed in the order you should
take to obtain a reference value.
•Consult your company documentation for reference val-
ues that were created for the string you are testing.
• Testa sampleof jars. Refer to Testing a sample of jars to
establish a reference value in this chapter.
• Testthejarsinthestringandusethehighestconductance
value as a reference value.
• UsetheaveragefromSTRINGSUMMARY after you test the
string. Refer to Using the average in STRING SUMMARY in
this chapter).
•Use REFERENCE DEVELOPER to determine a reference
valuebasedonaselectedpercentageofjarsonthestring
with the highest conductance value.
• UsethereferencevalueintheBATTERYMANAGERdata-
baseforthemodelofjaryouaretesting.Ifthemodelis
not in the database, contact the battery manufacturer or
visit www.midtronics.com for a list of reference values for
commonjartypes.
The reference values in STRING SUMMARY, BATTERY
MANAGER,andonthewebsiteareonlyguidelines.Midtronics
updates the website with new reference values when they are
created.Ifyoucreateareferencevalueforajarmodel,e-mail
the value and information to [e-mail] or fax it to
630-323-7752 (Attn: Reference value list).
Only test individual jars and/
or batteries.
Do not use the Celltron MAX to
test across an entire string at one
time.
IMPORTANT: Always test on the lead post for the
most consistent results. To prevent lower measures,
avoid tests on stainless-steel hardware or bolts.
•To protect its circuitry, the analyzer will not turn on if the
clamps/probesareconnectedinreversepolarity(redto
negative, black to positive).
•Power outages can aect test results. Do not test the
string if a power outage occurred recently and the string
is boost-charged.
Chapter 2: Reference Values

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Testing Sample Jars
1. Chooseatleast 30jarsfromone manufacturerwiththe
same make, model, power rating, age (within 6 months),
and service history.
2. Recordthisinformationaboutthejars:
•Jar manufacturer
•Model number
•Date of manufacture
•Date of installation
• Conditioninwhichthejaroperates,suchascharge
voltage (volts per cell), temperature, and DC
currentthroughthejar
•Visible warnings, such as leaking acid, corrosion, or
distortedjarcases
3. Testthejars.
4. Testonejarvetimesinarowonoatcharge.Conduc-
tance results should be within ±2% of each other.
NOTE: If the test results do not conform to this
pattern, an electrical signal might be present in
the system.
5. Calculate the average conductance of the jars. Do not
includejarsthatarehigher orlowerthan30%fromthe
average because they might be outside an acceptable
range.
String Summary Average
If you cannot obtain a reference value for a string, test the
stringandusetheaverageconductancevalue(AVG.MHOS)
intheSTRINGSUMMARYasyourreferencevalue.Ifjarsinthe
stringhavebeenreplacedrecently,testthenewjars,especially
iftheycorrelatetotheHIGHjarvalueinSTRINGSUMMARY.

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After pressing‘Site Setup’ on the Main Menu, the user
is taken to the Site Setup screen which contains two
options: ‘New’ and ‘Existing’. Data will be saved to In-
ternal Flash.
New Site
Pressing‘New’ will take the users through the screens
for setting up a new hierarchy. ‘Create Site’will be the
rst screen and default node names are listed below.
The function on the bottom-left and bottom-right
side of the screen is accessible from the F1 & F2 soft
function keys.
Create Site
1. From the Main Menu, use the ARROW keys to highlight
the NEW SITE icon and press the SELECT ITEM soft key. An
alphanumeric keypad appears on the upper screen and a
CREATE SITE screen is displayed on the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the character on the
character map that you want and press the ENTER key to
select it. The character appears on the lower screen. Re-
peat this process to complete the line.
3. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and move on to the next screen or
press the BACK soft key to return to go back one screen.
Create Plant
Once a new Site has been created, then you use the same
procedure to create a new Plant.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the character on the
character map that you want to select and press the EN-
TER soft key to select it. The character will appear on the
lower screen. Repeat this process to complete the line.
2. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and move on to the next screen or
press the BACK soft key to return to go back one screen.
Create String
Once a new Plant has been created, then you use the same
procedure to create a new String.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the character on the
character map that you want to select and press the EN-
TER soft key to select it. The character will appear on the
lower screen. Repeat this process to complete the line.
2. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and move on to the next screen or
press the BACK soft key to return to go back one screen.
A TEST SETUP screen appears on the lower screen and
with battery diagram that appears on the upper screen.
NOTE:GototheTESTSETUPsectioninthechap-
ter for more information.
Existing Site
 TheEXISTINGfunctionwillallowtomodifytheexist-
inghierarchyofjarsstringsstoredinthetester'sinter-
nal ash memory. You can also add Plants as outlined
in the NEW SITE section of this chapter.
1. From the Main Menu, use the ARROW keys to highlight
theEXISTINGSITEiconandpresstheSELECT ITEM soft key.
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The various plant, site, and string hierarchy appears on
the upper and lower screens.
2. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the Site or Plant that
you want to edit and press the SETUP key. Depending
on what you've highlighted, the CREATE PLANT or CREATE
STRINGappearsonthelowerscreenandanalphanumeric
keypad appears on the upper screen.
Create Plant
Once a new Site has been created, then you use the same
procedure to create a new Plant.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the character on the
character map that you want to select and press the EN-
TER soft key to select it. The character will appear on the
lower screen. Repeat this process to complete the line.
2. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and move on to the next screen or
press the BACK soft key to return to go back one screen.
Create String
Once a new Plant has been created, then you use the same
procedure to create a new String.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the character on the
character map that you want to select and press the EN-
TER soft key to select it. The character will appear on the
lower screen. Repeat this process to complete the line.
2. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and move on to the next screen or
press the BACK soft key to return to go back one screen.
A TEST SETUP screen appears on the lower screen and a
battery diagram appears on the upper screen.
If you've highlighted a string, the TEST SETUP screen
appears on the lower screen.
Test Setup
The TEST SETUP function will let you edit the parameters and
default information used by the tester during the testing
process.
NOTE: Any existing test data stored in the internal
ash memory will be erased if these parameters are
edited.
String
1. Use the ARROWkeystohighlightSTRINGandpressthe
ENTER key. An alphanumeric keypad appears on the up-
perscreenand aCREATESTRING screenisdisplayedon
the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to highlight characters on the char-
acter map that you want to select and press the ENTER
soft key to select it. The character will appear on the low-
er screen. Repeat this process to complete the line.
3. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and move on to the next screen or
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Tech ID
The TECH ID function lets you edit the technican name used in
the testing process.
1. From the TEST SETUP screen, press the ENTER key . An
alphanumeric keypad appears on the upper screen and a
EDIT TECH ID screen appears on the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the character on the
character map that you want and press the ENTER key to
select it. The character appears on the lower screen. Re-
peat this process to complete the line.
3. When you've completed the line, press the NEXT soft key
to save your changes and return to save your changes and
return to the TEST SETUP screen. Or press the BACK soft
key to return to return to the TEST SETUP screen without
saving any changes.
Number Of Jars
Usethisoptiontodeterminethenumberofjarsineachstring
being tested.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight NUMBER OF JARS and
press the ENTER key. A screen appears as shown below.
2. Use the ARROW keys to the highlight the numbers on the
left side on the screen.
3. Press the ENTER key to select the number you've high-
ligted. The number appears at the bottom of the screen
next to NUM OF JARS:.
4. To step the NUM OF JAR number up or down by by one,
highlight the "+" or "–" and press ENTER. The number ad-
vances by one each time the ENTER button is press.
5. Use ARROW keys on the screen to move the cursor.
6. Press the F2 key to save your changes and return to the
TEST SETUP screen.
Jar Voltage
UseJARVOLTAGEtosetthevoltageofthejarsinastring.
1. Use the ARROWkeystohighlightJARVOLTAGEandpress
the ENTERkey.AnEDITJARVOLTAGEscreenappearson
the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROWkeystoincreaseordecreasethejarvolt-
age values. The range is between 2 and 16 volts in incre-
ments of 2.
3. Press the ENTER key to save your changes and return to
the TEST SETUP screen or press the BACK soft key to return
to the TEST SETUP screen without saving any changes.
Threshold
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight THRESHOLD and press
the ENTER soft key.
2. The EDIT THRESHOLD screen with three options appears
on the lower screen.
3. Use the ARROW keys to select the threshold you wish to
edit and press the ENTER key. Or press the BACK soft key
to return to the Main Menu without saving your chang-
es..
Voltage Threshold
1. Use the ARROWkeystohighlightVOLTAGETHRESHOLD
and press the ENTERkey.TheEDITTHRESHOLDVOLTAGE
screen appears on the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROWkeystoselectUPPERorLOWERVOLTAGE
THRESHOLD and press the ENTER key.
3. Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the thresh-
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4. Press ENTER to save your changes or BACK to return one
screen without saving any changes.
Temperature Threshold
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the TEMPERATURE
THRESHOLD and press the ENTER key. The EDIT THRESH-
OLD TEMPERATURE screen appears on the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to select UPPER or LOWER TEMPER-
ATURE THRESHOLD and press the ENTER key.
3. Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the thresh-
old value.
4. Press ENTER to save your changes or BACK to return one
screen without saving any changes.
Conductance Threshold
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight CONDUCTANCE THRESH-
OLD and press the ENTER key. The EDIT THRESHOLD
CONDUCTANCE screen appears on the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to select UPPER or LOWER CONDUC-
TANCE THRESHOLD and press the ENTER key. .
3. Use the ARROW keys to highlight the conductance
threshold percentage value you would like to change and
press the ENTER key. The percentage value to the right is
highlighted.
4. Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the percent-
age value by increments of one.
4. Press BACK to return to the EDIT THRESHOLD screen.
5. Press BACK again to return to the TEST SETUP screen.
Post Per Jar
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight POST PER JAR and press
the ENTER key. The EDIT POST PER JAR screen appears on
the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the thresh-
old value.
3. Press ENTER to save your changes or BACK to return to
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Test Mode
Use this option to determine the battery conguration in each
string being tested.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight TEST MODE and press
the ENTER key. An EDIT TEST MODE screen appears on
the lower screen.
2. Use the ARROW keys to highlight battery TEST MODE
conguration and press the ENTER key.
Reference
A reference value can be added by scrolling to the appropriate
value, by choosing a pre-loaded model from the battery
library, or by using the unit to calculate a value based upon
internal analysis of the results.
1. Use the ARROW keys to highlight REFERENCE and press
the ENTER key.
A screen appears to establish the reference.
Use the ARROW keys to select the method for establishing the
reference and press the ENTER key.
1) DEVELOP REFERENCE SELECTED
Reference is automatically determined from the string
conductance measurements. Use ARROW keys to increment
anddecrement%ofjarsvalueandpressENTER.
2) BATTERY LIBRARY SELECTED
Use ARROW keys to increment HIGHLIGHT THE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER and press ENTER.
3) INPUT REFERENCE SELECTED
Use ARROW keys to increment or decrement reference value
and press ENTER..
4) BASELINETESTINGSELECTED