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STS 1656 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL 1656 & 1657
BATTERY ELEMENT TESTER
STS Instruments
 17711 Mitchell North
Irvine, CA 92614
United States of America
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-421-1921 (US and Canada only)
 Phone: 1-580-223-4773
Fax: 1-580-226-5757
 Email:
info@stsinstruments.com
Web:
www.stsinstruments.com
STS Instruments
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL 1656 & 1657 BATTERY ELEMENT TESTER STS Instruments  17711 Mitchell North Irvine, CA 92614 United States of America Phone Toll Free: 1-800-421-1921 (US and Canada only)  Phone: 1-580-223-4773 Fax: 1-580-226-5757  Email: info@stsinstruments.com Web: www.stsinstruments.com...
  • Page 2 Rev: AB Date of Publication: November 2015 ©2015, All Rights Reserved STS Instruments. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS PROPRIETARY TO STS INSTRUMENS AND MAY NOT BE COPIED OR REPRINTED WITHOUT ITS EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT. STS Instruments Page 2 of 20...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not cover batteries or accessories not of STS Instruments manufacture. Parts used must be parts that are recommended by STS Instruments as an acceptable specified part. Use of non- authorized parts in the repair of this instrument will void the warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL CONTENTS Contents Introduction ................................6 Manuals ..................................6 Background ..................................6 Technical Specifications ............................7 Output ................................... 7 Measurements ................................7 AC Input ..................................8 Installation and Safety ............................9 Important Safety Precautions ............................9 Initial Setup Procedure ..............................
  • Page 5 STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL WARNINGS CAUTION READ Section 3, Installation and Safety Section 4, Operation of this manual before installing or operating this equipment. WARNING IF THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN A MANNER SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The Model 1656/1657 Digital Battery Element Tester is designed to test the dielectric strength of separators in lead-acid battery cells. The high level of digital processing used in the 1656 and 1657 designs provides enhanced resolution of defective separators with reduced false rejects due to moisture in damp process plates.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications This section includes performance specifications for the 1656 and 1657 Battery Element Testers. All specifications are valid over the stated temperature. Calibration is performed at 23°C ± 5°. 2.1 Output...

  • Page 8: Ac Input

    STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.3 AC Input Parameter Specification Notes AC Input Voltage Type Universal Input Range 100Vac – 240Vac ±10% Frequency 47 – 63 Hz AC Input Current Max. 500 mA Input Power Factor Typical 0.98...

  • Page 9: Installation And Safety

    STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL SECTION 3: INSTALLATION Installation and Safety This chapter describes required installation provisions and precautions necessary to deploy this equipment effectively and above all safely. Please ensure anyone that will be assigned to operate this equipment is fully qualified and trained to operate this equipment in a safe manner.

  • Page 10: Initial Setup Procedure

    Setup adjustments should be made with no load connected to the test leads. Proceed as follows: 1. Insert the AC line cord into a suitable AC outlet. The 1656/1657 has a universal input and will operate from any voltage between 100Vac RMS L-N and 240Vac RMS L-N.
  • Page 11 STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL SECTION 3: INSTALLATION 9. Even on good parts, a slight spark will be noticed when the tester probe is touched to the part under test. This is normal, since charging current flows as a result of the inherent capacity of the part under test.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Note: The front panel operation of the 1657 is the same as that of the 1656 as both models use the same controls, screens and menus. The samples shown in this section are taken from the 1656.

  • Page 13: Controls, Indicators And Connectors

    SECTION 4: OPERATION 4.1 Controls, Indicators and Connectors Functions of the various controls and indicators found on the front panel of the 1656 and 1657 Battery Element Tester are explained in the table below. Figure 4-3 shows call-outs to the various controls and indicators to help familiarize the operator with the front panel layout.
  • Page 14 STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL SECTION 4: OPERATION Controls Description TEST PRESET KEYS VOLT1, VOLT2, VOLT3 These 3 keys allow for quick setting of the voltage test level for 1000V (VOLT1), 2000V (VOLT2) or 3000V (VOLT3) TRIP1, TRIP2, TRIP3...
  • Page 15 LCD screen uses a variety of menus and measurement/test screens. REJECT INDICATOR The 1656/1657 has two Reject Indications; an Audible Tone and a 15- pin HD D-sub PLC interface connector on the rear panel which provides a Dry Contact Closure when a reject occurs.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Connectors

    SECTION 4: OPERATION 4.2 Rear Panel Connectors The available connectors located on the rear panel of the 1656 Battery Element Tester are shown in the Figure below. Figure 4-4: 1656 Rear Panel Connector Locations (shown with PLC and optional RS232) The available connectors located on the rear panel of the 1657 Battery Element Tester are shown in the Figure below.

  • Page 17: Test Result Data Display

    4.3 Test Result Data Display This is the default screen that comes up after power on once the initialization of the tester has been completed. The STS Instruments logo will disappear and the normal test data display window will be shown.

  • Page 18: Index

    STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL INDEX Index AC Input ............. 8 Operation ............12 controls ............13 quality ............6, 10 front panel ............12 rear panel ............16 indicators ............13 Safety ..............9 Initial Setup ............10 specifications .............
  • Page 19 STS 1656 & 1657 OPERATOR MANUAL INDEX STS Instruments Page 19 of 20...
  • Page 20 STS Instruments  17711 Mitchell North Irvine, CA 92614 United States of America Phone Toll Free: 1-800-421-1921 (US and Canada only)  Phone: 1-580-223-4773 Fax: 1-580-226-5757  Email: info@stsinstruments.com Web: www.stsinstruments.com...

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