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The plates will also be thinner and are composed of a lead “sponge”, similar
in appearance to a very fine foam sponge. This gives a very large surface
area. If deep cycled, this sponge will quickly be consumed and fall to the
bottom of the cells.
Automotive batteries will generally fail after 30 to 150 deep cycles if deep
cycled, while they may last for thousands of cycles in normal starting use
(2 ~ 5 % discharge).
Starting batteries are usually rated at CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) or MCA
(Marine Cranking Amps).
4.2
Deep-Cycle Battery
These batteries are used mainly on golf carts, scooters, RVs, etc. They have
less instant energy but greater long-term energy delivery.
They are designed to be discharged down as much as 80 %, time after time,
and have much thicker plates. The major difference between a true deep-
cycle battery and others is that the plates are solid lead plates and not
sponge.
4.3
Marine Battery
These batteries are actually hybrid models and fall between the starting and
deep-cycle batteries. The plates may be composed of lead sponges, but they
are coarser and heavier than those used in starting batteries.
Hybrid types should not be discharged more than 50 %.
5.
Features
the device uses a test signal pattern to test and monitor battery cells
never discharges or drains the battery
maintenance-free and no internal batteries required
simple and easy to use
test batteries on and off the vehicle
accurate results in milliseconds
Battery Life Analysis
large and easy-to-read LCD display
test results based on JIS, EN, DIN, SAE and IEC Standards
6.
Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
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LCD display
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scroll button
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enter button
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crocodile clips
