1656 & 1657 Battery Element Tester Owner’s Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Manuals ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Background .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Output ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Measurements ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.3 AC Input ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Remote Interface Options ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 PLC Connector Pins ............................................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.2 PLC Signal Levels ................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.5 System Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6 Environmental ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.7 Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.7.1 Rack Mount Model 1656 ................................................................................................................................... 14
2.7.2 Bench Model 1657 ............................................................................................................................................. 16
2.8 Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.9 Available Options......................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.10 Available Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 18
3 Installation and Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Unpacking and Ship Kit ................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Operator Training ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.2 Ergonomics .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Important Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Initial Setup Procedure ................................................................................................................................................ 21
4 Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Test Pulse Generation ................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 Back EMF Measurement.............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3 No Load Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Model 1651 and 1652 Readings versus 1656 and 1657 .............................................................................................. 25
5 Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
5.1 Controls, Indicators and Connectors ........................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 28
5.3 Menu Operation Information ...................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 Menu Hierarchy ................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.3.2 Test Result Data Display..................................................................................................................................... 31
5.3.3 EDIT Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.3.4 Menu Field Types ............................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4 Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.5 Test Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.6 Utilities Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
5.7 Calibration Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.7.1 Q Meter Calibration Menu ................................................................................................................................. 39
5.8 System Info .................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.9 Password Information ................................................................................................................................................. 41
6 Options ................................................................................................................................................................ 42
6.1 Remote Test Input Option TT1652 .............................................................................................................................. 42
6.1.1 TEST and RESET Inputs Modes ........................................................................................................................... 42
6.1.2 Functional Comparison ...................................................................................................................................... 43
6.1.3 Model Configurations with TT1652 Option........................................................................................................ 43
7 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................... 44