Indicative Battery Testers. Intelligent Battery Tester Chrome Tester OPERATIONS MANUAL. IBT Chrome Tester BT IBTCHR

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1 OPERATIONS MANUAL IBT Chrome Tester BT IBTCHR

IMPORTANT! The IBT Chrome is designed to test 12V SLA and Car Batteries from 1.2Ah-200Ah.

If the Chrome is used in a manner not specified by Regal Electro, the protection provided by the equipment may be

Observing polarity, connect the test lead clips exactly as shown for the types of battery terminals pictured below.

2 IMPORTANT! The IBT Chrome is designed to test 12V SLA and Car Batteries from 1.2Ah-200Ah. Damage or injury may result if connected to voltage above 15VDC. Isolate battery from charge supply before testing. If the Chrome is used in a manner not specified by Regal Electro, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Step by Step Battery Testing Sequence 1. Observing polarity, connect the test lead clips exactly as shown for the types of battery terminals pictured below. CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT WRONG INCORRECT Loose, high resistance connections will produce low, erratic Ampere hour (Ah) reading. CORRECT Tight, low resistance connections will produce accurate, consistent Ah readings.

3 IMPORTANT! The IBT Chrome will produce accurate, consistent Ah readings only when connected directly to clean battery terminals. Low, erratic Ah readings will be obtained when connected to high resistance bolts or cables attached to the battery posts. 2. Test a New Battery First: Essential to verify the Ah accuracy of the Chrome, first connect to a brand new premium quality 12V SLA C20 rated battery. IMPORTANT! The Ah capacity specified should be obtained on a brand-new battery provided the voltage is between VDC and the battery temperature is between 20 C- 25 C. Be aware that at higher or lower temperatures or if significantly over or under charged, the Ah capacity in the battery could be up to 50% higher or lower than stated. 3. How the Chrome Works: The Ah capacity available is dependent on battery temperature and state of charge. The Ah capacity displayed on the Chrome is calculated by simulating a full 20hour (C20) battery discharge test in seconds. The technology employed by the Chrome achieves this be applying a pulsed frequency load test which accurately measures Ah capacity available. IMPORTANT! The Chrome Ah result compares to 12V SLA batteries with an Ah capacity specified at C20 hours.

4 4. Step Procedure: Hold the Chrome perfectly still during its test procedure. Any slight movement of the clips will cause low or erratic Ah readings to be obtained. If necessary, repeat the test to confirm the stability of the Ah reading. Check the Ah reading obtained against the battery table on the side of the tester. Recharge or replace the battery when available Ah capacity falls below 65%. Record the readings obtained onto a label and attach to the battery for future reference. Be Aware that: The Ah capacity available is determined by battery temperature and state of charge which can be up to 50% higher or lower than stated. A temperature sensitive strip is attached to the Chrome to assist in temperature measurement. Allow to acclimatise before reading. If ALLOW TO COOL is displayed when testing multiple batteries, allow the Chrome time to cool down. Still confused? Read Battery Testing Tips on the next page. Call or your question to: AU: NZ: sales@regalelectro.com.au sales@regalelectro.co.nz

5 BATTERY TESTING TIPS 1. Don t buy flat batteries! Since lead acid batteries normally selfdischarge about 3%/month, it is very important to decipher the date of manufacture code stamped on the battery. This is essential for inventory rotation and to avoid stocking old discharged batteries. If you cannot decipher the date code, contact your supplier or battery manufacturer. Be aware that new batteries can take many months to ship from far eastern manufacturers, before going through your distributor to you. 2. Check the voltage. To avoid potential battery failure problems, it is essential to check the voltage level in new lead acid batteries to ensure that they have been sufficiently charged by the manufacturer before leaving the factory. Any new out-of-the-box battery with less than 6.1V for 6V and 12.2V for 12V must be recharged overnight and retested before use. Generally, a new battery will have above 6.2V for 6V and 12.4V for 12V batteries. 3. Constant charge voltage. Lead acid batteries require a constant voltage, irrespective of Ah capacity size to charge efficiently. The optimum charge voltage required is 2.3vpc (volts per cell) which is 6.9V for a three cell 6V battery and 13.8V for a six cell 12V battery. The voltage tolerance is 2.2vpc min and 2.4vpc max. The time taken to fully charge is dependent on battery Ah size.

6 BATTERY TESTING TIPS Indicative Battery Testers 4. Recharge immediately! To prevent damage caused by sulphation, lead acid batteries must be recharged immediately after every use. A new out-of-the-box battery should have about 70% of its stated Ah capacity. A battery with a terminal voltage of less than 6.1V for 6V and 12.2V for 12V batteries must be fully charged overnight and retested before use. 5. Batteries hate heat! For maximum life and performance, a lead acid battery should be maintained at between 20-25C (68-77F). At significantly higher or lower temperatures the Ah capacity available could vary by up to 50%. Be aware that lead acid batteries hate heat. The hotter the battery, the shorter its life! 6. Equal capacity. To ensure maximum efficiency and to avoid charging problems, where two or more lead acid batteries are connected in parallel or series, make sure that they are the same make, type and Ah size and after testing have about equal Ah capacity available. 7. When to recharge or replace? To ensure efficiency, battery manufactures recommend recharging or replace the battery when its available Ah capacity falls below 65%. However, if your requirements recommend a higher or lower

7 CHROME SPECIFICATIONS Indicative Battery Testers Operating Voltage Reverse Polarity Battery Types Ah Capacity Test Ah Calibration Battery Table Display Type Flat Battery Warning Repeat Test Operation DCV Accuracy Ah Accuracy Case Construction Size Weight Warranty 6V-12V DC Max. Red LED Indication Standby SLA, Cyclic GEL and Flooded 6V1.2Ah-10Ah 12V1.2Ah-100Ah Simulated full 20hour load test (C20) performed in just 20secs. Repeat Ah test takes just 5secs. Recharge or replace battery when FLAT BATTERY or Ah capacity falls below 65% Back-lit LCD 6V <5.25VDC 12V <10.5VDC Can perform repeat tests continuously ± 2% of displayed reading ±10% fully charge premium brand C20 rated SLA High Impact ABS with holster 84 (H) x 170 (W) x 41mm (D) 0.6kg 1 Year from Date of Invoice.

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Testing Lead-acid fire panel batteries

Thames House, 29 Thames Street Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1PH Phone: +44 (0) 8549 5855 Website: www.fia.uk.com Testing Lead-acid fire panel batteries 1. Background - Methods of testing batteries