Concorde Battery BC-8000 Instruction manual

Manual is about: BATTERY CAPACITY and DISCHARGE TESTER, BATTERY CHARGER and DC POWER SUPPLY

Summary of BC-8000

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    Bc-8000 battery capacity and discharge tester battery charger and dc power supply instruction manual cofko electronics llc. Copyright © 2014 p/n 4168-20

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    Page 1 manual: bc-8000 unpacking as you unpack your new bc-8000 battery charger and capacity tester, inspect the tester for signs of shipping damage. If shipping damage is present, stop and contact the shipping company for damage claims information. The box should contain the following items: one (1...

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    Page 2 manual: bc-8000 bc-8000 capacity tester: - 12 and 24-volt battery c1 capacity testing. - adjustable constant current load in 0.1 ampere increments from 0.5 to 55 amperes. - adjustable end point voltage (epv). - bc report application will download, save, and print capacity test data from the b...

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    Page 3 manual: bc-8000 table of contents unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 introduction ...............................................................

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    Page 4 manual: bc-8000 revision history revision # effective date description of change approval by a 11/11/2011 initial issue. M.C. B 10/23/2012 increase maximum operation altitude to 6500’ page 16. M.C b 10/23/2012 change description of box contents page 2. M.C. C 04/05/2013 minimum, maximum charg...

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    Page 5 manual: bc-8000 safety notes your new bc-8000 battery capacity tester/charger/power supply has been designed with operator safety as a function of its design, construction, and operation. Understanding how to safely operate the bc-8000 is important. Failure to follow the operation and safety ...

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    Page 6 manual: bc-8000 8. Caution: batteries contain hazardous materials. Know the location and proper use of emergency response materials. Refer to battery material safety data sheet (msds) for additional information. 9. Warning: before charging or capacity testing a battery always review, understa...

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    Page 7 manual: bc-8000 flash drive. 4. After the bc report software installation is completed, remove the bc report usb flash drive from the usb port. Now restart the pc. 5. The windows tm desktop should now contain the bc report program icon. Set the bc-8000 power switch to the on position, and the...

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    Page 8 manual: bc-8000 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. 2. Plug the male end of the ac power cord into the ac power source. 3. Set the...

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    Page 9 manual: bc-8000 battery charging danger: the bc-8000 battery charger is a fully adjustable battery charger. The bc-8000 will follow the operator settings during the battery recharge cycle! Always consult the battery manufacturer’s recharge guidelines before starting a recharge cycle. If the b...

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    Page 10 manual: bc-8000 press the next button to advance the display menu. C. The bc-8000 will now ask for charge amps? Selection. The bc-8000 charge current can be adjusted from 0.05 to 25 amperes. Consult the battery manufacturer’s recharge guidelines for proper settings. Press the next button to ...

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    Page 11 manual: bc-8000 deep discharge recovery (ddr) mode deep discharge recovery mode (ddr) is applied to sealed agm lead acid batteries that have lost capacity due to sulfation. Severe sulfation can occur if the battery is accidently discharged completely down. Ddr mode provides the battery techn...

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    Page 12 manual: bc-8000 9. To import ddr data into a spreadsheet, run the spreadsheet program and open the ddr csv file. Dc power supply mode danger: 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...

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    Page 13 manual: bc-8000 dc amperage requirements for the equipment being powered. Then press next. Note: if the maximum dc amperage value entered is exceeded, the bc-8000 will enter a current limiting mode and reduce the dc output voltage level to reduce the output current. 6. With the proper settin...

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    Page 14 manual: bc-8000 battery capacity test 1. Set the bc-8000 on a stable surface. Connect the ac power cord (4161-10) to the power source. Connect the dc cord (4161-50) to the battery. Set the ac power switch to the on position. 2. Check the battery manufacturer’s component maintenance manual (c...

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    Page 15 manual: bc-8000 bc-8000 report printing 1. Disconnect the bc-8000 from the test battery. Place the bc-8000 power switch to the on position. Start the pc with bc report installed. Connect the usb cable (4161-40) from the pc to the bc-8000 usb port located in the rear of the tester. Run the bc...

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    Page 16 manual: bc-8000 bc-8000 care your bc-8000 battery charger and capacity tester should be treated as precision test equipment. Misuse will shorten its ability to perform accurate battery testing. Some simple guidelines of care will insure years of trouble free operation. 1. Do not drop the bc-...

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    Page 17 manual: bc-8000 technical data bc-8000 specifications: general specifications ac input voltage 100~264v ac 1 phase ac input frequency 47-63 hz case length case width case height 12 in(30.5cm) 9 in(22.9cm) 16 in(40.6cm) weight 19 lbs.(8.62kg) capacity tester minimum battery input voltage 9.0v...

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    Page 18 manual: bc-8000 discharge time battery operational temperature 3 pc communication port bc report utility software operation temperature range 1 minute to 999 hours 59°f or higher usb 2.0 windows tm xp or higher -20 to 50 deg. C battery charger dc output voltage minimum 3.0vdc dc output volta...

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    Page 19 manual: bc-8000 warranty repairs: if upon inspection cofko electronics llc confirms the existence of a defect covered by this warranty, the defect will be corrected by repair or replacement at cofko electronics llc option. Warranty cost: the purchaser must bear the cost of shipping the bc-80...

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    Page 20 manual: bc-8000 bc-8000 notes 1. ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. ______________________...

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    Page 21 manual: bc-8000 cofko electronics llc. 5517 riverview dr. Riverside, ca. 92509 (909) 705-6267 support @cofko.Com certification of factory calibration equipment: battery capacity/ discharge tester / charger / dc power supply model#: bc-8000 application: battery capacity/ discharger tester and...

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    Page 22 manual: bc-8000 declaration of conformity application of council directive: 20141/35/eu standards to which conformity en61010-1:2010 is declared: manufacturer’s name: cofko electronics llc. Manufacturer’s address: 5517 riverview dr. Riverside, ca. 92509 equipment description: battery tester/...

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    Page 23 manual: bc-8000 declaration of conformity application of council directive: 2014/30/eu standard(s) to which en61326-1: 2012 conformity is declared: en55011 class a group 1 en61000-4-2 en61000-4-3 en61000-4-4 en61000-4-5 en61000-4-6 en61000-4-8 en61000-4-11 manufacturer’s name: cofko electron...

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    Page 24 manual: bc-8000 certification of conformance company name: cofko electronics llc. Street address: 5517 riverview dr. City: riverside state: california zip code: 92509 purchase order no: _________________ part no: a.P.P.# 4168 concorde battery #4168 manufacturer’s part no: bc-8000 description...