Concorde Battery BC-8000 Instruction manual - page 7
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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, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW all fire
and safety codes for your location. Always REVIEW, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the battery manufacturer’s
battery charging and testing guidelines. Always REVIEW, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the equipment
manufacturer’s battery charging and testing guidelines. If the battery is installed in equipment that is sensitive
to over voltage conditions, (i.e. Aircraft) NEVER charge using a constant current (CI) method. Only charge using a
constant voltage (CV) method. There can be a serious risk of injury and or damage to equipment (i.e. Aircraft)
due to high voltage and generation of explosive gases when charging constant current (CI).
10. DANGER: Never connect or disconnect BC-8000 main dc power connector with dc current applied. Connecting
or disconnecting the BC-8000 tester with charging or discharge current applied can cause a spark and possible
battery explosion.
11. DANGER: Never charge or capacity test batteries without first inspecting all battery wires and connections for
condition and tightness. Replace all defective wires and bad connections before charging or capacity testing
batteries. 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. Any questions about
a battery or the BC-8000 ratings, please call (909)705-6267 or E-mail support@cofko.com
13. DANGER: never obstruct the BC-8000 air intake or hot air exhaust openings. Obstructing either opening can
cause the BC-8000 to overheat.
BC Report and Real Time Clock Setup
NOTE: The BC Report software MUST be installed on the computer used to connect to the BC-8000 first. Do
not connect the USB cable (4161-40) to the BC-8000 until this is done.
1. Insert the USB flash drive (4161-30) containing the BC Report files into the computer USB port. BC Report will
automatically start installing. (Manual installation can be done with commands: Start\Run\Flash drive
letter:\setup.exe
2. Windows Application Security Warning dialog box may prompt you about installing the BC Report. To continue
installing the BC Report, click on the INSTALL button. The installation may take some time as Windows
TM
installs
all the necessary software.
3. When prompted to install the Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART bridge driver, click the INSTALL button to install
all needed drivers. (C:\Program Files\Silabs\MCU\CP210x\) Note: The CP210x drivers are on the BC Report USB