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Introduction ......................................................................................................... 32

 

Viewing test results ............................................................................................. 32

 

Interpreting test results............................................................................................. 33

 

STRING SUMMARY ........................................................................................... 33

 

REVIEW DATA SET ........................................................................................... 33

 

Using the percentages of the reference value .................................................... 34

 

Archiving test results ................................................................................................ 34

 

Advantages of archiving...................................................................................... 34

 

Printing test results.............................................................................................. 35

 

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.................................................................... 36

 

Screen does not light during testing ......................................................................... 36

 

Possible causes .................................................................................................. 36

 

Replacing the analyzer battery ........................................................................... 36

 

Replacing the fuse .............................................................................................. 36

 

Probe tip is bent or stops retracting.......................................................................... 37

 

Replacing a probe tip .......................................................................................... 37

 

Chapter 6: Specifications........................................................................ 38

 

 

Summary of Contents for Celltron Essential

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL TEC 4500 TEC 4500 BP Stationary Battery String Analyzer...

Page 2: ...RS menu 6 4 PRINT RESULTS option 7 5 VIEW RESULTS menu 7 6 EXPORT DATA option 7 7 CHANGE REF option 7 8 UTILITIES menu 8 Chapter 2 Pre testing 9 Determining a reference value 9 Reference values 9 Opti...

Page 3: ...ing the string name 7 EDIT STRING NAME in the PARAMETERS Menu 20 Chapter 3 Testing 21 Labeling jars and straps 21 Introduction 21 Labels 21 Jars 21 Straps 22 Recommendations 23 Recording jar informati...

Page 4: ...e reference value 34 Archiving test results 34 Advantages of archiving 34 Printing test results 35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 36 Screen does not light during testing 36 Possible causes 36 Replacing the...

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Page 6: ...op coat Perform service work only for which you have been trained Do not disconnect battery cables from power systems without authorization for the length of time needed to complete testing Avoid plac...

Page 7: ...with 2 inch clamps and 1 inch openings to attach to small battery terminals MiniProbes C046 Cables with 4 inch probes and inch tips for instant contact with small battery terminals Replacement tips Mi...

Page 8: ...hat you use a reference value to compare the conductance value to the test results A reference value is a typical conductance value for the type of jars you are testing For more information about dete...

Page 9: ...Parts of the analyzer Panels The panels allow you to use care for and hook up the analyzer Figure 1 displays the front back and top panels of the analyzer and their parts Figure 1 Front back and top...

Page 10: ...nchor the cable to the analyzer Cable port Connects the probes or clamps to the analyzer Fuse holder Houses the fuse for the analyzer Menu options Menus The analyzer displays menus on the screen that...

Page 11: ...s compensated to 25 C 77 F Compensation is adjusted at 0 7 per degree Celsius between 0 C and 35 C The default is 25 C 77 F REF Reference value in siemens The default is 2000 S For more information ab...

Page 12: ...e reference value HIGH Jar number with the highest percentage of the reference value STRING Average percentage of the string as compared to the jar in the string with the highest conductance value REV...

Page 13: ...or the date and time MM DD YY month day year and a 12 hour clock or DD MM YY day month year with a 24 hour clock The default is the current date and time in Central Standard Time CST The default forma...

Page 14: ...our own reference values for a string to get values specific to the string you are testing For this reason the following options are listed in the order you should take to obtain a reference value To...

Page 15: ...lts per cell temperature and DC current through the jar Visible warnings such as leaking acid corrosion or distorted jar cases 3 Test the jars Refer to Chapter 3 Testing 4 Test one jar five times in a...

Page 16: ...a printer A PRINTER TYPE Set the date and time C SET DATE TIME Set the date and time format D SET DATE FORMAT Edit the string name E EDIT STRING NAME Set percentages for warnings and failings F SET W...

Page 17: ...TILITIES menu and press ENTER 2 Press or to scroll to the printer you want to use to print test results and press ENTER Setting the date and time C DATE TIME To set the date and time on the analyzer 1...

Page 18: ...menu Editing the string name E EDIT STRING NAME in the UTILITIES Menu To edit the name of a string 1 Press or to scroll to E EDIT STRING NAME in the UTILITIES menu and press ENTER 3 Press or to scrol...

Page 19: ...he string press or and press ENTER after each selection Press ENTER again to return to the UTILITIES menu Setting the low voltage value G LOW VOLTS The low voltage value depends on the number of cells...

Page 20: ...values in the SET PARAMETERS menu refer to Menu options in Chapter 1 Note When you set the values in this menu for a string and then test batteries you cannot change settings To change the values you...

Page 21: ...L START In AUTO START mode the test will start automatically when you connect to the jar In MANUAL START mode the analyzer will prompt you to press ENTER to start a test after you connect to the jar T...

Page 22: ...ividual cells and inter cell connections of the string To change the test point mode 1 Press or to scroll to selection 2 in the SET PARAMETERS and press ENTER JARS ONLY is the factory default 2 Press...

Page 23: ...ess ENTER Note The temperature converts automatically to Celsius or Fahrenheit Setting the reference value 4 REF To set a reference value 1 Press or to scroll to 4 REF in the SET PARAMETERS and press...

Page 24: ...Press or to scroll to 2 6 or 12 VOLTS PER JAR and press ENTER to select Setting the number of posts per jar 6 POSTS JAR To set the number of posts per jar 1 Press or to scroll to 6 POSTS JAR in the SE...

Page 25: ...s and symbols for each character in the name Press ENTER to select the character and move to the next character Notes The string name can be 12 characters long When you are done entering characters pr...

Page 26: ...p you keep track of the jar posts and straps you have tested and lets you know the jar posts and straps you still need to test Labels The labels consist of numbers and letters that correspond to the L...

Page 27: ...assigns a number to the jar that is connected to the strap It assigns a letter that corresponds to the letter for the set of posts the strap is connecting For example in the label S078B S means you t...

Page 28: ...uld identify the jars and straps on the string with a label to make sure the labels the analyzer uses are the same For information about how the analyzer labels jars and straps refer to Labeling jars...

Page 29: ...rom the SET PARAMETERS menu to keep both hands free to hold the probes Have someone hold the analyzer while you connect the probes to the jars during testing Attaching the cable to the analyzer To att...

Page 30: ...the next post on the jar Figure 5 displays the pattern you should test posts and straps in Figure 5 Pattern for testing posts and straps Step 1 shows a connection between the first set of positive an...

Page 31: ...jars from top to bottom and the cables connect the jars from side to side Setting the 2 TEST BATTERY option After you determine a test pattern you need to set the analyzer to test the string To set th...

Page 32: ...a jar Do not place probes or clamps on stainless steel hardware such as bolt heads washers or threaded posts Stainless steel hardware can yield low conductance values If you have to test on stainless...

Page 33: ...T PARAMETERS menu press ENTER to start testing The analyzer beeps twice when the test is done If test results are under the values you set in the SET PARAMETERS and UTILITIES menus the analyzer also b...

Page 34: ...ing jars only test the next set of jar posts if you have more than one set of posts or test the next jar in the string Refer to the test patterns in Determining a test pattern If you are testing jars...

Page 35: ...ts you think are not accurate Factors such as operating conditions site conditions manufacturer changes can vary test results If you accept results under these conditions your maintenance routine migh...

Page 36: ...of jar posts or strap you want to retest 5 Press RETEST 6 Follow the steps under Attaching the cables to retest the set of jar posts or strap 12 57V 1100 S J007 60 REF 03 STRING 03 REVIEW DATA SET CO...

Page 37: ...want until you erase the values you set for the string by attempting to change the test setup Viewing test results To view test results 1 Press and hold the MENU button to access the MAIN menu 2 Pres...

Page 38: ...STRING SUMMARY option are a summary of values such as averages from all jar posts and straps you tested in the string For descriptions of these values refer to Menu options in Chapter 1 To view all su...

Page 39: ...ue Jar strength Action 80 Good condition Check the jars to look for physical damage 60 80 Serviceable with maintenance Check for problems and refer to Test results or other information about the strin...

Page 40: ...o access the MAIN menu 4 Press or to scroll to PRINT RESULTS and press ENTER The printout displays the following values for each jar post or strap Voltage Percentage of the reference value Conductance...

Page 41: ...nctioning Jar voltage is too low 1 V to test Analyzer battery needs replacement Fuse needs replacement Replacing the analyzer battery Replace the analyzer battery if the display does not light when yo...

Page 42: ...eeve You can damage the probe 2 Pull the tip straight out 3 Grasp the replacement tip with the pliers and insert it into the sleeve 4 Push the probe tip into a soft surface such as cardboard until the...

Page 43: ...Material Acid resistant ABS plastic Accuracy 2 across test range Analyzer Dimensions 9 in x 4 in x 2 5 in 230 mm x 102 mm x 65 mm Voltmeter Resolution 10 mV DC Case Dimensions 19 in x 15 5 in x 5 in 7...

Page 44: ...ge over voltage dropping the unit or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse Midtronics is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this warranty The...

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