
are less consistent. Low state-of-charge may produce poor or low values. The
OhmTest program determines the internal resistance of a battery and passes or
fails the battery based on the O
HM
T
EST SETPOINTS
. It provides an estimate of the
battery capability to handle load. Setting an O
HM
T
EST SETPOINT
is described below.
Sequence
: The program tests battery resistance and compares the result with the
analyzer’s O
HM
T
EST SETPOINTS
for the battery chemistry. If the result is above this
threshold, the program fails the battery.
Results
: Global display shows internal resistance in milliohms (m
Ω
). Detailed
display also shows average cell voltage; analyzer charge or discharge current (in
mA); battery temperature and duration of service.
If the value is above the analyzer’s OhmTest setpoint threshold, the battery fails the
OhmTest and should be replaced. If the battery passes, run the Auto or Prime
program on the battery to determine whether there are other faults.
Compare several good and bad batteries to determine a suitable O
HM
T
EST
SETPOINT
.
Duration
: 15 seconds for all chemistries.
To edit the OhmTest Setpoint
1.
From the global display, press
MENU
.
2.
Press
or
to scroll to
PROGRAM SETTINGS
and then press
ENTER
.
3.
Press
or
to scroll to O
HM
T
EST SETPOINTS
and then press
ENTER
.
4.
Press
or
or use the number pad to set the OhmTest setpoint for
the first battery chemistry type.
The default setpoint is 1000m
Ω
but any setting between 0 and 4000m
Ω
can be
chosen.
5.
Press
or
to move to the next battery chemistry type.
6.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the OhmTest setpoint for all battery
chemistries are set appropriately.
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