SBS SBS-6500 User manual

SBS-6500 User Manual
Storage Battery Systems, LLC.
Battery Resistance Tester
SBS –6500
User Manual
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Melrose, MA 02176
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Contents
Notes for Safe Operation ......................................................................................... 5
: WARNING ................................................................................................................ 5
: CAUTION ................................................................................................................. 5
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 8
1.1. Battery Condition Determination ....................................................................... 8
1.2. Description ........................................................................................................ 9
1.3. Special Features ............................................................................................. 10
1.5. Dimensions and Weight .................................................................................. 15
2. Initial Settings before use ............................................................................... 16
2.1. Insert Test Leads ............................................................................................ 16
2.2. Power ON/OFF ..................................................................................... 17
2.3. Real Time Clock Function ............................................................................... 17
2.4. Back Light Display ................................................................................. 18
3. Measurement .................................................................................................... 19
3.1. “0” Point Adjustment Before Measurement ..................................................... 19
3.2. “0 ADJ“ 0 Adjustment Procedure (Resistance Measurements) ....................... 20
3.3. Measurements ................................................................................................ 23
3.4. Auto Hold / Record ................................................................................ 25
3.5. Judgment of Battery Condition ........................................................................ 27

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4. Limit (Comparator) ........................................................................................... 28
4.1. Limit Judgment Function ................................................................................. 28
4.2. Limit Function Operation Procedure ............................................................... 29
4.3. Judgment of Limit ............................................................................................ 30
4.4. LIMIT Function – Audible Tones ..................................................................... 31
4.5. Release LIMIT Function .................................................................................. 31
5. Data ........................................................................................................ 32
6. Data - Data Base (DDBB) ....................................................................... 33
6.1. Data Base Entries ........................................................................................... 34
6.2. Data Base Functionality .................................................................................. 34
6.3. Entry and Deletion of DB Entries .................................................................... 34
7. Data – Recording Function .................................................................... 37
7.1. Record Function .............................................................................................. 38
7.2. Record Memory Matrix .................................................................................... 38
7.3. Record Display ................................................................................................ 39
7.4. String Set-Up .................................................................................................. 40
7.5. Recording Address Selection. ......................................................................... 42
7.6. A-REC (Auto Recording ) ................................................................................ 43
7.7. Review of Recorded Data ............................................................................... 44
7.8. Erase of Recorded Data.................................................................................. 45
7.9. How to Input Reference (Initial) Data .............................................................. 46
7.10. Copy and Paste of Recorded Data ................................................................. 48
8. Data- Table ............................................................................................. 49
8.1. Recall .............................................................................................................. 49
8.2. Table ............................................................................................................... 50

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9. Data – Curve ......................................................................................... 52
9.1. Curve (Trend Curve Analysis) ......................................................................... 52
10. SBS-2003 Digital Hydrometer SG Upload ...................................................... 54
11. Auxiliary Functions .......................................................................................... 57
11.1. Auto Power Off ................................................................................................ 57
11.2. Low Battery Warning ....................................................................................... 58
11.3. Menu Mode ........................................................................................... 58
11.4. HELP ..................................................................................................... 61
12. SBS Battery Link Software .............................................................................. 62
12.1. Description ...................................................................................................... 62
12.2. Suggested Operation System ......................................................................... 62
12.3. Connection between the SBS-6500 and the PC ............................................. 62
12.4. SBS Battery Link - Software Installation Procedure ........................................ 63
12.5. Un-installation of the SBS Battery Link Software. ........................................... 65
12.6. Software Instructions ...................................................................................... 66
12.7. Exiting Software .............................................................................................. 75
13. Specifications ................................................................................................... 76
13.1. General Specifications .................................................................................... 76
13.2. Electrical Specifications .................................................................................. 78
13.3. Accessories ..................................................................................................... 79
14. Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 80
14.1. General Maintenance ...................................................................................... 80
14.2. Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................... 81
14.3. Battery Replacement ...................................................................................... 81

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14.4. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 82
14.5. Test Probe Pin Replacement .......................................................................... 82
14.6. Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 83
14.7. Disposal .......................................................................................................... 83
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Notes for Safe Operation
Please review the following items regarding safety in order to prevent damage to the SBS-
6500 Battery Resistance Tester or any connecting system. To prevent any potential harm,
operate the tester according to the instructions in the manual.
The SBS-6500 is designed and tested according to the International Safety Standard IEC
61010-1 before delivery.
Incorrect or improper measurement methods may cause personal injury or damage to the
tester.
[Safety Terms and Symbol]
Technical terms which appear in this manual are listed below.
Before using the tester, please read and follow all safety warnings carefully.
: WARNING
“WARNING” statements identify a condition or practice that could result in injury or loss of
life.
: CAUTION
“CAUTION” statements identify a condition or practices that could result in damage to the
SBS-6500 or other property.
: Users should read the marked areas of the manual and pay special
attention to the warnings prior to operating the tester.
: DC (direct current or voltage)
: Fuse
: Grounding terminal

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Operation Environment
Temperature relative humidity range: 32 to 104 °F (0 to40℃), max 80%rh
(non- condensing)
Guaranteed accuracy temperature, relative humidity range
65to 85°F (23±5℃), max 80% rh (non-condensing)
Please do not expose the SBS-6500 for long periods of time to the following
environments which could damage or cause malfunctions/inaccuracies.
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
Extremely high temperature
Wet environments
High humidity and dew
Dusty environments
Explosive gases
Strong electromagnetic fields
Near sensitive electronic objects
Excessive vibration
Precautions before use:
Upon receipt, inspect the unit and test leads for any signs of physical damage. Notify
SBS prior to use of any defect or problem.
Check the test leads for signs of worn or broken insulation. Worn, abraded or damaged
leads should never be repaired. Broken leads should be replaced with new leads only.
To prevent electric shock, never use any feature of the tester with the covers open.
To prevent damaging the tester, avoid drops, falls and severe mechanical jolts.

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 Precautions for Measurements
To prevent Electric Shock Hazard, please pay attention to the following precautions:
When measuring internal resistance (impedance), the battery voltage should not
exceed 100V DC. When measuring DC Voltages, Input voltage on test leads should not
exceed 300V DC.
Do not measure AC voltages. Unit is designed for DC voltage measurement only.
Proper polarity of battery test probes (for internal resistance, voltages), and proper
connection of the USB Cable (for PC communication).
Pay special attention to the possibility of a spark when connecting the test leads to the
battery. DO NOT TEST in hazardous locations with flammable or explosive gases
present.
Cautions for Test Probes
For safe and accurate measurements, use only the battery test probes supplied with the
SBS-6500.
To prevent failure of breaking wires, do not pull or fold the test probe cables.
Tips of test probes are sharp, use care to prevent injury.
Do not use excessive force which could damage the test probes.

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1. Introduction
1.1. Battery Condition Determination
The SBS-6500 is designed to be your best tool for determining the state of health of your
battery systems or cells and tracking that history over the entire life of the system s. As
batteries age, internal resistance values change in proportion to the condition of the
batteries performance capabilities. A rapid increase in internal resistance can indicate a
failure is eminent in the near future.
In general, the internal resistance value of a cell or battery will increase by 1.5 to 2 times
from the initial value (reference value) when the battery is deteriorating. Regular
measurements for comparison will provide warning to take corrective actions prior to its
actual failure.
[Judgment of Health (Deterioration)]
Lead acid storage batteries are common in that they all undergo the same type of plate
deterioration over the life span of the battery. This comes in the form of plate
structural losses and material corrosions which increase the resistance inside the cell.
Batteries of the same capacity may have very different initial internal resistance values
due to the design, construction and physical number and size of the plates.
Comparisons should only be made against that manufacturer’s published values or the
original installation values for the system.
The “warning” and “fail” values of batteries from different manufacturers is the same
however, it is a percentage change over the life of the battery as it ages.
[Recommendations for Maintenance Activities]
IEEE recommendations and NERC/FERC requirements call for periodic maintenance
activities which measure and record this data, as well as cell voltages and temperatures to
allow for tracking, charting and analysis of the data to determine how soon system or cell
replacement will be required.
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[Determination of Battery Replacement Time]
Based on the specifications of the battery, projected life and actual service life, the
trending and graphing of test results can indicate how quickly a battery or battery
system should be replaced.
Proper timing of replacements for failing cells or systems can eliminate an unsuspected
or catastrophic, costly failure from occurring. This type of maintenance and data tool
allows for pre-planned, budgeted replacement of battery systems before it becomes a
matter of urgency.
1.2. Description
The SBS-6500 was designed for measuring the internal resistance, voltage and
temperature of batteries across all applications and types including lead acid cells,
nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium–ion batteries and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Measurement data is stored in a 7.5 million data record memory and is transmitted via
a USB connection to a PC for printing of reports, graphs and exportation of the data
into Excel.
The unit includes a 200 record programmable reference library of battery reference
values for comparison and pass/warning/fail indication at time of testing.
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