ACT Meters CD4000 Luminaire Battery Tester - Manual (Page 2)

CD4000 Luminaire Battery Tester CD4000 Luminaire Battery Tester
WARNING: THE ACT CD4000 LUMINAIRE BATTERY TESTER IS DESIGNED TO TEST 2.4 - 12VOLT
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES WITH AN AMPERE HOUR CAPACITY ABOVE 1.5Ah. DAMAGE OR
INJURY MAY RESULT IF CONNECTED TO ANY OTHER BATTERY OR VOLTAGE SOURCE. THE BATTERY
MUST BE ISOLATED FROM THE CHARGING SUPPLY BEFORE TESTING. IF THE BATTERY TESTER IS
USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY
THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
Description
The ACT CD4000 Luminaire Battery Tester is designed to reduce the time taken to test 2.4 -
12V rechargeable Lead-acid, Lithium-ion, Nickel-cadmium and Nickel Metal hydride batteries
commonly used in stand-alone emergency lighting luminaires.
The ACT CD4000 is powered by the battery under test. Once connected and after analysing the
battery, it will constantly monitor the battery voltage and simulate a 1 hour battery duration
test in under 6 minutes. This efficient method of testing saves valuable time and identifies
low capacity or defective batteries in under 60 seconds. If required, test the battery twice in
succession only to simulate a 3 hour duration test. This will leave a minimum 30% capacity
available in the battery to operate the luminaire after fully testing.
Features
• Powered by the battery under test
• Simulates a 1 hour duration test in under 6 minutes
• Will identify a low capacity and defective battery within 60 seconds
• Tests 2.4 - 12V batteries above 1.5Ah used in stand-alone emergency lighting luminaires
• Fully automatic, simulates battery duration test with pass and fail LED indication
• Reverse polarity protection fuse
• 2m heavy duty test leads with crock clips
Test Procedure
IMPORTANT: Only use test leads provided with the battery tester. These heavy-duty leads are
designed to carry specific current loads. If the leads become lost or damaged replace with
(Part No. CD4000TL).
WARNING: ISOLATE BATTERY FROM THE CHARGING CIRCUIT BEFORE TESTING
Connect test lead clips securely to the sockets and battery terminals observing correct polarity.
If connected the wrong way round, the reverse polarity fuse will instantly blow. If this occurs,
replace with a 10Amp quick blow blade type fuse only.
• The 2.4 - 12V battery (above 1.5Ah) must be fully charged before testing
• All LEDs will indicate before commencing the test
• Flashing Yellow LED indicates test in progress
• Latched Red LED indicates battery FAIL
• Latched Green LED indicates battery PASS
• To simulate a 1 hour duration test, the battery should be tested ONCE only
• If required, testing TWICE in succession will simulate a 3 hour battery duration test, leaving
a minimum of 30% capacity left in the battery
• A flashing RED LED indicates overheat, allow 5 minutes to cool down
• IMPORTANT: Make sure that the clips do not become detached from the battery interrupting
the test. If this happens the battery must be fully recharged before re-testing
• On completion, attach a tested and passed label onto the battery indicating the date and
signature of when it was tested.
Future Calibration
The CD4000 battery tester is microprocessor controlled and contains no internal adjustments
for recalibration. Accuracy is maintained by using the test leads supplied only. If these leads
become worn or damaged they can be replaced by ordering ACT Part No. CD4000TL. If the
reverse polarity protection fuse is blown, it must be replaced with a 10Amp quick blow blade
type fuse only.
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