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ACT Meters GOLD-PLUS Operating Instructions Manual

6v/12v intelligent battery tester
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Operating Instructions
GOLD-PLUS
6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester
GOLD-PLUS
INTELLIGENT BATTERY TESTER
Simulates a full (20 hour) battery discharge
test in seconds
Tests 6/12V Lead Acid Batteries from 1.2Ah - 100Ah
Can be calibrated to test:
Standby SLA, Cyclic GEL & Car FLOODED batteries
Displays DC Voltage and Ampere-hour (Ah) capacity
SET
REVERSE
Ah CAL
POLARITY
Testing new & used 6/12V lead acid batteries
1. Connect to isolated battery terminals only
(Do not connect to high resistance steel bolts)
2. Make tight terminal connections RED+ BLACK-
3. After power up, 'ANALYSING BATT' is displayed
4. Set Ah calibrate to zero to test standby batteries,
+ for cyclic GEL and - for car FLOODED batteries
(see operating manual for more details)
5. Record battery voltage reading obtained
6. Press test button (1sec) to obtain Ah capacity
(Ah Ranges: 1.2 - 7.9Ah, 08 - 99Ah, Over 100Ah)
7. Record Ah capacity available in the battery
(Available Ah capacity is determined by battery
temperature and state of charge)
8. Repeat press test to verify capacity if require
9. Recharge or replace if 'FLAT BATTERY' or
available Ah capacity falls below 65% of battery
stated Ah capacity (see reverse)
Important: To maintain Ah accuracy only use
GOLD-PLUS test leads. Part Number. ACT-GPTL
Warning: Input 15VDC MAX
Meters Ltd
www.actmeters.com
+44(0)1744 886660
PRESS
TEST

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  • Page 1 9. Recharge or replace if ‘FLAT BATTERY’ or available Ah capacity falls below 65% of battery stated Ah capacity (see reverse) Important: To maintain Ah accuracy only use GOLD-PLUS test leads. Part Number. ACT-GPTL Warning: Input 15VDC MAX Meters Ltd www.actmeters.com...
  • Page 2 CONNECTED TO VOLTAGE ABOVE 15VDC. ISOLATE BATTERY FROM CHARGE SUPPLY BEFORE TESTING. IF THE GOLD PLUS IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED. ACT Meters Ltd The Old Smithy Church Road Rainford...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Contents Set the Calibration Control to the Battery Type Under Test ............4 Make the Correct Connection ............6 Test Procedure ................7 - 9 Flat Battery Warning ................. 9 High Voltage Warning ............... 9 Annual Calibration ................10 Battery Testing Advice ..............

  • Page 4: Set The Calibration Control To The Battery Type Under Test

    WARNING: ISOLATE THE BATTERY BEFORE USE STEP 1 Set the Calibration Control to the Battery Type Under Test TYPE SLA Standby SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) Normally permanently on charge. Used in standby applications: alarm systems, power supplies, stair lifts etc. To measure the Ah capacity available in standby SLA batteries, adjust the Ah calibration control to the ‘zero’...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions TYPE FLOODED Car FLOODED (Wet Cell) Commonly used in motor vehicles and have removable caps so that you can visually check that the acid/water level is above the battery plates. To measure the Ah capacity available in car FLOODED batteries, adjust the Ah calibration control to the ‘...

  • Page 6: Make The Correct Connection

    GOLD PLUS 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester STEP 2 Make the Correct Connection Observing polarity, connect the test lead clips exactly as described for the types of battery terminals shown below, RED+ and BLACK- WARNING: Maximum input voltage 15VDC CORRECT CORRECT Grip clips tightly around tab Insert clips fully inside terminals...

  • Page 7: Test Procedure

    Operating Instructions STEP 3 POWERING UP... ANALYSING BATT. ‘POWERING UP’ followed by ‘ANALYSING BATT’ is displayed. During analysis, a pulsed load removes any excess surface charge. STEP 4 SET CALIBRATE The message ‘SET CALIBRATE’ reminds you to check that the Ah Calibration position is adjusted to test a standby SLA, cyclic GEL or car FLOODED battery.
  • Page 8 GOLD PLUS 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester STEP 6 12.66 VOLTS When the battery voltage appears, record it onto a label for future reference. STEP 7 PRESS TO TEST When ready, press and hold the test button (approx 1 second) to test the Ah capacity available in the battery.

  • Page 9: Flat Battery Warning

    Operating Instructions STEP 9 TEST COMPLETE If required, press the test button again to verify the Ah reading obtained. NOTE: Ah capacity available is determined by battery temperature and state of charge. Recharge or replace when Ah capacity available in the battery falls below 65% of the stated battery Ah size.

  • Page 10: Annual Calibration

    GOLD PLUS 6V/12V Intelligent Battery Tester Annual Calibration Like most test equipment, it is important for the GOLD PLUS Intelligent Battery Tester to be calibrated to maintain accuracy. We recommend calibration to be carried out every 12 months to ensure general wear and tear does not impair the accuracy of the GOLD PLUS.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions 2. Check the Voltage To avoid potential battery failure problems, it is essential to check the voltage level in new batteries to ensure that before leaving the factory. Any battery with less than 12.30VDC should be returned to your supplier as suspect. A new, out of the box battery should show above 12.60VDC.
  • Page 12 Operating Voltage 6V and 12V DC Reverse Polarity Protection Red LED Indication Max Input Voltage 15VDC Battery Types SLA (AGM), GEL & Flooded (WET) Battery Sizes 6V (1.2Ah – 12Ah) and 12V (1.2Ah to 100Ah) Ah Capacity Test Simulated 20 hour (C20) load test to 10.50VDC Ah Calibration Calibrated at 0 (zero) position to brand new fully charged premium brand SLA batteries rated at...