ACT 612 - TYPE FLOODED Car FLOODED; Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types

Operating Instructions
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Commonly used in motor vehicles and have removable
caps so that you can visually check that the acid/water
level is above the battery plates. To measure the Ah
capacity available in car FLOODED batteries, adjust the
Ah calibration control to the ‘ - ‘ position as shown.
+
-
0
Ah
◀
TYPE FLOODED Car FLOODED (Wet Cell)
NB: This position is calibrated to common car FLOODED (WET) batteries. If
required, Ah adjustment can be made to suit any specic brand. Refer to
‘Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types’ section for guidance.
Calibrating to Non Standard Battery Types
Follow the procedure below:
1. Set Ah calibration to zero position
2. Connect to new fully charged battery
3. Make tight connections RED + BLACK -
4. Record battery voltage reading
5. Press test button (1sec) to obtain Ah capacity
6. Adjust Ah calibration as close as possible to match stated Ah
capacity
7. Repeat test to verify capacity if required
8. Note Ah position to test these types of batteries