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UNPACKING As you unpack your new BC-7000 battery capacity tester, inspect the tester for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is present, stop and contact the shipping company for damage claims information. The box should contain the BC-7000 tester, operators instruction manual, AC power cord, USB cable, battery disconnect (7017-2), 2 battery adapter cables, and BC Report software.
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- Real time internal clock with battery backup. - 1 year warranty. Before operating your new BC-7000 battery capacity tester, familiarize yourself with this operators manual and the unit. Questions? Call: (909) 705-6267 Mon.-Fri.8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PST or support@cofko.com...
BC REPORT UTILITY AND REAL TIME CLOCK SETUP ………………………………………………............…..…….. 8 BC-7000 OPERATION …………………………………………..............…..……. 9,10,11 BC-7000 REPORT PRINTING ….…………..…………………………………………..........…....… 11 BC-7000 CARE …………………………………………....…………………......…..……...….. 12 BC-7000 TECHNICAL DATA ……………………………………………………………………………......…....….. 13,14 BC-7000 LIMITED WARRANTY ………………………………....................15 BC-7000 NOTES ………………………………....................16 BC-7000 CERTIFCATION OF FACTORY CALIBRATION ..........................17...
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History of Revisions Revision # Effective Date Description of Change Approval By 11/11/2010 Initial issue M.C. 10/23/2012 Increase Maximum Operation Altitude from 6000’ to 6500’ 10/23/2012 Change Description of Box Contents M.C. 04/05/2013 Minimum and Maximum Operation Temperature M.C.
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Understanding how to safely operate the BC-7000 battery capacity tester is important. Failure to follow the operation and safety guidelines when using the BC-7000 can result in personal injury to the operator and damage to the BC-7000. Always review the battery manufacturer’s battery capacity testing guidelines before testing batteries.
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12 DANGER: never connect the BC-7000 capacity tester to batteries with voltage or capacity currents outside the ratings of the tester. The BC-7000 tester is designed for 12 and 24 volt batteries. Connecting the tester to batteries with different voltages can permanently damage the tester and endanger the operator. Any questions that arise about the battery or tester ratings, email support@cofko.com...
This is the date and time the BC-7000 will use. Located in the lower middle of the BC-7000 Report window is the SET Date & Time button. To set the BC-7000 Date & Time place the mouse pointer on the Set Date & Time button and click the left mouse button.
1. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position. Connect the AC power cord female end into the power receptacle located in the left rear side of the BC-7000. Connect the male end of the power cord into the AC power outlet.
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5. Push the NEXT button . Select the End Point Voltage (EPV) cutoff. The default EPV is 20 volts for 24 volt battery and 10 volts for a 12 volt battery. The BC-7000 allows for EPV adjustment from the default values. For a 24 volt battery the EPV can be lowered to 18 volts.
1. Disconnect the BC-7000 from the test battery. Place the OFF/On power switch to the OFF position. Connect the USB cable from the PC to the BC-7000 USB port located in the rear of the tester. Start the PC and run the BC Report Utility software located on the Windows desktop.
BC-7000 CARE Your BC-7000 battery capacity tester should be treated as precision test equipment, misuse will shorten its ability to perform accurate battery testing. Some simple guidelines of care will insure years of trouble free operation. 1. Do not drop the BC-7000 or expose it to rough handling.
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TECHNICAL DATA BC-7000 SPECIFICATION: AC Input Voltage ………………………………............90~264VAC 1 Phase (47 to 63Hz) AC Input Current ………………………………............0.75A @115VAC ; 0.50A @ 230VAC Maximum Battery Input Voltage ……………………………………………………………………………..28.0VDC Minimum Battery Input Voltage …………………………………………………………………..…..... 9.0VDC Maximum Operating Altitude ………………………………..………………………………....6500ft(1828.8m)
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Testing Operational Temperature …………………………………………………………….....…………..… 59°F or higher Operation Temperature Range ………………………………............... -20 to 50 Deg. C Case Length ……………………………………………….………………....…..……. 12 in(304.8mm) Case Width …………..………………………………………………………....……...… 9 in(228.6mm) Case Height ……………..……………………………………………....……..…..…… 7.5 in(190.5mm) Weight ……….………………………………………………………………....…..10 lbs(4.5kg) PC Communication Port ……….………………………………………………………………....…... USB 2.0 BC REPORT Utility Software ……….…………………………………………………..……......
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY COFKO LLC warrants to the original purchaser (end user) of the BC-7000 battery capacity tester that it will be free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty is void if COFKO LLC finds that the BC-7000 battery capacity tester has been subjected to improper care, abnormal operation, or modification.
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COFKO LLC. CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE LISTED TEST EQUIPMENT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL SPECIFIED TOLERANCES. THE TESTER STATED ABOVE HAS BEEN CALIBRATED WITH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY(NIST) TRACEABLE EQUIPMENT LISTED ABOVE. DATE MANUFACTURED:____/____/_______ S/N: ________________________ SIGNATURE:__________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of First Use: ____/____/______ Signature:________________________ 1. BC-7000 serial number location- bottom of case.
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