ACT CHROME Manual de usuario
Operating Instructions
ACT CHROME
12V SLA Intelligent Battery Tester
Meters Ltd
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+44(0)1744 886660
ACT CHROME 12V SLA Intelligent Battery Tester
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WARNING: THE ACT CHROME IS DESIGNED TO TEST 12V SLA
AND CAR BATTERIES FROM 1.2AH TO 200AH. DAMAGE OR
INJURY MAY RESULT IF CONNECTED TO VOLTAGE ABOVE 15VDC.
ISOLATE BATTERY FROM CHARGE SUPPLY BEFORE TESTING.
IF THE ACT CHROME 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
Merseyside
WA11 8HD
United Kingdom
www.actmeters.com
+44(0)1744 886660
US Freecall: 1-877-712-2278
Canadian Freecall: 1-866-921-8888
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Contents
Make the Correct Connection .................................................. 4 - 5
Test a New Battery First ............................................................ 6
How the ACT CHROME works ................................................... 6
Step Procedure ........................................................................... 7
Annual Calibration ...................................................................... 8
Battery Testing Advice ............................................................... 8 - 9
CZ Návod k použití ................................................................. 10 - 13
DAN Betjeningsvejledning ..................................................... 14 - 17
DE Bedienungsanleiitung ...................................................... 18 - 21
DUT Gebruiksaanwijzing ........................................................ 22 - 25
FR Mode d’utilisation ............................................................. 26 - 29
ITA Istruzioni per l’uso .......................................................... 30 - 33
SPA Instrucciones de empleo ................................................ 34 - 37
Product Specications ............................................................... 38
ACT CHROME 12V SLA Intelligent Battery Tester
STEP 1 Make the Correct Connection
STOP! Before using the ACT CHROME, it is important to be aware
of how the ACT CHROME clips must be connected correctly to
clean battery terminals in order to obtain accurate Ah readings.
Grip clips tightly around tab
terminals
Push clips fully inside battery
terminals
Grip tightly around posts
using internally mounted
spikes
DO NOT connect to high
resistance bolts
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CORRECT CORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
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INCORRECT
Loose, high resistance connections will produce low, erratic
Ampere hour (Ah) readings
CORRECT
Tight, low resistance connections will produce accurate,
consistent Ah readings
IMPORTANT: THE ACT CHROME WILL PRODUCE ACCURATE,
CONSISTENT AH READINGS ONLY WHEN CONNECTED DIRECTLY
TO CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS. LOW, ERRATIC AH READINGS
WILL BE OBTAINED WHEN CONNECTED TO HIGH RESISTANCE
BOLTS OR CABLES ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY POSTS.
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STEP 2 Test a New Battery First
ESSENTIAL To verify the Ah accuracy of the ACT CHROME, rst
connect to a brand new (out of the box) premium quality 12V SLA
C20 rated battery.
IMPORTANT The Ah capacity specied should be obtained on a
brand new battery provided the voltage is between 12.6 - 13.8VDC
and the battery temperature is between 20⁰C - 25⁰C (68⁰F - 77⁰F).
Be aware that at higher or lower temperatures or if significantly
over or under charged, the Ah capacity in the battery could be up
to 50% higher or lower than stated.
STEP 3 How the ACT CHROME works
The Ah capacity available is dependent on battery temperature
and state of charge. The Ah capacity displayed on the ACT
CHROME is calculated by simulating a full 20 hour (C20) battery
discharge test in seconds. The technology employed by the ACT
CHROME achieves this by applying a pulsed frequency load test
which accurately measures Ah capacity available.
IMPORTANT The ACT CHROME Ah result compares to 12V SLA
batteries with an Ah capacity specied at C20 hours.
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STEP 4 Step Procedure
Hold the ACT CHROME perfectly still during its test procedure.
Any slight movement of the clips will cause low or erratic Ah
readings to be obtained. If necessary, repeat the test to conrm
the stability of the Ah reading. Check the Ah reading obtained
against the battery table on the side of the tester. Recharge or
replace the battery when the available Ah capacity falls below
65%. Record the readings obtained onto a label and attach to the
battery for future reference.
Be aware that...
a) The Ah capacity available is determined by battery temperature
and state of charge which can be up to 50% higher or lower than
stated.
b) A temperature sensitive strip is attached to the ACT CHROME
to assist in temperature measurement. Allow to acclimatise
before reading.
c) If ‘ALLOW TO COOL’ is displayed when testing multiple
batteries, allow the ACT CHROME time to cool down.
ACT CHROME 12V SLA Intelligent Battery Tester
Annual Calibration
The ACT CHROME has no internal adjustments for recalibration.
Ah accuracy is achieved by use of calibrated test leads.
Ah accuracy can be veried by testing in accordance with STEP
2: Test A New Battery First. If it produces low or erratic Ah
readings caused by worn or damaged test leads, an ACT CHROME
CALKIT can be purchased from your supplier to t yourself.
The kit comprises of replacement calibrated test leads /clips,
replacement top and side labels and procedure instructions. A
screwdriver and soldering iron will be required to do the work.
Alternatively, contact ACT Meters Ltd or visit www.actmeters.com
for information about where to send your ACT CHROME to be
recalibrated.
Battery Testing Advice
Don’t Buy Flat Batteries
Because SLA batteries normally self discharge at 3% per month,
it is very important to decipher the date of manufacture
code stamped into the battery. This is essential for inventory
rotation and to avoid stocking old discharged batteries. If you
cannot decipher the date code, contact your supplier or battery
manufacturer. Be aware that new batteries can take over 6
months to ship from the manufacturer to the end user.
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Check the Voltage
To avoid potential battery failure problems, it is essential to
check the voltage level in new batteries to ensure that they
have been suciently charged by the manufacturer before
leaving the factory. Any battery with less than 12.30VDC (no
load) should be returned to your supplier as suspect. A new,
out of the box battery should show above 12.5VDC (no load).
Charging Voltage
In order for SLA batteries to charge up fully, they should be
charged at a constant voltage of between 13.2VDC (min) and
14.4VDC (max). Optimum charging voltage is normally 13.8VDC.
Time taken to fully charge will vary depending on the Ah size of
the battery and the level of current available from the charger.
Batteries Hate Heat
For maximum life and performance, an SLA battery should be
maintained between 20⁰C - 25⁰C (68⁰F - 77⁰F). At significantly
higher or lower temperatures the Ah capacity available could vary
up to 50%. Be aware that SLA batteries hate heat, the hotter the
battery, the shorter its life.
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VAROVÁNÍ: ZAŘÍZENÍ ACT CHROME JE URČENO KE ZKOUŠENÍ
12V SLA A AUTOMOBILOVÝCH AKUMULÁTORŮ OD 1,2 AH DO
200 AH. POKUD PŘÍSTROJ PŘIPOJÍTE K NAPĚTÍ VYŠŠÍMU NEŽ
15 V DC, MŮŽE DOJÍT K JEHO POŠKOZENÍ NEBO KE ZRANĚNÍ
OSOB. PŘED ZKOUŠKOU AKUMULÁTOR ODPOJTE OD NABÍJEČKY.
PŘI POUŽITÍ TESTERU ACT CHROME ZPŮSOBEM, KTERÝ
VÝROBCE NESPECIFIKOVAL, MŮŽE DOJÍT KNARUŠENÍ OCHRANY
POSKYTOVANÉ PŘÍSTROJEM.
KROK 1 Proveďte správné připojení.
STOP! Před použitím zařízení ACT CHROME je důležité mít na paměti,
jak mají být svorky ACT CHROME správně připojeny k čistým svorkám
akumulátoru, aby bylo možné získat přesné měření Ah.
Pevně uchyťte svorky kolem
vyvýšených vývodů
Zcela zasuňte svorky do vývodů
akumulátoru
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