Introduction Thank you for selecting the Extech Model BT100. The Battery Tester is designed for measuring the internal resistance and output voltage of batteries including lead storage cells, nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and nickel-metal hydride batteries. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.
12. RS-232 connector: PC interface connector. 13. – Input jack: Black test lead plug connection. 14. + Input jack: Red test lead plug connection. 15. LCD display (LED test status indicators are located below the LCD display) 16. AC adaptor input BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
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WARNING (yellow LED): Battery is beginning to deteriorate FAIL (red LED): Battery has failed The LED status indications listed above are active when the High/Low comparator limits for internal resistance and the comparator threshold value for voltage are properly configured. BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
Two sets of test leads are supplied with the meter. Both sets provide four (4) terminal Kelvin connections which eliminate lead resistance and probe contact resistance. The application will dictate whether the alligator type or the press-probe type should be used. BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
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3. Connect the test leads to the battery to be tested. 4. The REL zero adjust must be performed each time the range of the meter is changed, the test leads are swapped, or after switching between resistance and voltage tests. BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
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ON, the indication will appear on the display, and the audible tone will sound with a WARNING or FAIL result. Press again to disable the audible alert. 4. Press SET again to switch off the comparator function. BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
OFF the tester. 2. Press and hold the MEMORY button, and while continuing to hold the MEMORY button, press button. The display will show the CLr icon and all datalogged readings will be cleared from memory. BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
Maximum continuous operation 7 hours approx. Altitude 2000m max. Dimensions 250 x 100 x 45mm (9.8 x 3.9 x 1.7”) Weight 500g (1.1 lbs.) approx. (including batteries) Accessories Test Leads and batteries Optional equipment AC adaptor (9V output) BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
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No AC voltage input permitted Maximum voltage allowed between input terminals and ground: 60VDC/AC DANGER Do not exceed the maximum permissible input voltage (60VDC/AC) to the measurement terminals. This could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. BT100-en-GB_V4.0 11/16...
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