C8000 Battery Testing System User Manual
278 5 Status Messages
5.2 Status Messages Listed by Detailed Message
The tester is not able to supply current to
the battery through its current drivers. Very
low values of current (about 0 mA) are
displayed on the tester and after 10
seconds processing stops.
Clean the battery and adapter contacts.
Verify that mAh rating of the battery
matches the C-code.
Lower the Charge rate and the Trickle
Charge rate in the C-code.
The battery may be faulty. Try a different
battery in the same channel.
Check the circuit breakers on the tester.
If all fails, contact Cadex for service.
The C8000 detects a battery in an adapter.
If message persists, press ESC.
Battery has overheated during charge.
Channel goes to Resting 00:00 (code 19)
until the battery cools.
Reduce the Charge rate in the C-code.
Battery was removed when the program
completed.
This message appears briefly when the
battery is removed. If message persists,
press ESC.
Resume or wait for the condition that
caused the "suspend" mode to be
resolved. If this message persists, abort
the test. If this condition cannot be
resolved, contact Cadex for support.
Reverse voltage detected on insertion.
Battery may be connected backwards in
the adapter. Ensure that battery leads
are firmly connected to the battery.
Battery voltage is lower than (the voltage
remains low).
Ensure battery leads are firmly
connected to the battery.
Battery may be shorted.
Battery temperature is too cold when
inserted. The battery is trickle charged until
temperature rises above minimum. (Only
for NiCad / NiMH).
Allow the battery to warm up.
Battery temperature is too hot when
inserted. The battery automatically starts
processing when temperature drops 5°C
below maximum value.
Allow the battery to cool or use the tester
in a cooler room.