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- Page 1 BC-8000 BATTERY CAPACITY and DISCHARGE TESTER BATTERY CHARGER and DC POWER SUPPLY Operations Manual COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC. COPYRIGHT © 2020 P/N 4168-20...
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Page 2: Unpacking
Unpacking As you unpack your new BC-8000, inspect the BC-8000 for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is present, stop and contact the shipping company for damage claims information. The BC-8000 box should contain the following items: One (1) each-Part no. 4168, BC-8000 Battery Capacity/Discharge Tester/Battery Charger/DC Power Supply One (1) each-Part no. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your BC-8000 battery capacity tester and charger. The BC-8000 has been designed to provide the operator with accurate battery testing and charging with ease of operation. BC-8000 Features: Universal AC power input 100~264 VAC 1PH (47 to 63Hz) ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Unpacking Introduction Table of Contents Revision History Battery Handling and BC-8000 Operation Precautions BC Report Application BC Report Instillation BC-8000 Operation BC-8000 Configuration 9,10 Battery Charging 11,12 Deep Discharge Recovery (DDR) 12,13 DDR Charge Data Downloading... -
Page 5: Revision History
Deep Discharge Recovery Mode added page 11. M.C. 02/11/2016 Deep Discharge Recovery Data Download page 11. M.C. 02/11/2016 BC-8000 Configuration added page 8. M.C. 11/06/2017 Update Certificate of Conformance (Vendor Info. Included). M.C. 01/11/2018 Update Box Content List page 1. P/N 4161-10 AC Cord M.C. -
Page 6: Battery Handling And Bc-8000 Operation Precautions
Understanding how to safely operate the BC-8000 is important. Failure to follow the operation and safety guidelines when using the BC-8000 can result in personal injury to the operator and damage to the BC-8000. Always review the battery manufacturer’s battery charging and capacity testing guidelines before charging or testing batteries. -
Page 7: Bc Report Application
Defective wiring and bad connections can cause overheating during charging or capacity testing batteries. 12. DANGER: never connect the BC-8000 to batteries with voltage or capacity currents outside the ratings of the tester. The BC-8000 is designed for 12- and 24-volt batteries. Connecting the BC-8000 to a battery or batteries with improper voltages can permanently damage the BC-8000 and endanger the operator. -
Page 9: Bc Report Instillation
BC Report will use. 9. To set the BC-8000 Date & Time, place the computer pointing device pointer on the Set Date & Time button and click. The status bar located in the lower left corner, will display a series of messages showing the communications activity between the BC-8000 and the computer. -
Page 10: Bc-8000 Operation
CAUTION: Always check with your local fire safety codes and restrictions before testing or charging batteries. BC-8000 Configuration 1. Place the BC-8000 on a stable surface and connect the AC power cord (4161-10) C19 female connector into C20 power entry module receptacle located in the rear of the BC-8000. - Page 11 7. The BC-8000 display will now display a message End Beep? Y. This option allows the disabling of the continuous end of test beeping. To disable the beeper, press the NEXT button then press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the default Y to N.
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Page 12: Battery Charging
1 minute to 999 minutes. Press the NEXT button to advance the display menu. a. The BC-8000 will display CHARGE Step 1 Volts? Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the value from 3.0 to 40.0 volts. Press the NEXT button to advance the display menu. -
Page 13: Deep Discharge Recovery (Ddr)
ACTUAL heading. Upon completion of the charge cycle the BC-8000 will turn off the charge and turn on the audio beeper to signal the charge cycle is done. Note: The charge cycle can be stopped at any time by pressing the NEXT/STOP button. -
Page 14: Ddr Charge Data Downloading
Never leave the BC-8000 unattended while operating in the power supply mode. The BC-8000 Power Supply Mode can be used to supply DC power to batteries that have built in battery chargers and or isolation diodes. Consult the battery manufacturer for proper connections and voltage settings. Always use the correct mating connectors. -
Page 15: Battery Discharge Testing
7. To turn the BC-8000 DC output off, push the NEXT button. Battery Discharge Testing 1. Set the BC-8000 on a stable surface. Connect the AC power cord (4161-10) to the AC power source. Connect the DC cord (4161-50) to the battery. Set the AC power switch to the ON position. -
Page 16: C1 Battery Testing
C1% reading, battery voltage, flash Testing / EPV voltage setting, and test amperage. Note: While the BC-8000 is testing or at the conclusion of the test, pressing the UP button will display the test run time in minutes. -
Page 17: Bc-8000 Report Printing
The data file uses the file extension tdf. The file name is a combination of battery serial number, date, and time and can be found in the Concorde file located at (C:) > Concorde > BC-8000. Place the mouse cursor on the Load Data button and press the left mouse button. -
Page 18: Bc-8000 Care
TIP: At the completion of a capacity test or discharge test, BC REPORT generates a CSV file that is stored on the computers Local disk (C:) > Concorde > BC-8000. The CSV file can be imported into a spread sheet program for viewing or generating custom reports if needed. -
Page 19: Bc-8000 Capacity Tester
CAPACITY TESTER Minimum Battery Input Voltage 9.0V DC Maximum Battery Input Voltage 28.0V DC Maximum Operating Altitude 6500ft (1981.2m) 12V Battery End Point Voltage (EPV) 10V DC 24V Battery End Point Voltage (EPV) 20V DC Constant Current Load 0.5A DC to 15A DC 0.1A steps (+/ - 1.5%) 15A DC to 55A DC 0.1A steps (+/ - 1%) PC Communication Port USB 2.0... -
Page 20: Bc-8000 Limited Warranty
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC warrants to the original purchaser (end user) of the BC-8000 that it will be free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty is void if COFKO ELECTRONICS LLC finds that the BC-8000 has been subjected to improper care, abnormal operation, or modification. -
Page 21: Bc-8000 Notes
BC-8000 NOTES ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________...
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