1656 & 1657 Battery Element Tester Owner’s Manual
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10.4 Test Probes
High Voltage test probes as used by the 1656 and 1657 testers are prone to wear and tear over
extended periods of use. Based on inspection results per paragraph 8.2 (Safety Inspection),
replacement may be needed.
10.5 Replacement Parts
Replacement test probes assemblies and fuses can be obtained by ordering the following:
Set of Safety Retracting Red/Black Probes with 1.8 m /6 ft. leads
Safety Retracting Probe, Red with 1.8 m / 6 ft. lead
Test Probe Assembly, Black
Safety Retracting Probe, Black with 1.8 m / 6 ft. lead
Safety Retracting Probe, Red with 3 m / 10 ft. lead
Test Probe Assembly, Black
Safety Retracting Probe, Black with 3 m / 10 ft. lead
10.6 Model Configurations and Manufacturer Part Numbers
10.6.1 1656 Models
Part Number Description Notes
201178-AA Model 1656 Digital Battery Element Tester (base version)
201734-AA
Model 1656-PLC Digital Battery Element Tester with PLC
Interface
Standard for US market
201777-AA Model 1656-PLC-RS232 PLC+RS232
201778-AA Model 1656-PLC-RS485 PLC+RS485
201779-AA Model 1656PLC-RPC PLC+RPC
201780-AA Model 1656-PLC-PRC-RS232 PLC+RPC+RS232
201781-AA Model 1656-PLC-PRC-RS485 PLC+RPC+RS485
201782-AA Model 1656-RPC Base+Rear Panel Conn.
201783-AA Model 1656-RPC-RS232 Base+ Rear Panel Conn.+RS232
201784-AA Model 1656-RPC-RS485 Base+ Rear Panel Conn..+RS485
Note: Revision designation post-fix not shown on part number
10.6.2 1657 Models