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West Mountain Radio
Operating Manual
NOTE: If the no load battery “Voltage” multiplied times the “Test Amps” selected (Volts x Amps =
Watts) exceeds the wattage rating of the CBA, or the default recommended maximum discharge
rate for a given battery type, the software will prompt to lower the discharge current before starting
a test. The CBA will run tests at up to 150 watts, for short periods of time, with a battery that has
a rated capacity of 1 Amp-Hr or less, up to 125 watts below 3.5 Amp-Hrs and 100 watts for any
capacity battery.
The CBA HR will run tests up to 10 watts, with maximum voltage of 10 volts and
maximum current of 1 Amp.
8. Set the current draw for the test. This will depend on the battery type. For a car battery, select around
8 amps.
9. Click START to begin the test.
Chart Features
This screen shot shows three charts (files). Each can be selected by clicking on the tabs at the top. The chart
ribbon can be used to show all charts at the same time if desired.
The chart title at the top can be edited under chart properties.
The legend under the title can be turned on or off and can be edited as well under Test Properties.
The red line is the test results and the green line if the cutoff voltage entered for this test.
The box with 11.7V in it was a note added by the user to the test. Notes can be added at any time and under
the chart ribbon they can be turned on or off.
Many of these features can be quickly accessed by right-clicking on the chart.
When the cursor is moved to a point on the test line, details from that point pop-up like the following:
