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RE856
Instruction Manual
STOP!!
Please read these operating instructions completely
before using this meter
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CONTENTS
Title Page
1. FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 3
2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ................................................................... 4
3. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 9
3-1 General Specifications .......................................................................................... 9
3-2 Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................... 10
4. OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 12
4-1 Preparation .................................................................................................................. 12
4-2 Operation .................................................................................................................. 12
4-3 Zero Adjust Function ...................................................................................................... 13
4-4 Hold and Auto –Hold Functions ............................................................................... 15
4-5 Moving Average Function ........................................................................................... 15
4-6 DC Current Measurement ........................................................................................... 15
4-7 Disable Auto Power off Function ............................................................................... 16
4-8 Setting the Real Time...................................................................................................... 16
5. USING COMPARATOR FUNCTION (99 SETS) ....................................................... 17
5-1 Comparator .................................................................................................................. 17
5-2 Comparator Settings ...................................................................................................... 17
5-3 Comparator Tables ...................................................................................................... 18
5-4 Start / Stop Controls the Comparator.............................................................................. 18
5-5 Battery State of Charge Indication .............................................................................. 18
6. LOGGING FUNCTION .......................................................................................... 19
6-1 Manual and Auto Logging Function (999 sets) ....................................................... 19
6-2 Continuous Logging Function.......................................................................................... 20
7. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 21
7-1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 21
7-2 Battery Check & Replacement ............................................................................... 21
8. RS-232 INTERFACE, SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION .................... 22
9. BATTERY REFERENCE TABLE ............................................................................... 23
10. OPTIONAL THERMAL PRINTER ............................................................................... 24
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1. FEATURES
• The RE856 Battery Tester is designed for measuring the internal resistance, open-circuit voltage,
and terminal temperature of secondary batteries, including lead storage cells, nickel-cadmium
batteries, lithium-ion batteries and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
• AC four-terminal method to measure the internal resistance by eliminating lead resistance and
contact resistance to get the accurate results.
• Dual display to show the internal resistance and voltage of the battery simultaneously.
• It has 99 sets of composite comparator function, which can be set at resistance and voltage values
to get the reliable detection of battery deterioration.
• Pin type lead, which can easily contact the battery electrodes supplied as standard to get more
accurate 4-terminal measurement.
• Clip type lead with temperature sensor.
• Clamp adaptor for DC current measurements.
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2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Switches and Input Terminals
1. LCD display
2. Key:
a. To turn the beeper on or off
b. To decrease the displayed value
c. Press this key for 2 seconds to change the temperature units
3. Key:
a. To store one sets reading to the memory
b. To move the cursor to the left
c. Press this key for 2 seconds to enter auto-memory mode. Press this key again to exit
d. Press this key for 4 seconds to enter auto data logging mode. Press this key again to
exit
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4. Zero Key:
a. To turn the zero adjustment function on or off
b. To increase the displayed value
5. Key:
a. To enter manual recorded data reading mode. Press this key again to exit
b. To move the cursor to the right
6. TIME Key:
a. To enter average number setting mode. Press this key again to exit
b. Press this key for 2 seconds to enter real-time setting mode. Press this key again to
exit
c. Press this key for 4 seconds to enter auto-memory and auto data logging interval time
setting mode. Press this key again to exit
7. COMP Key:
a. To turn the comparator function on and off
b. Press this key for 2 seconds to enter the comparator setting mode. Press this key
again to exit
8. HOLD Key:
a. To turn the data hold function on and off
b. Press this key for 2 seconds to turn the auto-hold function on. Press this key again to
exit
9. Rotary Switch
a. Power on/off
b. Resistance range selector switch
10. AC Adaptor Input Jack
a. Connects to the black plug of the ac adaptor
11. DCA CLAMP ADAPTOR Input Jack
a. Connects to the yellow plug of the DCA current adaptor
12. TEMP. SENSOR Input Jack
a. Connects to the blue plug of the clip type test lead
13. SENSE –Input Terminal
a. Connects to the blue banana plug of the test lead
14. SENSE + Input Terminal
a. Connects to the yellow banana plug of the test lead
15. SOURCE –Input Terminal
a. Connects to the black banana plug of the test lead
16. SOURCE + Input Terminal
a. Connects to the red banana plug of the test lead
17. RS232 Optical Interface: PC interface connector
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DISPLAY
1. Auto power off function is on
2. Resistance zero adjustment function is on
3. Display is locked
4. Comparator value setting function is on
5. Auto-hold function is on
6. Comparator value setting function is on
7. Auto-memory function is on
8. Comparator value setting function is on
9. Average function is on
10. Beeper is turned on
11. RE856 battery is low
12. Measured voltage or comparator resistance high
limit setting
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13. Measured resistance or comparator resistance low
limit setting
14. Measured DC current or comparator voltage high
limit setting
15. Measured temperature or comparator voltage low
limit setting
16. Measured battery charge capacity
17. Measured battery discharge capacity
18. Measured battery total capacity
(T-CAP) = (IN-CAP) –(OUT-CAP)
19. The remaining of capacity of the calculated battery
20. Appears when the comparator function is on
21. Indicates the number of data memory (1-999) or the
comparator table number (1-99)
22. Flashes once when one set of data is stored to
memory
23. Appears when the read function is on
24. Indicated the elapsed time or the real time (day :
hour : minute : seconds)
25. Indicates that the tested battery is satisfactory for
operation
26. Indicates that the tested battery is beginning to
deteriorate
27. Indicates that the tested battery has deteriorated
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28. Appears when setting the average number, the
time, and the interval time function is on
29. Appears when setting the memory interval time
function is on
30. Appears when setting the real time function is on
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3-1 General Specifications
•Measuring Method Resistance: AC four –terminal method
Temperature: NTC thermistor
DC Current: Hall sensor
•A/D Conversion Dual slope method
•Display LCD
•Sampling Rate 1.3 sets (resistance, voltage, temperature and
DC current measurements) / second
•Open-Circuit Terminal Voltage 5V max
•Input Over Range “OL” display
•Low Battery Detection display
•Test Current Fault Detection “_ _ _ _” display
•Auto Power Off If no key is operated for 10 minutes
•Averaging Function OFF, 4, 8 or 16 times
•Beeper Function For warning and fail results (can be turned or off)
•Comparator Settings Resistance / Voltage High / Low Limits
•Number of Comparator Settings 99 sets
•Comparator Output LCD display of PASS, WARNING, or FAIL results
and beeper for warning and fail results
Resistance
Voltage
Lo
IN
Hi
Lo
WARNING
WARNING
FAIL
Hi
PASS
WARNING
FAIL
•Manual and Auto Data Memory 999 sets (can be read by meter and download by PC)
•Continuous Data Logging 6000 sets (only downloaded by PC)
•Operating Environment 0˚C to 40˚C 80%RH (no condensation)
•Storage Environment -10˚C to 50˚C 80%RH (no condensation)
•Power Source Meter Size AA size 1.5V alkaline batteries
DCA current adaptor one 9V battery
•Maximum Power Consumption 1.0VA
•Continuous Operating Time 5.5 hours approx
•Maximum Altitude Value Usable 2000m or less
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•Size Meter 198(L)mm x 94(W)mm x 49(T)mm
DCA current adaptor 193(L)mm x
69(W)mm x 31(T)mm
•Weight Meter 530g approx (including batteries)
DCA current adaptor 240g approx
(including batteries)
•Accessories Clip –type test lead with temperature sensor,
Pin –type test lead, 3092CP DCA current
adaptor, ZERO adjustment board, Instruction
manual, Batteries, AC adaptor, Optical RS232
cable, CD PC software, Carrying case
3-2 Electrical Specifications
Conditions to guarantee accuracy
• Temperature 23˚C ± 5˚C
• Humidity 80%RH or less (no condensation)
• Temperature Coefficient 0.10 x (specified accuracy) / ˚C. (<18˚C or > 28˚C)
• Zero adjustment After zero adjustment for each range
Resistance Measurement
Range
Resolution
Measurement Current
Accuracy
4mΩ
1μΩ
40mA approx
± (3% reading ±
20 digits)
40mΩ
10μΩ
40mA approx
± (0.8% reading ±
6 digits)
400mΩ
100μΩ
4mA approx
4Ω
1mΩ
400μA approx
40Ω
10mΩ
40mA approx
400Ω
100mΩ
4μA approx
Measuring current frequency: 1 KHz ± 30Hz
Voltage Measurement
Maximum Input Voltage: 60VDC maximum, No AC voltage input
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
6V
1mV
± (0.1% reading ±
6 digits)
60V
10mV
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Temperature Measurement
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
-20˚C to 60˚C
-4˚F to 140˚F
0.1˚C
0.1˚F
± 1.0˚C
± 1.8˚F
DC Current Measurement
Optional Accessories: PROVA 15 (including plug wire)
DC Current Measurement
Range
Sensitivity
Resolution
Accuracy
4A
6mA ~ 4A
1mA
± (2.0% reading ± 2
digit)
30A
60mA ~ 30A
10mA
± (2.0% reading ± 3
digit)
Range
Sensitivity
Resolution
Accuracy
600A
0.6A ~ 600.0A
0.1A
± (2.0% reading ± 2
digits)
DANGER
Do not exceed the maximum permissible input voltage to the measurement terminal. This could
result in injury or damage to the unit.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible input voltage to the measurement terminal. This could
result in injury or damage to the unit.
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4. OPERATION
4-1 Preparation
The following safety information must be observed to ensure maximum personal safety during the
operation of this tester.
1. To avoid electric shock when replacing the batteries first disconnect the leads from the object
to be measured.
2. When replacing the batteries, do not install old batteries with new ones and do not mix
different types of batteries.
3. Check the battery polarity carefully when inserting the batteries.
4. Do not short-circuit used batteries, disassemble them, or throw them in a fire. Doing so may
cause the batteries to explode.
5. Be sure to dispose of used batteries properly.
a. Remove the battery cover.
b. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment
4-2 Operation
1. Connect: The RED test lead to the SOURCE + terminal
The BLACK test lead to the SOURCE –terminal
The YELLOW test lead to the SENSE + terminal
The BLUE test lead to the SENSE –terminal
2. Connect the BLUE miniature plug of the clip type test lead with temperature sensor to the TEMP.
SENSOR jack.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to measure DC voltage exceeding 60V. Do not attempt to measure AC
voltages. This could result in injury or damage to the unit.
• Do not attempt to measure the voltage of a generator. This would result in an AC voltage
being applied to the voltage generating output terminals, which is dangerous.
• After measuring a high voltage battery, before continuing to measure a low voltage battery
first short the measurement leads together. This will discharge the DC-elimination capacitor
which is connected across the leads. Otherwise an excess voltage may be applied to the
low voltage battery, which is dangerous.
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3. Rotate the resistance range switch to the desired position.
4. Carry out the zero adjustment (for detail, see section 4-3).
5. Connect the red clip (probe) of the test lead to the positive (+) side of the battery to be tested and
the black clip (probe) to the negative (–) side. The outer shield conductors of the clip (probe) are
connected to the SOURCE terminals, and the inner clip (probe) conductors are connected to the
SENSE terminals. When contacting the clips (probe) with the battery terminals, press so that the
inner clip (probe) conductors are pushed in side, and all of the SOURCE and SENSE conductors
make good contact.
6. Read the battery internal resistance, DC voltage and temperature directly from the display. When
using the clip type test lead, the temperature sensor is detected and the temperature is
automatically displayed.
7. Press the key for 2 seconds; this will change the displayed temperature unit.
• When the measured DC voltage or battery internal resistance value is over loaded,
“OL” is displayed.
• A resistance indication “_ _ _ _” means an AC test current fault and that the
measurement could not be made, because there is a break in the test lead circuit, or
the leads are not making good contact with the object to be measured, or if its
resistance is extremely large compared with the measurement range.
Note
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4-3 Zero Adjust Function
The zero adjustment function is to zero the range of resistance. The reading during zero adjustment
will be taken as zero and will be used to calibrate subsequent measurements.
4-3-1 Pin-Type Test Lead Zero Adjustment
Using the supplied zero adjustment board, zero adjustment can be carried out according to the AC
four terminal method.
1. Rotate the resistance range switch to the desired position.
2. Press key to turn on the zero adjustment function on, is displayed by flashing.
3. As shown in the illustration, push the pin type test leads onto two holes in the zero adjustment
board. Choose holes symmetrically on both sides of the centre screw, so that the distance
between the leads is about equal to the distance when measuring the battery terminals.
4. When the resistance is lower than 200 digits and stable, the zero adjustment is automatically
carried out, the is stop flashing and the beeper sounds.
5. Remove the pin type test leads from the zero adjust board and measurement starts, connect the
leads to the battery to be tested.
6. Press key to exit this function.
• If the terminal spacing of the battery to be measured is large than the zero
adjustment board, use the out most holes for adjustment.
• The zero adjustment is valid for the currently selected range only, as long as the
power remains on. Powering on the meter will resets all zero adjustment values.
4-3-2 Clip-Type Test Lead Zero Adjustment
Short the SOURCE and SENSE of the clip type test lead with temperature sensor together as shown
in the figure below.
Note
Contact with SENSE
Contact with SOURCE
About equal to the distance
when measuring the battery
terminals
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The other procedure is the same as the pin-type test lead zero adjustment.
4-4 Hold and Auto-Hold Functions
4-4-1 Hold Function
Press the HOLD key, appears on the display and the display is locked.
Press the HOLD key again to exit.
4-4-2 Auto-Hold Function
1. Press the HOLD key for 2 seconds until the auto-hold function, appears on the display.
2. The meter holds the reading on the display until it detects a new stable reading. Then the meter
beeps and displays a new reading. When the measured reading is stable, appears on
the display.
3. Press the HOLD key again to exit.
4-5 Moving Average Function
If the resistance measurement value is unstable, this can be corrected with the moving average
function.
1. Press the TIME key to samples select mode, “SET” appears on the display.
2. Press the keys to select desired “OFF (no average)”, “4”, “8” and “16” samples for
average.
3. Press the TIME key again to store the setting and exit.
4-6 DC Current Measurement
1. Connect the yellow miniature plug of the DCA current adaptor to the meter DCA CLAMP
ADAPTOR jack.
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2. Press the POWER key of the DCA current adaptor to turn on the adaptor, the POWER LED will
light up. If the LOW BATTERY LED lights up, you should replace the battery.
3. Make sure the transformer jaws are empty, then press the ZERO key to null out stray magnetism,
the LCD then shows 0.0A.
4. Clamp the current transducer (jaw) around one of the conductors under test. Make sure that the
clamp jaw is perfectly closed.
5. Read the meter current value.
4-7 Disable Auto Power off Function
If there is no switch operation for 10 minutes, the meter automatically powers off. Auto data memory and
continuous data logging mode will auto disable the auto power off function.For continuous measurement, in
some case it may be necessary to disable the auto power off function.
1. Rotate the resistance range switch to OFF position, turn off the meter.
2. Press and hold down the HOLD key, then rotate the resistance range switch to any range to turn on the
meter, the symbol will disappear.
4-8 Setting the Real Time
1. Press the TIME key for 2 seconds, the “SET TIME” appears on the display.
2. Press and keys to set up the real time (day : hour : minute : second).
3. Press the TIME key again to store the setting and exit.
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5. USING COMPARATOR FUNCTION (99 SETS)
5-1 Comparator
The comparator function compares the measured values with preset High and Low limit values for internal
resistance and voltage, and determines the range that the measured value should be. The corresponding
symbol is then displayed and sounds a beeper with the WARNING and FAIL results.
5-2 Comparator Settings
1. Rotate the resistance range switch to the any range.
2. Press and hold down the COMP key for 2 seconds, the display will show to the
comparator setting mode.
3. Use or key to change the comparator number, from 01 up to 99.
4. Press the key one time, the high limit resistance of the one digit will be flashing, use the
keys to select the desired value. Repeat this step to set the next three digits, the decimal
point, and the resistance units.
5. Press the key one time, the low limit resistance of the one digit will be flashing, use the
keys to select the desired value. Repeat this step to set the next three digits, the decimal
point, and the resistance units.
6. Press the key one time, the high limit voltage of the one digit will be flashing, use the
keys to select the desired value. Repeat this step to set the next three digits and the decimal
point.
7. Press key one time, the low limit voltage of the one digit will be flashing, use the keys
to select the desired value. Repeat this step to set the next three digits and the decimal point.
8. Repeat step 3 to step 7 to set the next comparator number.
9. Press the COMP key again to exit.
COMP.SET
High limit resistance
High limit voltage
Low limit resistance
Low limit voltage
Comparator Number
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5-3 Comparator Tables
Resistance
Voltage
Low limit resistance High limit resistance
Lo Middle Hi
Voltage
Comparison
Value
WARNING
Beeper
WARNING
Beeper
FAIL
Beeper
Pass
WARNING
Beeper
FAIL
Beeper
Voltage comparison value = (High limit voltage value + Low voltage value) / 2
5-4 Start/Stop Controls for the Comparator
1. Press the key to set the beeper to on. The indication will appear on the display. The
beeper will then sound when the WARNING or FAIL result is present. Press the again to set
the beeper to off.
2. Press the COMP key to start the comparator function. The “COMP” indication will appear on the
display. The comparator will then be operating once the measurements are taken.
3. Press the and keys to select the desired comparator number (01-99). The selected
comparator number remains in the memory eve when the power is turned off.
4. Press the COMP key again to stop the comparator function.
5-5 Battery State of Charge Indication
Using the comparator settings the battery high limit resistance, low limit resistance, high limit voltage,
and low limit voltage values are specified in 5-2. Current measured, the battery voltage and
resistance values are then computed and show the battery state of charge (SOC) percentage.
State of Charge
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6. LOGGING FUNCTION
6-1 Manual and Auto Logging Function (999 sets)
6-1-1 To Clear the Memorised Data
When the memory is full, the memory number “999” will appear on the display and memory function will be
stopped.
1. Rotate the resistance range switch to the OFF position to turn off the meter.
2. Press and hold the key, then rotate the resistance range switch to turn on. The display
shows “CLr, YES, m, no” symbols.
3. Press the key to select “YES” to clear the memorised data.
6-1-2 To Manual Memorise the reading
To save the reading one by one to the memory, press the key, and “NO.XXX ” will appear on
the display for one second to indicate the memorised location.
6-1-3 To Auto Memorise the Reading
1. Press the TIME key for 4 seconds, the display will show SET INTV. Using or key to select
desired interval time from 1 second to 255 seconds. Press TIME key to exit.
2. Press key for 2 seconds to auto memory mode, the symbol appears on the display.
When one reading is stored, the “NO.XXX ” will appear on the display for one second to
indicate the memorised locations.
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