Vertiv Alber Cellcorder CRT-400 User Manual

Alber Cellcorder
™
CRT–400
User’s Guide
Vertiv Corporation
1050 Dearborn Drive
Columbus, OH 43085
Tel: (954) 377-7101 Fax: (954) 377-7042
www.vertivco.com
590-2099-501A/SL-29414/4200-070

Vertiv Alber Cellcorder CRT-400 Specifications

General

Model	CRT-400
Manufacturer	Vertiv
Category	Test Equipment
Type	Battery Tester
Display	LCD
Connectivity	USB, Bluetooth
Temperature Range	0°C to 50°C
Battery Type Compatibility	Lead-acid, NiCd
Data Storage	Internal memory
Power Supply	Rechargeable battery
Weight	1.13 kg (2.5 lbs)

Summary

1. Safety Information

1.4. Product Safety Practices

Describes safety practices for product installation or operation.

1.4. Product Safety Practices

Equipment Service

Guidelines for servicing the Vertiv equipment by qualified personnel.

Operating Damaged Equipment

Procedures for handling and securing damaged or defective equipment.

Servicing and Adjusting

Cautionary advice regarding servicing and adjusting the equipment alone.

2. Preventive Maintenance

2.1. Visual Inspection

2.2. Cleaning System Components

3. Product Overview

3.1. BAS Software

3.3. Features

Lists the key features of the CRT-400 Cellcorder, including USB port and LCD display.

3.5. Panel Controls and Indicators

Top Panel Controls Keypad

3.6. Specifications

4. Before Using The CRT-400

4.2. Charging the Cellcorder Battery

Instructions on how to charge the CRT-400's internal battery.

4.3. Test Lead Connection Practices

4.4. Understanding the USB Port and Flash Hard Drive

5. Getting Ready to Test Batteries with the CRT-400

5.2. Basic Main Menu Functions

5.6. How to Edit Items within the Site Template

5.8. Next Steps, Battery Selection

CRT Setup/F4

Battery Select

Process for selecting a battery from the USB flash drive's baseline data file.

6. Taking Float Voltage Readings First

6.1. F4/Done Voltage Testing

7. Setting Up To Take Resistance Readings

7.1. Check/Set Amp Hours

7.2. Set Intercell Connections

8. Taking Resistance Readings

8.1. Resistance Readings

9. Connecting Resistance Test Leads

9.1. Connection for Single Intercell Connectors

Details how to connect leads for single intercell connectors.

9.2. Connection for Dual Post Cells – Example One

9.3. Connection for Dual Post Cells – Example Two

9.4. Connections for Triple Post Cells

9.5. Performing a Resistance Test

11. Using the CRT-400 as a Digital Voltmeter

12.1. Setting Up the CRT for Hydrometer Usage

12.2. Taking Readings with the Hydrometer

13. Setting Up the CRT

13.1. Selecting a Battery

13.5. Setting Thresholds

13.6. Setting Thresholds without a Site File

13.7. Clearing Memory

13.13. Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless Communication

14. Setting Up and Editing a Site Template

15. Working with Files

15.1. Saving Readings and Files to the USB Flash Hard Drive

Instructions for saving test readings and files to a USB drive.

15.6. Sending Readings Via IR

16. Viewing Results

16.1. Viewing Status

16.2. Viewing the Overall Voltage Data

17. Using Diagnostics

17.1. Testing Keypad

Safety Relay Diagnostic

Load Module Test

18. Utilizing CRT-400 Service Menu

18.1. Entering the Password

Instructions on how to enter the password to access the service menu.

18.2. Changing the Password

18.4. Battery Maintenance Schedule

18.5. Upgrading Firmware