Specifications
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Size.
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175mm x 129mm x 58mm.
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Construction.
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Boxed.
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Connections.
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Multi pin connector and fly lead.
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Supply Voltage.
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5v DC supplied from Multi Cycler.
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Description
The Capacity Meter is a micro computer controlled add on unit to the S.M. Services Multi Cycler. The digital display gives a direct read out of each battery connected to the Multi Cycler in mA hr's, selected by a front panel mounted switch dial. Power for the Capacity Meter is derived from the Multi Cycler.
Operation.
1. Plug multi pin connector into Multi Cycler.
2. Set up Multi Cycler as normal.
As the battery or batteries are being discharged, the display will indicate the number of mA hours for the selected battery . On completion of the discharge cycle the total mA hours will be displayed, and held until the system is reset (power off), or the the channel reset button is pressed and held until the display is zeroed.(rear panel red button)The mA hour total for each battery discharged can be displayed by selecting the cycler number with the Capacity Meter front panel switch.
To check total battery capacity, cycle a fully charged battery.
Notes
1. Once a cycler section has been set and has tripped the Capacity Meter counter for that section is disabled until the system or channel is reset.
2. There is up to a 12 second delay when using the front panel switch to select different cycler sections.
3. For best results a new or un-cycled used battery may require three or more charge/discharge cycles before the capacity reading is stable.
Notes On Battery Cycling And Capacity Checking
1. All new batteries should be cycled several times before fitting in any model, this has the effect of balancing the individual cells within the pack and allows the overall pack capacity to reach nominal or above.
2. When performing capacity checks on battery packs observe rule 1 above, experience has shown that new packs can exhibit extremely low capacity during initial cycles. This effect appears to depend on the storage time since manufacture.
3. Battery capacity is dependent upon the discharge rate, the battery manufactures capacity testing rates vary between a one hour rate and a three hour rate, therefore S. M. Services have chosen a rate of 300mA per hour as being a mid point in the range of batteries commonly used in models. This rate will give high apparent capacities for the larger sub C types and low capacities for AAA and smaller types.
4. If your requirement includes batteries in the very small capacity range please contact us for advice.
5. In normal regular use a capacity checking system is a comparative testing method where the change from the norm is the indication that a battery pack is failing.
6. Before finally discarding a battery pack because of low capacity, check for black lead corrosion, the effect is the same.
If you have any questions or problems with this module please contact us, we are here to help you.
YOUR GUARANTEE
S.M. Services (UK) Ltd guarantee all products for 1 year from date of purchase. During this time S.M. Services (UK) Ltd will repair or replace all defective products free of charge, except for units subject to fair wear and tear, or units that are subject to crash damage. To qualify for benefits under the guarantee you must have installed and used the product in accordance with S.M. Services (UK) Ltd instructions. Consequential losses and accidental damage to the product are not covered by the guarantee. S.M. Services (UK) Ltd cannot be responsible for results of using our products for any purposes other than those described in the relevant instructions.
RETURNS
Any returned products ordered in error or are not required will if returned unopened in original product packaging within 28 days from date of purchase be subject to a full refund less shipping charges and a 5% handling charge. All other returns will be subject to a full refund less shipping charges and a 20% handling charge.