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March 2010 167-087C CELLTRON® niversal tationary attery nalyzer For testing stationary batteries in UPS systems, power utility, and telecommunications industries INSTRUCTION MaNUal...
Jar Voltage Threshold Description Post Per Jar Test capability Test Mode Measurements Reference Test range Test Type CELLTRON MAX Kit Temperature Data AC Ripple Kit Accessories DC Float V Hot Keys DC Float A Connections And Data Ports SAVE AND TEST...
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Mode Display Contrast Level Backlight Time Time Out Straps Internal Battery Speaker Temperature Test Mode Quick Test Gen Batt Capac Mgr Multi SP Chapter 9: Hot Keys Quick Test www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 1.4 Test batteries in a dry, well-ventilated area. 1.5 Do not expose the tester to rain or snow. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com •...
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
CELLTRON Product Specifications Model Number Display CMA-7000 CELLTRON MAX (analyzer); CELLTRON MAX Kit LCD—FSTN (x2) Applications 66.52 mm x 33.25 mm (2.62 in x 1.31 in), 128 x 64 pixels, 40- degree viewing angle, contrast ratio 8, green LED backlight...
The CELLTRON MAX tests lead-acid batteries that are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 V. The analyzer can test batteries providing The analyzer features (2) backlit graphical LCD’s, a digital power to a load (in service) or not providing power (not in multimeter, and a thumb drive and transfer to a PC.
CELLTRON CEllTRON MaX Kit Tester cables with locking connectors for interchangeable probes and clamps Tester cable storage Collapsable Probe Extenders Adapter CEllTRON MaX Tester Cable IR Printer Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
Extension rods for reaching and testing jars in confined spaces Midtronics printer with an AC Handheld printer with infrared receiver for data transmitted by the CELLTRON MAX; adapter (120 Vac, 60 Hz) includes battery charger (output 10.2 Vdc, 800 mA) for charging the printer’s NiMH...
(0) for jar and straps Reports View Hierarchy, Trend, String Data, Jar Data; Print String and Jar Data Help Help on present screen; Hold for 3 seconds and screens will rotate 180 degree Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
User Interface Scroll Boxes Scroll boxes contain selections (usually The CELLTRON MAX user interface is a icon-based system numerical values) that extend above arranged in a series of menus. Menus may have several and below the box that contains them.
Measures voltage within a range of 0 to 18 Vdc. Estimates voltage within a range of 0 to 20 V peak-to-peak AC. Voltage trace with time and frequency measurements. Calculates the direct current flow through a circuit. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
Determine a reference value • created. If you create a reference value for a jar model, e-mail the value and information to net@midtronics.com or fax it to Set options in the UTILITIES SETUP menu • 630-323-7752 (Attn: Reference value list). Set test parameters in the BATTERY SETUP menu •...
String Summary average If you cannot obtain a reference value for a string, test the string and use the average conductance value (AVG. MHOS) in the STRING SUMMARY as your reference value. If jars in the string have been replaced recently, test the new jars, especially if they correlate to the HIGH jar value in STRING SUMMARY. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
You can also add Plants as outlined procedure to create a new Plant. in the NEW SITE section of this chapter. From the Main Menu, use the ARROW keys to highlight the EXISTING SITE icon and press the SELECT ITEM soft key. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
EN- TER soft key to select it. The character will appear on the lower screen. Repeat this process to complete the line. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com •...
Use ARROW keys on the screen to move the cursor. Press the F2 key to save your changes and return to the TEST SETUP screen. Use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the thresh- old value. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
TEST SETUP screen without saving any changes. CONDUCTANCE screen appears on the lower screen. Use the ARROW keys to select UPPER or LOWER CONDUC- TANCE THRESHOLD and press the ENTER key. . Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com •...
ENTER.. internal analysis of the results. 4) BASE LINE TESTING SELECTED Use the ARROW keys to highlight REFERENCE and press the ENTER key. A screen appears to establish the reference. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
Use this option to save configuration into the tester memory and then to perform battery test. SAVE AND CONTINUE Use this option to save configuration into the tester memory and then continue with testing. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
From the Main Menu use the ARROW keys to highlight NOTE: Measurement data can only be the CQ SYNC icon and press the SELECT ITEM soft key. viewed using the Midtronics Celltraq® En- Highlight the DOWNLOAD icon and press the SELECT terprise Battery Asset Management System ITEM soft key.
Press the DELETE soft key to complete the deletion or press the CANCEL soft key to return to the CQ SYNC menu. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
TEST. The tester will begin retesting the volt- age and conductance of the selected jar using the set- tings saved in the Test Setup. During this time a represen- tation of the jar is displayed on the upper screen. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
The LED indicators at the top of the tester will also illuminate to show a FAIL / WARN / PASS. Select PRINT to send the results to the IR printer or select EXIT to complete the retest and return to the Main Menu. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com •...
CELLTRON Chapter 6: DMM The CELLTRON MAX features a DMM with four digi- Use the ARROW keys to highlight the AC VOLTS icon tal meters including a DC Voltmeter, AC Voltmeter, and press the SELECT ITEM soft key.. The AC VOLTMETER Scope, and DC Current.
Press ENTER to save the new scale value or BACK to re- turn DMM menu without saving any changes. Autoscale Volts/Div When selected, the Autoscale funtion automatically rescales the graphic displayed on the top screen. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
Use ARROW keys to change the reference value and press F2 soft key to save. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert the desired manu- facturer information. Press ENTER to save your changes or BACK to go exit www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
Although the date and time are set at the factory, you may need to make changes based on your time zone. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com •...
Use the up or down ARROW keys to select the desired setting. The CELLTRON MAX can display screens and print re- Press the SAVE soft key to save your changes or the BACK ports using seven selectable languages including:...
Battery Option is used for combined battery conductance and strap resistance measurements. CELLTRON MAX option is used for measuring strap resistance only. From the Main Menu highlight the UTILITY icon and press the SELECT ITEM soft key.
Use the ARROW keys to highlight the TEMPERATURE icon, and press ENTER. The EDIT TEMPERATURE screen appears on the lower screen. Use the up or down ARROW keys to select the parameter you want to edit. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
ERATOR BATTERY and FLEET VEHICLE. save. Press the SAVE soft key to save your changes or the BACK soft key to return to the Main Menu without saving your changes. Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 www.midtronics.com • •...
Use the REPORTS hot key to go directly to the Reports Menu. Help The HELP hot key gives direct access to assistance and information for the testers active function. www.midtronics.com Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527 • •...
To replace a damaged a probe tip: printer, digital temperature gun, or the PC software application, 1. Grasp the probe tip with pliers at the top of the sleeve. refer to their manuals or call Midtronics Customer Service for assistance. (See Patents, Limited Warranty, Service.) Screen does not power on during testing (no text/graphics) Do not damage probe when removing Check the connection to the jar.
If the printer is not receiving data, remove the When a printer fault occurs, the STATUS LED flashes. You can printer and the CELLTRON MAX from direct sunlight. If the identify the fault by the number of sequential flashes: printed characters are not clear or are partially missing, recharge the battery and reprint.
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Limited Warranty The CELLTRON MAX is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Midtronics will, at our option, repair or replace the unit with a remanufactured unit. This limited warranty applies only to the CELLTRON ULTRA analyzer, and does not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, overvoltage damage, dropping the unit, or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse.
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